agriculture and forestry
The habit of many ferns, especially Leucophyllum, is to grow in neat clumps, not to unlike small trees in the forest. Well within this clump in the summer the ferns develop what is known as a rhizome which horizontalises into
Fertilizing is very important to get a healthy and beautiful lawn. However, you cannot just run into a brick wall and expect your lawn to great. You need to know when and how often you need to fertilize your lawn
Try to Imagine A spring day in the woods. Snowdrops are gathering to form a snowdrift. The ground is alive. New bulbs are pushing out the dormant foliage of the last spring. The Bluebells are blooming and forming their leaves
Growing your own vegetables is a smart idea for many reasons… After World War 11, new conventional farming techniques spearheaded by large companies were to drastically change the way farmers grow their crop. At that time, growing your own vegetables
The most important thing to remember when caring for your garden is trees gardening. The Tip of the month series pronounced tae-ryee-sis as pronounced tear-seye-siss. So learn how to prune, thin, wire and deadhead your blooms so that you may
You can learn how to make your own vegetable organic garden. It is both simple and effective. If you have enough space and time, you’ll be able to create a fantastic, nutrient-rich organic garden for your family. It requires some
Why have a garden if you can always stay in it? One of the delights of Owning a Garden is that you can always stay in it. Not everyone who owns a house and has a garden wants to stop
There are many speculations about growing orchids indoors. Others may say that it is challenging and that they have failed miserably. Still, many would say that once you learn some of the basics in growing orchids indoors, you will be
I have already written about using mulch in your garden. We covered the importance of keeping the weeds down with mulch, we talked about the benefits of controlling the moisture in your soil by adding mulch, and we generally discussed
Growing a home garden has many benefits. For gardening enthusiasts, growing your own vegetables is both fun and useful. Also, it’s relatively cheap and easy. If you decide to grow your own vegetables, you control what pesticides enter your domain.
When you add plants or shrubs to your landscape, you add color and depth to your garden. Some plants thrive in shady areas, while others prefer sun. Many different types of plants make up the landscape and they all have
There are many garden pests that can cause considerable damage to gardens and they belong to the insect family that can also damage your outdoor plants as well. The Insects Tent Caterpillars – cocooning and excite, caterpillars are an unusual
It is true that there are some people prefer to buy tomato plants rather than grow them from seed. But, you can save a lot of money by growing your own tomato plants from seeds and the following are some
Pruning your rosesis one of the most important things you can do to make sure you get beautiful roses. When you prune your roses, you need to take special care to get rid of half of the old branches and
Are you unsure what to do with your gardening efforts? Do you feel like you’re not getting the results you should be getting? Well, that could be because you’re not using one of the easiest, most effective methods to improve
I dug up Rosemary because my mother-in-law gave it to me as a Christmas gift, knowing full well that I love the scent of it – always refreshing and invigorating, it makes me feel creative and alive. I Years ago,
Planting the perfect berry or vegetable garden has many challenges. The availability of water, an abundance of natural predators and the precipitation and ground conditions are all variables that can affect the success of a garden. Planting a successful garden
One of the most frustrating things that I have seen in my time as a gardener is the package weed. This stuff is nasty! It has an awful odor and simply will not leave your garden! The best way to
The determination of having ample garden soil to provide succulent vegetables is a condition that every gardener carries with them. Looking out over my own yard, it is evident that apart from the pot plants and a few native flowers
Gardening is not just for people who are gifted with a green thumb, people with brown thumb can also do gardening by doing properly these simple guiding principles to cultivate potted ornamentals. Gardening is a hobby that many people worldwide
Building a successful vegetable garden certainly can be a piece of cake even for those who have not grown their own vegetables in the past. As long as you choose the right spot, have the necessary things and follow a
There are many different types of orchids in the world, but only three main types. Those three orchids can be found on three separate plants that were found in the wild. Those three orchids will be found in one of
Out Of The Box Into The Soil What to do when you get yourDwarf Fruit Treeshome or out of the box in which they were shipped to you: First steps are preparing the container or hole in the ground into
If you want to have a garden that is as colourful as the summer gardens of your younger self, then you must have perennial plants. The Feng Shui of flowers is an important part of their design, so it is