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Winter Protection - Pine Straw
Using pine straw for garden mulch is effective for winter protection and a host of other uses Pine Straw Mulch Benefits Pine straw mulch...
Nick Lott
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February Garden To-Do List
Southeast Much of your attention should be directed at pruning and at caring for fruit trees and roses. Shelter tender plants with row...
Nick Lott
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Common Backyard Winter Birds
Northern Cardinal Common Name: Northern Cardinal Scientific Name: Cardinalis cardinalis The northern cardinal is one of the most popular...
Nick Lott
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Attract Winter Birds
Our inventory changes frequently, contact us for availability and prices. (770) 683-7224 nick@southernrootsnursery.com Arborvitae This...
Nick Lott
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Feeding Birds in Winter - Tips and Tricks
source: The Spruce Feeding birds in winter can be rewarding and enjoyable in the midst of chilly weather. By understanding which birds...
Nick Lott
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When to plant...
use guide below for Zone 8 planting whether starting from seed or transplanting. Botanical Interests Seeds Inside, you'll find: - Helpful...
Nick Lott
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6 things to think about before preparing a raised bed garden
source: Savvy Gardening Are you planning to build and/or install a raised bed? I like to emphasize that raised beds can go anywhere that...
Nick Lott
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What to Do With an Old Christmas Tree
source: photos & content This Old House When the holidays are over, take down the tinsel, but don’t bag the tree. Here are 10 ways to...
Nick Lott
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What do Bees do over the Winter?
source: Bell Farms I am often asked what my bees do during the winter. One common misconception is that they hibernate. In reality, they...
Southern Roots
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GROWING PANSIES
source: Farmer's Almanac Pansies symbolize “thinking” or “thoughts.” The word “pansy” itself comes from French pensée, meaning “thought.”...
Nick Lott
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Gardening by the Moon Dec 2020
source: Moon Calendar & Farmer's Almanac Gardening by the Moon, or more specifically, according to the phases of the Moon, is an idea...
Nick Lott
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7 Indoor Crops for Winter Gardening
source: Modern Farmer Brian Barth Winter is coming. But don't go putting your gardening gloves away just yet. Gardening is often treated...
Nick Lott
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5 Ways to Garden in Winter
source: How Things Work French existentialist writer and philosopher Albert Camus once said, "In the depths of winter I finally learned...
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