Monthly Archives: March 2013

Tip #51: Why Should I Mulch My Plants?

We recommend using mulch to keep moisture in the soil, suppress weeds, and adding organic material to your garden. Common sources of mulch include straw, wood chips, leaves, pine needles, and more.

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Eat This Today: Reishi Mushrooms

Learn about the history and health benefits of reishi mushrooms from our friends at Cheung’s Trading.

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Tip #50: How and Why to Deadhead Flowers

Deadheading is a method to channel a plant’s energy away from spent or nearly spent flowers into new growth. It is not harmful for plants.

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2013 YUF Residential Catalog Now Available

Hot off the press, our 2013 Residential Catalog is now available for you to peruse and download via PDF, Scribd, or Issuu

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Tip #49: Different Kinds of Tomatoes

Learn the different types of tomatoes and their characteristics including cherry, beefsteak, oxheart, plum, pear, and more along with suggested growing varieties.

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Tip #48: More On Plant Macronutrients

Learn more about what each of the 6 macronutrients do, deficiency symptoms, and natural ways to add these back into your garden such as using coffee grounds

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