Word of the Day: revert
To change back to normal, as when a plant of a cultivar that has been selected for dwarf growth, variegated foliage, double flowers, or other special features sends up one or more shoots that look like the ordinary species.
Archive for January 20th, 2009
Garden Designs for the Different Types of Gardens
No matter if they are urban or rural, all gardens benefit from preplanning and design. This doesn’t mean just knowing where you want your garden, but the overall design of the garden. Today, gardening can include everything from vegetables to flowers to lawn care. Carefully planning what you want, and where you want it, beforehand will help you get the most from your garden.
Planning Your Garden
To begin, measure and draw a plan of your yard and/or garden as it is now. Your plan should include the placement of your house, driveways and walkways, property boundaries, trees and shrubs, and utility services. Using graph paper, draw everything as close to scale as possible. (more…)