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Written by (C)2007 Kathy Burns-Millyard
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A garden potting shed is a must have accessory for any avid gardener. By putting a nice garden potting shed out in the back yard, gardeners in all areas of the country can enjoy gardening activities almost year round. A garden potting shed can be used for simple garden tool and supply storage, but it's ideal for starting plants from seed, overwintering your flower bulbs, and sometimes even using as a small greenhouse to get a head start on springtime.
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The importance of using mulch in your garden |
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Written by (C)2007 Kathy Burns-Millyard
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Many new gardeners don't often understand how important it is to use mulch around the base of their flowers, plants, shrubs and trees. It doesn't matter what kind of gardening you're doing though: flower garden, vegetable gardening, container gardening, or planting bushes and trees, putting mulch around your garden beds will help you in a number of ways. |
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Written by (C)2007 Kathy Burns-Millyard
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Perennials are plants and flowers which live for two or more years. You can plant them where you'd like to have them grow, and some of them will live, grow, and thrive for twenty years or more. Some perennial plants only live for two to three years, but on average most will live for at least five years. This makes them an excellent investment for long term garden planning. |
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Written by (C)2007 Kathy Burns-Millyard
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Annuals are flowers and plants which only grow for one season, then they die off and must be replanted again by seed or starter plants the next year. Some annuals create seeds though, which will drop to the ground and naturally start sprouting on their own the following year, but many must be purchased again if you want to have those flowers blooming in your yard and garden again each year. |
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Written by (C)2007 Kathy Burns-Millyard
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When you're ready to start planting a garden of any kind, the first thing you'll need to do is actually plan where things will be planted in your yard. By planning your garden first, you'll be able to create a beautiful landscape out of your yard, while making sure all plants and flowers compliment each other in color, height, texture and more.
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