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30th September 2009
A mistake that I was to make early in my journey for the care of bonsai trees was watering. I thought it was just watering. How difficult could it be? With my first bonsai, I treated it just like my other house plants and along with it being locate... Read >
Author: Christine McKinnon20th July 2009
The Aloe Vera is a part of the succulent family of plants. This means that they are able to retain water, in their case in their leaves, even in a very dry and waterless environment. Even in this condition, Aloe Vera plants look very fleshy and tender to ... Read >
Author: Robert Bell16th July 2009
The Aloe Vera is a part of the succulent family of plants. This means that they are able to retain water, in their case in their leaves, even in a very dry and waterless environment. Even in this condition, Aloe Vera plants look very fleshy and tender to ... Read >
Author: Kenny Leones29th May 2009
Have you ever heard of growing your garden on bales of hay? Well, if you are interested, it is not very hard and has a lot of advantages over the traditional garden, especially if you do not want to do a lot of bending over, tilling and digging. Hay bale ... Read >
Author: RoboReel18th May 2009
No wonder gardeners everywhere love growing daylilies - they're pest and disease resistant!
Daylily Pests
Some insects are attracted to daylilies, but they rarely do much damage. Here are some to look out for:
Spider mites: these are the most com... Read >
Author: RA Butters12th May 2009
Part of successfully growing hostas is arranging for them to have a period of rest and regeneration at the end of each growing season. Wintering-over hostas isn't a difficult process, but it is an important one.
Hostas get their cue to enter a dormant ... Read >
Author: RA Butters24th April 2009
Camellias are beautiful garden evergreens that provide blooms throughout the winter months in southern areas. Camellias have a lot of fragrance and the dark green foliage provides a sustainable background for your landscaping needs.
In southern states ... Read >
Author: RoboReel09th April 2009
If you are looking for a pretty shrub or small tree for a drought tolerant garden with great big dramatic flowers put Sweet Desert Willow on your planting list. Chilopsis linearis is known for large, unique flowers which bloom in shades from pink, purple... Read >
Author: Laura Zinkan09th April 2009
Know if your plants are disease-susceptible. Your choice of plants used in your garden is as important as the soil that you put those plants in. Select plants that are disease resistant and they will be much more easy to maintain and will give you the loo... Read >
Author: Jeffrey Seymour27th March 2009
According to the National Gardening Association, 91 million households participated in some form of do-it-yourself lawn and gardening activity in 2005, spending an average of $387. Over the past decade, an increasing percentage of this total has gone towa... Read >
Author: Joey Singer12th March 2009
Damping off is the single term used to describe underground, soil line, or crown rots of seedlings due to unknown causes. The term actually covers several soil borne diseases of plants and seed borne fungi. The fungi which cause root rot are species of Ph... Read >
Author: Josiah Smart10th March 2009
Apricot Rootstocks: - MARIANNA 26-24 (Mari.) A standard rootstock for apricots, plums, prunes, most almonds. Mature trees comparatively small, 15-20 ft. can be kept smaller with summer pruning. Shallow root system, much more tolerant of wet soils than Nem... Read >
Author: Juliet Sadler03rd February 2009
When most people hear the words "water damage," they think of leaking roofs or overflowing toilets. However, water damage comes from many sources including leaking fish tanks, over watered house plants, chimney leaks, stucco walls leaking, air conditioner... Read >
Author: Mark Decherd03rd February 2009
When most people hear the words “water damage,” they think of leaking roofs or overflowing toilets. However, water damage comes from many sources including leaking fish tanks, over watered house plants, chimney leaks, stucco walls leaking, air conditi... Read >
Author: Mark Decherd03rd February 2009
When most people hear the words “water damage,” they think of leaking roofs or overflowing toilets. However, water damage comes from many sources including leaking fish tanks, over watered house plants, chimney leaks, stucco walls leaking, air conditi... Read >
Author: Mark Decherd26th November 2008
Repotting orchids should be done at least every two years. If you fail to do so, your plant may die or at least produce few flowers. You can easily tell when it's time to do so. If your growing medium has broken down or if new growths extend over the edge... Read >
Author: D Swain18th November 2008
give your window color, while allowing the scent of flowers to waft through your home To add a bit of winter attractiveness to your home, you can build a Flower box. This will with the breeze of summer. Building a window flower box your self is very simpl... Read >
Author: Manish Sharma18th July 2008
Trees are important in the ecosystem for they provide everything that human and animals need. They produce the most important gases on earth-oxygen and carbon dioxide—that all creatures need. They provide habitats for wildlife. They give woods that are ... Read >
Author: bravo seo10th June 2008
In gardening there are almost as many fields of interest as gardeners. Where some are making it their mission to design a flower garden that stands out because of its beauty and complementary colors. There are others that have a special appetite for every... Read >
Author: Hans Dekker28th April 2008
Houseplants have the wondrous ability to gain most of what they need to thrive through elements in the soil and natural sunlight. The houseplant however does not have the luxury that its outdoor counterparts do in regards to obtaining much needed water. T... Read >
Author: Moses Wright08th October 2007
The fall season for orchids is an important one. It is one where a great number of the orchid plants need care as well as the change in the basic requirements. Most orchids use this season as a "rest period" to get ready to produce blooms in the winter or... Read >
Author: Bob Roy11th June 2007
Growing Hydroponic Orchids!
What is hydroponics?
Well, it is growing plants without soil. There are different systems that can be used, but all in all they have the same thing in common. It is the use of nutrients - water mixture poured over inert s... Read >
Author: Bob Roy18th November 2006
Seed propagation can reveal itself to be difficult if optimal conditions are not present. One common problem is the damping of the seedling. It is often called as root rot. How do you know if your seedling are affected ? Well it’s pretty tricky. Almost... Read >
Author: Patrick Desnoyers31st December 2005
Orchids, despite their delicate appearance and reputation, are quite hardy plants that are resistant to diseases and pests as long as they have the right growing conditions. Your best defense against the diseases and pests that affect orchids is to make... Read >
Author: david smith05th October 2005
Germinating seeds hydroponically has several advantages over using soil. Many common diseases can be avoided because the hydroponic medium is clean while soil may contain fungus or insects that can harm vulnerable seedlings. Root rot can also be avoided... Read >
Author: Katherine Keleher10th September 2005
By: David G. Hallstrom, Sr.
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 ... Read >
Author: David Hallstrom14th August 2005
Know if your plants are disease-susceptible. Your choice of plants used in your garden is as important as the soil that you put those plants in. Select plants that are disease resistant and they will be much more easy to maintain and will give you the loo... Read >
Author: james ellison
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