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Taking pine tree down – should I chip it for mulch?

Taking pine tree down - should I chip it for mulch?

We’re sad to see it go, but it’s far too close to the house and we think it’s become a ladder for mice to come through the roof. I’d like to either chip the branches and pines or stack them as a dead hedge. I have a pretty huge veggie garden, so I was thinking of using there.

Anyone done similar and have thoughts about how it worked for you? Thanks!

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How U.S. tariffs impact horticultural supplies – pots, containers, and trays

How U.S. tariffs impact horticultural supplies - pots, containers, and trays

The U.S. has announced a new import tariff on Chinese goods. Much speculation is swirling about how this will affect the industry, both nationally and globally. So, how will it affect horticultural supplies like pots, containers, and trays? Wouter Zieck of Desch, a Dutch manufacturer of trays, pots, and…

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Green manure crops to grow in area of next year’s garden.

Green manure crops to grow in area of next year’s garden.

Zone 8 with clay soil but this area seems to have some dark topsoil on top (might be the site of my grandfather’s old pig pen). It’s been graded and tilled with a subsoiler so I’d like to get something seeded this month since there’s invasive privet all around with some seeds and root parts left in this area.

Should I sow a green manure crop (hairy vetch) soon and maybe cow peas later or just cover with a tarp to solarize it? Any ideas or thoughts welcome. TIA.

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Putting bare root blueberry plants outside?

Putting bare root blueberry plants outside?

Hi all! I just received a gift of 3 bare root blueberry plants, and I was wondering what best practices were in terms of putting them in the ground. ( I have no idea what type of blueberry.) I’m in zone 8a and it’s about 45 degrees Fahrenheit outside right now – will get down to about 40 tonight. Thanks in advance for any advice!

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