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- Container Vegetable Gardening - Growing Vegetables in PotsUpdated: 2008-08-18 @ 16:02:07 GMT
You don't need a plot of land to grow fresh vegetables. Vegetable container gardening can offer high yields in small spaces. With some thought to selecting bush or dwarf varieties, almost any veg… - Roses - How and When to Prune Your Rose BushesUpdated: 2008-08-18 @ 16:01:23 GMT
Pruning rose bushes is intimidating to many gardeners, but actually very good for the plants. Becoming an accomplished rose pruner takes time and practice, but keep in mind that it is very hard to… - Gardening Ideas, Garden Design, Gardening Tips & Advice, Garden Pict…Updated: 2008-08-17 @ 08:28:07 GMT
About Gardening - Garden Design Tips, Information & Advice on Gardening, Getting Started in the Garden, Plants, Gardens, Free Garden Designs, Gardening Glossary, Growing Perennials, Gardening Tools… - Hydrangeas - How to Grow HydrangeasUpdated: 2008-08-15 @ 20:59:58 GMT
Hydrangeas are a popular shrub. From mid-summer until fall, hydrangeas produce a glorious show in gardens. Hydrangeas thrive in both sandy coastal soils and in shady woodland sites. How do you ca… - How to Get Rid of Scale InsectsUpdated: 2008-08-13 @ 20:38:29 GMT
Scale are tiny parasitic insects that adhere to plants and live off the plant’s sap. They look like bumps on the plant’s stem and are often mistaken for a disease. There are some 7,000 s… - What is Organic Gardening - The Basics for Gardening OrganicallyUpdated: 2008-08-08 @ 20:24:03 GMT
What does it mean to have an organic garden? Does organic gardening mean you have to put up with insects eating your plants or unattractive flower beds? Actually, organic gardening just means try… - Fall Garden Tasks for a Better Spring GardenUpdated: 2008-08-08 @ 20:04:02 GMT
Taking some extra time in the fall to prepare your garden for winter will make spring garden clean-up a snap. Removing diseased foliage and amending the soil will also make for a better growing ga… - What to Do About Flood Damage to Landscape TreesUpdated: 2008-08-08 @ 19:58:02 GMT
Water is good for trees, but flooding will damage trees. Trees are able to survive so long because they have adapted to their circumstances. Trees that have been grown and allowed to evolve in f… - Native Plants - Why You Should be Growing Plants Native to Your AreaUpdated: 2008-08-06 @ 20:35:41 GMT
Why grow native plants? Because native plants take less work and resources, the birds and butterflies love plant natives and native plants are beautiful? OK, just what is a native plant? … - Deer resistant plant lists. Choosing plants deer don't prefer.Updated: 2008-08-06 @ 14:43:16 GMT
If deer are in your area, sooner or later they will find your garden. Plant wisely by choosing deer resistant plants. Use the lists here to help find plants deer don't like… - Garden Design - Evaluating the Site for the GardenUpdated: 2008-08-04 @ 18:57:45 GMT
The first step in designing a garden is an honest evaluation of the chosen site. The area should be assessed for soil, sun exposure, problem areas and areas you want to complement. The following… - Hydrangeas - When To Prune HydrangeasUpdated: 2008-08-04 @ 18:27:12 GMT
Hydrangeas are popular old fashioned flowering shrubs. Regular hydrangea garden maintenance involves pruning the shrubs to keep them in shape and flowering profusely. But when to prune hydrangeas… - Herb Gardening - Preserving Herbs by FreezingUpdated: 2008-08-04 @ 17:41:54 GMT
Freezing is a quick and easy way to preserve fresh garden herbs. We usually think of drying herbs to keep them, but many herbs, like basil, mint and chives, don't dry easily. Freezing these herb… - Xeriscaping: Drought-Tolerant Plants for the Conscientious GardenerUpdated: 2008-08-04 @ 10:45:41 GMT
Designing a drought-tolerant, or xeric, garden doesn't mean you can't use plants you already love. Many garden plants are very drought-tolerant, as you can see from the list of plants here and the… - Growing Roses - Good Companion Plants for RosesUpdated: 2008-08-01 @ 21:01:11 GMT
When choosing companion plants for your roses, consider aesthetics, growing conditions, and plant health. Rose companion plants should look good with roses and require similar growing conditions. H… - New Garden Pest - Viburnum Leaf Beetle Pyrrhalta viburni (Paykull)Updated: 2008-07-31 @ 21:42:41 GMT
p]Viburnum were always know for being an exceptionally pest free garden and landscape plant. The imported Viburnum Leaf Beetle (VLB), a native of both Europe and Asia, was first spotted in North A… - Gardening Gifts for KidsUpdated: 2008-07-31 @ 21:41:46 GMT
Kids love to garden and play in the dirt. There are so many wonderful gardening kits and child-sized garden tools that they feel right at home in the garden with Mom and Dad. Here are 10 gardenin… - Geranium 'Rozanne' has been named 2008 Perennial Plant of the YearİUpdated: 2008-07-24 @ 11:10:56 GMT
The 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year is Geranium 'Rozanne', a vivid violet-blue hardy geranium. As with all perennial geraniums, 'Rozanne' is virtually problem free. This clump forming cransbill … - Flower and Garden ShowsUpdated: 2008-07-22 @ 20:42:29 GMT
Just when we need it most, horticultural societies across the country provide us with a breath of spring in the form of flower and garden shows. Whichever you attend, you can expect garden landsca… - Wild and Weedy: Weeds in the GardenUpdated: 2008-07-22 @ 17:49:59 GMT
Are weeds simply a plant in the wrong place? Well, not really. Some of them are real problems in our home gardens. Here are some tips for managing weeds in your garden:…