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Fertilizing

Wells Brothers Farm > What is (and isn't) a fertilizer > Why fertilize? > What to use > Understanding labels & terms > Chemical vs.
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Pruning

There are many online and print resources for pruning - however most of these don't address times to prune or methods of pruning for Marin's Mediterranean climate, nor focus on plants that Marin gardeners typically grow.
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Planting

Getting plants off to a good start begins with planting. While its a simple enough concept dig a hole, cover the plants roots with soil, water, and watch it grow theres actually a bit more to it. The process varies slightly if youre planting bulbs, succulents, or trees and shrubs.
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Tools

Gardening tools and equipment Photo: Das Ant The right tool makes working in the garden more pleasurable. Always purchase the best quality tool since it is well worth the investment. Avoid tools that are too heavy or too light, which may not hold up under continuous use.
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Health & Safety in the Garden

Whether you are a novice or an expert gardener, health and safety precautions are important to protect yourself, your family, and your pet as you head out to your garden.
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PROBLEMS

All gardens have problems! Use sustainable, earth-friendly knowledge and techniques to solve and prevent problems in your garden.
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Solving Plant Problems

No matter how long youve been gardening months, years, or decades, sooner or later, just about every gardener will encounter a plant problem. While many are easily eliminated, there might be occasions when a pest or disease reaches a level where some sort of control measures is warranted.
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Top 20 Garden Problems

Got pests or other problems and want to know how to manage them? Here are some of the most frequently asked about and most common plant problems and pests in Marin.
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Garden Pests

Photo: N Londeree Pests in a garden or landscape can include all kinds of different life forms. From the microscopic disease-producing bacteria to large foliage-eating deer, they come in many types, sizes, shapes, forms, and destructive abilities.
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Weeds & Invasive Plants

Lambert Yuri, Unsplash > Types of weeds > Life cycle of weeds > How to identify weeds > Managing weeds > What to do when you already have weeds > What you should know about weedkillers > How to prevent weeds Weeds are generally defined as any plant growing in a place where you dont want it, or a pla...
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