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Heavy summer rains can cause bare garden soil to form a crust. Lightly scratch the soil with a long-handled cultivator to loosen the soil and allow air and moisture to penetrate. Mulch can become matted and should be loosened as…

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Take softwood cuttings of shrubs such as buddleia, weigela, rose-of-sharon and roses. Place them in pots of moist sand or potting soil, then cover them with a plastic bag, glass jar or large plastic pop bottle, creating a mini-greenhouse. When…

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The combination of lots of moisture followed by heat will cause weed and flower seeds to germinate quickly and prolifically. Pull the weeds and unwanted seedlings when they appear.  The garden will look tidier for your effort and the unwanted…

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At this time of year, most perennials neither need nor want to be fertilized.  An exception would be delphiniums which will appreciate a feeding after their first bloom period.  Use a balanced organic, water soluble fertilizer.…

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Mid-month, sow lettuce, radishes, and arugula for the fall crop. Carrots seeded by mid-July will keep in the ground well after the snow flies.…

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