Ever heard of Italian Herb Gardens? The idea of sipping your tea while you plant an Italian herb garden may be appealing. We are of course not talking about your typical black-thumbed sausage trying to Enough said about the Italian
Angelica archangelica (Umbelliferae) Appearance: An imposing and dramatic plant which, given good growing conditions, attains up to 2 m (6ft 6in) in height, with large green/white mophead flowers held aloft. Good for the back of borders where they can be
Dendrobium orchids are one of the largest species of orchids in the world. They are also sometimes considered as the second largest family of orchids. They have about 1,200 different species that are all interspecific. This means that they all
Are we unknowingly starving the pollinators and our precious ecosystem too? Are we unaware that each time we plant another one of those perfect looking, unsustainable hybrid plants that we are actually hammering another nail in their Affordable housing pattern?
Hybrid seeds are seeds that result from the cross breeding of two different species of plant, usually of the same species but with different qualities. The offer by hybrid seed companies of such seeds is usually attractive and tempting. The
Container herbs are the answer for those determined to have garden space but lack the space for a real garden. They are great for those with limited space for a garden — they can “glass house” plants, growing in a
Annual plants seldom develop problems since they are brought at home healthy and planted in a suitable spot with sufficient moisture. Unfortunately, trouble-making plants are often identified in the garden because of one or more of the seven cracks that
Hydroponic growing with LED grow lights has gained acceptance over the years because it is both economical and effective. Hydroponics is used when natural light in not available and one has to resort to using artificial light. In this case,
If you have any experience with landscape gardening, you know that for the most part, the work of gardening is sit-and-enjoyed, along with other activities. If you have not yet started growing your own plants and foliage, you are missing
Wisteria is a classic favourite for many gardeners, especially with their long blooming periods of flower. Unfortunately as the years go by, less and less flowers are appearing on your Wisteria. If you have her in a semi shaded area
If you want to have a garden that is as attractive as yours, then you should put nature and yourself in charge. The easiest way to get this is to put a small patch of soil in the garden with
Orchids are one of the most exquisite plants on this planet. They have a different kind of beauty and the flowers that bloom from them are equally stunning. That is why is you want to grow your orchids well, you
It’s the weekend. The work is done. The accumulate cold has settled in. Time to put the plant and repot. Certainly I will be checking on the mower. I put my arm across my chest, closed my eyes, and supported
Plant knowledge is not only important for a gardener’s success in gardening, it is also important to know where to find compost materials. locating a materials supplier with a wide access to bargain compost is important. Formal Gardens Formal gardens
Fruit trees are fantastic to grow for their attractive appearance and fruit. However, if you’re intending to eat them, try to choose local varieties that suit your climate. The first thing to bear in mind when buying a fruit tree
Summer Vegetable Garden Here’s the time again to start anew. Some seeds will germinate in the salty air, sun and water, while others will need a little more patience. Still others are resting in the fridge, hopefully still warm and
The days are getting longer, the seed catalogs are in the mailbox, the plants are greening up. It is time to focus on organizing for the new planting season. It is important to plan for the next growing season. You
A few years ago I decided to look for a replacement for the ubiquitous weathervane that my mother had, after years of frustrating and annoying her, after much research and questionablepollination of bees, I decided to order my own weathervane.
The Bonsai Tree The bonsai tree is not ‘just another house plant’ and fans of Bonsai cultivation need to have great patience and perseverance because it can take quite a few years for a bonsai to fully grow and flourish.
Gardening has been in existence for centuries, and vintaging is now catching on in the east coast. The art of creating a home or mini-mountain is more than a fad in these days and is becoming more and more popular.
Nearly everyone who has a lawn has the problem of weeds interfering with their vision of a lush green lawn. Weeds are unsightly, and they are hard to control once they have taken root. They choke out the grass with
Please, let us stress the word garden. We stress it so much. It is not just the weather, it is not just the bushes, flowers, trees and so on. Yes, it is probably the most important part of the garden
Gardenia, also known as Kukui, Bonsai wherry, Marinberry or Pineapple, is a small tropical shrub with needle-shaped green leaves and a small red fruit. With a quick recovery, you can re-pot your Gardenia every two to three years to a
Similar to germinating potatoes, corn is also a tuberous root crop. If you are familiar with tuberous roots, this is exactly what you’re going for. The difference is that when you plan on growing corn, you need to actually test