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Douglas fir's useful wood and its quick growth makes it a popular tree. The seeds are very important food for small mammals. Mice, voles, shrews, and chipmunks .
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Easy Backyard TreesScreen from neighbors and wind? Check. No extra care after getting established? Check. Perfect to hang decorative lights and ornaments? Check. No fussy leaves to clean up in the fall? Check. Who would not want a balsam fir? Abies balsamea grows in a symmetrical, pyramidal shape with no pruning from you! Their lush green needles are soft so they won't hurt when you brush up against them.Grow some today:
I wrote an article on growing garlic, check it out! https://gardensavvy.com/gardening-blog/gardening-tips/how-to-grow-garlic-tips-and-tricks-for-a-bountiful-harvest/
Heather Stone Thank you for this!!
Donna G Is it too late to start in zone 6b?
John Ehrling I would wait until it gets a little cooler out Donna.
So Im new to gardening. I just set up a 16x5 garden bed. Looking for recommendations of how I should plant the herbs in vegetables I have accordly. I know I have more than enough for my bed. I have roma,large red cherry, and sioux tomatoes. Sweet,hot, and jalapeño peps. Green onions.picklebush cucus. Stringless green beans. Summer squash zucchini. And for herbs I have Dill,cilantro, lemon balm,basil,garlic, and mint. I know I cant plant it all in that confined space. Anyone have any tips trick of how I should set it up. Anything that shouldnt go into the garden but rather a single planter. Any advice is better than none. I live in Ohio as well if that helps decide when I should plant them
Drew One thing I can suggest with the mint is to grow it in something that will keep it contained. Mint will take over everything, including your yard.
Garden Savvy Admin Hi Denver, We recommend looking up "companion plantings" for all your veg and herbs to see which of those grow best together. That would be the best way to optimize your garden.
You can also try to plan your garden with Hortisketch. It has a growing calendar and can help you visualize how your new garden will look.
