by Bark and Garden Center | Dec 20, 2012 | Planting Tips - Hardgoods
The optimum time of year for seeding a lawn in our area is April 15 through October 15. Between these dates, the light quality and temperature combine to encourage optimum seed germination. The preparation of the site for seeding is critical and will have a long term... by Bark and Garden Center | Dec 20, 2012 | Planting Tips - Edibles
Planting Plant vines eight feet apart in rows that are eight to ten feet apart. Rows should run at right angles to the slope. In an area that normally is very windy, plant in the direction of the wind to minimize damage. Purchase one or two-year-old vines. First... by Bark and Garden Center | Dec 20, 2012 | Planting Tips - Edibles
Blackberries, black raspberries, red raspberries and yellow raspberries are all very closely related. Botanists separate the raspberries from the blackberries by determining if the core stays in the ripe fruit or if the core is lost during picking. Berries with the... by Bark and Garden Center | Dec 20, 2012 | Planting Tips - Edibles
How Many Seed Potatoes Do I Need? Potatoes in a Pound: As an average in one pound of seed potatoes, you will receive from 5-8 tubers. You can plant all the tubers whole. Or to get more plants, you can cut a few of the larger ones so that you have at least one eye on...
by Bark and Garden Center | Dec 4, 2012 | Planting Tips - Trees and Shrubs
Dig a hole three times the size of the root ball. Mix compost in with the soil at a ratio of 1:2 (1 part compost to 2 parts soil). Add an all-purpose fertilizer to the soil/compost and mix well. Once planting height is established, if plant is in burlap, cut an X from...