My hostas are up and looking beautiful so far. I only say “so far” because last year I had what appeared to be a slug infestation. The first and only visible sign I noticed were holes in the leaves of my prized possessions. I never saw any actual slugs but...
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Building a Raised Garden Bed
Carol Mund
Are you considering building your own raised garden bed? Consider some of the advantages to raised bed gardening: No soil compaction due to the fact that walking between the aisles is eliminated, as done in a traditional garden. Consequently, the overall plant’s root health and water drainage and oxygen...
Dandelions- More than just Weeds
Carol Mund
Show of hands, how many of you have a yard full of dandelions this time of year? Well, if you don’t treat your yard chemically, you are probably blessed with hundreds of these weeds. But these perennials are more than just weeds; they’ve long been noted as a resourceful plant...
Controlling Algae Growth in a Pond
Carol Mund
An established pond will most likely experience algae growth at some point. Moderate amounts of some forms of algae are actually healthy for the overall pond ecosystem, but maintaining control over that amount is important. Excessive algae can rob your pond of oxygen, causing fish illness or worse, fish death....