Saturday, January 10, 2009

gardening with sweet potato plants

Combining different species of bushes with a variety of blooms and greenery to the outside of your home will allow you not only privacy but also cut down on traffic and other noises that you experience daily. The key is to understanding what the annuals and perennials are, and then planting the ones that match your available sunlight and water requirements.

Amend the soil so that it absorbs and stores water. Butterflies need protection from nature's weather like the wind and rain, but they also need the warmth from the sun. This allows you to utilize all of your compost for planting.

If you live in the northern zones, make sure to read the packet to see if you should wait until springtime to plant the plants. You can probably find a variety of pots or containers that will work. Now that you have a beautiful rose bush that is developing new shoots, do not forget that it will require you to take care of it throughout its lifetime.

Fallen leaves, tree bark and bushes offer such needed protection for our beautiful friends. So go to your local garden store and have a look around for ideas for this upcoming year.

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