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Fall Gardening Tips

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:06:05 +0000

Fall is a great time to be outdoors in the garden, the temperatures are perfect and the colors can be amazing. If you're looking for projects which will extend the gardening season and give you a reason to be outside, fear not, there's still plenty to do.

As the season moves along, perenn...

Starting with a Water Garden

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:07:05 +0000

Gardening is one of our primordial fascinations. For thousands of years humans have gardened and for most of that time a major part of our diet came out of our gardens. As we became better at feeding ourselves, we also gained the time to indulge in activities that weren't directly linked to our ...

Start Your Plants From Seeds

admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:02:02 +0000

Propagating your own plants from seeds is much more rewarding and less expensive than buying seedlings from the garden supply shop. One of the first things you will need is a box or tray approximately 3 to 4 inches deep, 12 to 14 inches wide, and 20 to 24 inches long.

Once you have your pla...

Prepare the Garden for Its Winter Slumber

admin — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:03:03 +0000

For those who live through winter, the gardening season is over. But not really. There IS work to do! If you have not tidied up the garden, there is still time before the ground freezes and is covered with snow.

Pull out the rest of the annuals. It is too late to trim any pere...

Algae vs. Lichens in the Garden

admin — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:10:03 +0000

What is your opinion on algae and lichens within the garden? Are you trying to discourage them or are you one of the select few who promote their growth. Let me introduce you to these algae and lichens, so you can make an informed decision.

Algae in glasshouses and polytunnels

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Geraniums Galore - A Container Garden Delight

admin — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:02:00 +0000

All over the country, geraniums flaunt their red and scarlet, rose, pink, and white blooms with a gay abandon that few other plants can rival. In boxes on city fire escapes and rooftops, in window boxes on suburban and country houses, in tubs and pots on terraces and patios, and in hanging basket...

In The Garden Planning Before Planting Is Key

admin — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:06:01 +0000

How many times have you gone to the garden store and bought some plants that you absolutely loved only to get home and not be able to find a suitable place in the garden?

Getting the right look in you garden takes a lot of planning. You simply can't go to the garden store and randomly choo...

Free Gardening Seminars - Tips & Techniques for Turning a Weed Patch into the Garden of Eatin

admin — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:11:01 +0000

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Container GardeningTips

admin — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:03:01 +0000

Container gardens allow people who don't have the space, time or energy for a full garden to still nourish their green thumb and grow beautiful flowers. Container gardens can look beautiful on a rooftop, on a busy city stoop, on a patio or deck and even mixed in with your regular garden.

P...

The Difference Between Large and Small Ponds

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:13:05 +0000

If you think that a large pond is simply a small pond that "grew up", you're in for some pond maintenance problems. Let's start off my defining the terms that we'll be using here. A large pond is anything over 1,000 gallons (5,000 liters). A pond that holds over 4,000 gallons (20,000 lit...

Do Garden Statues Have a Place in a Modern Garden

admin — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:05:00 +0000

The great classic gardens of the past almost always featured garden statues as focal points in their designs. These would often be on a grand scale, with larger than life portrayals of men, women, birds and beasts. They would be used to attract the eye down particular vistas, to add height and in...

Perennial Garden Basics

admin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:11:26 +0000

Perennials are any plants which live for more than two seasons and produce stems which die back to the ground each fall. They're at the heart of most flower gardens and offer wide ranging benefits to the landscape gardener. Perennials are treasured for their ability to flower, spread and multipl...

Containing Your Garden

admin — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:12:25 +0000

I made a discovery. You see, I love flowers and plants, but there is limited yard space where I live, so I thought that I would have to be content with admiring the lush gardens and greenery of others' gardens. Then I discovered the concept of container gardening.

Well, actually, the conce...

Making a Splash with Water Features in the Garden

admin — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:01:09 +0000

Want to add additional charm and tranquility to your garden? Incorporate a water feature. No matter what size or type of garden you have, there are a number of water features that will fit into any design or space, as well as any budget. A garden pond can add special qualities to nearly any lands...

Adding a Water Feature to Your Yard

admin — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:07:38 +0000

If you feel that your backyard is lacking a certain something, a water feature might be just the thing to bring new life to your outdoors. There are many different types of water features to consider, such as a pond or a waterfall. Flowing or still water has a peaceful relaxing quality to it, and...