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Useful Shrubs
Shrubs are a small, bush-like plant. Some are green, some will flower, and all should continue to grow throughout the life of your garden. Shrubs are both versatile and valuable because of what they can add to your gardens. They add that finished look, or they can soften the background for your landscape. Most shrubs grow quickly so they will fill in those areas of your gardens that are looking a little bare or thin.Apr. 21, 2006
Spring Bulbs: Planting in the Fall
The spring gardening season does not last long, and before you know it, summer is fast approaching. Now is a good time for planning your fall garden. What types of seeds can you plant in the fall for spring flowers next year? Can you start plants in the fall that will produce in the spring months? You can! Plant for your spring gardens in the fall, planting bulbs that will bring flowers as the weather warms once again.Apr. 21, 2006
Hedges in your Lawn
Is your greenhouse located in the middle of a busy town center? Are you seeking a garden center that is quiet, relaxing, and secluded? You can have all this and more by planting hedges around your greenhouse. Sometimes when living next to a school, a road or a noisy neighbor you want to quiet your area in the yard, do it with hedges!Apr. 21, 2006
Butterfly Gardeners
Are you looking to attract butterflies to your gardens? If you are just starting a new garden there are various types of flowers, plants, shrubs and even trees that are going to attract butterflies to your gardens and landscape.Apr. 21, 2006
Gardening Basics
Excitement grows as seed catalogs arrive in the mail. You begin planning for the greenhouse. You look forward to watching as your seeds start to germinate and your plants grow tall. If you are new to gardening, I will be laying down some fundamentals here for you.Apr. 21, 2006
Staking Plants
What types of plants are going to require staking for the best production? Look at your largest flowers; the plants that are vine like; these are some plants that will need staked. Tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, or beans can be staked up to keep the plants thriving and producing more than ever.Apr. 21, 2006
Learning how to Water your Gardens
Watering your gardens may not sound difficult, but if you live in an area where water is limited, making the most of your water resources is vital. Water in your garden is what makes every living plant thrive, produce and continue growing.Apr. 21, 2006
Preparing the Garden: Tools to Use
Spring is over, and the garden is in full bloom; now is the time to think about buying a few tools. Right now is a great time because they will be on sale or special. Planning is a large part of saving money when gardening and because you are nearing the end of the spring growing season, you can start planning on what you need to make gardening next spring so much easier.Apr. 20, 2006
Fragrant Flowers for Gardens
You can create a fragrant garden from flowers of your own choosing. There are many types of fragrant flowers that you will find exciting and beautiful for such a display. In early articles, I wrote about fragrant trees, bushes, shrubs and such, but here we are going to discuss some of the most fragrant flowers around.Apr. 20, 2006
Combining Herbs in with other Flowers
Herbs are plants that gardeners grow to use in their kitchen or for their fragrance. The smell of the fresh herbs in the garden or in the kitchen is a delightful change to the store bought brands that most people are accustomed too.Apr. 20, 2006
Ground covers for Landscapes
Areas of your landscape that are difficult to garden are a prime location for ground cover. Ground covers are plants that will take hold in areas where you want to add greenery, with or without flowers, without the extra work. Ground covers can be high or low growing. Ground covers can be used in areas of your landscape that are too steep to be mowed, or that are too dry or moist for other plants to grow properly.Apr. 20, 2006
End of the Season
Summer is coming to a close and soon you will be harvesting all that you have been working on in your gardens. The fruits and vegetables that are the result of your labor are most plentiful at this time. Making the most of your vegetables and fruits should be on the top of your list.Apr. 13, 2006
Clay or Plastic Pots
Sowing Seeds
Pricking Out Seedlings
Electric Fences for Gardens
Terrarium Gardening
Scented Shrubs for the Landscape
Flowers For Winter to Early Spring
Saving a Dry Plant
Filling Borders of Gardens
Creating Raised Garden Beds
Saving Overwatered Plants
Potting, Repotting Plants
Learn About Burn Plants
Food For The Trees
Detailing with Scented Plants and Flowers
Deadheading and Trimming Plants
Cauliflower Buttoning
Japanese Gardens
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