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Starting a Garden
Starting a new garden is always easier with a little planning. Knowing something about your site, your soil, your choice of plants and how to make them all work together will help you create a garden that's a pleasure to work in and enjoy.
Gardening Basics - How to Start a Garden
Starting a garden isn't hard, but it's smart to put some thought into it, before you break ground. Whether this is you first effort at creating a garden or you want to brush up on your skills, the following articles contain useful information to make you a better gardener.
Gardening Basics and Essentials
Starting a garden should be a pleasure, but it does help to have a little knowledge of how to go about making a garden. Here's a quick selection of articles to give you confidence in creating your own first garden and some tips to fill in the gaps, if you've been gardening for awhile.
Making a Garden - How to Start a New Garden
Starting your first garden shouldn't be a daunting task. Probably the best piece of advice is - Start Small. If you're frozen in your steps, wondering what to plant, where to plant it, how to not kill it..., here's a bottom line Step-by-Step primer for you.
Tips for a Better Garden
Great gardeners seem to know all the little secrets for making plants happy. Luckily, gardeners love to share almost as much as they love to talk about their gardens. Here's a collection of quick gardening tips and ideas to make your garden better. Feel free to share you gardening quick tips too.
Choosing Healthy Plants
When selecting plants for your garden or home, check the overall health of the whole nursery as well as the plants you are choosing. Watching for signs of insects, disease, stress and abuse can pay off big in the long run.
Amending Your Garden Soil - Making Good Soil out of Bad
Most garden plant problems are caused by poor soil. Here are some tips for determining what good soil is, what kind of soil is in your garden and how to improve it.
Ideas and Products for Creating Raised Garden Beds
Raised beds are a great way to garden when you have less than perfect soil. Here are some ideas for creating quick and easy raised beds in your garden.
Safe Digging for Gardeners and Do-It-Yourselfers - Call 811!
Gardeners and other do-it-yourselfers now have help when contacting their utility companies before digging in their yards. A new 811 number will connect you with a national operator who can get the professionals you need out to your property in a matter of days. Here's what you need to know to take advantage of this service and keep you, your family and your home safe.