Archive for October, 2008
Fall Gardening
By admin at 30 October, 2008, 5:28 pm
Many gardeners do not even consider fall gardening because of the winter frosts that might make an early appearance. On the contrary, fall gardening will result in excellent vegetables and will extend crops long after spring planted plants are finished. Vegetables produced from fall gardening are sometimes sweeter and milder than those grow [...]
Read More >>EASY TIPS ON HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR PLANTS
By admin at 27 October, 2008, 2:20 pm
Many people worry a lot when it comes to caring for their plants. When talking about house plants, there is no need to worry. There are just a few things you need to consider.
1. Watering
Overwatering kills most houseplants. Looks can be deceptive, so to see if your soil is dry [...]
Dealing with Garden Pests
By admin at 24 October, 2008, 11:25 am
While tending to my own garden, I have found that one of the most
frustrating things that can happen to a gardener is to walk outside to
check on your plants. It’s just a routine walk to make sure that your
garden is thriving, but you end up finding holes in all of your plants
that looked fine only [...]
Creating Microclimates to Facilitate Growth
By admin at 21 October, 2008, 8:40 am
Many gardeners live in areas where almost anything can grow effortlessly.
Just plant the seeds and water it for a few weeks, and you’ve got a
beautifully lush plant. But if you live in somewhere like Colorado, you’ll
understand what its like to have a slim selection of plants that naturally
grow. It can be quite a challenge to [...]
Creating a Raised Bed
By admin at 18 October, 2008, 5:26 am
If your current planting goals involve plants that require good water drainage, I am sure you know how frustrating it is to have a yard that just won’t cooperate. Some plants can handle the excess water that comes about from being in an area that doesn’t drain properly. In fact, it might just cause them [...]
Read More >>Container Gardening Tips for Newbies
By admin at 15 October, 2008, 3:11 am
Container gardens can create a natural sanctuary in a busy city street, along rooftops or on balconies. You can easily accentuate the welcoming look of a deck or patio with colourful pots of annuals, or fill your window boxes with beautiful shrub roses or any number of small perennials. Whether you arrange your pots in [...]
Read More >>Choosing and Planting Perennials
By admin at 11 October, 2008, 11:22 pm
If you’ve been growing a vegetable garden for a while, you might be feeling slightly disgruntled at how plain it is to look at. I too began my gardening career with a vegetable garden, but I decided that it wasn’t quite as pleasing to look at as I would have liked. I heard from a [...]
Read More >>Choosing a Garden that is Perfect for You
By admin at 8 October, 2008, 8:32 pm
If you’re thinking about starting a garden, the first thing you need to consider is what type of garden you will have. There are many different choices and often it can be hard to pick just one, but hopefully you can
narrow it down. But by narrowing it down, you’ll make the gardening experience easier on [...]
Vegetable Gardening Tips
By admin at 5 October, 2008, 6:07 pm
With the costs of living rising all the time, it may be possible to save money and increase your family’s health at the same time by growing vegetables in your backyard.
It’s a good idea to choose your favourite vegetables to grow and plan beds for early, middle of the season and late varieties.
Most vegetables [...]
Safe Pest Control Tips
By admin at 2 October, 2008, 2:45 pm
Pest control must be done with utmost consideration to safety; safety in terms of the plants, animals and humans. This holds especially true for those with vegetable and organic gardens.
The main purpose of growing vegetables organically will be defeated if they become tainted with pest control chemicals.
Here are a few long-term maintenance tips [...]
