Annuals or Perennials for Your Garden?
The crocus delights us in early spring as it dares to peek through the snow and lift its face to the sun. Soon after follow tulips, narcissus, iris, lilacs… all perennials that welcome spring with vibrant color and fr
Geraniums – 7 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Zonal Geraniums: Traditional, high quality beauty. A big pot of red zonal geraniums is an eye-popping spot of color. Two pots next to the mailbox is a friendly welcome! These versatile plants are ideal for window boxe
How to Keep Your Plants in Bloom with Deadheading
"Off with her head" the queen shouted at Alice in the Lewis Carroll story "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland". Now I’m not sure if Lewis had an interest in gardening but he could well have
Have you ever wondered what exactly is up with dividing perennials? This informative report can give you an insight into everything you've ever wanted to know about dividing perennials. One of the things that ma
Fighting Plant Fungus Organically
Of all the plant pathogens, the ones you will deal with mostly are fungi. All plants are susceptible to attack from fungus. Most fungi love wet conditions, and overwatering can produce such conditions. If the soil you
Annual Flower Plants For The Garden
Few flower gardens would be complete without annual flowers. Their earliness and generosity of bloom will bring color and grace to any garden. Annual flower plants can be placed among perennials to fill in gaps in the
Fertilizing and Plant Nutrition
Plants, like people, need to be fed regularly, and like people, too much or too little is not a good thing. So, giving advice on fertilizing plants can be challenging. Differences in soil types, existing nutrients, pl
Container Vegetable Gardening – The Easy Way To A Mouth-Watering Harvest
Container vegetable gardening is so simple even your kids will love it. Vegetable gardening in versatile garden planters is easy and enjoyable for everyone. It's your perfect answer! In only weeks you could be e
Garden thyme, fresh or dried, alone or combined with parsley and bay leaves to make a bouquet garni, adds a distinctive aromatic flavouring to meats, poultry, stews, sauces, and stuffing. Thymus vulgaris, commonly kno
Making Raised Vegetable Garden Beds
If you want a great vegetable garden you need to use raised garden beds. Raised beds are great for growing healthy, productive vegetables and flowers and they’re easy to make. Making a raised bed is a simple bit of ca
Starting Vegetables Indoors from Seed
It's a beautiful, chilly March day, and I'm dreaming about planting my garden this spring. While it's definitely still too cold to plant my garden, with a little planning and preparation, I can star
4 Great Reasons To Interplant Herbs & Flowers With Your Vegetable Crops
Interplanting just means growing several different plants amongst each other. There are many benefits to growing herbs and flowers throughout your vegetable crops – one is that they look great, combining beauty and pu
How to Get Started in Herb Gardening
Just imagine your pasta and pizza without the finishing touch of oregano or the delicious mince dumplings without the pinch of sage! The outcome is sure to be bland and boring. This is what the herbs do for you’re you
Using Herbs For Pest Prevention
Herbs are for more than just making your food extra wonderful or supporting your health and vitality through tea blend infusions. Planted in strategic places in your vegetable garden, herbs repel certain kinds of inse
Why would you want to grow herbs in your garden? Fresh herbs are awesome. I love just putting basil leaves on a tuna sandwich and in salads. For the culinary lovers herbs are something they need fresh. Herbs serve as
Since ancient times, large gardens have been used for growing vegetables, flowers, fruits and medicines. These gardens are called herb gardens. Some common plants grown are rosemary, parsley, sage, marjoram, thyme, mi
10 Herbs You Can Grow in Containers
Growing herbs has become a very popular hobby today. Not only are they decorative, but growing herbs yourself gives you an ongoing fresh supply of herbs for cooking. A good thing about growing herbs is that they can b
One of the most popular herbs is Ocimum basilicum commonly called sweet basil. Often called the ‘king of herbs,' basil can be grown indoors or out. Sweet basil has inch-long, oval-pointed, dark green leave
Rosemary: The Herb of Remembrance and Friendship
Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly called rosemary is an aromatic herb indigenous to the Mediterranean area. Rosemary is traditionally known as the herb of remembrance and friendship. Also known as Mary's mantle a
When spring comes and the ground is thawed, it is time to start planting your rose garden. Roses have been a cherished aphrodisiac since biblical times. They have been around for over 3000 years, yet they still hold a
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