Using Mulch in the Garden


on Saturday, May, 08 2010 @ 01:13:19 pm (770 words)
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Double Ground Hardwood Mulch My favourite mulch to use in the gardens is doubled ground hardwood mulch. Since I have a lot of flower beds to mulch, I usually order my mulch delivered and it comes out cheaper to buy it in bulk instead of the little… more »

How to Plant Tomatoes


on Sunday, May, 02 2010 @ 12:37:09 pm (897 words)
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Tomatoes are a popular addition to most home gardens and for good reasons; one is they are easy to grow, and two no shop brought tomato can compare to a vine ripen one. Commercial tomatoes are picked green so they can tolerate being packed into large co… more »

Snowball Bush (Viburnum opulus 'Sterile')


on Wednesday, April, 28 2010 @ 02:19:45 pm (388 words)
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A lot of confusion exists over the snowball bush as this common name is used for several plants, including a variety of hydrangea. Furthermore, there is a difference in appearance between the wild Viburnum opulus and the cultivated one. more »