Q & A: Rhododendron. Beautiful Change

by Polly Composting

What do you need to know about Rhododendron? Here are some Q & A that will help you in growing beautiful Rhododendron plants.

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Seasoned With Road Salt. How Safe Is It For Health?

by Polly Creating Healthy And Balanced Soil

Every time it snows, the road crews spread loads of road salt all over the sidewalks and roads. The roads have already been icy, and a new snowfall won’t help the slippery factor. Let it snow” may be a charming feeling when you can stay home with a cup of hot cocoa, but when you [...]

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Smart Lawn! Boss of Moss

by Polly Creating Healthy And Balanced Soil

Moss growing in your lawn can be frustrating and annoying if you do not want it there. Once moss has invaded the lawn, grass won’t spread into those areas. The first thing to understand before taking steps for killing moss is that moss is an opportunistic plant. It will not push out grass or kill [...]

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Great Lawn Guaranteed! Apply Lime Now!

by Polly Creating Healthy And Balanced Soil

The reason to apply lime is to encourage a thick, vigorous stand of grass. Lime provides calcium, a nutrient required for healthy turf growth. It is often lacking in Western Washington soils. Applying lime also raises soil pH, creating a better environment for nutrient uptake. Midwinter is the ideal time to apply lime because harsh [...]

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Dahlia Deserves To Be Safe For Winter/To Dig Or Not To Dig

by Polly Composting

When it comes to winterizing dahlia tubers, there are now two schools of thought   Is it necessary to dig up dahlias this time of the year or can they stay in the ground year round ? Digging and storing dahlia tubers can be a lot of work, but leaving them in the ground often [...]

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