Monthly Archives: December 2011

Garden Tip: Using Stone in the Garden

Posted on December 27, 2011 by carol

I love to work with stone. Placing boulders in a hillside rockery, selecting patio flagstone for a patio, or creating a pathway that weaves through the lawn……..stone anchors the design and brings nature to our doorstep. Flagstone versus stepping stone=No … Continue reading →

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Garden Tip: How to Plant a Big Tree

Posted on December 16, 2011 by carol

We probably won’t plant a tree this big at your house, but sometimes a really big tree is the answer. If it is, we can do it! The most important thing is to select the right tree. The next is … Continue reading →

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Garden Tip: Slug Love

Posted on December 9, 2011 by carol

Slug Love Here come Paul and Mary kissing in a tree, K I S S I N G……………Well, slug love is like most other kinds of love and produces little slugs sooner rather than later.  Right now they are curling up … Continue reading →

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Garden Tips Planting in Late Fall or Early Winter

Posted on December 5, 2011 by carol

Buyer Beware! Watch out for fall discount plants at nurseries or garden stores. When you select plants on the leftover table at nurseries you are running some risks. The top of the pot will be chock full of weed seeds … Continue reading →

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6 Tips to Prep Your Garden for Winter

Posted on December 2, 2011 by carol

Winterize your irrigation system . This may mean flushing out an older system, or just draining your drip system. Remember: no mulch over your Hen and Chicks Bait for slugs all through fall and early winter. Don’t bait for slugs … Continue reading →

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