The Land :: www.TheLandOnline.com Ace of Spades 2012-02-05T07:07:29-06:00 urn:uuid:29996ba8-215c-473c-8980-e7564fb9b208 Ace of Spades: Kill that quack grass with layers of old newspapers urn:uuid:6ed9adb2-417b-47c0-92c5-a3e6630b921c 2010-06-18T08:49:51-05:00 <p> Remember the root system develops a lot of roots under the surface of the ground, so it is hard to get rid of quack grass.</p> Ace of Spades: Time to get into tomato state of mind; follow these steps urn:uuid:db1301b7-7010-41bc-9ae0-c916e74885e0 2010-06-04T12:46:40-05:00 <p> It&#39;s time to plant those tomato plants. Here are several tips to help you grow an excellent tomato crop.</p> Ace of Spades: Sprucing up lawn takes effort urn:uuid:ee6095e7-1898-4e65-847f-683b00c8257e 2010-05-21T03:02:00-05:00 <p> Don&#39;t plant your tomatoes until at least May 15. If you live <br /> further north, wait another 10 days at least.</p> Ace of Spades: Hold off asparagus harvest until at least third year urn:uuid:73b8c692-f4fa-4211-bf5d-c7cfe1765412 2010-05-07T08:55:24-05:00 <p> <strong>This is my first year growing an asparagus bed. Can I harvest any of the spears this spring? </strong></p> Ace of Spades: Humming birds should be here soon, if not already urn:uuid:f86dde69-27e6-4adf-8041-934e6b02f561 2010-04-23T03:02:00-05:00 <p> &quot;When should the humming birds be showing up at our feeders?&quot;</p> Ace of Spades: Plant those trees, but make Gopher State One Call first urn:uuid:d6eb6be6-ec3d-4de2-bb1e-b33a033fdb83 2010-04-09T08:27:03-05:00 <p> I&#8217;m sure you are ready for spring, since much of the snow has finally melted. This past winter reminded me of the snowy winter of 1951.</p> Ace of Spades: Think locally, grow locally — plant a garden this year urn:uuid:f92ea253-bf8c-40e2-b48b-a4c9a403068a 2010-04-08T14:01:38-05:00 <p> Plant several extra plants or an extra row of vegetables for that person in your life who no longer has the strength to garden. Take some of your excess vegetables to your church to share with others.</p> Ace of Spades: Who knew the plants would get so much snow cover this winter? urn:uuid:44338da6-749d-409f-aefa-a67359c70438 2010-02-26T10:58:45-06:00 <p>It's never too early to start thinking about this year's yard and garden.</p> Ace of Spades: Don’t believe the hype; stay away from Zoysia seed urn:uuid:f6573f59-7fdb-4fcd-be21-251acaf42b40 2010-02-12T03:04:00-06:00 <p>Soon there will be advertising out claiming that this grass grows well in Minnesota. Beware: Don&#8217;t buy or even think about growing this type of grass in the Midwest.</p> Ace of Spades: Suggestions for taking better care of house plants urn:uuid:967cf4f7-4fb5-43ae-a01b-d1d6fdafd29f 2010-01-29T13:50:19-06:00 <p>My houseplants do not look healthy; what can I do for them?</p>