What is the Best Place For Growing Strawberries?

Strawberry plants are the favorite plants to develop by many gardeners. Strawberries are quite sweet and delightful fruits to eat and thus many of us like them.

Growing Strawberries Requires Proper Care

Strawberry plants are most popular and preferred for both home gardens as well as for commercial fields. For this reason, it is really important to learn what goes in taking good care of a strawberry plant particularly in its first summer.

When to Prune Roses For the Care of Roses (Part One)

For the beginner rose gardener nothing seems more misunderstood then when to prune roses and how. There are two things to understand that should bring you comfort of when and how to prune roses.

Why Are the Leaves on My Orchids Turning Yellow?

There are lots of reasons why orchid leaves turn yellow. The biggest culprit is usually either a bacteria or a fungus. Bacterial infections can cause yellow spots on leaves. You’ll need to get a bacteriacide to kill the disease, if that’s what it turns out to be. If there’s a black ring around the yellow spot, the disease is most likely a fungus and you’ll need a good fungicide.

What Food For Wild Birds in the Garden?

Spring is upon us and the wild birds seem to be as hungry as ever! If you have been supporting the birds through the cold winter, well done! If not, now is a great time to get to know your local wildlife.

Benefits Associated With Growing Strawberries in Containers

The pleasing savour of fresh strawberries is something we simply can’t define with words. Not many of us are aware of the fact that raising strawberries is like a piece of cake because those plants are suitable to container gardening.

Understanding Your Soil in the Garden

Clay soil is generally fertile, but is sticky and difficult to work. The tiny clay particles pack together tightly with a few air spaces between them, so the soil cannot drain freely and remains wet for longer. The acidity of your soil can be reduced by adding lime some weeks before planting and working it in thoroughly with a rake. First, check the soil with a soil testing kit to see how much lime is required. Soil testing kits of various degrees of sophistication are widely available.

Water Garden Tips

The natural beauties are those that contribute to the tranquility in your home. These beauties are the water gardens and garden pond. They are what make your garden complete. They are the reasons why your garden turns more beautiful and serene.

Gardening Tips For Your Easy Care of Roses

When it comes to roses gardening there are just a few rose gardening tips to keep in mind for getting the best flowers and growth out of your roses, follow these easy steps for success. When planting your roses prepare your soil with a good rose soil conditioner. Dig the hold deep enough and wide enough to easily fit the root ball into the hole and than add conditioner and existing soil to a 50/50 ratio should be good.

How to Avoid Tomato Growing Problems

Tomatoes are a very common vegetable to grow in the garden as they are frequently used in everyday cooking and meal preparations. So, everyone likes to have some tomatoes growing in their garden. And of course, if you want to enjoy nice, juicy tomatoes engorged with flavor then growing them yourself might be something to try out.

Chelsea Flower Show Review – 2010

Whilst it was not quite as glitzy as it used to be, the 2010 show was a feeling of optimism all around and even the RHS judges awarded 8 gold medals for garden design compared to just 3 in 2009. The show was as popular as ever with touts selling tickets for up to £1000 a ticket.

How to Propagate Rose Plants

The location is a very important factor in rose propagation. It is as important as choosing a place for your own residence. As other factors come into your mind like the depth of the hole to dig and if fertilizer is needed soon enough or later, you have to remember that location is still foremost. You should look for a good and suitable site for your rose plant.

How To Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables

You will never really be able to grow enough vegetables to be fully sustainable unless you are doing it on a very large scale, so instead of using pesticides and artificial fertilisers, why not try growing organic food. You might just be growing for fun but this is also much cheaper than buying organic food, for which there are many benefits.

Transplanting Your Rose

Transplanting roses only requires good timing and following some directions. Rose transplanting isn’t difficult but does require proper technique as well. There are some simple ways to do it and a few things to keep in mind.