In the world of summer-flowering bulbs and in the world of colorful foliage, cannas probably stand out a bit because of the fact they offer the gardener the ability to produce a plant in short order that has dramatic foliage as well as interesting flowers. If you want something that is dramatic in the garden, [...]
Pallet Garden For Small Spaces
06/12/2013 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Whether you are a novice or expert gardener and looking for ideas to garden in small areas, you just might be interested in how to transform a pallet into a pallet garden. When for a you’re looking for a pallet you can transform into a pallet garden, check smaller retailers in your area that [...]
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 [...]
Planting Seeds For A Jumpstart On Spring
02/14/2013 by Leave a Comment
Spring is tiptoeing its way here in the south, and it’s time to get started digging in the dirt. Now, not to gloat, but if you live in a colder climate, you are probably just as anxious to start planting your garden with herbs, flowers and vegetables. If you are living up north, there are [...]
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 [...]
Grow Marjoram For Peace and Well-Being
02/06/2013 by Leave a Comment
Dubbed the herb of happiness, Origanum Majorana, popularly known as knotted marjoram or sweet marjoram, is an herbal symbol of peace and well-being. Marjoram is grown as an annual in the colder parts of the world but is a perennial in warmer regions. To keep it growing as a perennial, take it indoors for the [...]
Snails And Slugs Can Be A Headache
02/02/2013 by Leave a Comment
Snails and slugs can be a headache for many gardeners; dining at slow speed through your garden, devastating young plants under a cloak of darkness. It’s not at all unusual to discover that a whole row of your seedlings have been damaged overnight. Even a single snail can wreck devastation. It’s little wonder then, why [...]
Gardeners Knees And How to Avoid It
01/26/2013 by Leave a Comment
This a pretty good article about how to avoid gardeners knees from a writer who has experienced the problem. And aside from just clarifying a couple of things, the article is yours to glean information from. When Bronner refers to “glucosemine,” he means glucosomine. And yes, you can buy it easily; just check with your [...]
Backyard Dreaming
01/19/2013 by Leave a Comment
Everyone has their own idea how their backyard should look and function. It is by far, a more personal area where family and friends play, relax and entertain. What’s in “YOUR” Backyard? By William E Moore As I think back over my life. Backyards have always been a place of interest. There are no restrictions there [...]
Cost Effective Gardening Techniques
01/17/2013 by Leave a Comment
You don’t have to spend too much in order to have a beautiful and healthy garden right in your own home. There are practical ways to tend a garden without spending hundreds of dollars in maintenance cost. Just like one the most widely accepted practices in gardening, composting utilizes organic materials. Vegetable, fruit, and plant [...]
