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Beauty in the Air: Hanging Basket Gardens
Hot weather and windy conditions will "fry" fragile plants. Bedding plants can be packed into the sides of a wire basket to produce a cascade of color all summer. Dazzling flowers, graceful foliage, and dramatic form turn hanging pots into showpieces.
California
El Segundo
Can a Marigold Be a House Plant?
Their bright flowers make them a good choice for an indoor winter flower garden.Marigolds do have a strong odor that some people find objectionable, so keep this in mind if you'll be growing the plants in a small space.
California
Santa Monica
The Effects of Bottled Water or Tap Water on Plant Growth
You should monitor your plants' conditions to determine whether or not to change the water you use on your plants.The kind of water you use can affect the health of your plants.Distilled bottled water is sometimes recommended for houseplants when the...
California
Santa Monica
How to Grow Honeysuckle in Pots
Continue to fertilize the plant every few weeks. Honeysuckle vines will tolerate some shade, but thrive in full sun. Growing honeysuckle vines in a pot is an option for gardeners with small spaces.
California
Santa Monica
Types of Nectarines
In clingstone varieties, the fruit clings to the inner stone. This refers to the amount of cold weather required during the winter in for the tree to properly bud. White nectarines are lower in acid and slightly sweeter than are yellow varieties.
California
Santa Monica
My Garden, the Archaeological Site
After this, I planted the hollyhocks and anI had completely forgotten about this first endeavor but there among the debris were the remnants that reminded me -. If these flowers had a voice, I am sure they were saying, I know what you are doing, but please...
California
El Segundo
Odor Neutralizing Plants
Philodendron rarely has any problems from disease or pests if it is grown indoors. Large-leaf plants remove more toxins and odors than smaller ones. The pleasant fragrance emanates from the foliage, making geraniums a good choice for winter homes.
California
Santa Monica
Plants for a Shallow Garden Bed
Beets and radishes also do well, but if you want to grow carrots, stick with the shorter varieties. Then, for contrast, plant ferns and daffodils for spring color.Low shrubs such as heathers and miniature roses will do well in shallow soil.
California
Santa Monica
The Height of a Dwarf Weeping Willow
Kilmarnock is a very adaptable tree with a 5- to 6-foot height that is practical in the lawn, potted or any other ornamental use. As a Scotland native, the tree is tolerant of cool, rainy conditions and thrives in a soil pH range of 4.5 to 8.
California
Santa Monica
The Uses of the Tulip Flower
The appearance of tulips hails the arrival of warmer weather for many people. Although making use of tulips' wide color variety is tempting, too many colors in a small space have less visual impact than fewer colors do.
California
Santa Monica
Book Review: Great Gardens, Solutions for Small Spaces, by Garden Gate Magazine
When my daughter asked for help to decide what to put in the skinny strip between the garage and the sidewalk to her front door, I was at a loss. Garden Gate Magazine's new book, GREAT GARDENS, SOLUTIONS FOR SMALL SPACES was exactly the help I needed,...
California
El Segundo
Big Gardening in Small Spaces: Amsterdam\'s Nooks and Crannies
The dense population of big cities means little space for yards and gardens. Take a walk through Amsterdam with me, and pay special attention to its nooks and crannies... I even spotted a single tulip sprouting up in a gap where half a brick was missing...
California
El Segundo
Happy Wildlife Habitat (Small Birds in a Small Garden)
He was diligently on his way to Central America, and had stopped to find food and water. Knowing when the last leg of those 2 seasons is up to you in your own zone. A few species of the smaller birds will eat meal worms from a feeder, however most of...
California
El Segundo
Respect for Small Farmers
When I was courting my Italian wife, I once brought freshly baked cookies from a local bakery to dinner at her house. Italian television participates enthusiastically in the general reverence for small farmers.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Fig With Small Fruit: Why Are My Figs Too Small
It is these “seeds” that give the fig its unique flavor.A fig is at its peak when the fruit is large, plump and juicy, so when a fig tree produces small figs, this is a problem.
Ohio
Willoughby
Causes Of Small Tomatoes – Why Does Tomato Fruit Stay Small
Flowers and fruit may stop growing and eventually drop off the plant when stressed.Lack of water from drought or improper care is the number one reason tomato fruit won't grow. In southern regions, extreme heat has been known to cause small tomatoes.
Ohio
Willoughby
Traveling with Livestock
You don't need a livestock trailer to transport small animals like sheep, goats, pigs and calves, but it's trickier to haul them in a truck or van. They traveled in a covered goat tote in the back of our truck.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Planting Small Trees: Tips For Choosing Trees For Small Yards
A small garden can handle a tree that is 20 to 30 feet tall. Pack down the dirt in the bottom of the hole by pressing firmly with your foot. Good evergreen trees for small gardens include Japanese white or black pine, Australian pines and.
Ohio
Willoughby
Small Lawn Trees – Tips On Selecting Trees For A Small Yard
It produces stunning white and pink flowers in the spring, and its foliage turns bright yellow before dropping in the fall.– These trees grow to a height of 15 to 35 feet, depending upon the variety.
Ohio
Willoughby
Small Space Gardening Ideas: Tips For Creating Gardens In Small Spaces
You can build the borders of your raised bed out of wood, bricks or cinder blocks, and fill it in with good garden soil and compost. There's nothing wrong with that – with a little creativity even the smallest of spaces can give you plenty of produce,...
Ohio
Willoughby
Choosing a Small Ornamental Tree
They only grow to 6 to 8 feet high and stay compact. Hardy to Zone 4, the Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn tops out at about 20 feet. Sometimes trees are planted for shade, sometimes they are planted to serve as a windbreak, and other times yet they are planted...
California
El Segundo
Berkshire Pigs For Small Farms
(They also raise and direct-market rare breeds of cattle , horses , sheep and poultry .) Steve Atkinson loves to do research and he quickly discovered that the Berkshire is the top choice for pork in Japan.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Go Small With Miniature Livestock
Breeds that were deliberately miniaturized by breeders who selected for smaller size, such as Miniature Longhorn cattle. Think Soay sheep and British Shetland ponies . As part of her research, she learned a thing or two about miniature farm animals.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Carrot: Our Small, Surprise Lamb
In the books Mom writes about sheep, she always says it's really, really important to be there when ewes gives birth; she usually is, but sometimes ewes have other ideas. But then Miss Maple started passing her afterbirth.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Why Are My Peaches Small?
Check the variety before purchasing. Thin the fruit out within the first 40 days after bloom before the pit hardens. For the production grower, larger peaches mean larger profits, and following the tricks of the trade from production orchards will provide...
California
Santa Monica
The Best Small Farm Tractors
They pull a variety of attachments that do anything from harvesting crops to cultivating the land. These are tractors that were either manufactured outside of the country or are used tractors.
California
Santa Monica
Small-scale Topiaries: Windowsill Perfection
This is the hardest step for me because it also requires patience . What is it about such formal design that gives us a sense of peace and comfort? Step 4: If a wire structure is to be used, cut the wire (I use basic, wire hangers) to the desired final...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia