Articles for tag: Sandy Soil, Spring Gardening, Xeriscape, Xeriscaping

Karla News

Xeriscape Florida

As I walked through my neighborhood on this fine Spring morning, I saw turf lawns of lush, green St. Augustine grass next to front yards that had turned into sand piles. And I thought, “The grass-growers are breaking the laws of both common sense and our county. The sandy-yard folks have a great opportunity but ...

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Five Tips for Healthy and Safe Gardening

Spring is here and so are all the wonderful chores that go with lawn and garden care. Beautiful yards and spectacular flower displays don’t grow themselves- they require physical work. Along with the beauty however, pain can follow. Sore backs and legs, wrists and arms can result from over eager use in the spring gardening ...

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How to Plant Marigolds

When you’re planting annuals for summer color, be sure to include a few marigolds that will add instant zing to your flowerbeds! Marigolds are dependable bloomers that grow happily with very little care from spring until the first frost. Choose the Variety If you’re looking for tall marigolds, choose African or Aztec marigolds, which can ...

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Five Spring Gardening Ideas for Kids

Spring has sprung and it is a great time to be thinking about your garden. Whether you like to plant vegetables or blooming flowers, involving your children in the garden is a wonderful way to spend time together and accomplish something everyone can be proud of. Below are five of my favorite gardening ideas for ...