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Lasagna Gardening

Gardora — Sat, 01 May 2010 10:24:52 +0000

Did you ever hear about lasagna gardening? It is a method of gardening that produces humus-rich soil: http://j.mp/9bKKz4

Gardora — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:07:52 +0000

Do you want to grow a lawn from seeds? Prepare the ground by cultivating, levelling and then firming the soil.

Gardora — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:28:12 +0000

In warmer areas, evergreen trees and shrubs can now be moved: make sure the soil is not waterlogged or frozen solid.

Gardora — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:56:55 +0000

Summer-flowering bulbs should be planted now: Prepare the soil first, to ensure that drainage is sufficient.

Gardora — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:18:37 +0000

Trees and shrubs can now be fed with a fertiliser: sprinkle it over the root area before hoeing into the soil surface.

Gardora — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:04:34 +0000

Mulching with a deep layer of organic matter helps to suppress weed growth and conserve soil moisture during the summer.

Gardora — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:41:33 +0000

Do you have heavy soils? It may be necessary to improve the drainage by working in organic matter and coarse gravel.

Gardora — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:17:49 +0000

New turf can be laid, provided the soil is not too wet or frosty: work from planks, to avoid compacting the soil.

Gardora — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:07:22 +0000

There is still time to plant new deciduous hedges: Good soil preparation beforehand will give your hedge the best start.

Gardora — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:22:13 +0000

Look out for crown rot and brown rots on died down perennials, especially if you are on a clay or poorly-drained soil.