Most cacti bloom sooner if rootbound. Plant some new shrubs and trees this spring to improve the beauty and ambience of your home. If you haven't done it already, check stored tools and outdoor furniture for signs of rust, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service . Remove any surface rust with steel wool. Then paint with a rust-inhibitive paint.
Some gardeners start seedlings in vermiculite they buy at garden supply stores.
But this medium doesn't have the nutrients seedlings need for sustained growth, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service . So transplant seedlings to soil when the second pair of true leaves forms. But grow it in a large pot or tub to contain its invasive habit. LESS IS BEST Don't buy more chemicals than you can use in a season, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service . The smaller the bottle, the better.