Archive for the ‘Plants’ Category

How to Build a Container Garden

Posted on December 10th, 2009 by by Gardening

Never let it be said that container gardens are second best to gardens in the soil. They may be labour-intensive, but, as a reward, they can be as rich and extravagant as your pocket and patience will allow.
Containers solve many problems for would-be gardeners. They are the answer for a paved town courtyard and a [...]

How to Build a Subtropical Garden

Posted on December 10th, 2009 by by Gardening

The so-called subtropical garden is really a trick. We are used to seeing in our gardens plants from all over the world, from the most extravagant rhododendron to the most delicate alpine primula; but usually these plants come from a climate broadly similar to our own. In the subtropical garden, the aim is to present [...]

How to Build Your Garden in Contours

Posted on December 10th, 2009 by by Gardening

Not everyone is blessed with an easy, level site for a garden, and those who are often long for a more varied terrain. Whatever your preference, there is no doubt that level ground makes gardening easier and that changes of level create a set of problems, both in planting and with access. But however steep [...]

How to Select Hedges and Windbreaks for your Garden

Posted on December 10th, 2009 by by Gardening

The way in which a hedge is intended to be used in the garden, whether it be for its aesthetic qualities or for purely practical reasons or a combination of the two, influences the species chosen to make the hedge.
Aesthetically, hedges compartmentalize a garden creating a number of distinct areas that can each be given [...]

Vegetable Plant Transplantation

Posted on June 25th, 2009 by by Shenron

To transplant, have the boxes or pots already filled with the potting compost and, holding the plant with the fingers of one hand, carefully loosen the roots with a piece of smooth-ended wood or cane held in the other hand. Then lift from the compost with one movement and transfer the plant to the new [...]

Unique Landscaping Concepts

Posted on May 18th, 2009 by by Shenron

There are considerable avenue available to the individual that is willing of changing the look of their backyard. These can vary from easy task to more difficult ones. Just the addition of some new plants or garden items, such as landscaping stones, landscaping plants or landscaping rocks, if done in the right way can make [...]

Backyard Landscaping

Posted on April 24th, 2009 by by Shenron

Wherever you might be living, it does not matter, what could be better than being able to enjoy a warm and relaxing summer night in your outdoors as you see your new ideas for landscaping your backyard coming to life.
While landscaping your backyard all over again is possible, it is not possible to do it [...]

Gardening Plants Choices

Posted on April 18th, 2009 by by Shenron

Gardening of plants may refer to planting of flowers, fruits, vegetables, herbs etc. Usually, plants are in season at various times during the year, like some are fall plants while others may flourish in the winter, summer or maybe in spring. Whatever be your choice of gardening, plenty of options are available.
However if you prefer [...]

Weeds That Can Help Your Lawn

Posted on April 10th, 2009 by by Shenron

The never ending fight against weeds is a problem faced by all gardening enthusiasts, and lawn owners alike. The instant we see a weed whether it be a dandelions or a clover we immediately get the herbicide spray or get the weed clipper to annihilate them. What a lot of lawn owners might not be [...]

Special Winter Care For House Plants

Posted on April 10th, 2009 by by Shenron

House plants are very beneficial for your health, they come in all styles to match your interior decor and make a great addition to any home. However many house plant owner are not aware of how to properly take care of a house plant when the winter rolls around. In fact many of you reading [...]