Green Thumb GardeningHow to Have a Great Garden With Ease

When you have decided on which kind of fruit tree you would like, and where you would like it, you can finally start to plant it. If you buy your tree from a nursery, be especially careful when you are taking it from the nursery to your house. I once had a friend who put the tree in the back of his truck, but clipped a sign on the way home. The entire tree snapped in half, and my friend was left a very sad man.

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Although the process of growing and caring for a tree is generally challenging and even difficult at times, sometimes one of the hardest parts is choosing which kind you want. You have to choose between the many sizes, fruit, and other attributes. The different sizes include: dwarf, semi-dwarf, and standard. Your choice can affect everything about your growing experience, including the amount of work you have to put in and the amount of rewards (fruit) you will obtain.

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Oh my! I almost forgot about it being “Tree Week”, and I have some more posts to make pertaining to trees… So, without further ado…

When growing a fruit tree, choosing the right place to plant it is very important. Read the rest of this entry »

Hi there Green Thumb (and other colored thumbs too) Gardeners!

From time-to-time I may, or may not, have a “theme week”, however I am this week… I hope you enjoy Tree Week! Read the rest of this entry »

Most people spend a great deal of time planning the landscape, flowers, and greenery of their summer gardens but very little time planning the decorative items that will make this little spot of heaven on earth even more enjoyable for man, woman, child, and pet. There are many things that can add to your comfort when enjoying your summer garden but here is a list of things you might want to seriously consider including in your own personal oasis from the world.

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