A gardener’s best friend: Perfectly sized leaves
Here’s my leaf mulch drill: twice in autumn, I rake up big piles of fallen leaves and needles, and throw them into a lightweight plastic kiddy pool. I drag the pool around from area to area, distributing the leaf mulch.
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Easy leaf mulch
The merits of a three- to four-inch blanket of leaf mulch on soil is a gardener’s autumn mission — to return nutrients to the soil, conserve moisture, promote healthy soil structure and prevent erosion.
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Time to move plants and tubers indoors
It’s time to move plants and tubers indoors for winter. Favourite summer annuals (like pelargoniums and tender herbs) should already be indoors.
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Tips for lawns this fall
Lawns will forgive a summer of neglect if you’ll do something good for them in autumn. Here are three key tips for lawns this fall.
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Rose of Sharon shines on
Rose of Sharon loves heat, so it will be happy in your hottest spot. It’s hardy only to minus -12°C, and in a severe winter cold snap, the branches might die back.
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A beginner’s guide to loving and growing succulents
Marian and Louis Damm, owners of Floral Dimensions, answered some of my beginner questions and I also saw some amazing ideas for displaying succulents.
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Events for gardeners
Membership meeting
2022-09-20 19:30:00
The first meeting of the new season. Renew friendships and meet new people.
Membership meeting
2022-09-20 19:30:00
The first meeting of the new season. Renew friendships and meet new people.
Membership meeting
2022-09-20 19:30:00
The first meeting of the new season. Renew friendships and meet new people.