Plant Gardens 101

Making compost is not difficult but it takes time. With tumbling compost bins or rotating compost bins we can make compost in the most efficient way possible.

With spinning compost tumblers we are able to make compost in a matter of a few short weeks. The design of these bins means they are one of the most efficient ways possible to make compost. They work so well for a number of reasons but chief among these is the fact that we are rotating the contents on a regular basis.

This is not hard to do. They normally come with a handle so it is simply a matter of turning it o mix up the contents. This evens out the temperature so that all the matter composts at the same time and also make it heat up to high temperatures. We are also chopping everything up finely which does nothing but improve the speed at which we can make our compost. (more…)

Hydrangeas are very popular for landscaping mainly because of their dazzling display of flowers and spectacular foliage. It also is an easy to care for shrub given the correct growing environment. And a magical occurrence is that the color of hydrangea flowers can be manipulated by just changing the soil pH-dependent mobilization and uptake of soil aluminium into the plants.

Hydrangea macrophylla is a species native to Japan and Korea. However, it is widely cultivated in many parts of the world in many climates, and a must have shrub for shade and partial shade being that is so showy. In this country we refer to it as a “French Hydrangea”. In landscaping design, Hydrangea macrophylla add a splash of springtime color to shady areas and woodland gardens. Once hydrangeas become established, they can grow quite vigorously. If they do become prolific, occasional summer pruning is recommended to keep them in bounds. The flowers are easily air-dried and are long lasting making terrific indoor décor displays. (more…)

First, I want the reader to realise that bonsai is art. If we want to succeed with keeping bonsais we should have at least smack of finest art; Art aspect represents 80 percents of success. Only the rest 20 percents depend on knowledge and care. This might sound weird to a reader who hasn’t had any experience with miniaturized trees yet, but it’s true. Despite all books and success tips, you won’t be able to cut any twig or even you won’t know how to form a bonsai if there’s no art in your heart. Moreover old trees offer a gardener only one chance to form it, generally speaking. Basically, any mistake, small or marginal, might mean deep-dyed damages and your tree won’t be bonsai any more. Since the bonsai hobby isn’t about trees only, probably the first thing where to start is a bonsai pot. The final design heavily depends on pot size, colour and depth. Yes, it’s the pot what turns a small tree into bonsai. This is the first point where man requires art. Inappropriate pot will cause artificial look of your tree. So before you decide for any pot, go visit some professionals or search the web for pictures; These bonsais are full of harmony and man’s heart beats faster, eyes don’t allow the rest of human being to go away. (more…)

An imaginary line on the soil around a tree that mirrors the circumference of the branches above. The feeder roots of a tree usually extend to or beyond this line and receive water that drips off the canopy above.