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14th October 2009
Once you’ve decided on the type or rose you want, whether a Hybrid tea, a floribunda, climbing rose and so on, and you've further decided on your variety of choice, you can basically purchase rose bushes in two different conditions.
Bare-rooted rose ... Read >
Author: Keith Berwick23rd September 2009
Happy New Year!
It's not too late to make your recycling resolutions.
The holidays are finally over and we can all hopefully begin slowing down and getting our lives back to normal.
If your home is like mine, the holidays left you with a huge mess... Read >
Author: wbdoyle14th September 2009
So many roses, so little time! The sheer number of choices when it comes to roses can be overwhelming. You’ll want to consider a few things before you head to your nursery or garden store. Decide ahead of time what color, size and type of fragrance y... Read >
Author: SarahT07th September 2009
Watering:
When it comes to watering your bonsai tree the main aim is to keep the soil your bonsai is in moist all the way through to allow the tree to grow but not too wet to rot the roots which happens quite often with beginners resulting in their tre... Read >
Author: Robert Bell10th August 2009
With the economy as it is, maybe you have thought about growing your own food, including putting in your own fruit trees. Growing your own fruit is fun, but there are a few things to know about the process.

First, you need to decide what type of frui... Read >
Author: anjohnson23rd July 2009
When spring is on its way and the ground is soft, it is the perfect time for planting roses. Roses have been a very popular bloom over the years, not only do they look good, but they smell wonderful too.
However, planting roses cannot be done just any... Read >
Author: demariaenterprises17th July 2009
Container gardening is an easy and convenient way to introduce landscape decoration to a small space. When this space cannot accommodate new planting soil due to drainage, paving problems or excessive maintenance by the owner, container gardening is often... Read >
Author: Nikki Sabato15th June 2009
To plant small seeds, use your finger or the
corner of a trowel to prepare a trench to the depth you desire. Take a few
seeds and scatter them down the trench, it doesn't have to be perfect. In
most cases, seeds are sown closer than their fina... Read >
Author: Timothy Samuel15th June 2009
To plant small seeds, use your finger or the
corner of a trowel to prepare a trench to the depth you desire. Take a few
seeds and scatter them down the trench, it doesn't have to be perfect. In
most cases, seeds are sown closer than their fin... Read >
Author: Timothy Samuel02nd June 2009
Important elements for a project of this type are containers, soil and plants. You can use almost any size container, provided it is large enough to contain the root ball of the plant with room to grow. Do not try to cheat and grow your plants in a contai... Read >
Author: Manseo29th May 2009
After walking through a forest, have you ever wished that you could capture and feature the majestic beauty of these large trees in you home environment? Amazingly, through the use of carefully executed transplanting techniques, fully grown trees of a... Read >
Author: Daniel van Starrenburg17th April 2009
If you are currently trying to plant trees in order to shade your garden, you will probably want something that grows very fast and provides plenty of shade. With the many types of trees available, you will have no problem finding a variety that will grow... Read >
Author: Jaden Sloan16th April 2009
Here are a few tips for effective watering of plant containers and pots.
• The larger the planter, the less watering they will require over time.
• If they are placed in the shade, then the need for water will be greatly reduced.
• When y... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer07th April 2009
Here are a few tips for effective watering of plant containers and pots.
• The larger the planter, the less watering they will require over time.
• If they are placed in the shade, then the need for water will be greatly reduced.
• When y... Read >
Author: planterlady30th March 2009
If, however, a mature tree is badly needed for a terrace or for screening, it may well justify the expense. What you are buying is the time it takes a smaller tree to mature.
Today you can plant trees when in full leaf with the aid of new wilt-proof s... Read >
Author: Jeffrey Seymour28th March 2009
Trees: - Let's start with Burlap plants. Closely examine the root ball on the plant that you have purchased. Did the nursery wrap twine around the ball to hold the plant secure? This should be removed completely. Pay close attention around the stem of the... Read >
Author: Juliet Sadler27th March 2009
Keeping your planters and containers consistently watered will be easier and more effective when you follow some very simple and practical procedures.
Firstly, the larger the pot or container the better equipped for water retention. Hanging baskets an... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer19th March 2009
Keeping your planters and containers consistently watered will be easier and more effective when you follow some very simple and practical procedures.
Firstly, the larger the pot or container the better equipped for water retention. Hanging baskets an... Read >
Author: planterlady12th March 2009
Early spring is a great time for transplanting trees and shrubs, but you must do so before they wake up. Transplanting a plant is a very traumatic experience for the plant if it is awake. It’s like doing surgery on a person while they are awake. Dormanc... Read >
Author: Josiah Smart06th March 2009
To keep your indoor houseplants healthy and thriving they will occasionally need to be pruned or re-potted. The process is very similar to the plants and just as important. Dead or sick branches can affect the overall health of the entire plant and should... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sinagra14th October 2008
The term bonsai came from the Chinese word which means a plant in pot. It was the Chinese who introduced the miniature ornamental trees in the period of the second century B.C. This was the period of perfecting the landscape and trees where planted in spe... Read >
Author: Jess Shaw05th September 2008
If you are currently trying to plant trees in order to shade your garden, you will probably want something that grows very fast and provides plenty of shade. With the many types of trees available, you will have no problem finding a variety that will grow... Read >
Author: Jess Shaw05th June 2008
There are a few plants which are usually related with warm and Mediterranean climate as Bougainvillea. The view of a white washed wall swathed in the red or purple flowers bracts is memorable. It is extremely suitable to a dry, hot climate, not merely bec... Read >
Author: Alien20th May 2008
Shady gardeners and for that matter many gardeners convet the shady plants labeled Hostas. They are desired for several reasons because of their availability,come in many many varieties and are easy to grow. There is I believe a hosta for every intended u... Read >
Author: Fred Y Myers03rd April 2008
Some people put a lot of time and effort into cultivating their gardens, while others hire landscapers to do the work. No matter who sows the seeds, however, we all want to reap the benefits of having spectacular gardens that we can be proud of when weâ€... Read >
Author: Kathy Moran21st September 2007
Transplanting a tree or shrub is a task that is easily accomplished by the average home gardener providing all factors of the plants survival are taken into account and the tree or shrub is of a managable size.There are many reasons that a tree or shrub w... Read >
Author: Andrew Patterson07th April 2007
Cultivating Basil
Few herbs demonstrate the difference between fresh and dried as distinctly as basil. Fresh basil bursts with aroma and flavor while dried basil pales pitifully in comparison. This and the ease with which basil can be grown even unde... Read >
Author: Bryce Eddings14th December 2006
If you are looking to beautify your home, few things will do it as cost effectively as a flower garden. Just think of it; the garden can be large or small, in one area or spread out, roses, tulips, daffodils or any other kinds of flowers you fancy.
Som... Read >
Author: Carol Stack09th November 2006
It is actually quite easy if you know the basics. It only takes a few minutes to give your houseplants a new lease on life. This article provides a few do's and don'ts.
A Larger Container is not Always Necessary (or Better)
The mistake that many peo... Read >
Author: Kathy Steinemann22nd July 2006
When buying house plants whether it is from Lowes, Home Depot or a local garden center there are several things to consider. Many people just pick up a house plant without giving any thought, especially if the cost is low. But think about this, every ho... Read >
Author: Mary Hanna07th June 2006
Copyright 2006 Francesca Black
Bonsai are shaped by trimming the branches or by wiring them into new positions.
You are dealing with living things, and you must be respectful of that. You will kill trees. This is a sad fact of the activity, especial... Read >
Author: Francesca Black21st May 2006
Spring is in the air. It is a time of new life. There are green grass, kittens, puppies, and rhubarb.
The darned stuff is the first thing to show up in the garden. For those of you who don't know about rhubarb, it grows from a huge root ball under... Read >
Author: Dan Ohler07th May 2006
Roses are the perfect way to a get woman to swoon, however, roses are not cheap. Each rose can cost several dollars a piece. If you buy a dozen roses it could cost you as much as $50. That gets expensive quick. There are two solutions to this dilemma. Yo... Read >
Author: Justin Grover28th March 2006
Emerald Green Arborvita are easy to grow in all of Bucks County Pa. This article will help you understand this landscape plant.
Arborvitae have masses of small fibrous roots which allows them to transplant at most times of the year. The Emerald ... Read >
Author: William Hirst11th March 2006
Landscaping basics: Buying healthy plants.
When buying plants for your garden it really pays off to do some homework and be absolutely sure what you're buying. The tips can help you a great deal with your decisions.
Always analyze the leaves and ste... Read >
Author: Taylor Evans21st January 2006
Happy New Year!
It's not too late to make your recycling resolutions.
The holidays are finally over and we can all hopefully begin slowing down and getting our lives back to normal.
If your home is like mine, the holidays left you with a huge mess... Read >
Author: Dawn Burden Bates02nd November 2005
You are welcome to use this article on your website or in your newsletter as long as you reprint it as is, including the contact information at the end. Website URLs must be active links. You are welcome to use this article with an affiliate link, http:... Read >
Author: Michael McGroarty27th October 2005
You are welcome to use this article on your website or in your newsletter as long as you reprint it as is, including the contact information at the end. Website URLs must be active links. You are welcome to use this article with an affiliate link, http:... Read >
Author: Michael McGroarty15th September 2005
You are welcome to use this article on your website or in your newsletter as long as you reprint it as is, including the contact information at the end. Website URLs must be active links. You are welcome to use this article with an affiliate link, http:... Read >
Author: Michael McGroarty
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