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Welcome to THE NORTHWEST GARDENER
Welcome to this site on how TO HAVE A HEALTHIER LIFE STYLE BY GROWING YOUR OWN PLANTS AND USING SAFE WATER FOR YOU AND YOUR PLANTS.
Tips for Spring: 1. Starting Begonia Bulbs. 2. Starting plants from seed. 3. Plant Trees, Shrubs and Perennials. 4. Mulch Trees, Shrubs and Perennials. 5. Fertilizer for Spring. 6. ARE YOU DRINKING SAFE WATER. 7. Garden Tips.
Transplanting Perennials, Shrubs and Trees:When transplanting you always want to create a good material(soil) and you want to keep the shock of transplanting to a minimum.SOIL: To the soil you are putting back around the plant addthe following--- Composted Manure, Perlite or Vermiculite, Sand (if the soil is heavy), Peat Moss (if the soil is light).Add these materials in equal amounts by volume.Stress: To cut down on stress from transplanting add a mix ofRoot Booster or Transplanter solution. Mix the solution up andgive each plant a good drink. Another application can be done in a week.TREES and SHRUBS should be inspected regularly to check for bug, fungus or disease. If you find bugs the trees can be sprayed with an insectide suitable for the type of bug found. If you find fungus on the trees spray with Copper Spray or some other suitable fungicide. Disease can be a problem, so phone us at 250-635-0523 or e-mail me at northwestgardener@yahoo.ca For great ideas on Perennials go to the following website: http://www.perennials.com
For suggestions on different types os perennials to use in different situatons go to: http://www.perennials.com There are many to choose from. Colors, size and other requirements are listed.