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Mid-summer Perenial Check-up

 By Melanie Mathieson
      Gardening Guru
 
As summer has passed the midway point, perennial beds may be looking a little rundown and in need of a summer spruce up.  With just a bit of time and effort you will have your gardens looking fresh once again. Read more...

Cyclamen - a great flowering plant for little care

As the growing season comes to an end there are still many gardening tasks to carry out before the snow flies.  Due to the near drought summer conditions we have faced, our lawns have taken a beating this past season.  A little fall preparation will get them up to snuff and prepare them for a healthy start next spring. Read more

Controlling weeds in your garden

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

Using epson salts as fertilizer

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

Asparagus patch well worth the time & effort

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

Gardening Success in the shade

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

Proper potato planting techniques

Over the years, I have heard many stories on the best way to plant potatoes. I am sure that most of these methods worked, some by pure luck but some were the proper way to plant potatoes. This column will provide you with an outline of what conditions a potato needs to thrive and produce a large crop, a few steadfast rules and a few proven suggestions on how to plant your seed potatoes.

Growing houseplants is gardening too

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

Don't let the squirrels eat your bulbs!

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

Frequently asked questions ...and answers

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

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