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February 10, 2021

Good Cottage Garden Plants to Plant in Gardens in the US

Cottage gardens in the US are as great as English cottage gardens. Nevertheless, only a few places in the US outside of the Pacific Northwest have the ideal weather to grow plants for a traditional English cottage garden.
We have here some of the famous cottage plants and the season they bloom. Just remember that you need to water them regularly in the first year so that you can establish their root systems. After that, these plants become resistant to drought and can have beautiful blooms.

Yarrow (all summer)
Purple Coneflower (July onwards)
Boltonia (late summer)
Perennial Sunflower (all …

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February 3, 2021

Desert Garden and Landscape Inspirations

Do you dream of having an oasis in the comfort of your own home? This could be a problem if you live in a desert environment. Here are some ideas on how you can design, plant, and grow your desert garden.
Know Your Zone and the Type of Desert Garden
All places have various zones and weather conditions. A desert is simply not only a desert. Therefore, it is important to determine your area and pick out your plants from there. You can do this by visiting your local nursery. You will have a better understanding of your zone and the quality of soil there. Moreover, they can advise you on how to grow your chosen plants.
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February 1, 2021

Easy Steps on Laying Sod

If you need a new lawn or need to fix or replace it, the best way to do it is to lay sod. The key here is preparation. Here are the easy steps and tips on laying sod.

Till your soil 6 inches deep on the weekend before you receive your sod or borrow a rototiller. Make the area you want to sod by using a metal rake and make sure to break big chunks and water after.
If possible, request to have the sod delivered in the morning. Lightly water the sod to prevent them from drying.
Lay the first row of sods. You can do this on your yard’s longest yard. Make sure that the ends of the sod strips come in contact but …

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January 22, 2021

Where, How, and When Do I Plant Roses?

Are you planning to plant roses in your garden? Continue reading to know where, how, and when to plant these blooms.
Where to Plant Roses
The first consideration is where your zone is. You can know your garden zone by checking out the map, your area’s zip code, or by visiting garden.org. Second, you decide what part of your garden you want to plant your roses. Keep in mind that they need to be under direct sunlight for 4 to 6 hours each and enough space.
How to Plant to Roses
After you picked the area to plant your roses, you dig a hole bigger than the plant’s root ball. Then, you place some bone at the …

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January 10, 2021

How to Succeed in Square Foot Gardening

Many do square foot gardening to grow vegetables, greens, and herbs in a limited space. It saves effort, water, money, and seed, but it provides healthier crops that you can easily harvest. Here is how to do square foot gardening.

Create a square foot gardening grid system by using strings, stakes, or stones to create lines that will be used as a guide on where you plant.
Plant 2 to 3 seeds or a single transplant on each grid if you have large plants. For small plants such as leaf lettuce, you can plant 6 plants or more on each grid. Keep in mind to plant tall plants on the north or east part of the box so that short …