Before planting, the plants must be prepared. The following suggestions will help insure that your roses grow into healthy bushes, trees, etc.: 1.Your new roses have probably dried out during shipping or storage, therefore before planting, either bury the roots in wet saw dust or peat moss for several days or soak them overnight in water. Keep the roots wet…
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Hedge Trimmers Are Tools Not Toys
If you are truly passionate about your lawn and garden then you have probably either seriously considered a hedge trimmer or are the proud owner of one. Hedge trimmers are great for trimming hedges as their name would imply, they operate by creating nice clean cuts that do not shred the plant your are trimming. That being said, hedge trimmers…
Joyful Autumn Rose Growing
The autumn months of September and October are when roses perform at their peak. After faithfully following proper rose procedures up to this point, now — at last — you should begin to reap the rewards of full, vibrant, glorious blooms. Your work isn’t quite done yet, however. Although autumn is the best growing time, it’s also the time you…
Flower Gardening
Flower gardening is becoming more and more popular every day. Flowers can brighten everyone’s day, they smell nice, and are a great hobby. Flower gardening is simple, inexpensive, and loads of fun. Flower gardening can be done for yard decoration, simply as a hobby, or even professionally. There are some decisions that have to be made before even flower gardening…
Vermiculture Indoor Composting And Organic Soil Improvement
Maybe you’ve never heard the term vermiculture, if so don’t feel bad, many experienced gardeners are unfamiliar with this organic practice. I think vermiculture is fascinating; simply put it’s the process of composting kitchen waste with earthworms. We’re not talking about common night crawlers, but special varieties of worms such as red worms, and red wigglers. Okay, I’ll admit to…
So You Want To Make A Bonsai
Growing your own bonsai need not start by being expensive. Plants are free if grown from seed or cuttings and the rewards to be had in terms of appreciation of the final result, and the experience gained, is a joy beyond compare. Creating a bonsai is a fairly simple procedure, if you follow the necessary steps for growing and shaping…
Ergonomics 101 Mowing Smart Not Hard
If mowing the lawn is a pain in the neck-or your shoulder or wrist-consider the ergonomic design of your lawnmower. Garden gurus hold that working smart, not hard, stems from what’s called the ergonomic design of their tools. Increasingly, ergonomic industrial designers are creating functional, comfortable and easy-to-use products. Ergonomic design tries to help reduce physical stress, maintain energy and…
Gardening Magazines At Their Finest
Various gardening magazines are available in the market. But would you like to know which stands out from the rest? Here are some gardening magazines that feature various information for anyone in love with his or her garden. COUNTRY GARDENS presents readers the eventful experiences of gardeners with their extraordinary gardens. It introduces wonderful new ways to enjoy garden sights…
Add Some Magic With Garden Lighting
Anyone who knows me well knows that there is no place I would rather be at the end of a long day than out in my garden enjoying a cup of tea. In the cool fall and spring months, I prefer a cup of hot peppermint tea in my garden, and in the heat of summer I apt for a…
Gardening And Landscaping How To Find Bargains On The Internet
Any person who has spent time designing a landscape scheme and planting and tending to flower beds and vegetable patches has come to understand that gardening and landscaping can become a most expensive undertaking. Perhaps you are a person who has embarked on a trek involving gardening and landscaping. If that is the case, you likely have also found yourself…