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Archive for November, 2007
Gardening Basics For Every Gardener
Nov 30th
When you start a garden & want to make certain the garden stays in good shape, you will need a basic understanding of what to do.
In the beginning, you will have the rules of Mother Nature to guide you, working with the simple, natural requirements to nurture & give each plant in your garden the best chance to grow abundantly.
To learn all about the basics, “Gardening Made Easy”, available at our web site, is a comprehensive guide to help you be easily able to make a gorgeous, highly productive garden.
Here is a look at some of the gardening basics covered:
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Be The Envy Of Your Neighbors-Get A Fantastic Looking Lawn
Nov 30th
Generally speaking you should fertilize your lawn once in spring, summer & early fall. Do not fertilize your lawn during the cold season months. However be sure to use a “winterizer” during the winter months. There is more. This should be done at least once but twice or two times is ideal. Ask you local nursery for this type of “winterizer”.
Mowing your lawn: Here is one question I get all the time. When do I mow my lawn? Here is my standard answer. Mow it when it needs it… Duh. Always keep you mower blades sharp this helps the blades from More >
Roses – Care Tips And How To Make A Rose Arrangement The Professional Way
Nov 30th
Roses are the most universally loved flowers. There is more. They are used in all types of floral arrangements, from a single rose in a bud vase to large mass arrangements, centrepieces, gift boxes, tributes & wedding designs.
Roses look wonderful used in traditional & modern floral arrangements.
There are literally thousands of different varieties, ranging from tiny miniature roses to large full roses.
Roses come in almost every shade imaginable including white, pastels such as pale pink & soft peach, bright colours such as yellow & orange & deep tones such as dark burgundy.
Red roses are traditionally often used to say “I More >
Is There Such A Thing As Good Garden Design?
Nov 29th
If you want to improve the look, design & planting in your garden, then you may well be thinking about getting a garden designer in to help.
So what makes one designer better than another? Is there such a thing as good design?
In short yes!
Garden design is all about shaping & organising space, meeting client requirements & also harmoniously linking the house to the garden & the wider environment.
Gardens are for people as well as plants. Right. We’re all different & what we expect & need from our gardens will vary. A good garden designer will understand what you want & More >
How To Build A Compost Heap
Nov 29th
Building a compost heap is easy & cheap, since most of your ingredients are already being created right in your kitchen: Items such as egg shells, coffee grounds, & pieces of vegetables that normally would go down your disposal or in your garbage can.
Before we begin I had like to make it clear that my experience with building a compost heap is targeted at those who live in a warm climate & have lots of sunshine & a constant source of green grass. There is more. There is more. That while the ingredients will be the same, no matter what More >
The Many Faces of Decorative Bird Feeders
Nov 29th
For many people their gardens are a part of their home that they take a lot of pride in. They will paint it in such a way that the garden is almost an expression of the artist in them. The plants they select will reflect this as will the garden furniture & even the type of bird feeders they pick. Many people will purchase decorative bird feeders that will add color, & style to their gardens while being a truly functional piece of garden equipment. The variety of bird feeders styles that can be put in your backyard will answer More >
A Teak Garden Furniture Buying Guide
Nov 28th
Are you interested in purchasing teak garden furniture for your garden area? If you are, is this the first time that you are attempting to do so? If it is, you may be unsure as to how you should proceed. If you are, you will want to continue reading on. A few of the many points that you will want to take into consideration, when purchasing teak garden furniture, are outlined below for your convenience.
When it comes to purchasing teak garden furniture, the first thing that you will want to do is examine your garden. You will want to More >
Using Japanese Garden Interior Design Outdoors
Nov 28th
When it comes to a Japanese garden, you’ll notice that they’re very well designed & they offer a sense of tranquility as well as fantastic style. All homes can incorporate a Japanese style garden & so if you’re thinking of updating your garden with an interesting & peaceful design, the Japanese garden may just be for you.
Designing Your Own Japanese Garden
If you have decided to design your own Japanese garden, you’ll now need to know exactly what a Japanese garden entails. Basically every Japanese garden should have stones, water & plants & a bridge is also important. They are designed More >
Planting Kentucky Bluegrass
Nov 28th
One species of grass that is native to Northern Asia, the mountains of Algeria & Morocco, & most of Europe is Kentucky bluegrass. This kind of grass has become more popular & common in some areas of the United States that are humid & cool. Kentucky bluegrass was transplanted to the United States by the European colonists, who brought along mixtures of grass seed. This type of grass flourished in the area of New England where it was introduced & now you can find it in the other areas of the United States.
In the United States, Kentucky bluegrass is very More >
The Chokkan And Moyogi Styles Of Bonsai Remain The Foundation For The Many Varieties Of Bonsai Art
Nov 28th
Throughout the ages, the sculptors of bonsai have perfected many incomparable fashions. But inside this vast variety remain a small number that have become the foundation of the majority of the varieties.
Chokkan
The most simplistic, but remaining elegantly stunning, is the chokkan or formal upright. Even though remaining a miniature, this technique for the most part reflects the developed adult tree. The appearance is upright & partially proportioned, suggesting typical Christmas-tree fashion, but from time to time has a rounded top.
Limbs are practically level & the bottom couple are frequently positioned to angle in the direction of the observer, with More >
