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. Take a LookBefore you even put a trowel to the ground,
The undone piping is becoming more and more obvious as the bush continues to grow. I’ll admit that at first I was guilty of being a bit lazily lazy. Let’s face it, I was putting deadheading ends together until I
The Bonsai Tree The bonsai tree is not ‘just another house plant’ and fans of Bonsai gardening need to have great patience and perseverance because it can take quite a few years for a bonsai to fully grow and flourish.
bog plants grow mainly in wet, mossy, wet soils. They may grow in grass, but they prefer to be bog-grown also. These plants are mostly terrestrial but some varieties are semi-terrestrial. The primary differences between these plants are the leaves.
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about growing mushrooms. Q: What is the right temperature to grow mushrooms at? A:Mushrooms grow best at medium to warm temperatures of 52 to 54 degree Fahrenheit. Laboratory animals have been bred
Pruning a bonsai is a fairly straight forward process whether you are training it to be a dwarf tree or formally training it as a wanted piece of art. It is not particularly difficult to prune a bonsai if you
In the summer of 2010, I discovered a new rose and really became instantly hooked. The parameters of the plant and the variety were not important, but what was then unknown, perhaps only to the gods, was beautiful. It had
As anyone who has ever grown organic food knows, it takes more than a few seeds and water to produce a bumper crop. If you want to grow organic vegetables, the amount of space you have is not a problem
There are a select few botanical gardens that capture the fairytale beauty of a rose tree garden. Known more by their second name, these rose varieties offer a combination of upright form, delicate texture, and a powerful scent. With their
INTERESTING BEET FACTOY BEETrive the seeds into your soil early for a continuous crop. Few vegetable crops are as versatile and as illusive as beetroot. Easy to grow and very productive, even a beginner can achieve a bumper crop. If
Do you have a garden pest problem but find it too difficult to discuss it with garden experts? No problem – here are some basic guidelines about orchid care that you will find in almost every gardening book (on bookstore
If you have a garden, growing medicinal herbs offers you a whole suite of benefits, all at the price of just a little work. Planting and maintaining a kitchen garden, a Medicinal garden, aumbDivine garden, an Organic garden. Any one
Of the many thousands of different species of orchids that exist throughout the world, Cymbidium Orchids are one of the most popular. It’s not hard to see why specific types of orchids match certain colors. These plants produce lots of
Hydroponic grow lights are very important for indoor gardening because they allow the gardener to control and monitor the PH of the nutrient solution that is used to replace the sun’s rays that are produced naturally in the atmosphere. If
Growing Irises from Seed Irises seeds were originally discovered as a family of plants calledches tuberosum, botanically speaking. The specific species know as iris are a genus of over 400 species of irises that grow wild around the world. They
Japanese Gardens are an interesting amalgamation of nature, spirituality and art. These gardens are meant to convey the beauty of the nature in miniature. Aiming to capture nature in its simplest form, these gardens are truly beautifulicas but require a
Cuttings should be fresh growth that is not too soft and not too old. The shoot chosen should not have flower buds, or be in flower or seed. The shoot chosen should have a plump, green and sturdy stalk. Trim
If you wish to grow bonsai, the process of growing from seed is not as difficult as some people may think. But it also requires considerable planning and patience. Given the vast variety of trees that are both junipers and
We take pride in our green thumb, but are slightly ticked at the same time. It’s almost July and we’re almost finished with our watering, weeding, and growing. Does that tell you something? I think it does, and if this
Saving water in the garden is easy, economical and prevents future spikes in your water bill. Before you start watering, estimate how much water you need to use. Usually it is enough to water your garden one way or another
You want to do something special for your special man or woman on their special day. A wedding orchids bouquet will certainly do that as it will surely make your wedding day truly special. The wedding day is not rainbow
If you want to know how to care for orchids then you’ll have to search a bit. There are a number of various species of the plant. Orchids can be both beautiful and frustrating to look at. They come in
Growing herbs is a wonderful way to add an attractive look to your home. You will be able to enjoy the fresh aroma of your favorite herbs and cook tasty meals with them. In today’s article you will learn about
vaguely defined as an Italian herb, though its primary culinary usage is in Italian and Mediterranean cooking. Oregano is employed in a wide assortment of Italian dishes from burgers to pasta. Also known as marjoram and Mediterranean parsley, oregano is