Most people think gardening is all about putting some plants in the ground and harvesting them when they are ready. Well, there is a bit more involved than that; things like the fertilizer you use and what to do about those pesky insects and weeds as well.
A lot of people will naturally go to the [...]
Perennials are the base of almost any flower garden, as these plants live for more than two seasons even though they appear to die off when the stems they produce drop to the ground every fall. The perennial flowers are noted for their ability to bloom and reproduce year after year, and can stand up [...]
No matter where you live, you probably have the Star of Christmas plant as part of your holiday decorations. Also called the Poinsettia, it has been known as the traditional Christmas flower for many years. There are many interesting traditions surrounding the Poinsettia as well as lots of misconceptions.
One of those misconceptions is that the [...]
If you are one of those people whose house is built on a hill, and either your front or back yard slopes rather steeply, you may have despaired of ever having a truly nice garden. There are many plants that do not grow well on slopes, and the difficulties of a sloping flower bed are [...]
Rock gardens are an excellent way of using space that might be too rocky for an actual garden, or even grass. These wonderful gardens make use of these areas and allow you to plant desert or alpine type plants in a way to create a wonderful vista that you can use for your own enjoyment.
If [...]
When you receive a beautiful bouquet of flowers, you want them to last as long as possible. This is also true when you grow your own garden of gorgeous flowers and cut them for fresh bouquets to set out inside your home. You can now learn how to keep your flowers fresh for a long [...]
Do you know the value that a patio door can add to your home? Most homeowners have no idea what a simple patio door can do to your home but the thing is they are great. Not only will a decent looking patio door add value to your home but it will also add style [...]
One of the most overlooked aspects of designing a garden is the use of stone. Most people plant a garden and just worry about the plants and maybe a water feature. However, the true gardener will look at all the possibilities you can get from incorporating stone into the design.
Not only can you use it [...]
The Japanese Zen garden can be one of the most beautiful and exotic gardens you have ever witnessed. These gardens are also known as Japanese rock gardens, and they usually do not incorporate very much in the way of plants.
These types of gardens consist mainly of sand and rocks, although some like to put in [...]
Now that the hard part of your gardening experience is over with, there comes the time when you must prepare your garden for the winter. While it’s not really all that hard to do, there are many people that get confused as to where they should begin.
You have spent the entire growing season working in [...]