Weeds are perhaps the biggest annoyance in an asparagus bed, but are easily dealt with by using a thick layer of mulch. I like to maintain a deep 6-inch layer of dark cedar mulch evenly spread ...

Once established, an asparagus bed can produce for up to 20 years or more with minimal maintenance. The post How To Grow ...

And asparagus is beautiful. A member of the lily family, its fern-like foliage turns from green to gold in fall, and can be a backdrop to chrysanthemums or other late-season flowers.

Choose a site for the asparagus in full sun. Foliage will reach a height of 5 to 6 feet during the summer so place your asparagus bed where it won’t shade out smaller plants.

Make sure any plant debris is removed from the bed at the end of the season, so the adult beetles have less shelter for overwintering. They may hide in leaf litter or hollow cut asparagus stems.

Asparagus is ridiculously easy to grow. I helped a lawyer friend — whose gardening skills are at best modest — plant an asparagus bed some 15 years ago.

And asparagus is beautiful. ... The optimal pH for asparagus is 6.5 to 7.5. Weed growing beds thoroughly, and fertilize with a 10-20-10 formulation before planting.

Asparagus is one of the most permanent, dependable garden vegetables. A dedicated bed will produce a bountiful supply for 12 to15 years. Choose a site with good drainage in full sun.

Turn your oven’s broiler on. Transfer asparagus to baking dish or oven-proof serving dish. Add the zest from 1/2 lemon and toss the asparagus.

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