Hurray for Mulch and Soaker Hoses! (A Master Gardener's Journal)

Hurray for Mulch and Soaker Hoses!

This spring I installed soaker hoses and treated my flower beds to three inches of shredded leaf mulch. I kept an eagle eye on my rain gauge and only turned on the hoses when we had less than an inch of rain in a week. And now I’m reaping the rewards! Despite the dog days of August, none of my plants look fried, crispy or wilted. My garden is looking really fine. Take a peek at what’s blooming…

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Do you have a gardening question? Call our Delaware County Master Gardeners hortline at 610-690-2671 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM-12 NOON.

UPCOMING MASTER GARDENERS EVENTS

September 8, 2007: Gourds & Birdhouses
Learn how to make birdhouses and other useful items from gourds you can grow in your garden. This is a hands-on workshop.

September 29, 2007: Master Gardeners Fall Fest & Plant Sale
We've planned a great day for you--interesting workshops, self-guided tours of our beautiful display gardens, our spectacular fall plant sale and our popular frugal gardener sale.

Registration required for all events (except plant sale). Please call 610-690-2655 for more information or visit our website

Posted by Marion Yaglinski on August 23, 2007 5:33 PM | Permalink

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Marion Yaglinski has nurtured an ever-evolving garden on her own little acre in Southeastern Pennsylvania since 1992. Her property in Delaware County is certified by the National Wildlife Federation as an official Wildlife Habitat. She is a Master Gardener with Pennsylvania State University's County Extension Program in Delaware County and also volunteers at Longwood Garden’s plant shop.

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