Fall has always been my favourite season, despite that whole going back-to-school thing when I was younger. As I get more interested in gardening, I’ve found a new reason to love fall (as if I needed another…scarves, boots, crunchy leaves and that smell!) But my new reason is one many gardeners can understand. It’s the excitement of finding new bulbs to plant. I’ve been … [Read more...] about Recommended flower bulbs
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A gardener’s best friend: Perfectly sized leaves
When the trees shed their leaves, I get busy making use of the best soil conditioner a gardener could ever want — freshly fallen leaves. Instead of composting leaves, I use them immediately by putting down a layer of fresh leaves two to four inches (5 to 10 cm) deep over exposed soil. I also dig in generous quantities anywhere I’m planting or need to improve soil … [Read more...] about A gardener’s best friend: Perfectly sized leaves
