They are privacy and shelter are two important things in the garden. The latter is often a problem in gardens which are exposed to cold prevailing winds. Both these points are important not only for the gardener himself, but also for the plants in his garden. Young growth can be severely damaged by cold winds and frequent buffeting will cause…
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Transplanting A Garden
Transplanting an entire garden can seem like a monstrous undertaking. When transplanting a garden, it is necessary to ensure that the plants make it from their original hole to their new hole in a reasonable amount of time. Most people begin a project like transplanting a garden in late spring or early summer, when the weather is fairly consistent but…
The Orchid More Than Just An Exotic Flower
Next to the rose, orchids are the flowers most in demand in both the private and commercial marketplace. No plant family has as many different flowers as the orchid family. Orchids are known to grow in most every part of the world with the exception of Antarctica and the deserts. Most African orchids are white, while Asian orchids are generally…
Tropical Plants for Your Landscaped Backyard
A tropical landscaping job for your backyard may take some effort to achieve. This is especially true in areas where a tropical setting for a back yard may not always be possible. But it does not necessarily mean that it can’t be accomplished. Trying to emulate a tropical setting can be doable in landscape design by learning about some helpful…
Tips on Choosing Plants for Landscaping
Choosing the right plants for your landscaping project is one of the most important aspects of landscaping. First of all, the plants are the ones which people will see immediately so their impression of your lawn will depend much on how you choose your plants. Below is a list of some tips on choosing the right kind of plants for…
The Basics Of Building Your Own Greenhouse
Building a greenhouse is easier than you may think. You can choose different designs and sizes that you would like to build. A greenhouse will give you comfort whenever you visit your plants, vegetables, flowers, or orchids. It also provides the needed sunlight and humidity for these plants. You may relax and enjoy it every time you visit this place…
How To Grow Ornamental Grasses
Ornamental grasses have become extremely popular in the past ten years or so, and if you buy them at a garden center they are kind of pricey. Learning how to grow them yourself is actually quite easy. They can be grown from seed, but I won’t pretend to be an expert at that for several reasons. One, I don’t know…
Fighting Plant Enemies
The devices and implements used for fighting plant enemies are of two sorts: (1) those used to afford mechanical protection to the plants; (2) those used to apply insecticides and fungicides. Of the first the most useful is the covered frame. It consists usually of a wooden box, some eighteen inches to two feet square and about eight high, covered…
Getting Started In Container Gardening
Sometimes, the urge to garden might be stomped out by other circumstances, such as living arrangements or space constrictions. If you live in an apartment, you can’t really operate a full garden, just because you don’t really have a yard! I think that one of the best solutions for this problem is to grow plants in containers. You can hang…
Transform Your Backyard Into A Taco Garden As A Fun Family Activity
Many parents across the country are looking for ways to get their children to eat better, get outdoors and be more active. Gardening is a great solution-especially when you grow something kids love like a veggie taco garden. When growing a garden with children, it’s important to make sure the activity is an enjoyable experience or their attention will wander.…