Archive for May, 2009
Winter Green: How To Add Life And Color To Your Winter Garden
After the brilliance of autumn colors, winter can seem drab, dull and depressing.
The days are short, the trees are bare and lawns are brown and dry.
A smart gardener can avoid some of the winter blahs by planning ahead and creating a landscape for all seasons.
Many plants have evergreen foliage and some, like [...]
The Best Gardening Experience With Container Gardening
Growing plants in containers has given many the opportunities to nurture plants and flowers as modified versions to that of gardens within individual homes.
They require less amounts of land or space such that anyone living even in a small locality can participate. Growing plants in containers help in utilizing limited [...]
Wildflower Gardening: A Beautiful Alternative To Traditional Landscaping
A recent trend in gardening is the use of natural wildflowers in landscaping.
Long considered weeds and nuisances, wildflowers are now a popular alternative to more formal landscape plantings.
A popular misconception is that all that is needed for a wildflower garden is seeds tossed on the ground. Nothing, not even wild [...]
Taking Care Of Your Home Fruit Trees
Fruit Trees are sensitive to areas that they are planted and how they are cared for.
Most grow in a variety of soil types with good drainage; however, it is best to choose those that grow well in your area.
It is important that the type of fruit trees being kept receive an adequate [...]
Why Knot A Garden?
For people that are tired of the constant care required by traditional lawns, knot gardens may be the perfect answer.
Knot gardens are formal gardens often bordered by dwarf evergreen shrubs.
They can be designed to fit in small or large spaces and traditionally use hard scape as well as plants in their [...]
Landscaping With Unique And Uncommon Trees
Trees are used for providing shade in a person’s yard and they can provide a beautiful background for your home’s landscape.
While common trees can be very lush and gorgeous you may prefer more unique, uncommon trees.
Landscaping your yard with unusual trees will express your creativity and personality.
Unique and uncommon trees [...]
Affordable And Edible Green Window Treatments
For those living in an apartment, gardening may seem impossible.
If you have a large sunny window, you can have your own little thriving garden.
If your window is deep enough, you can install narrow glass shelves inside the frame.
The shelves are usually available at most large hardware and home improvement stores.
If the [...]
Spring Planting Tips And Techniques
Flowers blossom during spring. Your energy and time is well spent in your garden.
This is the time when all the greenery boasts of its rich and best shade of green.
Flower shops are back in full swing with fresh and beautiful flowers, daffodils, roses, lilies, daisies and many more.
The temperatures become warmer. To [...]
