If you are anything like me than gardening does not come naturally to you. I seem to be the polar opposite of a green thumb when it comes to keeping plants alive. Below are some tips that I have found helpful in the past for keeping my potted plants alive and well.
- Make sure your containers are within reach of the garden hose. Let’s face it if things are easier to water you are more likely to water them.
- Do not just get the cheapest soil. I have made that mistake many times. Look for a quality potting soil that contains lime, controlled-release fertilizer, and water retaining elements.
-I have found it helpful to add a small amount of shredded bark, gravel or pine cones to the top of my containers and add a saucers underneath to help with drainage yet still retain moisture.
- Check on the plants in your containers and pots frequently. If one plant does not appear to be doing well, remove the plant. You do not want a bad plant to take away nutrients from the other plants or to spread fungus or other diseases.
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With all this hot weather we have been having it’s important not to forget about your lawn. This time of year with the heat it is helpful to mow at the second to the highest setting (2 1/2 to 3 inches long). To insure that you don’t remove too much green, mow off only 1/3 of the blade at a time, since most of the green in your lawn is located in the top portion of the blade. If you mow at these settings you will be helping your lawn by:
This week is the start of the Puget South Antique Tractor and Machinery Show. Not only is the show a truly world class event, but so is the location the historical and beautiful Berthusen Park. The park is home to large old growth timber and gorgeous old barns and farming building. The show started yesterday and runs through Saturday.
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