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So, you're starting a new garden? - Page 3


© Carol Wallace
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Feb 6, 1998


These are the general guidelines I now use when deciding how to plant a new garden. (I keep making new gardens -- it's an addiction of mine.) If you want specific recommendations, just ask!

In the meantime, here are a few sources for information on good planting combinations:
Learn about leaves on the Virtual Foliage Home Page
If you're ordering seeds, check Travis Saling's seed FAQ. It's about veggies, but you'll learn valuable basics about seeds in general.
Can't decide on a color scheme? Read Influencing the Environment with Color
To find out what plants are likely to do well in your yard, use The Plantfinder
Get the scoop on planting and maintaining annuals from Garden Guides.
For help with those foliage effects, Silver and Gold: Priceless Foliage Effects and In the Garden Green are must reading!

Don't miss our currently running Spring Rose Workshop with consulting rosarian (and our own Rose Garden editor!) Mark Whitelaw. Now's your chance to ask all those questions you've always wanted answers to. And see our other special rose articles in Suite 101 Gardening!

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21.   May 1, 1998 10:03 PM
Belinda, You say your beds are prepared, but you also say you have bad soil. Can you tell me what you've done to prepare them so far? Then maybe I can tell you how to make it better. I did give yo ...

-- posted by CarolWallace
20.   May 1, 1998 8:26 PM
Belinda McClain
This is my first garden and I'm kind of going on the advice of others. I do have my beds prepared, but I'm not sure what to put in the yet. I really am not to sure what I can grow aro ...

-- posted by BelindaM
19.   Apr 27, 1998 9:05 PM
Belinda, It really depends on the flower and the veggie. You and I are in approximately the same zone (are you zone 5, or 6?) and I've been planting daylilies all week. But I wouldn't advice putting ...

-- posted by CarolWallace
18.   Apr 27, 1998 8:46 PM
Belinda McClain
Is it to early to plant flowers here in Buffalo ?? When is the best time to start a flower garden and a veggie garden ? ...

-- posted by BelindaM
17.   Apr 25, 1998 5:05 PM
Belinda,
Clay soil can be a real pain, but it's not impossible to deal with. What you need to do is add soil amendments. Some people will tell you to add sand -- don't. In our type of clay, what ...

-- posted by CarolWallace



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