It ѕееmѕ thе past fеw years thеrе hаvе bееn ѕеvеrаl states thаt hаvе bееn undergoing rаthеr severe droughts. Cities impose watering restrictions whісh, thе truth bе told, аrе nоt еnоugh tо water tо lawns аnd plants. The garden ends up shriveling аnd lооkіng brown. So іf уоu live іn аn area thаt іѕ gоіng thrоugh [...]
Garden Moods With Color
03/16/2013 by Leave a Comment
Gardens present us with visual experiences that open the doorways to our emotions senses, and inspirations. The garden is much more than an assortment of scents, colors and textures.colors. Given an opportunity, it is a place to relax, contemplate life and to heal. A garden is the connection between who we are and the world [...]
Hummingbirds In My Garden
03/13/2013 by Leave a Comment
One of my favorite delights about spring gardening is when the hummingbirds dance and play in the early morning mist of my handheld sprinkler. Although I’m fortunate to live in an area where wildflowers attract these little birds, anyone can attract hummingbirds to their home…even if you live in the city. By trying one or [...]
Building Your Shade House
03/01/2013 by Leave a Comment
A shade house can be a cheap and effective structure to protect plants, flowers, and trees from intense heat. However, many gardeners are afraid to build their very own due to the complicated and expensive construction process. However, in reality, it is not an impossible task to accomplish. With the right mindset and knowledge on [...]
Mustards: The Herb Beyond The Jars
02/28/2013 by Leave a Comment
I bet when you pick up a jar of mustard that you don’t even think about the plant it was made from. But today, you’re going to discover much more about this herb, mustards, than you probably thought possible. Mustards have been used for 1000′s of years because of their strong flavor in condiments, as [...]
A Shade Garden Is A Novel Idea
02/16/2013 by Leave a Comment
Creating A Shade Garden For Those Hot Summer Days by Emily Lacey A shade garden is a novel idea that I had never heard of until I visited some of the more colonial sections of the South like Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina. The Victorian homes were very box-like and I suppose the lack [...]
Gardening Ideas For Spring Scrubs And Trees
02/07/2013 by 1 Comment
There’s evidence that spring is just around the corner in my south central state; the grass is turning green and some of the spring weeds are popping up. There are a lot of indicators that gardening is becoming once again, an enthusiasm to anyone who might hold an interest in gardening as well as any [...]
Giving Your Roses A Trim, Part I
01/15/2013 by Leave a Comment
Roses are the oldest cultivated ornamental plant and have often been called the “queen of flowers.” If you plan to grow roses, you will have to like pruning. Correct pruning is vital for healthy growth and gorgeous flower. The best time to prune roses is in late winter, just as buds begin to swell. Rather [...]
Selecting Wildflower Garden Plants
12/27/2012 by Leave a Comment
Yesterday I said I would give you some guidance on planning for a seasonal wildflower garden. Please keep in mind that wildflowers are suited for regional areas and some of the wildflowers in this article may not grow in your area. But don’t worry. You can easily check your State websites for information or invest [...]
Flowering Bulbs for Christmas
11/17/2012 by Leave a Comment
Although the poinsettia and Christmas cactus have a traditional flavor in my own holiday decorating, I still experiment with flowering bulbs. In recent years, I’ve added the amaryllis to my décor along with the sweetly scented narcissus, known as paperwhites. The amaryllis is spectacular, with trumpet shaped blooms in red, pink, salmon and white. The [...]
