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For the better part of the last decade, Allen Smith has been the green-thumb go-to guy for all things Rogue Compost. From annuals and perennials to shrubs, trees, gardens, lawns and more. If you’ve got a question, odds are Allen has your answer. Here’s a sampling of the most-asked questions.
Compost Tips for The Rogue Valley
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What’s the best way to deadhead my flowering plants?
Allen’s Answer![Mulch base of trees](https://rogueshred.imgix.net/images/mulch-base-of-trees.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&domain=rogueshred.imgix.net&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=375&ixlib=php-3.3.1&usm=20&w=600)
Why should I add mulch around the base of my trees? And how much mulch should I use?
Allen’s Answer![Lawn in yard](https://rogueshred.imgix.net/images/lawn-in-yard.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&domain=rogueshred.imgix.net&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=375&ixlib=php-3.3.1&usm=20&w=600)
How do I plant a lawn in my yard?
Allen’s Answer![Garden ready for spring](https://rogueshred.imgix.net/images/garden-ready-for-spring.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&domain=rogueshred.imgix.net&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=375&ixlib=php-3.3.1&usm=20&w=600)
It’s time to think about getting my garden ready for spring, but I’m not sure where to start.
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