Shopping for plant material can be an expensive day out; here are a few tips on how to get the most for your dollar.
- Always keep in mind the conditions of your garden, is it sunny, shady, or a mix of both?
- Go with a plan, this will help you stay on track and [...]
Archive for January, 2008
Gardening Quote
Posted in Gardening Quotes, tagged Dianne Benson, quote, weeds on January 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
They know, they just know where to grow, how to dupe you, and how to camouflage themselves among the perfectly respectable plants, they just know, and therefore, I’ve concluded weeds must have brains. ~Dianne Benson, Dirt, 1994
Flowers and Creatures
Posted in Gardening Tips, tagged attracting, butterflys, flowers, gardens, humming birds, plants on January 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
A variety of flower color in the garden is usually the number one request when designing the perfect back yard. But flowers don’t have to be the only interesting thing. Many gardens come alive when designed to attract butterflies and birds. The easiest way to attract the colorful creatures is as easy as knowing what to plant. Butterflies are drawn to gardens that [...]
Vase Full of Flowers
Posted in Gardening Tips, tagged flower, fresh cut flowers, when to cut flowers on January 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Who doesn’t like fresh cut flowers on the table everyday? But like anything, there’s a right and a wrong time to cut flowers. Flowers contain the highest amount of water in the morning, so a quick trip out to the garden after your cup of coffee is the best time for finding the perfect flower. [...]
Gardening Quote
Posted in Gardening Quotes, tagged carrots, gardening quote on January 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Plant carrots in January and you’ll never have to eat carrots. ~Author Unknown
Patterns and Grass
Posted in Turf, tagged lawns, mowing, mowing patterns, soil compaction on January 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
They say variety is the spice of life, and for grass it’s no exception. Mowing your lawn in the same pattern week after week can bore your little grass blades. Ok, so you really can’t bore grass, but mowing over the same patch every time can cause the soil to compact, and effect the quality [...]
Gardening Quote
Posted in Gardening Quotes, tagged garden quotes, Mirabel Osler on January 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
There can be no other occupation like gardening in which, if you were to creep up behind someone at their work, you would find them smiling. ~Mirabel Osler
Flower Pot Storage
Posted in Gardening Tips, tagged garden tip, storing garden pots, terra cotta pots on January 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If you’re like me, and have a hundred terra-cotta pots outside waiting for the winter to end, make sure to store them properly. For smaller pots tuck them in side one another loosely, and then lay them down on a flat surface. Don’t store the pots standing upright, the fluctuation in humidity and temperatures can cause the clay [...]
Extending the Color Everywhere
Posted in Gardening Tips, tagged extending flowers, Gardening Tips, seeds, setting seeds on January 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Most people enjoy plants because of the flowers, so extending bloom time on our favorite plants is something everybody wants to do. Most plants slow down the blooming process after setting seed, because it’s done its job for the season. Removing seeds or seed pods before they start to swell sends a message to the [...]
A Wall of Foliage
Posted in Hedges, tagged green and lush hedges, Hedges, pruning hedges on January 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Hedges are a great way to create a living division between you and your neighbor, but how do you prune a hedge to keep it looking lush and green? The most common mistake people make when pruning a hedge is pruning it evenly down both sides creating a vertical wall. Instead try pruning the sides so that the [...]
