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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. 10 Herbs You Can Grow in Containers By : Lee Dobbins Growing herbs has become a very popular hobby today. Not only are they decorative, but growing herbs yourself gives you an ongoing fresh supply of herbs for cooking. A good thing about growing herbs is that they can be done indoors. This way, they can be enjoyed even if you are living in the city and do not have room for outdoor gardening space. 10 Tips For Environmentally Friendly Landscaping By : Landscaping can be an enjoyable activity. Make sure you consider your landscaping choices, your house's orientation on the lot and the size of your space. You will need some creative ideas and some passion for what you are trying to accomplish. 10 Tips for Successful Rose Planting By : John Pawlett Planting roses isn't actually complicated, as long as you have some good advice and tips to start with... 1. Check with your local gardening center or florist for the best type of roses to grow in you climate. If you are a novice, you should look fo? disease resistant types of roses because they require a lot less maintenance. 15 Tips For Making A Container Water Garden By : Lee Dobbins There is no need to go to certain shops just to start your own container water garden. Any type of container that could hold ample amounts of water would do to jumpstart a cute little garden. A small container that can hold a gallon of water (think in terms of old bath tubs!) can hold just one type of water plant. So, you can do the math. The more plants or bigger plants you use, the larger your container should be. 3 Reasons Why You Need Mulch In Your Garden By : Chris Dailey Think of the many times that you have been in your garden, bent over, raking, wishing that you had more time and that you were out of the sun that is currently scorching your back and shoulders. Here are three ways that you can use mulch in your garden as a way to defend yourself against not only weeds, but also the onslaught of natural elements that may harm your organic plants. 4 Exciting New Hostas Available in 2007 By : Renae C Pratt Every year around the New Year Hosta plant enthusiasts begin to get that familiar itch. After the busy Holidays wear off it is time to start thinking about Spring! If you have any sort of green thumb you know exactly what I am tallking about. I am amazed every year with all the new plant introductions. Sometimes I wonder where all these new plants come from? Most of all I am curious where are people going to plant all these new plants? 4 Great Ways to Improve Your Lawn's Subsoil By : Pat Jackson In order to have the perfect lawn, you need to do more than simply water and fertilize the grass. But the truth is, nearly all of the award winning "show lawns" have well prepared subsoil. Without a healthy subsoil, the grass will not stay healthy for as long as it could. And do you want to know a secret? It's pretty darn easy to do! You'll of course want to do this on a new lot before the grass has grown in, or else remove the sod and start over (and depending on your lawns current condition, this may not be a big deal). 4 Things Every Orchid Grower Should Know By : Lee Dobbins If you are an aspiring orchid grower than you know how beautiful these plants are and how rewarding it is to grow them in your own home. Many people are hesitant to try to grow these exotic beauties as they feel that too much specialized equipment is required and the novice grower just really doesn't have a chance to be successful. This really couldn't be further from the truth and, in fact, it is not that hard to successfully grow orchids given that you provide them with the 4 necessities listed below. 5 Ornamental Grasses That Can Add Interest To Your Garden By : Article Exposure Flowers don't have to be the sole inhabitants of gardens, adding other types of plants like ornamental grasses can add interests to your garden as well as fill in some empty spots and set a beautiful background to show off your bright flowers. 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? 6 Tips For Bonsai Care By : OkSmitty Bonsai are trees and shrubs that are grown uniquely small in containers. Originally it was meant to bring art and nature together and was a religious experience. Bonsai plants are not typically dwarfs but are regular trees and shrubs which are grown small using specific gardening techniques. The following are 6 tips for caring for this wonderful plant. A Billion Trees By : * There are at least one-third less trees worldwide than at one time. Yet trees have value in producing oxygen, using carbon from the atmosphere (which we in turn use for fuel and timber, among other purposes), and providing many other uses such as for medicines, food, and even pesticides. To help counter the loss of trees, the United Nations has launched a campaign this year to plant over one billion trees worldwide. They provide some interesting facts on trees, how they directly can help you, and how you can easily help this “Plant for the Planet: Billion Tree Campaign.” A Brief History Of Gardens In Containers By : Jimmy Cox Gardening in pots and other containers is apparently as old as civilization, for the practice can be traced to the very early use of medicinal and edible plants. In time, pot gardening developed to a high degree, and there are numerous records which reveal its importance in China, India, Egypt, Assyria, Greece, and Rome. Since ancient days, it has been particularly enjoyed in countries with hot, dry summers and low annual rainfall. A Garden For All Seasons By : Article Exposure All great gardens have one thing in common. That is, they offer something during each of the four seasons. Through spring and summer the colorful flowers of perennials, annuals and flowering trees and shrubs are the focal point in the garden. Once the summer flowers begin to fade, the brilliant, colorful foliage of autumn brightens the garden. In the winter, it's the evergreens, berries and bark which provide the garden with color as the form and shape of the plants become more prominent. A Guide To Planting Trees By : R Birch Before planting new trees, determine both your needs and the existing conditions of your site. Like all plants, trees have specific light, soil and space requirements. Remember that many trees grow quickly and continue to grow for many years. Once a trees are established, they're not easy to move so its important to plan your garden in advance. Research the different type of trees you're considering planting before making a final decision. 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. About Rose Gardening By : R Birch Roses are perhaps the most commonly grown and most beloved plants in the world. Though they have the reputation for being difficult to grow and maintain, the opposite is true. Roses are easy to grow, hardy, and are suitable for most any garden provided it receives full sun. While rose gardening can prove to be a challenge, once you get the hang of it, it is actually quite simple. With over 150 species to choose from it can be difficult to decide which is right for you. Add Interest To Your Garden With Pampas Grass By : Lee Dobbins Pampas grass is a worthy grass for any garden or landscape. It is also known as the Cortaderia Selloana or the Uruguayan Pampas Grass. It is part of the Poaceae family and of the genus Cortaderia. This tall grass is actually a native of the South America, particularly in the southern part of this continent. It is even named after the place Patagonia. This name was coined in 1818 by Alexander von Humboldt. Add Interest To Your Water Garden With Floating Plants By : Lee Dobbins A water garden can be a relaxing element to add to any landscape but it can be rather boring unless you add aquatic plants. They are actually different kinds of plants you can add to your water garden, some like to populate the edges of the garden, some grow in the deep waters and others float right on top of the water. 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... 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 Air Layering The Roots Of Your Plants By : Allan Wilson In Air layering, roots are forcibly grown on the stem of a plant, which already has a root system. Such plants have usually shed off the lower foliage. Generally ornamental plants like dieffenbachia, ornamental figs and croton. Some woody plants like magnolia, azalea, rose, etc are also grown by this method. With the help of a blade or knife which is sharp, you have to cut two parallels of 1 1/2 inches on the bark. This should also include the bark and the cambium layer. All About Gardening Tools By : Peter Finch God made rainy days, so gardeners could get the housework done - Gardening can be that addictive and more so if you have the right tools! Selecting the right gardening tools is also important when taking up a gardening project. Opt for tools that are neither too heavy nor too light. Heavy equipments are difficult to use and quite tiresome while lighter ones are poorly made. Good gardening tools have handles made of high quality wood like ash. All You Need To Know About Garden Fountains By : Peter Finch The garden in itself is a beautiful place. But no garden is ever complete without a garden fountain. They add beauty and charm to the place they are installed in. The sound of the water adds to its natural appeal. 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. Alternatives To Bush Honeysuckle By : Leonard Perry You should avoid planting honeysuckle shrubs in landscapes as birds spread their seeds to natural areas where they become invasive. For this reason, some states now prohibit their sale. There are many good alternatives to plant instead of honeysuckles, or to replace existing ones in landscapes. These include spicebush, inkberry, shrub dogwoods, red chokecherry, winterberry, serviceberry, and viburnums. Alternatives To The Norway Maple By : Leonard Perry Norway maple is an invasive plant you should not put in landscapes, and for which there are several good alternatives. This maple tolerates heavy shade, so establishes well in woodlands where birds drop their seeds. There, with their own heavy canopies, they shade out native wildflowers. Their shallow roots compete in forests with other less vigorous native vegetation. American Hosta Society By : Renae C Pratt The American Hosta Society (AHS) is a charitable organization that is devoted to the appreciation, study, protection and improvement of the hosta plant. In return for donations and membership fees they also provides general and scientific knowledge of hosta plants. The organization recognized by the US Government as a not-for-profit educational and scientific organization and has been granted 501(c(3) status. An Indoor Garden System Produces Marvelous Plants By : Christopher Jay There are interesting ways to bring life to your home besides the family and friends who gather there. An aquarium chock full of lively fish swimming about add motion yet tranquility to the atmosphere of a home. An indoor garden system is another way of adding life to the atmosphere of a home. It can be used to produce a variety of vibrant, colorful flowers or helpful herbs. The flowers produced will add color and fragrance to the family home. The herbs produced by an indoor garden system can add flavor to the family cooking and some medicinal value as well. An Introduction To Flower Gardens By : R Birch Becoming familiar with the general planting and maintenance requirements of perennials and annuals is essential to the long term success of your flower garden. The Following are a few guidelines which will help your flowers bloom and remain healthy for years. Begin with the garden's basic necessities. Your flower garden must have an adequate supply of water and nutrient rich soil. The proper amount of sunlight light or shade is also critical. An Overview Of The Worlds Most Beautiful Flowers - Australian Orchids By : Lee Dobbins Australia boasts over 1200 different types of orchids somewhat unique methods of encouraging pollination. Annuals Or Perennials - Spring Time By : Annuals and perennials are garden flowers. Annual flowers are planted and come up in the spring. They are gorgeous flowers in bloom. Their lifespan is from spring to fall. The only way to preserve annual garden flowers is to dig them up and replant in flower pots to be placed indoors during the fall and winter season. Aquatic Gardening By : Linda Peppin How to build a pond or water feature and a guide to aquatic plants Are You Considering Building A Deck? By : Paul P. Duxbury The first thing to think about is the purpose of your deck. Will it be used for entertaining guests on a regular basis? If so, have you considered how many guests you want the deck to hold? That should be one of your primary considerations. 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. Artificial Grass For Easy Lawn By : Julia Ramyalg Maintaining a lawn can be quite time and money taking. Read about alternative way - artificial grass. Attracting Birds To Your Garden By : R Birch Traditional gardens are sometimes completely shut off from the natural environment and are often inhospitable to birds and other wildlife. Gardens are part of the larger landscape so becoming familiar with local ecosystems and native plant species enables you to plan your garden. Planting a few well chosen shrubs or trees can turn your garden into a sanctuary for all kinds of birds. Native plants are especially effective since there found in a bird's natural habitat. 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. 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. Avoid Lyme Disease While Gardening By : Leonard Perry Lyme disease is a potentially disabling disease of joints and the nervous system, spread by deer ticks. It is important to know about this disease, how it is spread, and steps to avoid it, as gardeners may come into contact with these ticks. 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. 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. Bamboo Orchids Under The Spotlight - Five Growing Tips You Can Try! By : Dean Caporella So what about bamboo orchids? It would probably surprise many garden enthusiasts that bamboo orchids even exist but they certainly do! In some areas they are considered somewhat of a pest but in general, they excel as a decorative plant, enhance any flower arrangement and produce a distinct fragrance. Bamboo orchids can be found scattered throughout areas in southern Asia and also the pacific islands. Beginning a Vegetable Garden By : Stephanie Foster Planting a vegetable garden is a real delight. You get fresh produce, fresh air and light exercise. And it doesn't require a huge back yard to do successfully. Even a small yard or deck is sufficient. The first thing you need to do is figure out how much space you have for a vegetable garden. This will in part determine what you can grow. Some plants take more room or need more sunlight. 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. Benefits of Vinyl Fencing By : Sally Hart One of those investments is vinyl fencing. Consider one of the alternatives; a wooden fence. Wooden fences will show sunspots and unsafe cracks, and tools/nails will need to be used to install it. This makes wooden fencing a less safe option if you have young children or pets. Wooden fencing might cost less at first, but it will require years of maintenance and upkeep and will result in more money and effort spent over time; the same exertions that you should be attempting to avoid. Biodegradable Waste and Your Compost Pile By : Zark Barker Biodegradable waste is a type of compost that has elements which breakdown more easily. Bioplastics are plastics that come from plants sources like hemp and soy beans as well as corn starch, as opposed to traditional plastics which are derived from petroleum. Biodegradable waste is cheap and good for our environment. These types of plastics degrade when they're exposed to oxygen or light however it is not a microbial degradation and this does not happen in a commercial compost bin or unit. Black-Eyed Daisies By : Leonard Perry Black-eyed daisies (Rudbeckia) also may be called Black-eyed Susans or coneflowers, but shouldn’t be confused with another perennial coneflower (Echinacea). Other common names are gloriosa daisy and rudbeckia. This native to the U.S. is popular as a wildflower and in gardens for its colorful flowers in yellows, golds, and oranges. 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 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. 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. Boost Veggies with a Side-Dressing of Nitrogen Fertilizer By : Steve Buchanan Many vegetable crops benefit from a side-dressing of nitrogen fertilizer after making considerable growth or starting to fruit, unless a slow-release fertilizer was applied at planting time. In a side-dress application, the nitrogen fertilizer is applied along the sides of the plants, about six inches away from the stems, either along the row or around individual plants, such as tomatoes. 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. Cabbagge and Kale Not Looking Right? By : Leonard Perry Cabbage and kale were named as vegetables of the year in 2007 by the National Garden Bureau to give them wider recognition. Their many good qualities often may be overlooked, such as their excellent growth in cool, northern climates; their hardiness even after frosts; their ornamental value, even mixed in flower gardens; and their high nutritional value. Can A Leaf Vacuum Take The Work Out Of Yard Work? By : Riley Hendersen Ah, the beautiful colors of fall foliage. It's a wonderful time of year. There is a cool crispness in the air, a welcome change after the heat and humidity of the summer. In fact, fall is some people's favorite time of the year - unless, of course, they are the ones who have to rake all the leaves after they fall to the ground. Can Gardeners Be Called Professionals? By : Peter Finch With concrete jungles making their presence felt, people are now looking out for homes that have a small garden attached to it just so they have that little bit of greenery to soothe tired eyes. Apartment blocks plan their buildings so that there is space for landscaping and gardening. For these gardens, one needs people to care for and maintain them. Gardeners, as professionals, are a minority breed, but at the same time it is the oldest profession around today. 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. 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. Choice New Perennials By : Leonard Perry A hellebore, lungwort, perennial geranium, sedum, and joe-pye weed are among my favorite new or underutilized hardy perennials. All have proven hardy in my USDA zone 4 (-20 to -30 F) garden for several years. Ivory Prince hellebore (‘Walhelivor’ as it is known by its patent cultivar name) is one of my favorite perennials in recent years, with its creamy white flowers emerging from red buds in early spring. Choosing A Christmas Tree By : Leonard Perry According to the National Christmas Tree Association (www.christmastree.org), 29 million households bought Christmas trees in 2006 compared to just over 9 million households with artificial trees. Of those with real trees, most (84%) bought them at retail outlets, the others cutting their own. If you get a tree either way Choosing Perennials, Ecologically By : Leonard Perry The sustainable way to choose perennials for your garden, that will result in the least maintenance and best success for the plants, is to do so "ecologically" or by habitat. Another way to say this is, "put the right plant in the right place" as far as its cultural needs are concerned. Choosing the Best Weed Eater By : Andrew Bicknell One of the great time saving devices for trimming a lawn is a weed eater. A weed whacker can mow down a large patch of weeds and grass in no time, leaving you with more time to do more productive things. Weed eaters all basically have the same design but they do come in different sizes and power ranges. 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. Colorful Spring Gardens By : R Birch In the spring, while trees and shrubs are still showing their pale green new growth, the early border generally consists of colorful bulbs and a few early blooming perennials against a backdrop of green foliage and brown earth. Spring bulbs are perhaps the most important flower in the early spring garden. Spring bulbs, a welcome sight after a long winter, offer the earliest blooms of all garden flowers. Some bulbs will last until the early perennials begin to bloom in May and June. Colorful Summer Gardens By : R Birch In mid-summer the perennial border is at its peak with a wide variety of sun-loving flowers in bloom. There are even some long lasting, early blooming flowers still providing color as well as some signs of the later blooming perennials. Choose flowers for the mid-season garden which work well with your favorite annuals. Annuals are at their peak during the mid-summer months. Fully leafed out shrubs can serve as a wonderful back drop to the garden and the yet to bloom perennials act as great filler giving the garden as lush look. 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. 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. Compost Happens - Or Does It? By : Leonard Perry A compost pile only makes desirable compost for the garden if conditions are proper. There are certain signs to watch for that your compost bin may need some help. If your compost has a rotten smell, this may mean your compost is too wet or too compacted. In either case, sufficient air isn’t getting to the microorganisms that are what make materials decompose into the final compost. To add more air, turn the pile with a garden fork or similar tool. Coneflowers Have Changed By : Leonard Perry Coneflowers (/Echinacea/) shouldn’t be called purple coneflowers anymore, as there are many new cultivars (cultivated varieties) with various flower colors and shapes. This genus of perennials, native to the central and eastern U.S., has been one of the most popular in recent years. Container Flower Gardening By : Garnett Johnston If you are like most people the pleasure of seeing fresh, vibrant and colorful blooms is one of the greatest delights of both the spring and summer seasons. You don't need to be a gardening expert to produce your own. Anyone can plant, grow, and enjoy their own pleasurable flower garden regardless of where they live. It doesn't have to take up a lot of time consuming nor does it need to take up a lot of space. Controlling Invasive Plants By : Leonard Perry Invasive species, and in this case plants, seem to be gaining wider recognition yearly from an increasing number of publications, websites, and organizations. These plants are ones not native to a particular site, and gain a rapid foothold once there to the detriment of the native plants and fauna. Since it is humans for the most part that introduced invasive plants, we can control them as well through various strategies. Controlling Slugs By : Leonard Perry Got holes in your leaves of vegetables, flowers, and perennials such as hostas? Then you may well have slugs eating them. A slimy trail on leaves is proof the chewing is from slugs and not other chewing insects. There are several methods to control slugs with little or no adverse effect on the environment. Cool Catmints By : Leonard Perry There are many colorful catmints to choose for gardens, some more attractive to cats than others. These plants provide easy culture, many flowers in cool blue and lavender colors, a long season of bloom, and attractive leaves. As the name indicates, this genus of perennials (Nepeta) is in the mint family along with such relatives as the giant hyssop (Agastache), bee balm (Monarda), and lamb’s ears (Stachys). Create A Low Maintenance Garden Using Gravel By : Andrew Lawrence Using gravel in your garden can create an excellent, in-expensive but practical garden surface. It's attractive, maintenance-free, simple to lay and fits in well with plants. Creating A Container Garden By : R Birch Container gardens are the perfect way to add texture, color and fragrance to a terrace, balcony or deck. They often provide the only way for people who live in apartments or urbanized areas to garden. Most plants, including evergreens, herbs, perennials and annuals, can be used in a planter. Container gardens soften the hard lines of a paved patio and can provide privacy on a large terrace. Planters can be grouped for a massed effect on a large patio while a single potted specimen is effective in a small space. Creating Japanese Gardens By : * Japanese gardens create landscapes which resembles nature through the careful placement of trees, shrubs, rocks, sand, artificial hills, ponds, and water. Zen and Shinto traditions have greatly influenced Japanese gardening and as a result the gardens are contemplative and serene spaces. It is essential that all the elements work well together within the garden and that the relationship between rocks, plants and water is well thought out. Creating Natural Ponds Helps The Environment By : Natural ponds have lots of life. Natural ponds are some of the most important aspects of the conservation of our wildlife, both animal and plant. All types of species are drawn to them from dragonflies and pond skaters, to frogs, turtles and sometimes even the chance of a fox. Wild ponds are disappearing at a truly alarming rate and as they disappear forever they are taking the animals and plants that depend on them for their survival with them. Daylilies: The Multi-Colored Perennial By : Art Gib Perennials are quite popular for the home gardener. They will grow and bloom every year. They will survive over winter usually by bulbs, tubers, woody crows and rhizomes carrying over next year's new growth. The Daylily has scapes that grow from the roots. Along the scapes sprouts buds that will later pop open as individual blooms. 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. Deer Resistant Perennials By : Leonard Perry Just as most of us have certain likes and dislikes when it comes to food, so do the deer. Planting perennials deer don't like to eat is one solution if you have this kind of damage. Many repellents are currently available to prevent deer from feeding on prized landscape plants. 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. Discover Facts About History Of Landscape and Landscaping By : Paul Zayer Landscaping or shaping the landscape if you prefer refers to any activity or process that changes the features of a piece of land in a observable way, such as living elements of fauna and flora, landforms, such as terrain shape and elevation or bodies of water, human elements, like fences and structures, and abstract factors such as elements to somewhat manage the lighting and /or weather conditions. Discover the Satisfaction of Having Your Own Vegetable Garden By : Jude Wright Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetable garden? One of the most satisfying feelings is that of eating food that you have grown yourself. Home grown foods are also better for you, and you can save money on groceries besides. If you want a garden but don't quite know where to start, here are some basics to get you started. Dividing Iris & Other September Gardening Tips By : Leonard Perry Lifting and dividing iris and daylilies, rooting cuttings of tender plants, and burying bean vines are some of the gardening tips for this month. Root cuttings of coleus, geranium, and herbs to bring indoors over the winter. Cut a three-inch section of stem, remove the bottom half or two thirds of the leaves, and place in moist soilless mix, vermiculite, or sand. (Some gardeners dip the cut ends in rooting hormone; others find this unnecessary.) 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. Does Your Garden Have Style? By : Jude Wright Does Your Home Garden Have a Style? You may be asking me "Style? For a garden? I just plant flowers." But, if you think about it, you can see that there really can be different styles for gardens. A garden style can help you decide what kind of look you want for your garden as well as where to put your plantings. 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. 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? Easy Care Shrubs By : R Birch Shrubs are essential to a successful garden. They provide fragrant flowers in the spring, lush green foliage during the summer and colorful foliage throughout the fall. Evergreens add color to the winter landscape. Shrubs give a landscape design its overall structure. With a seemingly endless list of shrubs available to the gardener, choosing the appropriate one for your garden takes a bit of planning. This article covers some common, easy to grow shrubs. Eat Green! How to Grow Your Own Organic Fruit and Vegetables By : Stephen Dolan Organic gardening differs from "conventional" gardening mainly in the areas of fertilization and pest control. Organic gardening is planting without chemical fertilizers and naturally building the soil to support healthy plant life. People are increasingly aware that organic food is better for the environment. This primer of organic gardening will help you get started in this fun, healthy hobby. Encourage Visitors to Your Garden By : India Cooper Is your garden your oasis? If so then how can you encourage others to join you? Frogs, birds and insects all need a home and with minimal effort you can invite them into your garden and watch them help you maintain it. 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. 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. Enliven Your Creativity With Your Garden Designs By : Peter Finch Your garden can be a manifestation of your own creativity. It is no longer a place where you plant fruits and vegetables. If you would like to add a little more life and enhance the look of your garden opt for interesting garden designs. Before you go ahead with some garden designs, you may like to keep some guidelines in mind to for better synchrony of your surroundings: Essential Tools For The Gardener By : R Birch There's an appropriate tool for every garden project. Using the right tool will make your job much easier. When shopping for garden tools make sure they're comfortable. Tools which are too heavy can quickly become tiresome while tools which are not heavy enough seem to be poorly made. The handles of well made tools are made from high-quality wood such as ash. The following are the tools which every gardener should own. Fall Planting of Trees By : Leonard Perry Fall is the ideal time to plant a tree--both for the gardener and the tree! The weather is cooler, so it is more enjoyable working outdoors. The tree also benefits because the soil is better able to retain moisture now than during the hot days of summer, so it becomes established easily.Here are some tips from the American Nursery and Landscape Association for successful fall planting of trees. Feeding Hummingbirds and Other May Gardening Tips By : Leonard Perry Feeding hummingbirds, handling large containers, and using row covers are some of the gardening tips for this month. If you have a very large container, such as a half barrel, you don't need to fill it totally with soil. A depth of one foot is enough for most container plants. Set plastic pots upside-down in the bottom of the barrel, then cover them with a false bottom of thin plywood or another sturdy material. Flower Gardening 101 - The Basics By : Matthew Hick Do you desire to landscape your home and yard surroundings with beautiful and colorful flowers? What better way to make your home a peaceful, lovely, and enchanting place for all to admire. No matter what season it is; winter, spring, summer or fall, flowers can dramatically enhance the atmosphere in which they are living. There are a few important things that you should know about planting flowers before you get started. We have complied some of these great tips below.
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