Neat, well trimmed edges make your lawn and garden look tidy and cared for. World class gardens take care of neat edges especially on formal lawns. In most cases you need to avoid obstructions that prevent achieving a well trimmed edge as these painted rocks do. Grass growing at the base of these rocks is hard to trim to the same length as the rest of your grass even if you use a strimmer.
Plants growing close to the edge will get in the way of a lawn mower or over-hang the lawn and... Read Full Story
Ecological gardening is an exciting, gratifying and cheap strategy of gardening. Despite the significant benefits of this approach few folks have so far been able to fully appreciate the benefits, just because most lack the mandatory knowledge and experience. What the organic gardener does is, at the core, a kind of biomimicry, or emulating nature to solve issues. When properly done, organic gardening can produce prime quality food and landscapes, boost the garden environment, protect water... Read Full Story
Landscaping – Tools
Like photography, there is no end of possible tools to acquire for pursuing this practical hobby. But there are some that are a must if you’re to achieve worthwhile results.
You’ll find that having a good shovel will save you hours of back breaking effort. A good shovel is one that doesn’t break the [...]
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These tree planting steps are designed for the lower elevations of the desert southwest. But can be applied to almost any zone area. 1. Water - This is the most important factor. You will need to water all trees and shrubs on a daily basis for at least the first 2-3 weeks after planting them. 3-5 gallons or water per 5 ga. tree. This is very critical during the summer months. 2. To ensure successful planting do NOT fertilize right after planting your tree or shrub. Use a good root stimulator... Read Full Story
Container gardens are the perfect way to add texture, color and fragrance to a terrace, a balcony or a deck. Often provide the only way for people who live in apartments or urbanized areas of the garden. Most plants, including evergreens, herbs, perennials and annuals, can be used in a planter. Container gardens soften the hard lines of a paved courtyard and can provide isolation on a large terrace. Planters can be grouped for a purpose formed on a large patio while a potted specimen is... Read Full Story
Is a flower just a flower? Silver Spring, Maryland, landscapers, and florists agree there is a lot more to raising beautiful flowers than meets the eye. Of course, everyone knows flowers need cultivating-in a suitable soil, in the proper sun or shade for the specific species, and with water and fertilizer in the proper amounts. But beyond that, one of the keys to growing healthy flowers is selecting the right flower.
Silver Spring, Maryland, is found in the US Dep. of farming ( USDA... Read Full Story
There times when a plant grows out their point or need to be moved to make way for a new garden design. When transplanting a shrub or tree to be aware of the time. Although it is possible, transplanting shrubs during very hot weather definitely not recommended, it can cause great stress to the plant, even with lots of watering. To ensure the plant remains healthy, transplant in spring or fall when the weather is cooler. Even then, however, irrigation is the most important thing you can do... Read Full Story
By Kent Higgins To the neat gardener mulberry might be a nuisance with its messy berries dropping on the ground and purple mulberry splashings on the bird bath, but it is a joy to birds. At least fifty-two varieties of birds delight in the fruit of the mulberry, which lasts from June until September. June is a happy month for birds as well as humans, the month of long sunny days and fragrant nights when the honeysuckle perfumes the night breeze and the song sparrow wakes to sing a sleepy... Read Full Story
Sowing the Seeds of Success – Rose Hips containing Seeds
All good gardeners know that seeds are on your side they want to grow and thrive. Apart for some weedy exceptions that I will save until the end of this article seeds can be coaxed into blooming excess with only a little know how.
Help From the Seeds.
Every seed tells a story and you can learn to read that story by considering the parent plant and the seed itself. To set seed most plants need to be pollinated male to female and... Read Full Story
October is the month for planting many kinds of bulbs, perennials and vegetables in the South. Lawn planting, too, is at its height, especially preparing lawns for winter color with overplantings of rye grass.
We have gone through a rather difficult summer season of extremely hot weather and severe droughts in many areas. This has left garden soils badly compacted, enough to restrict root growth of lawn grasses and garden plants. This calls for deep preparation of the soil and pulverizing... Read Full Story
