Fertilize your lawn: Warm-season lawns do best when temperatures are more than 80 degrees F. Feed according to the fertilizer package instructions throughout the summer. Start a new lawn: Use seed, sprigs, or plugs to start lawns in the summer. Remember that grasses need plenty of water as they become established; never allow a...
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You make EarthTainers yourself with common off-the-shelf supplies sold by Home Depot and Lowe’s. Each 31-gallon container is designed to grow two full-size tomato plants. Cost is about $41, and construction time takes under 90 minutes with an electric drill and either heavy scissors...
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My family loves to grow from seed… Flowers, Herbs, Vegetables – if seed is an option, it’s the option we will typically favor. This year (yes – even though it’s June) we will be planting two new 2010 varieties from Renee’s Garden (Pole Filet...
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Step 1. Select a Location for the Garden Vegetables need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day, and more is better. Pick a place that is convenient...
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Weeds and weeding are a part of gardening; ok, maybe not the best part, but a part just the same. I remember growing up and spending what seemed my...
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We love to plant seeds, unfortunately we always run out of room. But this year is different! Instead of seed trays occupying all the kitchen counter space (and then...
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