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The shelf life of fresh figs is not that long because they are ripe when picked and do not further ripen once picked. And, like most fresh fruit there is usually no sell by date, use by date or best before date attached anywhere to figs. For eat by date purposes, we must use the … Read more
Where I live in Wisconsin, there’s lots of garden lore around when you should plant potatoes – on St. Patrick’s Day, when you see the first crocus, the first day of Lent, or as early as possible after the ground thaws. All of these times are very early in the gardening season. And it’s true, … Read more
Forget-me-not (botanical name: myosotis) is a humble but glorious spring flower which appears in frothy blue clouds at the front of borders and at the edges of paths. There are annual, biennial and short-lived perennial forget-me-nots, but the most commonly grown variety, Myosotis sylvatica, is a short-lived perennial usually grown as a biennial. It complements … Read more
Canna lilies, also known as Indian shot, are beautiful tropical and subtropical plants that produce colorful blooms in shades of red, orange, yellow, and pink. Their large, lush leaves also make a striking statement in flower beds and gardens. While cannas are often propagated from rhizomes or tubers, you can also grow these stunning plants … Read more
Got 99 problems and a Christmas Cactus is one? Even though they have “cactus” in their name, the Christmas Cactus is not an easy plant to grow. Like all plants, they have their fair share of problems. However, by diligently attending to your Christmas Cactus problems, they’ll bloom happily once again. This guide will help … Read more
As an avid home gardener and strawberry lover, I was eager to start growing my own patch of juicy, sweet strawberries. However, I quickly learned that keeping strawberries alive through frigid winters required more care and planning than I realized. Through trial and error and plenty of research, I’ve discovered the keys to properly winterizing … Read more
Liquid fertilisers are a great way to nourish your plants – they provide nutrients in a readily available form, so they’re quickly absorbed by plants’ roots. You can buy chemical fertilisers at the garden centre, but by making your own using comfrey leaves, you’ll have a steady supply of organic, nutrient-rich feed for free. Comfrey … Read more
A white shed with black trim creates an eye-catching focal point in any backyard landscape This classic color combination never goes out of style and works with any design aesthetic from traditional to modern Sheds painted crisp white with bold black accents have become a popular backyard trend over the last few years, and it’s … Read more
Foxes are a common sight in our gardens. Living with foxes is a joy for many people but for some, they present as a problem. Read on to find out more about how you can either encourage or deter foxes humanely from your garden. Foxes are clever animals that have adapted well to living in … Read more
Here at Smith’s Pest Management, we help homeowners in California keep these pests away for good. In this blog, we share our professional ground squirrel control tips so you can quickly reclaim your yard. Ground squirrels can be a real nuisance in yards and gardens with their incessant digging and burrowing. The holes and mounds … Read more