It sounds precarious and dangerous but the worst that happens is that the candle blows out and the best - oh! the best is when families parade around the mile-and-a-half long pond with their lanterns, so that the whole pond lights up with a ring of lanterns...
Consider the botanical icons of fall like pumpkins, Indian corn, fall leaves, and chrysanthemums and you see that orange has a major presence. This is addressed in the article. English has a large vocabulary of words for the basic colors, but that is...
It is also the color of the Ming dynasty and Qing dynasty and thus is symbolic of royalty. Many vegetable and fruit crops are yellow including varieties of tomato, pepper, squash, cucumber, bean, apple, and cherry.
White seems like a total nothing. In western art, Jesus, angels, and saints are often shown dressed in white.Psychologically, white is said to aid mental clarity. White in folklore also has a full-spectrum of meanings.
Planting blue flowers at the back of a small garden may make it appear a little larger.Some species of flowers come in many different colors and sometimes every color but blue. Bluebirds like to see their surrounding area when they nest and seldom use...
Herb gardens are a wonderful addition to your home garden! A wide variety of gardeners will find something to appeal to their interests, whether they love to cook, make flavorful teas, pamper themselves with home spa products, or just enjoy the additional...
Marigolds can be a big help. Trees usually out live dogs so... In the ideal environment the ecosystem supplies eberything an animal may need. After all, most dogs love water too! Plenty of boulders (or platforms if you need to) that offer varying heights...
However, many experienced growers are now finding this “protecton” allows the trunk to stay moist, creating a haven for pests. A ‘canopy' layer consisting of the original mature fruit trees.2. A ‘low-tree' layer of smaller nut and fruit trees...
Red brick seems to always be in good taste. In my opinion, the only time it gets tricky is pairing red with pink, especially an orangish red with a pastel pink. Body paint was used as a way of dressing up for important events like war and religious rituals.
Popular warm season grasses include:also be done in the fall after the foliage has dried. A beautiful privacy screen, a refreshing wash of greenery, and so easy to maintain. Small grass clumps are easy to cut back, but the larger ones often require tying...
The seat has a noticeable backward leaning slant. As early (in our 21st century perspective) as the 1600s, brave French outdoorsmen made forays into the area. There are bamboo and cedar chairs, in natural wood finishes or brightly painted.
Moreover, the perfect tree does not have overly-competitive roots, is easy to manage, and is not super rare or expensive.There is something that fits this description perfectly; it's called shade cloth.But as far as trees go, there just is no such thing...
This article is an introduction to this practice and some of the best hybrid palms. This is presumably because the genetic makeup, most importantly the chromosome number, are the most likely to be the same or close within a genus.Still there are many...
There might also be perennials, shrubs, evergreens and annuals. Do you prefer a cottage garden or a symmetrically formal garden? There are many ways to add curb appeal to a home, but for those of us who love the flower garden there is nothing better than...
Plan now while you can see the open space. Grasses, especially, can be either a finenoticeable when the tree has leaves (as shown at right), but are easily pruned away during the tree's naked phase.: They look pretty forlorn right now, but this is the...
This same eye for detail applies when I pull into a parking lot at a mall or other commercial establishment. This poor tree is practically being strangled. Sometimes, we call in professionals to help with landscaping of our homes, or are involved in commercial...
Plant the right plants the first time and they (and you) won't languish in the tough conditions any longer. Most places will allow you to landscape, but have strict regulations on plant height for safety reasons.
Repetition.I usually want to have one of each kind of plant, not five of the same thing.Possibly I am rebelling against learning repetitious multiplication tables and the kind of repetitious, tedious spelling lists we studied as children.This type of...
Generally, if I like a plant I'll buy it, whether or not I have a place for it and it definitely never crosses my mind if the plant would look good in my existing landscape. There are other quixotical gardeners out there just like you.Special thanks to...
Also consider the orange-flowered honeysuckles likeRoses have few true oranges, but there are some likeThere are lots of annuals and perennials with orange flowers, includingIf you have a favourite plant, find out if it's available in an orange cultivar.
Many "full sun" plants can tolerate morning shade, and some will appreciate a respite from hot afternoon sun. Sketch out your front garden,When I redesigned the west-facing front garden of my home, I stood at the curb and photographed the house straight...
In this one I will touch upon several of the larger species of Agave. In a previous article I introduced the reader to the basics of Agave cultivation and a few of the more common species of Agave.In this one, I will touch upon several more species and...
These are wonderful for climbing vines. There is a fellow here in town thatmakes the cutest tool sheds out of old barn boards. Arbors come in many shapes and sizes, they can be home-made from any materials athand or store bought fully assembled or as...
You are still building a little here and there so just expand it some.By following these simple steps you can plan your yard and gardens to be everything you dream and hope for in the years to come.
When you are home, research the plants bug and disease susceptibility as well as other plant needs. A very solid construction to support shade-loving hanging planters.I thought this sail shade cloth and wall was a unique way to provide some cover.
Alternatively, have a monitor on duty whose job it is to fulfill such requests.Rule: If your host has not offered something to drink, wait until later to quench your thirst unless you are about to faint or become ill.Situation: Strangers enter your garden...
Put a few bushes of pussy willow around the edge of the garden and you can enjoy it in the spring before everything else in the garden comes out and grows. Tired of all the boring and normal looking gardens?
