By Ned D'Agostino on Saturday, August 16, 2008Filed Under: Gardening Tips
Most people spend a lot of time and money making the inside of their home look great. Now think what that home would look like if the same effort were put into the outside. I’m not talking about general landscaping, but some of the more functional elements. Let’s look for a second at what is probably the most underutilized part of many homes…the patio.
By Lee Dobbins on Friday, August 15, 2008Filed Under: Gardening Tips
It is useful to know that the word “bonsai” is pronounced “bone-sigh”, with “bon” being translated as “tray” and “sai” as tree. A wide range of bonsai types are available and it is important to know that they get better with age!
By Lee Dobbins on Thursday, July 31, 2008Filed Under: Gardening Tips
Not only are herbs used for seasoning in food items, they are also used for medicinal purposes. They are also great for providing wonderful smells in your garden or home and for aromatherapy. The oils contained in the leaves of many of the aromatic herbs used for cooking are what makes them so useful. The oil is also what gives the herbs a pleasurable scent. Even if you wouldn’t eat an herb, they make a delight for the senses.
By Lee Dobbins on Thursday, July 31, 2008Filed Under: Gardening Tips
The Bonsai miniature rose tree is attracting enthusiasts with its beauty. Roses are extremely beautiful when in full bloom and despite looking so delicate ,they are quite strong. They are not so difficult to handle as one might presume. Bonsai miniature rose plants grow to a height of 5 inches ,or a little more, but the amount of pleasure they provide you with their beauty ,compensates for all the effort made.
By Lee Dobbins on Sunday, July 27, 2008Filed Under: Gardening Tips
Originally from the sub tropics of South China and Hong Kong, the Surinam Cherry Bonsai Tree grows equally well inside or out. Used as an indoor plant they lend an elegant feel to any room and will be noticed by your friends and guests.
By Pradeep Patel on Sunday, July 27, 2008Filed Under: Gardening Tips
Drip irrigation is a watering system which involves dripping water at the roots of crops or plants at a slow rate. This supplies deeper level of watering compared to surface watering. This system of irrigation will benefit you in many ways.
By Lee Dobbins on Sunday, July 27, 2008Filed Under: Gardening Tips
Herb gardening is a simple and easy skill to learn. Compared to things like roses and orchids, herbs are easy to care for. They do well in poor soil, hardly any fertilizing and little watering. Compare that to many other garden plants, learning how to build an herb garden is a breeze.
By Raymond Lam on Saturday, July 26, 2008Filed Under: Gardening Tips
If you want to try your hand at growing your own organic flowers and vegetables but have no garden, don’t worry. Many people grow organic products successfully using a container. You can keep the container wherever is convenient or move it around if you need to.
By Ray Lam on Tuesday, July 22, 2008Filed Under: Gardening Tips
All gardeners want to have the most perfect, most beautiful flowers and vegetables. If your aim is to win the best flower or the best tasting veggies at the show or just to savor a garden loaded with beautiful flowers, the initial step you can take to be sure your garden soil is the best it can be.
By Herb Daniels on Thursday, July 17, 2008Filed Under: Gardening Tips
If you reside on a hillside, have you done much in the way of landscaping? Are you even fearful of mowing the lawn due to a concern for tripping and falling down a side of the hill? Actually, what you need to understand is that no matter how steep the incline, you will be able to get some hillside landscaping done.