April 27th, 2008
No matter how well designed a garden is, a small amount of routine maintenance will always be necessary, but there are various ways of making many of the regular tasks much less time-consuming and easier to do.
Labour-saving garden tools
Using the right tools can save time and effort, and will make the difference between a job […]
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April 27th, 2008
An established wildflower garden requires much less maintenance than a conventional one. Making one, however, can initially be quite demanding as there is some basic preparation of the soil required and the garden takes time to become established. Creating a large meadow will need much more effort, so it is advisable for the time pressed […]
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April 26th, 2008
Creating your own compost is easy and provides an excellent natural fertilizer. Compost is a mixture of organic materials - leaves, manure, table scraps and more - left in a pile to decay. Naturally occurring soil organisms will work on the material and eventually break it down into a fine, homogeneous soil additive for your […]
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April 26th, 2008
Transplanting is always tricky, but sometimes the health of your plants requires it. Different plants are best transplanted at different times of year, so no ‘one-size-fits-all’ strategy is possible. But there are some general guidelines to go along with specific recommendations.
Try to make sure the plant activity is at a minimum before undertaking to transplant […]
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April 26th, 2008
Most plants grown in a hydroponic setting require light, lots of it.
They photosynthesize to produce their own nutrients. They require warmth to keep biochemical reactions going, and going at the right rate. They regulate many processes by the amount of light present, speeding some up and shutting down others.
During photosynthesis plants take in carbon dioxide […]
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April 26th, 2008
It wasn’t too long ago that no serious rosarian would even consider having a potted rose on their property except for, maybe, last minute emergencies where they had run out of space but couldn’t resist buying just one more plant.
Times have changed and potted roses have a place in the lives of condo and apartment […]
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April 26th, 2008
It’s only been just over a hundred fifty years since grass was cut with a hand scythe - if it was cut at all. That was about the extent of lawn care then. Now, there are a dozen tools - some hand, some power, that are considered essential for keeping that green carpet in shape.
A […]
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April 26th, 2008
Say ‘art’ and most will think of painting or sculpture. There is a kind of sculpture, though, that takes as its raw material not stone or wood but a living tree. That is the art of bonsai.
From the Japanese word for ‘tree in a tray’, Bonsai is the art and product of shaping trees by […]
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April 26th, 2008
Almost nothing is as rewarding as spending an afternoon outside, working on the family garden. Gardening as a family is a wonderful way to bond and to teach your children about their environment. Even if you don’t think that you have time to garden with your family, there are many things that you can in […]
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April 26th, 2008
One of the greatest joys of being a gardener is sharing your bounty. Most gardeners are proud to show off the fruits of their labor, and it can be so much fun putting together your very own homemade, garden-inspired gifts. If you are fortunate enough to have your own thriving herb garden, here are a […]
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