Gardening Articles

Home » Gardening | By Corbin Newlyn @ Saturday, 5th April 2008 @ 4:50 AM

In general, ponds have progressed along for millennia without the need for ultraviolet lights, so the question remains; why should the modern pond keeper bother with them at all? Well, ponds of that time period were not subject to the same type of environmental pollutants as they are in today's environment. In nature, ponds were either just temporary (came along merely for a few weeks during the rainy season and then eventually dried up) or were connected to moving bodies of water s... more...

Home » Gardening | By Bercle George @ Friday, 4th April 2008 @ 8:48 PM

When many people think of gardening, their thoughts turn first to roses, and there is no wonder. Roses are beautiful and signify love. It has been proven that roses can be grown successfully in gardens in almost every climatic and ecological situation. Whatever it is your purpose for doing rose gardening, if you are still a beginner, you need to know few things first. Rose gardening is not an easy task, you need enough knowledge and rose growing guides before you start. As an example, yo... more...

Home » Gardening | By Richard Murray @ Friday, 4th April 2008 @ 7:47 PM

When planning the location of your kitchen or backyard garden, remember, realtors have it right; location is everything. Ideally it should be convenient enough to your house so that to you can visit it easily and as often as necessary. The old adage - Out of sight, out of mind ... applies in this case Other considerations would be: * Access to a water supply, such as a water spigot or hose bib is absolutely necessary. * It should receive at least six to eight hours of ful... more...

Home » Gardening | By Jason Hobbs @ Friday, 4th April 2008 @ 7:43 PM

Essentials of Ponytail Palm Care are very important to comprehend in order to cherish this beautiful looking ponytail like appearing plants. It is considered to be the easiest growing indoor home plant. The attention required for executing the care of the palm is very miniscule. One important aspect is that they grow very slowly and hence it is advised for the growers to not anticipate more spurts every year. The appearance of Ponytail Palm is treasured by many people due to its long leafages, a... more...

Home » Gardening | By Benjamin Brook @ Friday, 4th April 2008 @ 2:17 AM

The type of merchandise and the quantity of gardening supplies a person will need will depend on the size and type of their garden as well as their budget. For most backyards, gardening supplies consist of some fertilizer and pesticides along with the seeds or starter plants and a few necessary tools. For the experienced gardeners there will be a few additional items in their bag of tricks. A decent pair of gloves for instance along with some bug repellant and something with which to scrape the ... more...

Home » Gardening | By Jude Wright @ Thursday, 3rd April 2008 @ 11:34 PM

Your garden plants will flourish when given the right conditions. Some plants will only thrive in a hot, sunny area while others may need a cool, moist and shady area. You need to choose a garden spot that is best suited to the plants you plan to grow. Climate The climate can cause a variety of responses in growing plants depending on their location, its stage of maturity, the type of weather and the length of time they were exposed to it. Climate can have a huge effect on plant de... more...

Home » Gardening | By Jimmy Cox @ Thursday, 3rd April 2008 @ 9:00 PM

In former days many home gardeners found it difficult to increase the supply of their favorite evergreens by the usual methods of reproduction, viz., seeds, layers, and cuttings. The complexity of starting new plants has been materially lessened since the introduction of polyethylene plastic. In the field of plant propagation its use has been a real boon. No longer is a greenhouse a necessary possession for raising these plants from seeds and cuttings. Polyethylene is a substance which has the a... more...

Home » Gardening | By Richard Murray @ Thursday, 3rd April 2008 @ 8:04 PM

Container gardening is the answer for residents of apartments, mobile homes and condominiums who say they have no room to grow anything. By utilizing containers, both large and small, it is possible to grow almost anything that you can grow directly in the ground. Patios, balconies, steps, and window sills are good locations as long as there is sufficient sunlight (about 6 to 8 hours worth), the only limit being the size and the weight of your containers. Containers come in a varie... more...

Home » Gardening | By Jude Wright @ Thursday, 3rd April 2008 @ 7:29 PM

The term, organic, when used in gardening, means finding environmentally friendly ways to work the land and working with, rather than against, nature. Organic gardening isn't always applied to only gardening, but can be considered a way of life. The so-called "modern" organic movement was started in the late 1940s in response to the increased use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers used at that time. However, the principles of organic gardening have been used for centur... more...

Home » Gardening | By Ray Eddings @ Thursday, 3rd April 2008 @ 7:18 PM

Few herbs demonstrate the difference between fresh and dried as distinctly as basil. Fresh basil bursts with aroma and flavor while dried pales pitifully in comparison. This and the ease with which basil can be grown even under the poorest of circumstances make it the perfect herb to plant. If you only ever grow one herb make it basil. If you grow a full herb garden make sure to include a selection of different basil varieties. Picking a Basil The first concern you should have ... more...

Home » Gardening | By James Mitchell @ Thursday, 3rd April 2008 @ 5:10 PM

When you think about gardens, what comes to mind? Lush, green lawns? Vibrant flowerbeds bursting with a kaleidoscope of color? Or maybe exotic plants for as far as the eye can see? Once upon a time, those things were some of the only characteristics of a garden. To have a garden, you had to have land to spare. But not anymore. These days, even if you live in an apartment you can have a garden. Container gardening lets you enjoy all the benefits without needing the space. Whether you choos... more...

Home » Gardening | By Jason Hobbs @ Thursday, 3rd April 2008 @ 5:08 PM

The star cactus is also referred to as the Sand Dollar Cactus, Sea Urchin Cactus, and Star Peyote Cactus. Usually, the star cactus is a tiny, boneless type of cactus that generally represents the Sand Dollar Cactus, which is one of the primary typical names of the star cactus. The dome shaped globular body of the star cactus is around 2-6 inches in breadth and around 1-2 inches in length. The color of a typical star cactus is brown or light green, along with certain dotted spots because of the... more...

Home » Gardening | By Gordon Warre @ Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 @ 5:37 PM

There are beautiful Japanese fish known as Koi and can grow up to roughly 1 meter long. With the proper love and care they have the ability to live up to several decades. Because these large types of fish are very beautiful and serene to watch, numerous owners of homes have dreams of building their own koi ponds. Koi Have been called Dragon Fish by people through the ages who admire them. Koi have a definite captivating quality to them. Originally bred in the country of Japan, Koi are bre... more...

Home » Gardening | By Gordon Warre @ Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 @ 5:34 PM

Weeds may be a nuisance because they have thorns or prickles, cause skin irritation when contacted, or parts of the plants might come off and attach to fur or clothes. Weed control recommendations that are appropriate for New Jersey may not be appropriate for someone living in another state. Unfortunately, though, the impact of rising carbon dioxide seems to be far more pronounced in the weeds that compete with crops than in the crops themselves. Noxious weeds are the greatest environme... more...

Home » Gardening | By Jason Hobbs @ Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 @ 12:07 PM

The Ficus tree is a species that possess around 800 genuses of timbered trees, creepers, and bushes in the family of Moraceae, which is an inhabitant of the tropical regions with very less species expanding into the humid climatic area. The Common Fig plant is one of the most usual genuses of the Ficus trees. The plant of the Common Fig generates a viable fruit known as the fig, the fruits produced by several other species of the Ficus are safe to eat, but are not consumed viably. The Sacred Fi... more...

Home » Gardening | By Jason Hobbs @ Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 @ 11:52 AM

The indoor plant identification process normally involves a brief insight about those plants, which are normally grown indoors. For most of the folks, the idea of identification of indoor plants normally comprises of them being labeled as yellow, red or plain pretty. For the other people, the process of plant identification normally involves the scientific name, the primary family and also most of the relatives of that plant. Irrespective of whether, it is simply done for impressing the visitors... more...

Home » Gardening | By Jason Hobbs @ Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 @ 11:47 AM

The orchid seeds unlike the seeds of other plants require genuinely a symbiotic fungus in order to grow. It implies that orchid seeds cannot be simply sowed in the pot, like in case of other plants such as Petunia. Hence, it is strongly recommended to first determine the time period which is required to produce the flourishing beautiful orchid plant. The time taken for orchid seeds to bloom is somewhere around 3 - 5 years, counting from the time the seed was sowed. Only after investing these man... more...

Home » Gardening | By Jason Hobbs @ Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 @ 11:44 AM

The low maintenance fact of huge range of large cactus is quite remarkable and it also is not that much frightening to nurture them. Certain large cactus are accessible that are nighttime bloomers, whereas certain other large cactus species such as the Candelabra-shaped cacti and Golden Barrel supplements more height and profundity to any available planting collection. An individual is advised to ensure the position of the plant, so that no one can unintentionally slip or fall upon them, if the... more...

Home » Gardening | By Jason Hobbs @ Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 @ 11:38 AM

An individual is advised to carefully administer the process of orchid identification, prior to nurturing certain species of extracts of orchid. At the time of sorting the pracised species of orchids from certain orchid nursery or other sources, it is essential to spot the tag applied upon them. The internet search machine such as the Google and other various sites are also quite useful in the classification of the perfect orchid species. A majority of internet search engine's spotlight of... more...

Home » Gardening | By Jason Hobbs @ Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 @ 7:33 AM

The orchid is one of the most ancient known genuses of the plants and its flowers are also quite admirable in the current era. Hence, every individual needs to take care of orchids properly. The orchids are of great use, as they can be forwarded as a thanksgiving compliment of love, or can be nurtured and promoted in ones indoors greenhouse. These magnificent blooms are capable enough to thrash away the dullness of the rooms with their dual features of attractiveness and fragrance. However, for... more...