Home Made Plant Labels

During the winter and spring months, many people are planting seeds, seedlings, plants, trees, etc. and need plant labels to remind them later of what they planted and when.

One of the best ways to make your own home made plant labels is to use plastic knives. Why?

• They are inexpensive and can be bought in bulk
  
  
• They are reusable and last for years
  
  
• They are waterproof
  
  
• They come in many colors and sizes

Simply use a permanent marker, or a paint pen, and stick them in the ground, serrated edge first, which also makes them go into the soil very easily, and you're done!

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Snails and Slugs - The Definitive Guide

Never let Snails and Slugs destroy your plants again; The Definitive Guide on How To Kill Snails and Slugs is now available!

If you're looking for ways to control snails and slugs, read this! We have exhaustively listed over 12 ways to get rid of these slimy creatures, so you can keep your garden free of these pests forever.

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Don't Compact Soil When Planting

This winter and spring, many people will be planting trees, shrubs, and perennials.

When backfilling the soil, DO NOT use your foot with all your weight, or a shovel handle to settle the soil.

You will compact the soil too tightly around the roots, especially if you have clay soil that has not been amended properly.

You want to keep the soil somewhat airy, and friable, so instead, work the soil in close to the roots by hand, and if the roots are fine, use your fingers or a stick to gently push the soil into the air pockets before watering in.

Then water, fill in with more soil if depressions or air holes have formed, and then water again.

Let the water settle the soil, and if you end up with a slight depression, that's ok, just add a bit more soil to level it out.

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Have a great day!