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Spring Is Just Around The Corner Visit Our Blog Contact Gary's We're still in the middle of winter, but Spring is only a few weeks away. Take a look at our blog to learn a few gardening tricks, or contact us now to see how you can get a jump start on Spring! The journey to becoming a Green Thumb can be full of tough questions. Thankfully, Gary's Garden Center is here to help. Feel free to read a few of our gardening articles to start your journey to becoming a Garden Guru! Our mission as the Backyard Gardener is to bring inspiration and new ideas to aspiring gardeners.

Practice the ABC's of Composting The American Association of Nurserymen (AAN) says that compost heaps cut down on landfill usage, and provide you with a rich and renewable source of nutrients for your garden. Starting a compost heap is something you can do any time of year, and with the three steps described below it's as easy as A-B-C! The loss of a newly planted dogwood can usually be traced to one of two problems, improper planting or improper watering. Improper planting means the tree was planted too deep or that dirt or mulch was piled up around the trunk.

Pruning is a such a broad subject that there have been entire books devoted to the subject. Obviously, it is hard to begin to answer all the questions we are asked on the subject in just a few paragraphs. The following is a few general tips. We are often asked when is the proper time to prune a specific plant. Crepe Myrtles are one of the South's favorite trees. Visit any old southern plantation, and you may see crepe myrtles that exceed 100 years of age. They can be found growing from the Gulf Coast to as far north as Baltimore and Philadelphia.

Pruning is a such a broad subject that there have been entire books devoted to the subject. Obviously, it is hard to begin to answer all the questions we are asked on the subject in just a few paragraphs. The following is a few general tips. We are often asked when is the proper time to prune a specific plant. Just for fun, here's a list of 15 popular plants with traditional medicinal properties, and their uses. Aloe: Fights Baldness and Wrinkles Anise: Cures Indigestion Basil: Relieves Headaches Bayleaf: Cures Deafness Chamomile: Relieves Upset Stomach and insomnia Fennel: Controls the Appetite Garlic: Increases Physical Strength Marigold: Improves Eyesight Oregano: Aids Digestion and Stimulates the Appetite Parsley: Sweetens the Breathe Rosemary: Improves Memory Sage: Cures Fever.