Category: Gardening Basics

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Don’t Hesitate – Decapitate!

Whoa, that’s a bold statement. But it’s true, it’s true! Spring is a fantastic time of year, not just weather … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening Basics on May 15, 2013 by nikkiweed | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off
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Edging and Trimming

Edging and trimming the lawn is like having a manicure after cutting your fingernails…everything is just more perfect! Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening Basics on May 7, 2013 by admin | Leave a comment
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Native Plants For The Upstate

Posted in Gardening Basics on March 26, 2013 by nikkiweed | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off
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What is “pH?” Why is it Important?

Devised in 1909, the pH scale measures the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution. The scale ranges from 0-14. Pure water is “neutral” and has a pH of 7, midway between 0 and 14. Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening Basics on March 20, 2013 by admin | Leave a comment
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Soil 101

The four elements of soil are minerals, water, air and organic matter. Different combinations of the four elements create the … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening Basics on March 20, 2013 by admin | Leave a comment
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Vegetable Gardening With The Seasons

Generally, vegetables can be divided into cool-season, warm-season, and hot-season crops. The key to extending your gardening season to the limits is successive garden planting and planning. Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening Basics on December 27, 2012 by admin | Leave a comment
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Lime Time? Why Not?

Fertilizers can’t do the whole job of keeping your lawn healthy and beautiful because they can’t raise the pH of acid soil. Poor lawns are often the result of acidic soil. Lime is an excellent way to correct low soil pH. Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening Basics on September 8, 2012 by spnursery | Leave a comment
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There Is A Way, Around Clay That Is!

Clay soil is problematic. It is sticky, heavy, wet and stinky making it tough to work with. It is slow to drain after a storm, slow to warm in the spring and difficult for plant root to penetrate. Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening Basics on September 8, 2012 by spnursery | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment
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Curb Enthusiasm – - Part Two Of Our Series

Now, are you guilty?  Is your curb unattractive?  Do your neighbors scoff as they pass by your house?  We’ve got … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening Basics on July 10, 2012 by nikkiweed | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment
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Protecting Trees From Drought Stress

Summer can be the most stressful time of year for landscape plants with heat and drought being the main offenders. Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening Basics on June 13, 2012 by spnursery | Leave a comment