Plant Gardens 101

A closely spaced row of one species of shrubs or trees that make a continuous border or barrier around a property or part of a garden. Hedges can be sheared or not.

Grass family
Gramineae
Pan’i-kum. Panic Grass . A large genus of over 500 species of grasses found in all parts of the world, but mostly in the tropics.

Description
Creeping or erect, varying considerably in height and leaf size. Leaves usually flat. Flowers usually in light feathery clusters, in which the upper flowers are fertile and the lower ones rarely so.

How to Grow   (more…)

Over the last fifteen years, solar energy has become a highly flexible power source. One of the best ways to use it and cut costs is go with solar lighting for your walkways.

A common misconception among many people is that solar energy requires large, bulky panels to work. While this is true if you want to produce large amounts of electricity for a structure, it leaves out a large segment of cheaper solar users.

The solar industry has made major advancements in creating one piece solar platforms that are cheap and can be used for practical purposes. Using solar lights for pathways around your home is one area. (more…)

If you are new to gardening, this article will give you a few tips to help you make your first garden as good as any seasoned gardener. The first thing you should consider for many reasons are what you are going to plant, and where are you going to plant? For obvious reasons, location is important when growing plants that need sun, as is shade when it is required for survival. Try not to plant to close to trees, as trees will compete for water. However, if your plants require little water, than planting around a tree is encouraged. (more…)

Many serious gardeners would love nothing more than to own a greenhouse. There, they could enjoy the opportunity to grow beautiful blossoms and healthy vegitation year round instead of during one short season. Until recently, owning a greenhouse was a luxury, something that required too much money, a good deal of engineering experience, and a lot of time.

Today, because of development in greenhouse engineering, improvements in the durability of plastics, and availability of pre-fabricated greenhouse kits, people can enjoy the benefits of a greenhouse right in their backyard. So what are the benefits to having your own greenhouse?

There are many reasons why a greenhouse provides solid investment and a relaxing home environment. A greenhouse can not only increase the value of your home, but can also provides a quiet haven in which to reap the benefits of beautiful plants and vegetation.

A well-built greenhouse should require little care and extend your gardening pleasures throughout the entire year. Many people choose to grow organic fruits and vegetables, while others prefer blossoming flowers and plants. Whether for profit or personal pleasure, you will soon begin to see the advantage owning your own greenhouse will bring to your overall gardening experience.

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For the past year I’ve been compiling a list of Public Gardens in the United States for my gardening website. These gardens all look like fantastic places to visit, but what are the most popular?

The most popular public gardens (based on online chatter) in the USA are:

20. New Orleans Botanical Garden in New Orleans, Louisiana
…a tie for #20…
20. Cleveland Botanical Garden in Cleveland, Ohio
19. Beaumont Botanical Gardens in Beaumont, Texas
18. Memphis Botanic Garden in Memphis, Tennessee (more…)