Growing Wild in the Garden

We can’t all afford a country cottage or enjoy regular access to areas of remote wilderness. With some careful planning and thoughtful planting, however, we can make any sized yard a haven for nature and bring the great outdoors a little closer to home.

The Mid-April Gardener

Looking at the flower beds, it is fair to say that annuals will germinate well now. Don’t feel bad in sowing a few annuals in the rock garden and you will enjoy a patch of bright blue Phacelia campanulata to enliven the scene when the spring alpines are over.

How to Grow and Care For Aloe Vera Plants

Aloe vera plants are suited best in a very well drained potting mix that contains sand, perlite, pumice or sharp grit. If you would like an indoor setting, place the plant where it can receive bright light.

How to Give a Garden New Dimension

Adding a garden fountain is a great way to add some variety and dimension to your backyard garden. Outdoor water fountains are either free standing or wall mounted. Wall-mounted fountains take up very little room but can transform an otherwise bland area.

Early April and More Work in the Garden

In the greenhouse our list of jobs to be done seems to get longer at this time of year as the extended light seems to waken everything up. Basal cuttings of about 2 ins. can be taken from the summer-flowering begonias.

Maintaining Your Greenhouse

Maintaining the greenhouse is necessary for optimal plant growth. It involves many aspects, and attention to all of them will ensure your plants grow well and stay free of disease and pests. Here are several ways to have a clean and healthy environment for your greenhouse plants.

Soils Ain’t Soils – A Dirty Story

In reality the ground is not just the first place to start any type of gardening, it is probably the most important aspect of gardening. If the soil is not right or healthy, then most of your efforts will be wasted. Take care of the soil and the plants will take care of themselves.

Historically Important Herb Garden Information

References to herbs can be found in the writings of the ancient Egyptians and Chinese. The Bible mentions herbs in several places and we know from historical documents that most households used herbs in medieval times.

Clay Soils, a Soggy Mess

Organic matter does such wonderful things for a garden, you make gardening life harder if you don’t take advantage of it. Decaying organic matter is how plants are fed in nature. And, it is how you can change clay soil to a nice loamy texture which is better for working and growing.

6 Simple, Fast Ways to Make Compost

You can easily make your own compost in about a 1-3 month period, against the traditional method by following the simple steps outlined below. Compared to the old ways of composting, where it takes 6-8 months to make a quality compost, this new technique could make you more quality compost in just a short period.

Gardening Guide For Busy People

One vital routine in home gardening which entails boredom is your water management aspects. Busy people can’t cope with these activities since every minute is very important for them. Failure to serve enough water to your plants would bring to your frustration in home gardening. Being busy is not an alibi to maintain the growth of your plants.

A Healthy Garden Makes Seniors Healthy

Gardening is the most perfect exercise for senior citizens. Do you know why? When you’re in your garden, tending your plants, you forget everything from muscle pain, arthritis related pains, since you’re busy with your plants. You feel uplifted and aroused with the smell of sweet flowers and the beauty of your healthy red tomato fruits, shiny eggplant fruits, greenish lettuce, and lots of vegetables you can see in the garden.

Organic Pest Control Gardening For Greenhouse Gardeners

Eating organic produce is a growing trend in today’s eco-conscious and health centric world. To that end, many families have turned to growing their own food at home so they can ensure a completely organic diet, and greenhouse gardening is one means of growing produce almost year-round.

Herb Garden Designs

Before you pick up a shovel, pick up your pencil. It is important to design your garden.