Making a Raised-Bed Garden05.30.08

Back in 2002 when we landscaped our yard and started our garden we decided to create a raised bed garden.
We decided on raised bed gardening for a number of reason. The main reason being the soil in our yard seemed to be composed of mostly sand and clay. It was dry and difficult […]

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Terra Firma Landscape and Design servicing North Texas04.24.08

Normally when I write a post on this blog I discuss my garden, the types of plants I grow, plant profiles and garden maintenance tips. Usually when I write I discuss topics as though I’m talking to fellow gardeners. However, I realize that not everyone who visits this site has already created a garden. […]

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Q & A11.15.07

The Question and Answer Page:
I decided to create this page because I often have people leave comments on my posts or those who contact me privately to ask me questions about plant care, plant health or to ask me to help them identify a plant they have growing in their yard.
I find some of these […]

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Do you read gardening magazines?11.15.07

I have two subscriptions to gardening magazines, one of which I don’t seem to have been receiving lately. I don’t know about magazines in other parts of the world, but the two major Canadian gardening magazines are pretty good. Like any magazine they have a little too much advertising but overall I […]

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