February 26, 2010
HEATHER GARDENS - Mass plantings of heather, either planted with
one of each variety or one hundred, can be ideal for a sunny
area. Spaced appropriately, the plants will mature into a
tapestry with drifts of foliage and flower color.
When planning a garden of heather, begin by making an outline of
your area first. If you're planning a border, start from the
back of the bed with the taller plants and work forward; if the
bed is to be viewed from all sides, begin sketching your design
from the ...
February 25, 2010
Perhaps you were browsing the pages of a catalog and found a
beautiful picture of the Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus Sriacus)? Or
maybe you were lucky enough to see a Rose of Sharon in person at
a local garden center? Are you wondering whether these will make
a beautiful addition to your home? Getting a little knowledge of
these beautiful plants will allow you to make a decision.
Although once somewhat uncommon, the Rose of Sharon has become a
widely loved plant. Not your typical rose bush, these ...
February 24, 2010
Both adults and children enjoy the once in a year celebrated special occasion of the year birthday parties with great fun. Feel the excitement of your ninety year old grandma while you wish her happy birthday and she has lots of smile on her wrinkled face. Although some adults don't admit but they too want to be remembered on their birthdays like kids usually do.
Often birthday celebrations are projected innovatively by showcasing picture of ten year olds surrounded by friends and relatives ...
February 23, 2010
Are you in a wheelchair, and long to dig in the dirt and create
flowering beauty and grow far more zucchini than you can give
away? Or are your knees just starting to age and even though
you've loved gardening all your life, you're having more trouble
getting up and down and are afraid you'll have to give up
gardening altogether? Did you botch the last pruning of your
roses because of the worsening arthritis in your hands?
Welcome to the world of the physically challenged gardener.
Don't ...
February 22, 2010
Be nice to yourself and indulge in one of nature's awesome
creations. It's true we don't actually NEED flowers in our daily
schedules BUT since when did humans stick to what they needed!
Giving a gift of flowers is always a thoughtful, if not
provocative, experience and is a gift that is definitely not
about money. A large bouquet from the local florist will no
doubt be beautiful and well worth the cash it costs. And
equally, the small bouquet of wildflowers lovingly collected by
an adored one ...
February 21, 2010
For planting roses a good garden loam with organic matter is
important. It must contain peat moss, leaf mold, compost, rotted
or commercial manure, and the bed should be prepared as far
ahead of planting as is feasible in order to allow for settling
of the soil.
Fall is the best time for setting out roses, but you can plant
in spring. When they arrive from the nursery, plant at once. If
they have dried en route, soak the roots and put the tops in a
bucket of water before planting. Trim back ...
February 20, 2010
Did you know that you can still grow your own beautiful flowers
and vegetables, without having to spend many hours every week
looking after your garden?
One of the biggest problems many gardeners face is never having
enough time to maintain their garden. There's always weeds to
remove, insects and other pests to take care of, and steps to
take to prevent plants becoming diseased. Even watering the
garden each day can be very time consuming, unless there's an
automatic sprinkler system in ...
February 19, 2010
The Internet has made the world into a global community. No
longer is there a need to expend even the price of a phone call
to send flowers across town, across the country or to the other
side of the world. All you need is an Internet connection and a
way to make payments. The result is that you can send flowers to
anyone in a matter of minutes.
But is it safe to use online florists to send flowers? The
biggest issue is security of your online payment, and there are
some things you can do to be ...
February 18, 2010
Buddleia, the butterfly bush, is 16 feet or more if not killed
back by winter, and gets its name from the fact that in the
summer, butterflies are always seen around it. The buddleia
takes many forms: as a small - leaved shrub with small purple
flowers; as fascinating, a cattleya-pink bush; as flaming
violet, a brilliant purple, and as white profusion, a dwarf
variety with pure white flowers. Also the Empire blue shrub, the
dubonnet, the red glory and white cloud.
Flowering quince (Cydonia) ...
February 17, 2010
Banish Ugly Foundation Planting; Add Charm to Your House
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Contemporary Garden Design is an eclecticism of classical and naturalistic styles, reflecting both
the eastern and western traditions.The typical suburban plot (which has no sense of design) is located
among other plots of approximate size where the front yards run together to form a common park. Most of
the plants in the yards are plants, dreadfully butchered by loppers or secateurs stuck at the base of the
foundation like a regiment ...