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As the season of cookouts and picnic tables approaches, people are getting their landscapes ready to be shown off. Many beginning gardeners who wish to create thriving, colorful beds of flowers that are worthy to be put on display, don’t know where to start. Although things are getting easier, thanks to many new kinds of flowers, plants, and fertilizers, the best way to develop a green thumb is to begin with good soil; in fact, it’s half of the equation. No matter how hardy a plant is, if it doesn’t get the nutrients that it needs to grow, it simply won’t. The state of your dirt, which is referred to as the soil structure, depends upon many factors, including the region in which you live. Naturally, if you’re in desert country, the ground is going to have a lot of sand in it, which is definitely not conducive to raising flourishing vegetation. Another type of problem soil is that which has a large percentage of clay in it. These kinds of soils can occur in many areas across the nation, and, if you’re not sure of the composition of the dirt, it’s easy to determine. Clay is thick and difficult to dig; and when you do manage to get a shovelful, it will be very heavy. Because clay is not absorbent, water will pool up on it, which can cause plants to drown. It’s easy to see why gardeners don’t dig it! Sand, on the other hand, is easy to dig (even a child with a tiny plastic shovel can do it!); but water runs through it as fast as the sand slips through your fingers. Like sand through the hourglass, so go the days of plants’ lives when they can’t get a drink of water. Great soil has a texture somewhere between sand and clay. It should be fluffy, but not viscous, and absorb and retain enough moisture to keep plants from being parched between waterings. A good way to test it is to water your soil and wait a day to see what happens. If the ground is on a grade, make sure that the water does not run off instantly. If it does, use a shovel or trowel to level a patch or use rocks as a dam so that the water will sink into the dirt. After 24 hours, scoop out a handful of soil and check its consistency. It should feel moist, but not muddy or slimy, and no water should drip out of it. If your soil is less than perfect, there are some easy ways to fix it, which we will explore in future articles. Fortunately, getting a picnic table or outdoor dining set that you will be dying to show off is even easier – and you won’t have to get your hands dirty. All it takes is a quick trip to AllPicnicTables.com. At AllPicnicTables.com, you’ll find traditional cedar, pine, oak, cherry, and teak tables, along with polywood, aluminum, and vinyl tables that are nearly indestructible and available in a full spectrum of beautiful colors. While you’re there, you can also select from their huge assortment of outdoor furniture, in styles, colors, and sizes to fit any décor. To see the entire collection, go to AllPicnicTables.com. To contact a design consultant or a customer service professional, call 1-888-293-2339, or e-mail contact@allpicnictables.com.
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