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  • How Pruning Will Effect Your Blueberry Bush

    For many bushes and shrubs , pruning is only preformed to remove damaged canes and for shaping purposes. When it comes to blueberries , pruning contributes to the overall health of the plant including berry production. Knowing how pruning will effect your bush can help you get a better crop from your...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-12-2009

  • Getting Your Blueberry Plants Started

    In order to get a good start on your blueberry bushes , you will want to start by picking out a good location. Blueberry bushes like sunny areas (at least 6 hours a day). The soil should be moist, well drained and slightly acidic (pH levels between 4.5 and 5.0 are ideal). Once you have your area selected...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-08-2009

  • Cucumbers on a Trellis

    If you are running short on space and still want to grow cucumbers in your garden, try growing them on a trellis. The cucumber is typically grown in mounds on the ground. However, this warm weather plant can be trained (pretty easily) to grow up a trellis. This not only saves you a ton of space in the...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 09-10-2009

  • Maintenance For Ornamental Grasses

    Whether it is feather read grass or pampas grass, ornamental grasses can provide a great look to your garden. There are several options to choose from, offering a wide range of colors and sizes. They can be used as an accent, or as the main focal point in your landscape. Spring will be the best time...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 08-30-2009

  • What do the numbers on fertilizer labels mean?

    Fertilizers typically contain 3 nutrients that are vital for plant growth. The 3 nutrients are nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. When you look at the label on a package of fertilizer, you will see the percentage of these 3 nutrients that the package contains listed (the will be seperated by dashs...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-12-2009

  • Fertilizer and Newly Transplanted Garden Items

    It is very common for people to use fertilizers in their garden. Fertilizers contain nutrients that help to stimulate plant growth. The purpose of planting a garden is to have plants that grow, so it only seems logical to fertilize your garden to promote that growth. In some cases fertilizers do more...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-25-2008
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