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Joe Machcinski

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It’s time to prune in the garden

The right time to prune depends on the plant. For deciduous trees, they should be out of dormancy…

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Some ideas about collecting summer rain

Gardener Joe shares his take on how to best collect summer rain to water plants with around your…

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Time to battle bugs and weeds

It is important to know what you are fighting in your garden by doing some investigating.

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Here’s a attack plan for your garden

Before you buy plants to fill the voids, let’s talk about what you should do first.

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Gardener Joe offers advice on diving and adding plants

Ah Spring. The birds are chirping and the plants are starting to bloom.

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Thatching your lawn and raising beds

For a natural lawn use a safe and organic product. Read the label and understand all safety involved…

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Thoughts on thatching and planting some raised beds

Gardener Joe helps you to plan for spring gardens now that spring has arrived

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With spring come the weeds

Here's some helpful advice for spring from Gardener Joe!

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Helpful hints for getting your houseplants to grow

If you get a gift of a nice plant keep the tag or look it up and read…

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Gardener Joe says it’s time to add and divide

Ah, it will soon be spring! The birds will be chirping and the plants will be starting to…

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Gardening in the new year

Gardener Joe offers up his advice on the benefits of taking gardening classes.

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Time to take stock and prepare for next spring

In late summer, while our lawns are dormant and the growing season is waning, it’s time to sit…

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Summer tasks in the garden

With all the nice weather, the abundance of flowers fills the landscape.

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There’s always more to know about pruning | Gardner Joe

Here are more pruning tips as we get going into the growing season.

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It’s time to take a look at your houseplants

Take a look at your houseplants and see if they need re-potting

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Feed the wildlife Salal

Gardener Joe says add plants that wildlife will enjoy

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It’s time to collect rain | Gardener Joe

With the dry summer days on the way and water budgets on the horizon, now is the time…

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Time to feed your plants | Gardner Joe

Here in the Pacific Northwest with all the rain that falls a lot of the nutrients get washed…

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Time to divide those plants and add more

Gardner Joe gives advice about dividing plants in your garden

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Gardener Joe | Spring is the time to thatch your lawn

As the temperature warms and the sight of spring approaches, it’s time to think about turning your moss…