Using leaves to improve your soil

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Leaf mold produced by decaying leaves is rich in soil-building humus. This loose textured soil absorbs rainwater and makes excellent growing soil. Tips are given on shredding and mixing fallen leaves into the soil. Unshredded leaves can be used as organic mulch. Spreading before the rains is best.

Usage, Environmental aspects, Leaves, Organic fertilizers, Soil management, Soil management (Agronomy)

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Apple of my eye: crabapple trees decorate the winter landscape

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Crabapple trees in Vermont add color to the winter scene and also produce fruit which can be made into jellies. There are varieties to suit almost any taste. Sterile cultivars are available which would eliminates messy fruit fall over driveways. Suggestions on planting and pruning are given.

Appreciation, Flowering trees, Crabapple, Crabapples

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Japanese iris

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The Japanese iris which comes in eight shades, is described along with its growing habits. Tips are given on how to grow and maintain the beds. For more information about the flowers, a book is recommended and the address of the Society for Japanese Irises is provided.

Growth, Flower gardening, Japanese iris, Iris (Plant), Irises (Plants)

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