Showing posts with label planning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label planning. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Deter Deer with Camouflage Gardening

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A deer-proof garden is essentially non-existent, but a highly deer-resistant garden is attainable with a little effort and planning. One k...
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Friday, August 23, 2013

Understanding AHS Plant Heat Zones

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What are AHS Plant Heat Zones? They're the counterpart to USDA Plant Hardiness Zones. USDA Plant Hardiness Zones are based on average co...
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Planning a Deer Resistant Garden

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There is just one way to have a deer proof garden -- plant everything within the borders of a strong fence eight feet tall. For the rest of...
Friday, March 1, 2013

Home Garden Crop Rotation

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Growing the same crop in the same location year after year can deplete essential soil nutrients in that area, subject plants to harmful dise...
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Starting a New Garden

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Dreaming of, planning, and building a garden are my favorite aspects of gardening. I like selecting plants, tending to them, and enjoying th...
Saturday, July 7, 2012

How to Thin Plants

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Thinning plants in your vegetable garden can lead to bigger, better harvests. When plants are crowded with others they compete for water, su...
Thursday, June 28, 2012

Wildfire Mitigation for Homes

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The enormous power of wildfires can be devastating. While much of the Rocky Mountain region confronts an historic fire season, tragic lesson...
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Monday, May 7, 2012

Microclimates in the Garden

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Microclimates give gardeners an opportunity to grow plants that might not normally be successful in their landscape. Microclimates can also ...
Monday, April 30, 2012

When the Last Frost Date Isn't the Last Frost Date

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The United States abounds with record high temperatures this month and spring arrived early in many places. I've been enjoying days that...
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