The Times Advocate, 2004-04-21, Page 1414
Exeter Times -Advocate
Wednesday, April 21, 2004
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DAWN and GARDEN
Preparing your garden for spring
Spring is on its way and
now is the perfect time to
start thinking about your
garden. Whether you have
a large backyard or limit-
ed space, you can create a
beautiful oasis. All it takes
is some time and a little
care to create the perfect
backyard retreat for those
warm summer nights.
Lawn and garden team
has put together some tips
to help you get started on
your garden inspirations
this spring.
• Plan before you start.
Decide whether you want
a vegetable, herb, or
flower garden.
Whatever you decide,
select a variety of plants.
It's not only visually
appealing but also helps
prevent disease and pest
infestation. Next, decide
where you want to plant
your garden. Keep in
mind that placing a gar-
den near the house allows
you to keep an eye on it
daily, which can help pre-
vent excessive weeds and
disease. Vegetables
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shady sites, there are
many types of plants and
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that environment.
• Prepare the area. Once
you have chosen where
you want to have your
garden, you need to get
the ground ready. Clear
the area of debris and
turn the soil. Adding
organic matter to the soil
adds nutrients and will
increase the chances of
plant survival.
• Plant your garden.
Most plants come with
instructions on when to
plant, how deep to place
them, and how far apart
they should be. If you
need assistance, ask at
your local garden centre -
many stores have a horti-
culturalist on staff.
• Maintenance is an
important part of creating
a garden. Typically, the
climate in your area dic-
tates water requirements.
Keep note of humidity lev-
els, the moisture of your
soil and how often it rains.
Water plants slowly and
close to the bottom to
allow the water to soak in
and do so early in the
morning to reduce evapo-
ration.
• Mulch - To help the
growth of your plants,
place mulch on top of soil.
Mulch helps to keep
weeds out and moisture
in.
• Fertilize - A liquid fer-
tili7er should be used once
a month or a dry fertilizer
about halfway through the
gardening season to keep
your garden looking its
best.
• Enjoy - Creating a
beautiful garden takes
work and dedication, with
regular upkeep.
The results can be
rewarding and with the
right tools, good advice
and a little luck, you can
create a wonderful escape
in your own backyard.
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Ever wonder how to
keep those mosquitoes out
of your backyard while
entertaining outdoors?
The following tips will
help keep mosquitoes
from ruining your outdoor
fun so you can enjoy your
patio and deck this sum-
mer:
• Wear light colours
when outside - mosqui-
toes prefer darker shades
that radiate heat
• Don't use strong fra-
grances - heavily scented
toiletries like soap and
perfume may attract mos-
quitoes
• Clean up the yard -
mosquitoes will lay their
eggs in virtually anything
that will accumulate water
• If out during the day,
stay in the sun - mosqui-
toes prefer shady, wind-
less areas
• If you prefer applying
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