Gardening tip of the week

Early fall is the optimum time to move, plant or divide plants, but a paucity of rain has left the soil hard and unworkable. Thoroughly soak targeted beds at least a day before working in them. Get the soil wet to a depth of four inches - measure by seeing how far you can push a screwdriver into the ground.


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By Adrian Higgins

Source: The Washington Post


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