Young Fruit Trees-Proper Care
May 22, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Special Series
Young fruit tree's first harvest...
If you have just recently planted a new fruit tree, I think it is safe to assume you are not yet an expert on the subject. More fruit trees die in their beginning years due to poor care habits than to disease or pestilence. Therefore it is vital that you know how to care for trees properly.
During the first stages of the tree’s life, the roots, trunk, and branches are not yet fully developed and cannot support much weight. Unfortunately, entire branches can snap off under the weight of the fruit.
Provide external support for young fruit tree branches – prop them up with boards, or tie them to something at a higher altitude. As long as you can provide support it needs in these early years, it should grow to be independent in no time at all. Read more
Flower Garden Tips
May 21, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Gardening Tips
Knowing how to care for your flower garden can make a big difference in the look and over-all health of your plants. Here are some simple hints to make your garden bloom with health:
1. The essentials must always take priority…
Your flower garden must have an adequate supply of water, sunlight, and fertile soil. Any lack of these basic necessities will greatly affect the health of plants. Water the flower garden more frequently during dry spells.
When planting bulbs, make sure they go at the correct depth. When planting out shrubs and perennials, make sure that you don’t heap soil or mulch up around the stem. If you do, water will drain off instead of sinking in, and the stem could develop rot through overheating.
How To Select Garden Tools
May 7, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Garden Tools
Different kinds of gardens require different kinds of garden tools. Hardware stores mostly stock a wide range of tools, but there are shops that specialize in the more expensive kind of garden tool that shouts quality.
Wherever you decide to shop, here are a few pointers to advise you…
1. Lawn mower size is dictated by whether you have a small garden or a large one? A small garden will not require the same large equipment that would be of use in an extensive one. A ride-on mower is unnecessary if you only have a small strip of lawn. Another point to consider is who does most of the gardening? Some tools are too heavy for use by women. Read more
Landscape Design Basics
April 23, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Featured, Landscaping Designs
The key to any great landscaping design is to find one that keeps your yard interesting no matter what time of the year it is.
Evergreen trees are the secret plants in a really good landscape design. These fabulous trees will add a stately atmosphere to your home while still keeping it welcoming and warm.
Although adding deciduous trees in the landscape offers variety, evergreens always give stability to a good backyard landscaping design. Deciduous trees are best appreciated in all but winter months… although many folks also enjoy their branch structures during winter. Evergreens are fantastic year round, and this is why they make such a great backyard landscaping additions.
How To Buy Plants That Will Survive In Your Garden
April 16, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Gardening Tips
How often have we all bought plants on impulse only to find there is nowhere in the garden that really suits them.
Before buying plants carefully examine your garden to see how much sun and shade it gets, whether the soil is well drained or waterlogged, and whether your target area is sheltered or windswept.
Just this simple step will help you buy plants suitable for your own garden. Select shade-loving plants for sheltered areas, sun-lovers for warm spots, drought-resistant plants for parched areas (which may be either sunny or shaded), and swamp plants for poorly-drained parts.
