These types of baskets are great because they can be placed in a sunny window throughout the holidays for decor and then placed back out when the weather is warm.The holidays can get stressful and expensive but it doesn't have to be if you have a garden.
Polyscias species have been known to cause abut it seems rare. Three cats have on rare occasion nibbled on those with grasslike leaves such as spider plants or Dracaena marginata.Credits - Thank you to dg subscribers who gave permission to use their photos...
Ugh, tax time! Are you wishing that you had a magic money tree? A minor point but one that some readers may find importantMoney Tree art at left by the incomparable "Inky" Used here with permission, Thank you! Inky Art not to be used elsewhere without...
It's an old craft that needs to be revived. Macrame hangers are an expensive accessory if you have to purchase them retail. Match the thickness of the cord to the size of the container you wish to use it with.
These short needles press together tightly, winding around and sticking out from the branches. The needles on the Leyland cypress grow scale-like on flat branchlets, very similar to the pond cypress.
Learn how easy it is to grow zucchini on a trellis.To grow your zucchini plants, choose a location that is on the northern side of your growing area. You can lightly tie the stalks to the wire mesh to train them, but this should not be necessary.
Fertilizers labeled for hydroponic growing would be most suitable.The most common, of the few complaints about lucky bamboo, is that a single stem may suddenly turn yellow for no apparent reason.
After that, it was a matter of cutting many lengths of grapevine and winding them in, out, and around the supporting tomato cage.Using lengths of thin, flexible wire, I attached the grapevine to the cage at convenient intervals.
It will also give 'instant height' when the maple is sited near lower plantings."Monte, who runs the maple nursery with her husband Ricardo and son Joe, says low grafts are suited for situations where the gardener wants an immediate 'drape effect'.
I tried them for awhile but I continued to shiver.From the north came the words: “Lots of exercise will warm you up.” I already run through my days like a spinning top, but I added to that, and all the time I continued to shiver.A friend from the...
The versatlity and fun of using my smart phone are making it an everyday tool in all my gardening endeavors. My phone holds a lovely portrait of a sunkissed compost tea brewer in front of the local organic market.
Add some colorful annuals to the center and you have an edible conversation piece!How about a hanging herb garden outside your kitchen door? Good choices include:If you take the time to choose locations, plants, and containers, you'll have an aerial garden...
Plant Sales at Botanical Gardens are fantastic opportunities to find exciting new plants, trees and shrubs being offered every spring. Read on for more information about these terrific sales and how you can join the "Shopping Frenzy"!
This is now my second year and the funny little birds will go around the house to my patio door, hover and look in if the feeders go dry. It was a little more trouble to clean, but the glass bottle can be put in the dishwasher.Now it was time to shop...
Marigolds are popular garden plants because they come in a wide range of color combinations and sizes, and they grow quickly and easily. For indoor growing, you should choose a smaller variety such as dwarf French marigolds, which are smaller than 12...
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...
Traditional firing in a kiln can take up to 2 days, while raku can be as fast as 5 hours. I needed something relatively cheap since I was going to have 150 guests and something that I could personally make.
And kits are sold everywhere in December. Take a hike with your gardener, collect some acorns, and plant a special memory.A small, inexpensive but mighty jar of rooting hormone powder will unleash a Dr. Frankenstein-like, life giving skill in a gardener.
They are usually made of simple, wholesome ingredients, are often low or reduced in sodium and fat, and contain healthful fruits or seeds that can be grown in a home garden.Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and get all your ingredients together.Place aluminum...
I would love them more if they had holes in the bottom. We desire acres of weed-free earth replete with earthworms when everyone else wants a red sports car. Non-gardeners don't know that apples aren't herbs or that the scent of harvest is dependent upon...
Growing honeysuckle vines in a pot is an option for gardeners with small spaces. The honeysuckle will thrive in a large container and even draw hummingbirds and butterflies to your patio.
Successfully growing nectarines depends on choosing varieties adapted to local growing conditions. While other nectarine trees can grow to 20 feet or higher, dwarf varieties can grow in small spaces and attain a height of 4 to 6 feet.
I thought for sure the romantic side of me would surely win. As I worked the soil, remnants of a previousWhen I first moved into this house, this spot in the garden was an empty canvas.
It makes no difference if it's cotton or polyester, or a blend. The thought and care involved in choosing the gift is often more valuable than the actual item Try to stay away from the flowers like roses or peonies, unless they are the more open type...
I have placed wet sheets on my living room window glass to dry, which gives them a very smooth finish on one side. You can add seeds, leaves, etc. Stir well to mix. This pulp may be stored in the freezer, or allowed to dry fully before another papermaking...
You'll also need a pencil or toothpick to add detail, aluminum foil, a baking sheet, and access to an oven or a toaster oven. There's a limit to the number of necklaces anybody needs, though, and the boys aren't too keen on making beads anyway.
White roots will grow down from the base of the bulb into the rocks, and green grasslike leaves will soon extend a foot or so above. Buy marbles or decorative stone for a clear vase.
