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Ken's Blog: February 2012
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Ken's Blog - information for outdoor living. Tuesday, February 7, 2012. If you've always yearned for your own home greenhouse, or if you're considering purchasing one in the future, there are a few things you need to know. Pick the right greenhouse, with the right features for your particular needs, and you'll find your gardening takes on a whole new rhythm, with the garden moving from outside to inside in response to the season. What is a greenhouse? How to get growing. For hobbyists who want to care fo...
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Ken's Blog: March 2013
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Ken's Blog - information for outdoor living. Monday, March 11, 2013. What to Prune When. Take the mystery out of when to prune your plants by following our quick-and-easy guide. A good starting point for pruning any plant is to remove dead, diseased, or damaged stems as soon as you see them. Dead stems attract insects and invite diseases to develop. Spring-Flowering Trees and Shrubs. Summer-Blooming Trees and Shrubs. Plants that bloom in summer, such as potentilla, butterfly bush, and crape myrtle, produ...
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Ken's Blog: March 2011
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Ken's Blog - information for outdoor living. Thursday, March 24, 2011. Spring Cleaning, Backyard Style. Seven time-saving tips to get your backyard ready for summer. ARA) - Now that the wintry weather is gone and the colorful blooms are back, it’s time to think about spring cleaning. But while you’re washing windows, scrubbing walls and dusting corners inside the house, don’t forget about rolling up those sleeves and giving the outside a once-over, too. Whether it’s due to disease or dog urine, bar...
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Ken's Blog: December 2011
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Ken's Blog - information for outdoor living. Wednesday, December 14, 2011. Brighten up your porch, front steps, or entryway with this cheerful container. If you’re drawn more toward contemporary designs than traditional decor, here’s a modern twist on a holiday container. 8226; Colorful twigs such as yellow-twig dogwood and redtwig dogwood. 8226; Florist’s wire and 6-inch florist’s pick, both available at craft stores. 8226; Pine cones. Tuesday, December 6, 2011. Plan for More Garden Space. Develop an ov...
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Ken's Blog: June 2012
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Ken's Blog - information for outdoor living. Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Why are Honeybees Disappearing? Why are Honeybees Disappearing? Loss of honeybees could have devastating effect on agriculture and food supply. Q: What is causing the dramatic decline in honeybee populations in the U.S. and elsewhere in recent years, and what is being done about it? The Importance of Honeybees. Chemicals May Be Killing the Honeybees. Which may generate pollen with compromised nutritional value. It may be that the buil...
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Ken's Blog: November 2011
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Ken's Blog - information for outdoor living. Thursday, November 10, 2011. Prepare Water Gardens for Winter. As frost begins to nip at our gardens, it's time to think about winterizing ponds and other water features. The experts at TetraPond, a water-garden supplier in Blacksburg, Virginia, offer the following tips:. Cut back lilies and other deep-water plants to about one inch above the tip. Replace soil and gravel, as needed. To prevent rot, be sure not to cover the plants' crowns. 9632;Turn off filters...
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Ken's Blog: Why are Honeybees Disappearing?
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Ken's Blog - information for outdoor living. Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Why are Honeybees Disappearing? Why are Honeybees Disappearing? Loss of honeybees could have devastating effect on agriculture and food supply. Q: What is causing the dramatic decline in honeybee populations in the U.S. and elsewhere in recent years, and what is being done about it? The Importance of Honeybees. Chemicals May Be Killing the Honeybees. Which may generate pollen with compromised nutritional value. It may be that the buil...
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Ken's Blog: January 2012
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Ken's Blog - information for outdoor living. Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Recycle Your Christmas Tree. Get creative in reusing your tree. December 17, 2009. Your holiday tree doesn’t have to end up at the local landfill at the end of the season—make the most of your tree by recycling it. Follow these tips:. Create winter mulch. Cut the boughs off and use them as protective mulch around perennials and small shrubs. Remove brnches in the spring. Use as a trellis. In the spring, convert the trunk into a ...
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Ken's Blog: How to Plant a Tree
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Ken's Blog - information for outdoor living. Thursday, March 7, 2013. How to Plant a Tree. How to Plant a Tree. A tree is one of the best landscaping investments you can make. Get tips for planting a tree to get it off to the best possible start. Click on link below for educational video:. Http:/ www.bhg.com/videos/m/59982136/how-to-plant-a-tree.htm? What to Prune When. How to Plant a Tree. Windsor Locks, CT. Owner of Ken's Landscape Designs. View my complete profile.