Lawn Care Tips

In shopping, I compared two options. I knew that I'd be repotting "Denny" in a pot with a drain hole; that didn't faze me. On pulling the tree from its pot, and unwrapping the fabric from the root ball.

Some, it turns out, may actually be decent financial investments. (right) Old palm garden with some really good investment palms, but mostly ones that are not.Plants that grow offsets can often support their initial costs if you sell their suckers/offsets.Removing...

Select resistant varieties.This is a fungal disease that appears in all gardens at one time or another. Never place infected debris in the compost bin.Rust can also be controlled with sulphur and homemade sprays made from Chamomile tea.A fungal disease...

Hoya, Orchids, Christmas cactus and its relatives, etc.The next plant we come to is a Philodendron "silver". Grab your scissors and snip off anything unhealthy looking. Look for signs of over/under fertilization.

Underwatering would have the same effect. A Begonia."Hey", I yelled out, "how'd this get in there?" As if I didn't already know.There was a "snort" sound from the living room area.

One of my favourites, they bloom constantly, have wonderfully coloured leaves and beautiful flowers. My windows are old, I get ice on the inside in the winter. Let me show you some of what can be grown in a northern exposure..

Developed by Agriculture Canada in Ontario, the "Explorer Series" and the "Parkland Series" were both bred for hardiness. There are tons of gorgeous climbing roses of all types. If I can grow them you can, too.

There are several charities that will allow you to gift a donated tree planting to the happy couple. Giving trees for wedding presents is a unique idea, but it also makes sense. Will the couple really think of their special day when they use that food...

The solutions are pricey, but have a money-back guarantee so if you aren't satisfied with the results, at least you can get your money back. This topic is beyond the scope of this article, so I will state simply that beginning with Hippocrates (the father...

It's a great alternative for plant watering if you go on vacation or leave the house for an extended period of time.There are many adaptations one can utilize to save time, money and frustrations when watering your container plants, indoor or out.

Usually in areas where grubs are present predators like moles and skunks will dig up the soil in search of grubs to feed on.Several strains of bacterium, Bacillus popilliae marketed as Milky Spore has shown to be effective against grubs.There are several...

Those piles of mushy leaves I will pick up by hand, cutting them short with my handy cutters. A few simple tasks will help your garden grow. Every spring, after the snow is gone, our gardens need a little TLC.

They?re also invaluable for helping you remember what you planted where when plants are dormant as well as for keeping track of special cultivars. Before applying a sticky label to the tag, give the metal surface a quick wipe with rubbing alcohol.could...

For instance, a #1 shrub may be stepped up to a #3 pot.Variations in plant pot sizes can be quite different among individual nursery growers. That said, the most common grades associated with plant pots are:– plants are normally healthy, big and more...

When growing tidy tips, the optimum temperature for germination is 70-75 F. Flowers are fragrant and the plant is low growing, usually remaining below a foot in height.Tidy tips planting is simple.

Another long-lasting choice for a green wedding gift is a tree that can be planted in the yard. Wedding gifts can be so typical, and expected. Why not surprise the bride and groom you really care about with a green wedding gift?

The flowers have mostly long hanging tassels that are stunning in the garden and really stand out from the crowd and scream come out and see me! Thank you to Tree_Climber for the image.This is the single most classic and user friendly plant to grow in...

There is nothing that can stop tickseed once it is established in your garden. The whole reason, I was to find out, was simple pitfalls and the wrong or hard to grow plants in the garden.

Move them up slowly to a two gallon, five gallon, and in the end somewhere between a ten and twenty gallon pot. Experiment a little and see what you can grow directly in the ground knowing you have cuttings growing safely in a warm place.

I've used this on the copper sculptures we make to keep the colors bright and beautiful.is resistant to staining, rusting and pitting. There are many products on the market today to help you preserve your beautiful garden art collections for the next...

Reputable online nurseries will have detailed plant descriptions, as well as planting instructions. Many online nurseries will show pictures of lush, established plants but then state in the fine print that they ship only bare root or young cuttings of...

Some companies even provide an organza ribbon bow.If you don't want to write out little cards, you can order personalized thank you messages to go with the green wedding favors too.

This includes looking into theirrating, talking to other plant enthusiasts about their opinion of the business and watching sale sheets when they come out to get the best buys on the products that you need.A personal visit to the location will further...

Extra cushioning is a good idea if there is any extra room inside the box. Wrap the roots with several moist paper towels and put the bundle in a plastic bag. Remember though, that shipping the container and soil will greatly increase the cost of shipping...

For gardeners only, being a micromanager is a compliment. For example, the pronounced alkalinity and water-retaining clay found in northern Illinois is not always ideal. So many variables can affect the temperament of a garden; their combined effect can...

Conversely, warm climate gardeners can sometimes maintain plants that typically prefer cooler temps by placing them in partial or total shade.Of course, other cultural and environmental issues contribute to your plants' well-being, so while the USDA Hardiness...

Speaking of growing, any plants that have out-grown the environment should be thinned. I will replace it with an Episcia Lilacina that is struggling with my dry, indoor conditions.