Winter Protection for Roses
Most modern roses require winter protection in most areas of the country. Rapid temperature changes and even brief freezes can injure and often kill unprotected roses. Getting the plants ready for the winter is also a good time to remove any diseased wood or foliage to prevent re-infection during the spring.

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Controlling Weeds in an Organic Garden

Weeds are the bane of any gardener, but they can be especially bothersome to organic gardeners. Many gardeners choose to use weed killer to get rid of weeds, but you can?t do that in an organic garden. So what can you do?

Well, you?ll need to identify your most troublesome weed, and then deal with it in the way that best gets rid of that particular type of weed. We?re going to look at a few of the most common weeds, and how to get rid of those weeds.

Dandelion is one of the worst offenders. Although some people choose to grow dandelions for their greens, most gardeners just want to get rid of them. To get rid of dandelions, you need to dig out the entire taproot.

You should always pull them up with a hoe before they flower. And you can spread corn ..

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