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Friday February 19, 2010 |
Pink, Cottage (Dianthus plumarius) | Today's Featured Plant
Pink, Cottage (Dianthus plumarius)
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Q&A: Depth of Raised Beds Question: I am putting in raised beds this year for vegetables, flowers, and herbs. How deep should the raised beds be?
Answer: Annual plants typically have root systems that reach about 12 to 18 inches deep. If your raised beds will be shallower than that, it's a good idea to till, or at least loosen, the soil underneath the raised bed to a depth of one foot. This encourages plants to form deep roots and helps provide good drainage. |
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Q&A: Snakes Everywhere! Question: Is there any way to get rid of snakes in yards and gardens?
Answer: As you probably know, snakes are considered beneficial creatures, and many people try to encourage non-poisonous snakes to set up their homes near their gardens. Various snake species consume slugs, bugs, and even rodents. However, I understand how startling it can be to come upon a snake unexpectedly!
The best way to repel a creature is to first think about what environmental features it likes -- and then remove those. Snakes like to sun themselves, so try removing large, dark, flat stones that are sitting in a sunny spot. They also love to hide in damp, cool places like stone walls, so if you have one of these near your garden, that might be an attraction. A saucer of water can attract snakes, so any easily-reached pools of standing water may be attracting them. And some snakes use gopher tunnels as hiding places, so try ridding your yard of these.
Finally, realize that most snakes are your allies. By understanding their habits, you should be better able to be on the lookout for them so they won't startle you with their presence. |
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Tip: Start Peas President's Day is the traditional time to plant early peas in many areas. Soak seeds overnight in warm water and put them between layers of wet paper towels for a few days in a warm room they start to germinate. |
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