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What Is Compost? By : W. Brett Have you ever thought about what actually happens when things rot? It may be that, like me, you have got confused reading garden books, as they are usually full of vague meanings for words like stabilised humus! Saving Dahlias and Other October Gardening Tips By : Leonard Perry Enriching the soil for next year’s garden, planting garlic, and saving dahlia tubers are some of the gardening tips for this month. Chipmunks In The Garden By : Leonard Perry One form of wildlife some like to watch outdoors, but many would rather not have in our gardens, are chipmunks. Knowing a few facts about chipmunks may help prevent them from eating bulbs, damaging young plants, or causing more serious structural damage. Useful Facts About Insecticides By : Leonard Perry If you garden you invariably will have pests, insects you don’t want and that may damage your indoor plants, ornamentals outside, or crops. Knowing some basic facts about the many types of insecticides now available, even organic ones, should help you garden safer and with better pest control. An extension leaflet on “How Insecticides Work” from the University of New Hampshire provides a summary of details on the most common types of products. Autumn Perennial Garden Questions By : Leonard Perry Throughout the year I get gardening questions on my Perry’s Perennial Pages website. Here are a few gardening questions you too may have for this season. How can I maintain a smaller rounded habit of Sedum 'Autumn Joy' and Coreopsis 'Moonbeam'? They are 4-5 years old. Often plants too tall or floppy are a sign of too little light. Both of these plants in particular grow best in full sun. Gardening and The Accessories You Need By : Randy Hutchings Like Baseball, gardening is one of America's past time. When you thingk of gardenig probably some picture of an old lady or man enters you mine. Well gardening has become one of the biggest hoppies in the world and with this fast growing culture of green fingers you should be aware of the must needed tools and supplies. The Usage Of Herbs By : Hans Hasselfors There is a great tradition in different cultures around the world to use herbs, for their flavor in cooking and for their healing properties for the mind and body. Arguing for Paradise By : Jonathon Hardcastle If you have lived all your life in a city, like I have, then your need to be able to view and touch plants is something that has probably haunted you for years. 10 Frequently Asked Questions On Planting Tulip Bulbs By : Dave Pipitone Want to know the answers to the ten frequently asked questions on planting tulips. Review this article for growing a more productive tulip garden. Dream Home Gardening By : Anna Woodward Home gardening is tricky business. Do you ever wonder how you can get your garden to look like those in popular home-and-garden magazines? Dedicating a Hope Patch as a Remembrance Garden By : Dave Pipitone Mourning deceased friends, family and loved ones is difficult work. Creating a remembrance garden to recall them in hope contributes to the healing process. Bonsai Trees are Both Plants and Works of Art By : Jerry Cahill The art of Bonsai originated in China. A Bonsai Tree is not a genetically dwarf tree but rather a tree kept small through root and crown pruning on a regular basis. Starting Your First Garden By : Steve Welker Gardening is a great and fulfilling activity. This article will discuss the basics of starting your first garden. Lawnmower Battery Buying Guide By : Daniel Roshard When you own a battery powered lawn mower, you will want to pay close attention to the lawn mower batteries you purchase. Bonsai Gardening - Introduction to a Living Art By : Randy Zakowski Learn a basic understanding of what Bonsai Gardening is all about. Bonsai Gardening Secrets To Success By : Chris Fox Bonsai gardening tips that will help you to create your first bonsai tree Enhance Your Garden With Low Voltage Landscape Lighting By : Susan Dean Have you ever gone past someone's front yard in the evening and been enchanted by the low voltage landscape lighting that has been installed? I know I have. The Joys Of Indoor Gardening By : Susan Jan Indoor gardening, or gardening that is done indoors as in offices and residences, has become a popular hobby. Other than its aesthetic appeal, it also provides health benefits such as purification of air. Save Time And Labor With A Garden Hose Reel By : Bill Urell One garden tool that had undergone a major revamp is the garden hose, the most used tool among the gardening tools. Grow a Patriotic Tulip Garden to Salute the Spring By : Dave Pipitone Creating a patriotic tulip garden in your yard to honor your heritage, ethnic background or country will catch people's eyes on a sunny Spring morning. Wake up with a feeling of pride and respect for your heritage. Read more about how to do this... The Ideal Greenhouse Heaters To Choose From By : Chris Fox Providing information on greenhouse heaters that reviews all the different types of heaters available Landscape Gardening - The Importance Of Planning By : Rosie Reynolds The major feature to any landscape is the attraction of the eye to it. Therefore, in planning your landscape, think about how your landscape can "stand out" from others in your area. The use of less common and "interesting" plants and a design that "draws the eye to it" will achieve this. Gardening Grows On You By : Chris Campbell Gardening is good for you, good for your neighbors, good for your kids and good for your dog. Organic Fertilizers Are Becoming More Popular In The Garden By : Ken Snow Why should you use organic fertilizers in your garden? Gardening: Blue Lobelia and Its Gorgeous Twin Sister By : George Wood Lobelia group of plants was named by Linnaeus for Matthias de lObel who was a Flemish botanist. He was a physician to Englands James I. Cardinal flower is also known as the Red Lobelia. The wild flower is a member of the Lobelia Family. It is mostly found in Kansas, Gulf States and west. It flowers from July to September. Planting a Tulip Field or Tulip Garden: Next Spring Can be Heaven on Earth By : Dave Pipitone If you enjoy tulips and building a tulip garden that will make your spring morning fresh and delightful, consider these tips for successful tulip planting. Aquatic Gardening By : Linda Peppin How to build a pond or water feature and a guide to aquatic plants 5 Reasons To Grow Your Own Fruit And Vegetables By : Andrea Flint More and more people are returning to the old tradition of growing their own produce, ranging from as little as a small herb patch right up to full self-sufficiency producing all their own fruit and vegetables. Why is it becoming popular again, and why should you start your own food garden? Tips For Indoor Gardening By : Lee Dobbins Don't let your winter be dull and boring - start your indoor garden today and liven up your home! Gardening Can Be suitable For Anyone By : Ken Snow There are gardening methods to fit the style and needs of every gardener. And every gardener has preferred and unique ways of growing a beautiful garden. Admiring Trees By : Jonathon Hardcastle Near at hand, we all can see beautiful trees. Every time I walk the city parks, or visit the country side, I gaze the trees that I cross bringing back memories of happy tree climbing, tent camping in the woods, long walks with my folks Gardening Tips - The Best Ways To Create And Use Fertilizer By : Brooke Hayles Use your garden 'rubbish' as garden food and put back nutrients into the soil. Some gardening tips will ensure that you get a good start to making your own fertilizer. Why The Beauty Of Roses Is Hard To Resist By : Gregg Hall Who can resist the beauty of a rose? Its soft delicate petals call to those who see it, begging people to touch them. One of the most prized flowers in a garden, rose varieties exist in abundance. A gardener could plant acres and acres of them, and each rosebush could bear a different color and variety of flower. How To Easily Remove Excessive Thorns From Your Roses By : Gregg Hall Don't cry though if these sharp points have poked you more than once. You took can remove these little darts and create a smooth stemmed rose with just a little care and patience. How Genetic Engineering Has Created Large Varieties Of Apple Trees By : Gregg Hall Because of genetic engineering and importing capabilities, we have worked past the minimal kinds of apple trees, and advanced to many different types of flavors, colors, and apples. Here are five well-loved varieties of apples open to consideration for you apple tree. Use Water Efficiently By : Jonathon Hardcastle Water scarcity all over the world has evolved into a problem that needs immediate solution by all those involved. Bamboo Does Require Maintenance - But Oh How It's Worth It! By : Dean Caporella One of the common misconceptions with bamboo is that it doesn't require maintenance. In fact, the truth is that bamboo, particularly in containers requires watering more often than most other plants. How To Make Sure Your Wildflowers Survive In Your Home Garden By : Gregg Hall If you have ever taken a walk in the woods you may have seen all the beautiful flowers that can be found right in nature. Did you think to yourself, I wonder what these would look like in my yard? If you have wondered this same thing, here are a few tips for you to make sure your flowers will survive. The Right Gardening Tools Can Make All The Difference! By : Brooke Hayles Taking time to carefully think about and choose your tools could mean a money saving effort on your part. Be sure to pick the tools you need and feel comfortable using, which will help you get your gardening jobs done efficiently and with enjoyment. Avoid Gardening Injuries With The Correct Tools and Techniques By : Brooke Hayles Gardening is a pleasant exercise. Avoid unnecessary injuries or disappointments by using the correct tools and techniques. Six Rose Diseases And How To Treat Them By : Lee Dobbins Roses can be challenging to grow but well worth the effort. here's 6 ways to overcome diseases and pests in your rose bushes. The Chamomile Flower Is Not Just For Looks By : Gregg Hall The chamomile flower is not just a flower that is pretty; it is also a great remedy for many things. You may not even realize all the things that chamomile can help with, but there are a lot. Adding Beauty to Your Garden with an Arbor By : John Morris Garden arbors are set up as shaded places in home gardens or public parks where one can relax and rest. These open frameworks are typically made of latticework or rustic work, functioning also as a trellis for climbing or creeping plants... Your Garden Design Basics By : Jonathon Hardcastle As landscape matures, things change. Garden design is the process of designing the layout and planting of domestic gardens while keeping this change under control. But as people's lifestyles change the areas once used for kids play or for dining out evenings How To Plan And Layout A Flower Garden By : Gregg Hall A flower garden adds a great deal of variety and beauty to the landscape. Many people find that laying out flower gardens is a very rewarding task. And, while it is possible to create a very attractive flower garden without planning it out first, it is much more efficient, in the way of saving time and money, to make a plan for what you would like in your flower garden. Indoor Gardening Tips By : Kadence Buchanan Even if you're not an avid gardener or flower lover, the sight of a well-maintained indoor garden is impressive. However, if you've tried your hand at indoor gardening, it's not as easy as bringing the plants indoors. How To Choose And Prepare The Perfect Location For Your Rose Garden By : Gregg Hall If you are considering planting roses, don't be discouraged by the overwhelming information and tips available to ensure the perfect flower. The rose in itself is a perfect flower and anyone can plant them and enjoy the beauty of the flower. How To Keep Your Rambling And Climbing Roses From Getting Out Of Control By : Gregg Hall Climbing or rambling roses are popular around the world with men and women of all ages. They are found in different varieties of texture and color everywhere but the few basic rules of their maintenance and care remain universal. Some Helpful Tips For Keeping Your Roses Looking Healthy And Beautiful By : Gregg Hall Roses are very beautiful flowers with fragrant flowers that come in a variety of types and colors. Tending a rose garden is a fairly simple process consisting mainly of watering and pruning. How To Create A Better Looking Landscape By : Gregg Hall To really enjoy the outdoors at home it pays to invest a little time in landscaping your yard so you will enjoy the experience. There is no doubt that with landscaping one wants to save money, as well as have an nice-looking property. Plants That Help Keep Your Fish Pond Healthy By : Lee Dobbins Adding plants to your pond can make it look more natural, but did you know that plants can also help keep your pond healthy? Find out about the different types of pond plants and how they help your pond. How To Know What Plants And Flowers Will Grow In The Climate Zone You Live In By : Gregg Hall If you've got the desire to plant a rose garden this year, before you go out to buy a hoe, before you get a shovel, even before you purchase any seeds, you will need to look into which climate zone your hometown is. How To Effectively Manage An Outbreak Of Blackspot In Your Rose Garden By : Gregg Hall If you have a rose garden, sooner or later you will have to deal with an outbreak of blackspot. Blackspot is a common fungal disease that affects roses. It is caused by the fungus Diplocarpon rosae. When you notice a case of blackspot coming on, you must act as soon as possible. That Heading-Turning Porch Is Yours By : Kadence Buchanan Turing your porch from ho-hum to head-turning does not have to mean that you need to do a major and expensive renovation. In fact, creating the porch of your dreams can be an easy and fun experience which can reflect your personal taste and also give that forgotten area of your house a lift that it so much needed. The Hospitable Garden By : Kadence Buchanan The golden rule for a private garden's design to be successful is to concentrate on the human element. Designing a garden that is not based on peoples' ability to walk through it to admire its beauty is useless; especially when the garden exists near a house, office or is considered part of a public space. How To Make Cut Flowers Last Longer By : Gregg Hall If you want to make your investment in the flowers you purchase at your local florist or any other location last then there are some things that you must do to ensure that they last. How To Choose Garden Flowers By : Gregg Hall You will want flowers for cutting and flowers for contributing gaiety and charm to your grounds. The aim of the successful gardener is to have a succession of flowers from early spring to late fall. Do You Know The Best Time To Water Your Roses? By : Gregg Hall If you are one of those who think that just spraying your flowers with a hose is good enough to keep your roses lovely and blooming you better think again. Many people just don't realize that how and when you decide to water your roses is actually one of the most imperative and often ignored aspects of basic rose care. Design Your Outdoor Kitchen By : Daniel Roshard With so many different outdoor kitchen designs on hand on the open market, the buyers have the chance to play with different elements and mix designs so as to give the kitchen of their dreams. Common Sense Tips to Beautify Your Fall Garden By : Lee Dobbins Just because summer is over doesn't mean that your gardening chores are done - read about how to spruce up your garden for fall. Learn How You Can Grow Orchids At Home By : Lee Dobbins If you feel like trying your hand at growing orchids, follow these tips for better rate of success. Artificial Grass For Easy Lawn By : Julia Ramyalg Maintaining a lawn can be quite time and money taking. Read about alternative way - artificial grass. Bored With Basic Bonsai? Try These Advanced Bonsai Styles By : Lee Dobbins If you are a bonsai artist looking for more challenge, you might want to try one of these advanced styles. Simple Tips To Keep Your Tulips Looking Gorgeous By : Tulips are from Holland, right? Not exactly. Tulips are actually from Turkey. Tulip means Turban in Turkish. Regardless of the orgin of Tulips they are a beautiful flower that people of many backgrounds enjoy. Don't Over-Fertilize Your Lawn! By : Ben Franklin Depending on the type of lawn fertilizer you use, you could be spreading harsh chemicals that might be great for your lawn, but are lousy for the water supply. To make sure you only fertilize your lawn when it's needed, you need to exercise some common sense. Some Basic Facts about Lawn Mower Parts By : Brooke Hayles If you have a good understanding about lawn mower parts, you will have an easier time with maintenance, as well as keeping your yard always looking green and fresh. However, understanding these parts means knowing the differences between an electric mower and a rotary mower. Handy Tips On Buying Lawn Mower Parts By : Brooke Hayles It is highly likely that regardless of what brand of lawn mower you own or how expensive it was, at some point, repairs would be needed. Even the best of lawn mowers often begin to fail after use and needs some repairs. This is why always having at least a few lawn mower parts on hand is necessary. How To Fertilize Your Lawn By : Jeff Schuman Information to help you fertilize your lawn and get the results of a beautiful lawn. Avoid This Common Mistake That Can Kill Your Bonsai Tree By : Lee Dobbins Improper watering kills more bonsai trees than anything else - here's some tips on how to water your bonsai the right way. Guide to Bonsai Tools By : Steve Welker Description and explanation of common tools used for bonsai. Learn to Grow and Use Herbs By : Herbs have been man's loyal aide since time unknown. While new uses are being found each day, they have already been used for a wide array of uses. Anywhere you go, anyone you ask, you are sure to come across names of over 40 to 60 herbs that are commonly used and are very easy to grow. How To Properly Winter a Native Bonsai Tree By : Steve Welker Detailed advise on the proper way to winter a bonsai tree. Indoor Winter Gardening Questions By : Leonard Perry How to treat unplanted spring-flowering bulbs, an amaryllis when through flowering, and houseplants dropping leaves, are some of the common indoor gardening questions this time of year. Gardening Trends In 2007 By : Leonard Perry Whether you’re just getting into gardening, trying to streamline your gardening activities, or wanting to have a landscape and plants reflective of the times, being aware of the latest gardening trends can help. THE 2007 Perennial Plant Of The Year By : Leonard Perry Each year the Perennial Plant Association, the national industry group of growers and landscapers, votes on a perennial of the year. This is a plant most feel deserves wider use and recognition nationwide. The winner for this year is ‘Walker’s Low’ catmint. Stately Oaks By : Leonard Perry Even if you do not have a medium to large landscape conducive to these trees, you should be aware of oaks as most are native to this country, and they make some of our most stately trees on public landscapes. They are so popular that they have been named the official tree of six states and one Canadian province, and the national tree of the U.S. in 2004. Long lived, they symbolize strength and long life in many cultures. Proper Snowblowing and Other January Gardening Tips By : Leonard Perry Proper snowblowing to avoid damage to landscape plants, taking inventory of seed supplies, and checking stored root crops for decay, are some of the gardening tips for this month. When you are clearing your driveway with a snowblower this winter, direct the snow away from plants. Otherwise, the blowing ice crystals may damage the tender bark of young trees and shrubs. This isn't as much of a concern for plants wrapped with burlap. Choosing Your Bonsai Containers By : Lee Dobbins Turning your bonsai tree into beautiful work of art takes not only the skill of putting in shaping the tree but also been able to pick out the proper container. Here are some tips on choosing containers that can add to the beauty of your bonsai. Pruning Your Bonsai Correctly By : Steve Welker Proper pruning of a bonsai tree is critical to it's development. Learn how and when to prune your tree for the best results. Mallow Wild Flowers Unmatched Beauty By : George Wood There are many varieties of Mallow wild flowers. Mallow Rose is the most common one. Others varieties include Marsh Mallow, Desert Mallow. Mallow rose or Swamp Rose- mallow grows well in saline conditions, riversides, brackish marshes and lake shores. Its botanical name is Hibiscus Moscheutos. It is found from Massachusetts to the Gulf of Mexico. Its growth can also extend till Louisiana in the west. The Majestic Roses That Surprised You! By : George Wood Spiraea tomentosa or The Hardhack flowers from July to September. It thrives well in swamps, ditches and in moist ground. It is found in Georgia, Kansas and Nova Scotia. It is also known as Steeple Bush Rose. It produces magenta, pink or occasionally white flowers. These small flowers grow in dense clusters. This shrub like plant can be up to three feet in length. A Sweet Plant By : Leonard Perry Chocolate has to be one of the all-time favorite foods, especially on holidays such as Valentine’s Day, birthdays, and anniversaries. Of course it is widely used from flavorings for cakes to hot cocoa. As with many of our foods, chocolate has a direct origin from plants. All-American Selections - 2007 Winners By : Leonard Perry Each year the best new flower and vegetable selections that bloom or fruit the first year from seeds are judged in the All-America Selections program. Those that are proven best across the country in trials as new, or an improvement over existing varieties, are given the coveted All-America Selections award. Plants at Work, Indoors By : Leonard Perry Plants at Work is a national information program of the green industry to inform businesses and the public of the benefits of using plants indoors. Studies have shown that plants in homes and workplaces help reduce stress, increase productivity, enhance employee attitudes, lower operating costs, help in “green building” design, and improve air quality. Red Oaks For The North By : Leonard Perry If you have a medium to large landscape, well-drained soil, and full sun, then you might consider planting one of these stately trees for shade or as a specimen. If you are building a home, try and save them if they exist on your property. Sowing Leeks and Other February Gardening Tips By : Leonard Perry Checking potted bulbs for forcing, sowing leeks and onions, and choosing fragrant flowers for Valentine’s are some of the gardening tips for this month. Indoor Lighting For Plants By : Leonard Perry Artificial lighting from light bulbs indoors can be used to start seedlings in spring, provide supplemental light for sunlight to many plants, and to provide the sole source of light for low to medium light plants. Good Bugs in the Garden By : Leonard Perry Most may not realize that over 97 percent of insects, spiders, and similar bugs (better known as “arthropods”) in home gardens and landscapes are beneficial. That is, they either do no harm, provide food for desirable species such as birds, or prey upon insects we consider bad and destructive to our crops. Spring Tips for the Fruit Garden By : Leonard Perry Pruning, removing mulch from strawberries, and fertilizing blueberries are some of the activities in the fruit garden during spring. Late winter and early spring is the time to order bare-root fruiting trees and shrubs if you haven’t done so already. They will be shipped before they start to grow, in time for planting in your area. White Oaks for the North By : Leonard Perry White oaks are majestic trees for larger formal landscapes, as well as for natural landscapes. Many species are native to our country, with the main one recognized by several states. Sowing Cole Crops & Other March Gardening Tips By : Leonard Perry Sowing cole crops, forcing pussy willow twigs indoors, and fertilizing houseplants are some of the gardening tips for this month. Cole crops, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, can be started over the next couple of weeks indoors under lights. These cool-loving crops will grow six weeks indoors before being transplanted outdoors two weeks before your last frost date. Plants From Seed - Adapting To A Future World By : bentan Practical use of seed production can be made on the hobby farm. Apart from growing crops the farmer can also be a hobby plant breeder. Each year I plan to grow a large number of olives seedlings. Eventually I may find a seedling that will have the type of foliage I am looking for. Bonsai Trees - Small Wonders By : Jason Uvios Bonsai, as everybody knows, is an Eastern practice of miniaturizing trees and plants in a container. A Japanese word, the term 'bonsai' means tray gardening. The Benefits of Vinyl Fencing By : Tony King Vinyl fencing is now the most popular form of residential fencing sold, with sales steadily increasing every year. While vinyl has been used as a fencing material for decades, it's only been in the last fifteen years that it has really soared in popularity. This is because the materials, construction and options have all improved dramatically with innovations in design and manufacturing. Checking Viburnums and Other April Gardening Tips By : Leonard Perry Checking viburnum shrubs for leaf beetle eggs, preparing flower planters, and potting dahlia tubers are some of the garden tips for this month. If your viburnums had problems with viburnum leaf beetles last summer, now is the time to inspect your plants closely for egg-laying sites on the bark. Common Fruit Tree Pests By : Leonard Perry Codling moth, plum curculio, and trunk borers are common pests on tree fruits in New England. Being ready for these if you have crabapples, flowering cherries, and fruit trees, and knowing cultural controls, will help you have better fruit with the least harm to the environment. Beneficial Insects and Spiders By : Leonard Perry Although we focus on the insects that destroy our landscape plants and crops, these bad insects give a bad name to virtually all insect species which are actually good. They either do no harm, provide food for desirable species such as birds, or attack and kill the pests we don’t want. Versatile Violas By : Leonard Perry Each year the National Garden Bureau promotes a flower they feel deserves recognition and wider use. The flower of the year for 2007 is the viola, very similar to pansies only with smaller flowers. This organization has provided some interesting information about this flower. Spring Tips For The Vegetable Garden By : Leonard Perry Starting seeds indoors, making coldframes, and planning the garden layout are some of the spring activities for this year’s vegetable garden. If you start seeds under grow lights or fluorescent shop lights indoors, check the tubes for signs of age. Enhance Your Garden With Flowering Trees By : admin Flowering trees can add beauty to your landscape and enhance your garden but when choosing trees you have a few things to consider. First of all, you want to be sure to select a tree whose height will be a good match for the spot you are putting it in.
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