Archive for February, 2009
Planning Tips For Small Gardens
Do you want to install a small garden in your home? The smart way to get the best from small gardens is good planning. However, if you are a trained gardener, the process can be quite easy and a challenge for you. When it comes to novice gardeners, they feel like they don’t know where [...]
Container Gardening
Container gardening is a great solution for those who want to grow plants and have only a limited space available. Container gardening can be quite fun, for you can choose any type of container that will take enough soil to allow plants to grow in. Anything you no longer need can be the perfect solution, [...]
Growing Pumpkins To Complete Your Vegetable Garden
If you want to be a good gardener, heed the advice of an old saying: “To be a successful gardener, grow pumpkins”. Though they are quite easy to grow, pumpkins do require some special care. Pumpkins need good light and rich soil that drains well. So, choose a place in your garden that receives maximum [...]
Winter Gardening Care
During winter the garden generally needs less care, as nature seems to go to ‘sleep’ with the arrival of the colder season. Nevertheless there are quite a few things to look after, in order to preserve your garden’s health and prepare it for the spring. Remove all rotted plants and roots from paths and flowerbeds [...]
6 Steps To Grow Green Manure Plants
Do you know how to take advantage of free space in your garden? It is very important not to leave the soil of your garden bare. Rather take good advantage of your garden soil by preparing green manure and improve the soil condition of your garden. Use the space in between the crops or the [...]
How To Get Rid Of Lawn Weeds?
What comes in mind when you think of weeding? Probably a backache you get later that afternoon and that the flowerbeds and lawn still appear to be in the same condition they were in the morning before you started. Do not let appearances discourage you, with diligent weeding and patience, you can finally win the [...]
How To Grow African Violets Indoors?
African violets are wonderful blooming plants that can be grown easily indoors. If you succeed in providing good growing conditions, you can enjoy the joyful bloom of African violets all year long. Here are few tips and tricks that you have to follow while growing African violets indoors. Provide proper lighting: Insufficient lighting certainly hinders [...]
