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  • Be Careful With Pesticides

    No garden is free of pests. In fact, there are many insects that are actually beneficial to your garden. It is important to be careful when using pesticides, as you do not want to harm the insects that aid your plants in the growing process. A good rule of thumb is to avoid using pesticides until there...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-10-2009

  • The Advantages of Bareroot Plants

    There are many reasons that people choose to order bareroot plant material over potted or containerized material. Although bareroot material might not be as attractive as containerized plants to begin with, they are a great value. One of the main reasons that bareroot material is so popular, is that...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-29-2009

  • Cut Costs Using Bareroot

    With money on everyone's minds these days, people are trying to find ways to cut costs without sacrificing quality. When it comes to the garden this can often be achieved by using bareroot material. Depending on your gardening needs, consider ordering bareroot material early to help "bare"...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-24-2009

  • How long can bareroot plants be kept out of the gound?

    Bareroot plants can be safely kept out of the ground for several months if properly cared for. Woody and fleshy rooted plants store and keep well. Wait until the plants leaves have dropped in the fall and then dig the plants up after a hard freeze, but before the ground is frozen. Carefully wash as much...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by mainspring-nhn on 04-29-2008

  • Sweating The Small Stuff

    Bareroot plants are shipped dormant. Often, they are uprooted and stored in a controlled environment to ensure that they remain dormant up to, and sometimes during, the shipping process. The idea is that the plants will break dormancy after being planted in the ground. Some species might need a little...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-29-2008
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