Posts Tagged ‘Garden’

Trellis – a Wonderful Addition to any Garden

Posted on June 14th, 2011 by by Gardening

A lot of things can be used to transform ordinary gardens into gorgeous ones. One of themaregarden trellis, which can be used to add a touch of classic elegance to your garden design.
Reasons to Use a Trellis
Trellisestypically provide graceful lines that add a new dimension to the garden. A trellis can be used to implement [...]

How to Grow Turnips in Your Vegetable Garden

Posted on June 14th, 2011 by by Gardening

Like swedes (rutabagas or yellow turnips), turnips are members of the cabbage family. The origins of the turnip go back so far that they are obscure, but the wild plant from which it is derived is still commonly found throughout Europe and Asia and is thought to have been cultivated as far back as prehistoric [...]

How to Grow Garlic in Your Vegetable Garden

Posted on June 14th, 2011 by by Gardening

Garlic is a very individual form of onion, characterized by its distinctive smell and flavour. It is widely used throughout the world for cooking and medicinal purposes and has been so for thousands of years. It is thought to have originated in Central Asia, but it can no longer be found in the wild. Even [...]

How to Grow Endives in Your Vegetable Garden

Posted on June 14th, 2011 by by Gardening

Endives and chicory (Cichnrium intybus) are very closely related. So close, in fact that they can often be confused, the confusion is not helped by the fact that in France endive refers to what an English-speaking gardener would call chicory, while chicoree frisee is, in fact, the frilly-leaved form of endive. When it comes to [...]

How to Grow Chicory in Your Vegetable Garden

Posted on June 13th, 2011 by by Gardening

Although it is very closely related to the endive, chicory is quite distinct, both in the kitchen and the garden. Both vegetables are salad leaves, both can be hitter and both are useful as winter vegetables, but whereas endive is an annual, chicory is a perennial, even though it is often grown as an annual.
Chicory [...]

How to Get Started with your Own Desert Garden

Posted on June 13th, 2011 by by Gardening

Lots of exciting ideas for designing a desert garden exist. Whether you use native or nonnative desert plants in your garden oasis or perhaps a combination of the two types of plants, a desert garden can be a beautiful sight to behold. Obviously, what grows in the desert naturally has an advantage over other nonnative [...]

How to Cope with Drought in Your Garden

Posted on June 13th, 2011 by by Gardening

Few vegetables and fruit will grow without adequate moisture. Many plants will grow in dry conditions, but they quickly bolt (run to seed) and tend to be tough and often taste bitter. A constant supply of water is necessary so that growth is steady and uninterrupted. Irregular supplies of water will lead to irregular growth [...]

How to Control Weed in Your Vegetable Garden

Posted on June 13th, 2011 by by Gardening

Many people are put off gardening simply because they do not like the idea of weeding. However, there are two points that they probably never consider. The first is that in a well-maintained garden there is far less weeding to do than they might think, and, second, weeding can be a rather relaxing, even therapeutic, [...]

How to Manage Weeds in your Garden

Posted on June 6th, 2011 by by Gardening

Gardening is undergoing a recent surge in popularity, but the major deterrent for most people in planting a garden is the hard work involved with managing weeds. When left uncontrolled, weeds steal water, nutrients, and light from your garden resulting in poor or no yields and an unsightly garden. There are numerous methods and practices [...]

Echinacea – An Excellent Garden Addition, As Well as a Natural Healer

Posted on June 6th, 2011 by by Gardening

Echinacea, or Purple Coneflower, is a hardy perennial plant from the daisy family. It has been used for years to stimulate the immune system and aid in the treatment of infections, such as colds, and soothe skin irritations. Native American Indians used this plant for snakebites and other skin wounds, as it was thought to [...]