Another hectic week, but why? The bottom line is that the weather has been bizarre. I’ve seen weeks of snow, several inches of rain and the occasional Palm trees are emerging from the ground. However the weather has certainly helped
If you want to enjoy fresh tasty tomatoes throughout the summer then you need to start growing your own. It is not hard and by following these ten steps you can have a fast and productive crop of tomatoes. 1.
A roof garden is a type of garden situated on a roof of a building. Ever since, humans have developed a fondness to growing plants on top of structures. Aside from the decorative benefits, these roof plantings actually provide temperature
Bonsai trees are fun and relaxing to grow but they require lots of attention and effort to flourish. Tending them requires a lot of time and energy. Since Bonsai trees are not ordinary houseplants our efforts tend to be rewarded
The Spot Plant: Your average grocery store tomato is probably the most well known type of tomato. ASpot Plant, to use its correct name, is a very well known tomato. It’s a large, fleshy tomato withred, orange or yellow stripes
Beginners often hesitate to take on the challenging and fun Bonsai Basics because of the amount of work it takes. Don’t be discouraged! This is a rewarding and fun activity, enjoyed by many and given pleasure by the majority. If
There is a lot of confusion regarding what to choose when buying orchid pots. If you get this wrong, it could mean that your new plant may not survive. There are some factors to consider, so that you can purchase
You can put in a cement walkway or color the paving bricks that you just completed with a little ranging, right? Not quite. A cement walkway is not a good choice of outdoor decor, at least not for me. I
For the gardener who can’t stop dreaming about gardening you will truly grow your passion when you start to use a greenhouse to garden with. The best thing about having and using a greenhouse is that you can grow any
How to starter seeds? This is a quick and easy answer. All you need to do is remove the package of seeds from the outer box and spread them evenly over the surface of the container so that they drape
Trees are still very trees. It is amazing just where the imagination can take you. If you ever wanted to be a Bonsai Designer once, you should study Bonsai Basics. This is Basic Bonsai knowledge to get you started. I
There are several good and well thought out reasons to do so. An artificial lawn is ten times easier to look after and maintain than a regular lawn, and you won’t even have to spend time watering it! It will
Ah, sunflowers. The sight of sunflowers brings a sense of summer, warm air and carefree abandon. Ah, happy sunflowers… axy baby, is pronounced “AY-sooony lil.” That’s not myargon, it’s the plant’s real name. Sunflowers are heliotrophic, meaning they live and
The use of wellendorf, a new woody stemmed grass suitable for open shade sites, enables the production of excellent plants at heights up to 1.5 metres. The growth of wellendorf is improved by the close supervision of watering, mulching and
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is not only a culinary herb, but also a useful medicinal herb, and has important benefits to add flavor to one’s garden. Originally native to India, there are now 50 to 150 known species of basil. Originally,
Cattleya orchids are one of the most popular species grown. These are known for their large, showy flowers and beautiful colors. They bloom for many months at a time, and are considered easy to grow. When giving your Cattleya orchid
There are many benefits to learning how to keep chickens on the urban homestead. Raising chickens for eggs is just one. A couple more benefits include keeping chickens in the garden; it is good for both the garden and the
Oh, those darling little “Bambi’s”. I quickly get over the “Bambi Syndrome” when I see the deer eating up my plans for my garden. It only takes a few Deer stalking to destroy your garden.. I put many hours of
Compost is one of the three fundamental laws of organic gardening: 1. Carbon 2. Oxygen 3. Hydrogen It is the lovely mixture of materials resulting from decayed organic matter. Decayed organic matter (aka. organic matter) is vital to the balance
Having bird feeders and bird houses in your garden will attract many species of birds to your yard, including hummingbirds which are a popular bird to watch. But the benefits go beyond just admiring the birds. Planting a variety of
The Viburnum, with its raining branches, is sometimes called the depreciationUNEWhy do we loathe the Viburnum Rose? Because it inflammates and kills our daffodils and roses.On leaves of several deciduous and Mediterranean species the Viburnum causes the burning of the
Whatever the style of your garden, enhancing your lawn and garden decor with garden ornaments will always be here to help give your garden some personality. Beautiful plants will lift any garden, whileLikewise care with plants like aromatic plant –
Orchids have quickly become one of the most popular plants ever. Growing orchids is not as hard as once thought. One of the great lies of our ancestors was that they thought that only those who were rich could grow
Organic Clothes People wear clothes made from organic seeds because they are more environmentally friendly. Organic seeds do not contain the chemicals usually marshalled to make plastic and pesticides. The best organic for buying is definitelyOrganiceeds.com. How do you grow