Archive for May, 2009

Care of the Flower Garden

May 13th, 2009 by admin | 0

Knowing how to care for your flower garden can make a big difference in the look and over-all health of your plants. Here are some simple hints to make your garden bloom with health
1. The essentials must always be given major consideration.
Your flower garden must have an adequate supply of [...]

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Choosing and Planting Perennials

May 12th, 2009 by admin | 0

If youve 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 wasnt quite as pleasing to look at as I would have liked. [...]

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Matt’s Garden Episode 3

May 12th, 2009 by | 0

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Creating Microclimates to Facilitate Growth

May 11th, 2009 by admin | 0

Many gardeners live in areas where almost anything can grow effortlessly. Just plant the seeds and water it for a few weeks, and youve got a beautifully lush plant. But if you live in somewhere like Colorado, youll understand what its like to have a slim selection of plants that naturally grow. It can [...]

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Getting Started in Container Gardening

May 10th, 2009 by admin | 0

Sometimes, the urge to garden might be stomped out by other circumstances, such as living arrangements or space constrictions. If you live in an apartment, you cant really operate a full garden, just because you dont really have a yard! I think that one of the best solutions for this problem is to grow [...]

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Improving Your Garden by Adding a Fountain

May 9th, 2009 by admin | 0

A great way to spice up your garden is to add a water feature. These can be both soothing and aesthetically appealing. I’ve found that theres nothing more relaxing than sitting on a bench next to my garden and listening to my fountain while I read a good book or do some studying. Putting [...]

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Installing a Drip Irrigation System

May 9th, 2009 by admin | 0

If youre looking for ways to keep your garden watered without wasting too much time and money, youve probably gone through a lot of options in your mind. Maybe youve considered a sprinkler, a hose, or a good old-fashioned watering can. All of these methods might be convenient, but most of the time you [...]

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Maintaining a Compost Heap

May 8th, 2009 by admin | 0

Many people who maintain gardens have a large amount of organic waste, from grass clippings to leaves and dead plants. Unfortunately, many waste money and time having these wastes transported to a landfill. It isnt just a waste of good compost; its a waste of everything that goes into the process [...]

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Mulching for Free

May 7th, 2009 by admin | 0

Im sure that if you are reading this, you have used some form of mulch during your gardening career. However, you probably didnt know that there are many other options for organic mulching that you can explore. These days, many gardeners are discovering new sources of free mulch that has been [...]

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My First Gardening Experience

May 6th, 2009 by admin | 0

Ah, to this day I still remember my first gardening experience. It was such a disaster that I didnt think I would ever want to garden again. I almost decided to turn my casual hobby into the most rage-inducing topic you could possibly bring up to me.
It all started a few weeks after [...]

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