A Guide to Recovering Overgrown Garden — VOA Learning English

Article · Language: English · Level: hard · Author: VOA Learning English · ≈ 5 min · 774 words

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What is the best way to repair an overgrown garden?

Garden expert for the Associated Press Jessica Damiano believes she knows the answer.

Here are some of her suggestions for making big improvements. Planning in the autumn and winter months can help you see something much more beautiful next winter:

Decide what to clear away

First, take a notebook with you and walk around the garden. Look carefully at each part. Try to decide which plants can be saved, which to throw away, and which ones require attention. Make a list as soon as you can.

Dead plants, weeds and invasive plants should be first to go. If the weather permits, dig them out, removing as much of their root systems as possible.…

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Jessica Damiano reported this story for the Associated Press. Jill Robbins adapted it for Learning English.

Source: learningenglish.voanews.com/a/a-guide-to-recovering-overgrown-garden/7906323.htm

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