Kerry VerMeulen
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Category Archives: Spring to do’s
Growing in Less Than Great Soil Part I-Sand
Sand=tiny bits of stone. Soil is alive with so many creatures its an ecosystem unto itself, something that little bits of stone will never achieve. Sand does add structure-water winds its way through easily to drain and oxygen can get … Continue reading
Test Sunlight Before Planting Azaleas
Azaleas need at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight to bloom properly. I have read countless times that azaleas and rhodendrons are great “shade” plants, but this is a misnomer. They’ll tolerate partial shade, but the more sun the better … Continue reading
Posted in azaleas, beautiful gardens, Enough Sunlight, Spring to do's
Tagged azalea, azalea blooms sunlight, azaleas
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You Got Poison Ivy Where?
If there’s one thing I’m sure of in this world, it’s that no backyard gardener really knows for sure what poison ivy looks like. And for good reason, there are as many different types of poison ivy leaves as there … Continue reading
Fertilizing Azaleas and Rhododendrons
Now is the time to fertilize these shrubs as they are getting ready to set their blooms for next year. There is a short window so make sure you do it just after yours have finished blooming. I also recommend … Continue reading
A Time to Kill-Poison Ivy and its friends Oak and Sumac
Interestingly enough, these lovelies are members of the cashew family, but I wouldn’t be putting them in my mouth. The oils from all three are extremely irritating to the skin. Depending on what a persons’ level of exposure to the … Continue reading
Posted in Killing weeds, Spring to do's
Tagged killing poison ivy, killing weeds, poison ivy, poison ivy identify, poison oak, poison sumac
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Phosphorus and pH
Availability of Phosphorous and soil pH Figure 3. The availability of phosphorus is affected by soil pH.
Posted in Fertilizing, Phosphorus Level, Soil preparation, Spring to do's
Tagged phosporus, soil nutrients
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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 aren’t my Azaleas and Rhododendrons blooming?
Although I knew my rhodies weren’t happy for some reason, and that they require acid soils, I stubbornly resisted testing the soil until I needed to do some research for our new product, SoilStick. I then discovered, to my chagrin, … Continue reading
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