Kerry VerMeulen
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Monthly Archives: April 2010
Phosphorus and pH
Availability of Phosphorous and soil pH Figure 3. The availability of phosphorus is affected by soil pH.
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Tagged phosporus, soil nutrients
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Custom Fertilizers
A friend of mine who owns a garden center recently commented to me about the results some of his customers receive from the soil extension agencies. He was frustrated by some reports that suggested a precise fertilizer rather than one … Continue reading
Prepare your Soil:Tomatoes
The first thing to do in spring to prepare for vegetables is to apply some good organic material to your soil. Please don’t skip this step, as good soil makes much less work down the road for you. Compost is … Continue reading
Get your garden ready for veggie growing
Many tout how easy it is to grow vegetables in the summer, and probably after a few summer it will be. But for the homeowner who is completely new to the garden realm, growing a bountiful garden is going to … Continue reading
Why don’t my Hydrangeas Bloom?
Why doesn’t my hydrangea bloom? “There are three possibilities for lack of flowering among the hydrangea species. The first two – too much shade and improper pruning – apply to all hydrangeas, while the other – weather-related damage to flower … Continue reading
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Have you Ever killed Lamb’s Ear?
I don’t think it is possible. They’re like the lovely cockroaches of the garden with superior evolutionary and survival skills (must be why they’re a focal point in my jardin). My first experience with them was when a friend pulled … Continue reading
Fall is Good for Measuring pH
because it’s the best time to add sulfur or lime to your soil. When you add these nutrients in the fall you are giving the microscopic ‘bugs’ that live in the soil time to break down either the sulfur (if … Continue reading
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What causes winter burn on shrubs?
Glad you asked. A harsh winter climate like the one above can easily cause winter burn and dead spring plants. It’s not caused by freezing temperatures, as many people think, but by drying winds that prevent plants from staying hydrated. … Continue reading
Protecting Plants
Enough stressing out about how to protect plants from wind, critters and sun in the wintertime. We’ve developed ShrubGuard, an easy wrap solution to protect your plants while looking great all winter, So please do not even think about burlap, … Continue reading
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My little pathway
My backyard garden is very humble, and yet most of my acquaintances would immediately identify me as a gardener. I usually clarify this by saying that my garden is largely experimental. I try a lot of things out, usually too … Continue reading
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