When a plant fails in our shady backyard it usually means that it was not a shade tolerant landscaping plant. Sometimes when we visit the garden nursery we fall in love a particular plant, buy it, take it home and plant it without checking to see if our environment is conducive to its requirements. We go ahead and plant it where there is room, it dies and then we discover it was planted in the wrong spot.
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February 06, 2010 | Comments (0)
Shade Landscaping in a Dim Backyard
When a plant fails in our shady backyard it usually means that it was not a shade tolerant landscaping plant. Sometimes when we visit the garden nursery we fall in love a particular plant, buy it, take it home and plant it without checking to see if our environment is conducive to its requirements. We go ahead and plant it where there is room, it dies and then we discover it was planted in the wrong spot.
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February 02, 2010 | Comments (0)
Some Health Benefits of Strawberries
We all know that the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends that all Americans should eat at least five helpings of fresh vegetables and fruits every day, unfortunately most of us do not come close to that. If we could add strawberries to our daily diet, whether fresh or frozen, in smoothies, salads or alone we could possibly get enough fruit servings daily that our body needs for a healthy immune system. Most of us recognize the strawberry as having a sweet juicy taste but the nutritional value of strawberries is also good for us. Like many other fruits they have plenty of nutrients and antioxidants for a healthy body. The best fact yet is that the calories of strawberries are exceptionally low and they are a better choice than some cookies, a piece of pie, or a cupcake when you experience a snack attack.
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January 29, 2010 | Comments (0)
Growing Berries in the Garden
Strawberries are the most productive of them all because they produce the largest amount in a small area. If you have never tried growing them this year would be a good time to start. You can plant them in the spring, summer, or fall. Planting them in the fall would be the best time for freezing cold winter climates but can be planted in winter in the warmer climates of the country. Planting at this time, the cooler months, helps to develop a healthy root system so they will start growing bushy in the spring. If you plant them in spring or summer you will need to disbud the plants as the flowers form and pinch the runners back to make certain you get vigorous growth the next season. If you plant them in the fall or winter you will not have to perform these procedures. When choosing your strawberry plants stay with the June-bearing varieties, the "everbearing" varieties do not always yield well.
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January 26, 2010 | Comments (0)
One of the Flowering Bulbs of Summer - Gladiolus
Gladiolus planting is a very popular project for any gardener. These summer flowering bulbs are very colorful and bring life to any garden. These colorful flowers not only look wonderful in the garden but also make a beautiful bouquet for your home or as a gift. You really do not want to leave gladiolus bulbs out of a summer garden. After one season of growing them you will see why so many home owners plant them in their gardens. They will thrive when the right conditions are met.
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January 23, 2010 | Comments (0)
The Flowering Bulbs of the Iris
Irises are categorized into two main groups, the rhizome irises and bulbous irises. The rhizomes group has thickened stems that will grow horizontally underground or partially underground. After they have been planted they will produce the sword-like leaves that will overlap and form fans of green foliage. Three of the most popular irises in the rhizome group are the Beardless, Bearded, and Crested. The bulbous iris grows from bulbs that will require a dormant period after blooming. They are generally smaller than the rhizome irises and produce smaller blooms.
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January 19, 2010 | Comments (0)
Your Outdoor Landscape and the Camellia
In the milder zones of the United States, January is the most advantageous time to shop for and plant camellias. Many of the plants that are in the nurseries are in bloom now, This way you will be able to see what the blooms will look like and it is best to plant them now before the new growth begins. The new growth will start after the blooming period ends.
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January 15, 2010 | Comments (0)
The Flowering Bulbs For Summer
Tuberous Begonias
There are several types of tuberous begonias available, but usually we think of the large camellia flowered versions that have various color combinations. The magnitude of color that is offered by tuberous begonias will quickly brighten up a shady corner of the garden. The leaves of the begonias look almost succulent. The longevity of the blooming flowers makes these tubers wonderful for containers. Begonias vary in shape and size and the cluster flowers range from white to red or pink and give the home gardener many uses. Some gardeners will plant only the species that has an unusual foliage color. These plants are ideal for hanging baskets, containers, and flower borders.
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January 12, 2010 | Comments (0)
An Indoor Garden of Herbs
The herbs that will grow very well indoors consist of basil, oregano, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, mint, angelica, lemongrass, chamomile, fennel, dill, chives, coriander, fennel, geranium, and lavender. The things that you will need are the herbs, either plants or seeds, a good quality soil or compost, and some suitable containers. Choose a good all purpose compost as your herbs will be relying on it for their nutrition. The containers will be much easier to select. Most home and garden centers and garden nurseries will have a wide selection. You can also use containers that you already have on hand such as an old coffee mug with a broken handle or a small child's pail.
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January 09, 2010 | Comments (0)
Creating an Outdoor Landscape
Some of us have small front yards while others have small back yards. There are many things that can be done in small yards we just have to use the space accordingly. Now is when the homework starts; look through some gardening magazines on landscape garden ideas and start cutting out the things you would like to see in your garden or your front lawn. Everything may not work for your landscape but you will at least have a head start. Please do not forget the hardscapes you already have or want to have such as fencing, patios and decks.
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January 05, 2010 | Comments (0)
Miniature Rose Bushes Grown Indoors
Mini rose bushes are actually a smaller version of the full sized rose bush. These mini bushes can range in size from 5 inches or less to about four feet tall. Their flowers can be from 1/2 to 2 inches across and have a vast array of colors. For miniature rose bushes that are grown indoors you many want to acquire the smaller versions and you want to purchase containers that are about 4 to 8 inches across as the original pots are far too small.
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