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Gardening isn’t an exact science. Even experienced gardeners make mistakes, so novice gardeners shouldn’t be intimidated. Follow the recommendations on our articles to arm yourself with the fundamentals of gardening.
The very first thing you need to do is to think about what you would like to grow in your garden. This is as simple as thinking about the herbs and vegetables you wish to eat and use often. Learn how to create the perfect veggie garden here.
There are many insects in the world and while some are often beneficial for your garden, other are quite destructive. Fortunately, we can prevent and manage these detrimental insects with simple, organic pest control solutions.
Elegant Companions Of Spring Plants – Only a handful of spring bulbs grow to a good size. They include Solomon’s seal (Polygonatum), which flowers in late spring and early summer and likes a shaded or semi-shaded site, and the crown imperials. Grown in three colors...
Sometimes the trees around your home may need to be removed. Other times they may have simply grown too rigorous and need to be trimmed. You can do it yourself, but chances are you lack the expertise to do the job properly, not to mention the risks involved.Often...
Planting Guide In November – November is the ideal time to add to your landscape and garden. The weather is not too hot and not too cold, perfect for outdoor activity. November is also the start of the rainy season, and with any luck, rainy weather this month will...
Natural to South Asia and China, the peach is a deciduous tree. The fruit that is born from the tree is a relative of the nectarine clan and consists of fuzzy feeling skins, having been created from the dominant allele. The actual calories in peach are just 36 and...
Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) – One of the main drawbacks of growing annual flowering plants in Mediterranean and other dry climate regions is their excessive water consumption. Annuals in hot, dry summer areas require water based on at least 6mm a...
Container Gardening In Cold Climates – Container gardening becomes a challenging task in the winter and during cold weather because soil in a pot could potentially freeze. This is why you have to follow several important tips when trying to create a container...
We all love to have a small place where we can go and plant our vegetables and fruits for our own use. For those who enjoy gardening, many will tell you how refreshing and fun it is to get to see your vegetables and fruits grow right before your eyes. Establishing...
During the fall season the key architectural ingredients start to grab the eye. And some of the best are topiarized shapes that range from traditional birds, urns and simple geometric shapes, to clouds, animals, chairs, and even cars. The best way to decide where...
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