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4/22/2015

Spring is still running a bit late this year@ 2-3 weeks which gets us to enjoy the slower emergence of bloom and enjoy the welcome color it seems this past Sunday we all woke up to a burst of sunlit Daffodils and golden sprays of Forsythia ! The magnolia was quietly waiting in the wings ! By Mothers' Day all seem to catch up and we' re all rushing to plant our beds!! Enjoy the tulips next and take time to fertilize all bulbs when in bloom! I'm hoping you all have lined your lawns because here come the wild garlic and onions that no matter how much one mows they seem to grow much quicker than the grass plant itself !!!! sooooo- there are a few things one can do . Since it is an acidic plant , changing the PH will help to control them. Therefore add lime and organic matter to your affected areas. -OR , the best way is to pull out the plant with its many bulbs under ground out ( at least 6" below) instead of using chemicals. Anyway the nature of its'giage resists the staying power due to its glossy like smooth texture . AND if all else fails - get a PIG - yes Pigs love to feast on these garden delicacies but, the drawback is they can really makes mess !!!anyway please take the moment to enjoy the visual delights out there until next week !!! THANKYOU. , your garden coach ,Susan

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SPRING

4/11/2015

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Winter was seemingly endless these past few months and almost no hope of ever seeing the garden bed!!! But, as Nature would have it , here it is ! As fast as it exits, one day, the bulbs we planted are reaching for sunlight with promise of bloom. It is such a thrill to see the green. As soon as they are in bloom be sure to fertilize with BULB -TONE,so as to store nutrients for next years' growth. Today's forecast for the week to come is sixties all the way!!! Now is your opportunity to do some garden prep while the temps are friendly for a good garden workout. Here's a little list to get you going......

Take stock on your garden tools, work gloves,fertilizers/soil treatments
Clean debris from all plant material to make way for healthy new growth emerging
Cut any dead branching off your plant material
If you haven't-cut roses down asap-& sow your cool weather veggies
If you're a lil' late, garden centers will be selling starter veggies
Think about last years' garden and make a plan for new flowers to come
This is the perfect time to make changes with a bare canvas awaits your design
Note the times of bloom in which you plant , beginning now, for a full next year garden
Take an overview of watering needs from the past year and upgrade and repair all watering mechanics
Remember any plant material placed now still needs sufficient watering
Holly -Tone your acidic loving plants and Plant- Tone all other material
Product usage is friendly these days and all info is displayed on packaging
Be watchful & not wasteful....plant those tender flowering annuals @ Mothers' Day
If you cant wait ..do something manageable in a container or any size pot

And with the above in mind sterilize the pots first w/a bit of bleach and water ( 1-9)
And with you in mind , enjoy the Spring enjoy nurturing Nature!!!!

Your Garden Gal...Susan Giordano

Feel free to write back with questions and thoughts!..Talk next week!!!!!!

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