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Tips on Moving The Moles Out of Your Garden for Good

staff — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:57:51 +0000

Moles are little mammals that are known for their subterranean living as well as their insect eating qualities. In children’s literature as well as in movies made for young children, moles are portrayed as being blind, lovable, and quite often misunderstood because of their love for the dark. The reality, of course, is a bit different, especially for the gardener who suddenly finds evidence of mole activity in her or his garden.

Ornamental Grafting for Trees

staff — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:57:40 +0000

Grafting is one of the most interesting forms of plant propagation.

It is also one of the most tedious and least used forms of plant propagation. Grafting fruit trees has been, and will likely continue to be the most accepted method of fruit tree production. Budding which is just another form of grafting is the most widely used method of grafting fruit trees.

Train to Tame – How to Keep your Climbing Rose under Control

staff — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:57:38 +0000

Few sights are as spectacular as a climbing rose in full bloom covering the side of a house like a grand work of art, or merrily rambling along a picket fence in a cloud of color and fragrance. Since climbing roses can take several years to reach maturity, and since they are often key elements in the overall scheme of the garden, it’s important to start out with the best rose to succeed in your garden, before you invest all the time and space. There are five main parameters to consider when choosing a climbing rose: size, shade tolerance, disease resistance, rebloom, and aesthetics (color, fragrance, etc.). Of course, it should be so beautiful it makes your heart sing every time you look at it!

Make your Garden a Bug-Free Zone – Plant Bird Friendly Plants

staff — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:57:36 +0000

Over thousands of years, birds and plants have developed a mutually beneficial relationship. Birds help to pollinate plants, disperse their seeds, and eat the insects that can ravage them. To entice birds to do this work for them, plants have evolved colorful, nectar-filled flowers and luscious, nutrient-packed fruits and seeds to nourish them. In addition, their limbs and leaves offer nesting sites and cover.

The Best Heat Tolerant Flowers and Plants for your Garden in the Sultry South

staff — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:57:34 +0000

The sultry South, which is an apt description of the southern part of the United States, is not only made famous by its love of jazz and blues, its folklore and literature, as well as its cultural luminaries, but also its humid and hot climate and its dazzling display of flourishing flora. Who does not know the breath-taking beauty of streets lined with flowering Magnolias? Who is immune to the intoxicating scent of the bougainvillea?

Homegrown Solutions for Pest Control

staff — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:51:53 +0000

No matter where you live, controlling garden pests for your vegetables is going to be an issue at some stage. As with all things in nature if there is food, then there is life. To rectify problems, always go with the least toxic option for your garden’s sake and for your sake, starting with these home recipes.

Bare Root Roses – Why They are a Good Choice for your Rose Garden

staff — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:51:44 +0000

Bareroot roses are grown in fields and dug out in the fall of each year, when they are placed in cold storage, and then shipped to the consumer. Bare-root roses don’t look very promising – the roses are all dormant stem and brown roots and look dead – but they’re the ideal way to get your roses off to a great start since there’s no chance of transplant shock. Plant these roses in early spring in any part of the country. Some people prefer to buy their roses already potted, but you will find some big advantages to purchasing bareroot roses.

The Pros of Starting a Raised Bed Garden

staff — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:51:46 +0000

A raised bed is a mound of prepared soil 6 to 8 inches high. It can be made permanent by edging with wood, stones, logs or bricks. The soil in a raised bed is more porous because no one ever steps into the bed to pack it down. This allows good drainage so that air, water, and fertilizer will penetrate to the roots more easily.

Identifying Common Diseases and Pests in your Household Plants

staff — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:51:50 +0000

Hobby gardeners do not limit their enthusiasm simply to the outside, but many have been known to take their passion inside the home as well. With a surge in the popularity of household plants, it is a small wonder that even gardening enthusiasts without a garden are now indulging their passion in the small indoors. Yet no hobby comes without its host of problems, and household plants are no exception.

Guidelines for Transplanting Trees

staff — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:46:06 +0000

Transplanting trees is sometimes a necessary process, but it is fraught with difficulties even in the best situation. Understanding how to transplant trees is a necessary step in building the perfect landscaping environment.