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Bearded Iris Flowers in Summer Gardens
Bearded irises are so big and bold and flowers in so many colors, we all want them in our gardens. A simple gardening tip is to grow them in the right place. This often ignored garden strategy will help save time and money.
Bearded iris like drier garden conditions. The main issue of bearded types is iris border, which is aggravated by too moist conditions and dead plant material not cleaned up.
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Growing Bearded Iris Flower
The German bearded iris is a traditional perennial flower for the full summer garden. Bearded iris differs from beardless iris by appearance and culture.
Besides learning how to plant bearded irises you will also grasp how to identify German irises from other iris flowers/plants.
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Raised Garden Beds
Making raised garden beds can be an easy way to have a prosperous garden any growing season even if the area is uneven or the soil is of poor quality.
Gardening in poor soil is tough and an easy solution to poor soil conditions is to create raised garden beds and fill them with nutrient rich soil.
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Testing Garden Soil Types
Garden soil testing takes patience, but is worth the effort for plentiful and high quality fruits, vegetables and flowers.
Testing kits in garden shops or at the local agricultural department are available to check the soil for nutrients and give the successful gardener a guide for soil enrichment. Before starting to work on your garden, check the directions and information for nutrient needs of plants you want to grow.
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Container Gardens – Growing Plants in Pots
Here are some great ways to create beautiful container gardens and growing your flowers, vegetables or fruits in plastic, terracotta or clay pots.
Don’t have the time or space to manage a complete garden? One simple way to enjoy beautiful flowers (and even vegetables!) is to start some container gardens around your home. If you have a deck, consider adding window boxes around the perimeter. Flowers planted in these will look great all summer long with minimal maintenance.