Plant Gardens 101

Garden Bridges: Impact Gardens Dramatically With Wooden Garden Bridges By Carlo Morelli Nothing adds form and functionality more attractively than wooden garden bridges placed strategically outdoor landscape appeal. This “hardscape” item can add dramatic interest to water gardens; serve as a practical (and lovely!) access across ponds, ditches, or other low areas; or simply be placed as an eye-catching focal point to highlight any area of a yard. Material, Sizes, and Options Less expensive wooden garden bridges come made most commonly from pressure-treated pine. If you’re willing to pay the price, however, you can also get these pretty footbridges made from such weather-resistant woods as teak, cedar, or redwood. The most popular sizes include lengths of four, six, and eight feet, but many online, as well as brick-and-mortar companies, that manufacture them also offer custom-built bridges to satisfy any specified length the homeowner requests and is willing to pay for. (more…)

A plant that is native to another part of the world but has been introduced here. Some exotics, such as Japanese honeysuckle and purple loosestrife, have escaped from gardens to become serious pests in parts of the country.

A term used to describe a leaf whose blade is divided into many slender segments, the clefts not reaching the midrib, as in some kinds of Japanese maples.

One of the oldest hobbies known to man, gardening has with stood the test of time as a hobby. It is not only enjoyable but fruitful as well in more ways than one because plants actually bear fruits. You can grow your own flower and vegetables and even fruit. Gardening is a hobby which is easy and gives you exercise and exposure to sunlight as well.

If You Want To Grow Tomatoes

If you are starting out and want to grow tomatoes, remember that are easy plants to grow. As there are more than 25,000 varieties available, you will be able to find a variety which will be suitable for your soil and weather conditions. Tomatoes can he used a large number of recipes and can be used raw or cooked. It is a delight to watch tomatoes growing in your garden as you get to see tomatoes going from green to red before your eyes.

There are two ways to grow tomatoes. You can either buy the immature plants and plant them, or you can grow them from seeds. Just remember that if you are growing them from seed, you need to plant the seeds at least six to eight weeks before the last expected frost.   (more…)

Having an obvious stem, usually above ground.

A landscaped natural or artificial bog.

When worn suitably, bonsai can be a very good covered ornament both, as a main sense of the room or as a conversation quantity on a bookshelf, a feature bench or on top of the fireplace. Bonsai wants singular precision and there conduct to keep it powerful and healthful without the profit of outdoor rudiments. Here’s how:

Indoor bonsai Not all bonsai plants will prosper inside as stuff, so elect tropical plants and leaves for the job. These can grow well inside and only basic to be let out to immerse up the sun several hours a day. You can also let them out during the overdue movement and in summer and keep them indoors when the temperatures create to shelve.

During colder months when temperatures are low, pack a shallow tray with a layer of tiny sand or irritate and add water. Place your bonsai pot on top and let it immerse up the treat dampness as the water evaporates. If your house is heated, this will present enough dampness to keep your soil soggy.

Training Chances are, you’ll be selling bonsai that’s already trained. If it is, then best place it abandoned. It will do well with just a little border and pruning.   (more…)

Some flowers spoke with strong and powerful voices, which proclaimed in accents trumpet-tongued,”I am beautiful, and I rule”. Others murmured in tones scarcely audible, but exquisetly soft and sweet, “I am little, and I am beloved”.” — George Sand (Armandine A.L. Dupin), (1804 – 1876) French writer

Joy and jealousy, desire and dejection, solitude and sadness, loyalty and love — flowers echo each voice of the human heart.
While the symbolic and legendary meanings of flowers were known to many during Elizabethan times, it was the Victorians who assigned simple messages to individual flowers. Introduced to the Swedish court in 1714 by Charles II, the Victorian mode of flower language soon spread throughout Europe. (more…)

Borne or arising from the growing tip of a stem.

The botanical name for shadbush, also known as serviceberry or Juneberry.

The secondary xylem or tough inner core of a tree, shrub, or perennial vine.

The idea behind hydroponics kits involves growing plants without using soil but instead in a nutrient-enriched liquid. Sometimes preferred over the conventional method of using soil, this method of gardening is becoming popular because the gardener maintains control over the nutrients and oxygen the plant receives. Under these controlled conditions, the plants grow faster.

Hydroponics systems are, simply put, a method of indoor growing plants using a mineral nutrient solution instead of just a soil. Hydroponics kits are also used a standard technique in biology research and teaching. The process allows for easier fertilization since it is possible to use an automatic timer for fertilizing plants. With hydroponics systems, you can grow more plants in a smaller space since the superior efficiency of the nutrient feeding system.

It isn’t just scientists jumping on the hydroponics bandwagon. With more and more farmers investing in these kind of indoor growing systems, it is easier than ever before for you to start your own hydroponic garden at home. All it takes is a minimal investment. (more…)

As part of a species name, means “green.” For example, green hellebore, Helleborus viridis, has green flowers.

“Isn’t that beautiful corn in those people’s front yard?” I asked.

“I will not have corn growing in my front yard,” said my husband.

“Corn is a handsome plant. It gives a lush, tropical air.”

“I will not have corn growing in my front yard.”

So we didn’t have homegrown corn the next year. Our back yard was shaded, except for one part, and I had decided to grow roses there instead of corn.

The year after that I returned to the argument: “What if we planted corn in the side yard? It gets lots of sun.”

“I will not have corn in my front yard.”

“This wouldn’t be the front yard. It would be the side yard. And you remember how delicious corn tastes when you pick it five minutes before you cook it?”

He thought about how delicious fresh-picked corn tastes. “I guess the side yard isn’t the front yard,” he said. “Okay. You can grow corn in the side yard.” (more…)

What are the different classifications of roses that exist? This is a common question that arises when one is considering starting a rose garden. It may come as a surprise and it may start a debate among rose lovers but all roses are basically the same. Now before you discount that statement, let us look at the facts.

Yes, roses are typically classified into groups with similar growth habits, hardiness, shape of the flower and other characteristics. However, this is not as easy to do today as it once was. This is because the different varieties of roses have been cross bred and re-cross bred so many times that modern roses have the characteristics of several of the classes of roses. Nevertheless the rose literature still lists roses in specific classes even though they have common characteristics with many of the other classes of roses. (more…)

1. A seedling or other plant that has reached the stage where it is ready to be transplanted to its permanent site.
2. To move a plant from one place to another or from a container into the ground.

I think you know very well about the rules and regulations to keep your plants to grow healthy in your garden. For getting sustainable growth of your garden plants you do require good soil quality, sunlight and sufficient water. Although these items have been gifted by nature, you ought to require modern gardening tools to upkeep your garden in a good state. Gardening tools help a lot in taking care of your plants as well as the good growing conditions and positive effect on your plant’s health.

Defective gardening tools might have cause injury on your plants or cut your plants or totally plug your plants from the soil. In order to prevent the occurrence of such untoward incident, it is a must to look for the best gardening tools, which will provide your plants loving tender care. Once you called a tool as ‘Best gardening tools”, it refers to a tool, which will permit labor saving methods and that allows energy efficiency.   (more…)

Go green, add solar lights. I think we all need to do something to help save our resources, and solar lights are an easy way to start. They are very simple to install and they require no up keep. They highlight your special places in your garden. Add a animal greeter that lights up at night to welcome your guests. String some solar lights through your trees or highlight your bench or fire pit and welcome your guest to your paradise. Maybe a solar run garden fountain with color changing solar balls is your thing, who knows what ideas you can come up with, get creative and spend more time enjoying the yard you have worked so hard for. In these trying economic times you will be home more you might as well make it enjoyable. Take your time in the comfort of your own home to browse around our solar store and invest in your home and garden.    (more…)

The botanical name for arborvitae.

Many people think of gardening as a chore. Others take up gardening as a hobby. Still there are others who could not even begin to give a proper definition of the term gardening.

Whether you love gardens and gardening or you hate even the idea of lifting up a spade or getting the lawnmower out of the shed, gardening offers many benefits to those who are willing to at least try!

Gardening is active living. It is a very popular physical activity throughout the world and offers the opportunity for lifelong participation, and can be a positive contributor to the natural environment.

The Old-Fashioned Way Is Best!

To reap the maximum health benefits from your gardening use as little machinery as possible. Use manual clippers, trimmers and lawnmowers if possible. Try to stick to a regular garden exercise routine. Rather than saving up your outdoor work for one marathon weekend session, schedule at least 30-60 minutes of gardening two or three times per week if you can manage the time. If your away from home during the day working, early mornings (if you can get up) evenings and weekends are ideal gardening times. (more…)