Gardening Articles

Home » Gardening | By Kenneth Scott @ Saturday, 19th April 2008 @ 10:47 AM

Over time our approach to the environment has changed and so has our tendency to indiscriminate use of pesticides and chemicals to maintain our green lawn and keep them free from weeds and harmful insects. The fad for a green lawn started in the 1950s when all and sundry started competing for a greener lawn than the neighbors. This gave rise to haphazard use of harmful chemicals. As our awareness about the environment around us increased people started treating such chemicals as part of a... more...

Home » Gardening | By Benjamin Brook @ Saturday, 19th April 2008 @ 7:29 AM

Indoor gardening is a popular hobby, and one that can actually improve your decor and your health. Glossy green living plants are an unbeatable decorating accessory, whether you favor the bold statement a snake plant makes or the ethereal lightness of an asparagus fern. By surrounding yourself with healthy green plants, you oxygenate your living environment and gain more energy. Grow Houseplants Organically You can do some organic indoor gardening with houseplants. Growing organica... more...

Home » Gardening | By Cassidy Williams @ Saturday, 19th April 2008 @ 6:54 AM

Most people can't get growing orchids right and end up killing them without knowing why. There are 5 common reasons why this happens. 1. You Over-water them This is the number one killer of household orchids. If an orchid plant gets "soggy" from too much water, its roots will quickly start to rot. Orchids should be planted in a way that the water can freely flow away from the roots. They should never be left sitting in water. It will hurt your orchid less if you do... more...

Home » Gardening | By MIKE SELVON @ Friday, 18th April 2008 @ 11:22 AM

Recent generations have probably never given much thought to a simple device called the composting toilet, and most, no doubt, would prefer not to linger long on the subject. But composting toilets have long been used throughout human history. They have a much longer history than the common plumbing and sewage systems that we have all become accustomed to using in our modern civilization. Those in the Western world are generally surprised to learn that even today there are many kinds of... more...

Home » Gardening | By India Cooper @ Friday, 18th April 2008 @ 1:00 AM

Want to grow your own produce but don't have much time or experience? Then a herb garden could be the answer. With very little space or expertise you can cultivate sweet smelling, pretty plants that give your cooking or well being a lift, all year round. Herb gardens have been popular in the UK since Roman times in private plots, monastery gardens and of course the kitchen gardens of great houses and castles. The plants were grown not only for culinary purposes but also for medicinal... more...

Home » Gardening | By Anna Stenning @ Wednesday, 16th April 2008 @ 11:16 AM

The thought of one day owning my own house with a nice garden is a distant dream, much less thinking about growing my own fruit trees in my nice garden. For many people doing the gardening is either a chore or a relaxing light exercise to get involved with during the day. Growing a tree is a process that requires a lot of attention and patience. For those wanting to grow their own fruit tree for the first time will need to research more about the work involved with maintaining a healthy tree.more...

Home » Gardening | By Nazima Golamaully @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 11:09 AM

Orchids are a delicate plant and caring for them can be somewhat nerve-racking. If you have never had these flowers before then you might be surprised to know that they have more in common with the cactus than any other plant. Preventing rot in the roots is your main priority when cultivating orchids. To do this you need to be very careful about how much and how you water your plants. The medium in which your flowers are grown in is also very important as this determines how much moistur... more...

Home » Gardening | By Corbin Newlyn @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 7:09 AM

Do you know what all offices, houses, apartment complexes, and churches have in common? They all have landscaping of some kind. No building is truly complete without some plants, grass and some shrubbery to help raise the character of the building. The additional value of curb appeal can make the difference when a house is trying to be sold or if you want to increase the value of a home. Any small amount of change to the outside grounds helps and you don't constantly require a profe... more...

Home » Gardening | By Richard Murray @ Monday, 14th April 2008 @ 9:39 PM

Soil preparation is step one in getting your garden ready for cultivation and if possible should be done in the fall. This will give the soil time over the winter to enrich itself after you have dressed and tilled it. Excellent results can still be achieved if this timetable is not feasible, so this timing is not absolutely critical. If your garden plot is fairly large, it would be advisable to rent or borrow a rotary tiller if you do not own one. Loosen the soil thoroughly and pick out... more...

Home » Gardening | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 14th April 2008 @ 3:24 PM

Compost is a collection of different organic matter, such as yard clippings, small twigs, leaves and organic kitchen waste that have gone through the process of decomposition. Numerous people do composting so that they can make good use of the available organic material that is around their property and even in their home. This gives composters a chance to make use of the nutrient rich muck that is produced and which is very beneficial to garden soil. In fact, to avid gardeners, compost ... more...

Home » Gardening | By MIKE SELVON @ Saturday, 12th April 2008 @ 1:24 AM

There are many instances when homeowners choose not to get started with backyard composting because of the perception that it is hard to do correctly. In reality, you just need to collect the basic organic materials, find a place for the compost heap and then allow nature to take over the task. But, there are some basic guidelines to keep in mind that can help make the whole process move forward without a hitch. There are a number of different types of compost bins on the market that you ... more...

Home » Gardening | By MIKE SELVON @ Saturday, 12th April 2008 @ 1:16 AM

Composting has become a popular means of recycling organic materials so that they can be used in beneficial ways instead of adding them to a landfill. In addition to being a great way to participate in recycling efforts, composting is also a great way to generate rich organic materials that can be added to soil for organic garden projects. Compost bins provide a simple and easy way to help people get started composting and are particularly good solutions for people who have limited living space.... more...

Home » Gardening | By Richard Murray @ Friday, 11th April 2008 @ 4:51 PM

Gardening tools are absolutely necessary for the small garden, but because so few tools are really needed, buy only basic high-quality gardening tools which will last you for many years. When purchasing tools, be sure the tools are the right size for you, as well as the job at hand, too small or too large a tool will make extra work. If you maintain your tools well, they will serve you well. When storing your tools keep a roll of paper towels handy to wipe off mud and dry the tools, then... more...

Home » Gardening | By Richard Murray @ Friday, 11th April 2008 @ 11:02 AM

If you are concerned about water conservation, explore the use of drip irrigation. It is an age old method of watering your plants consistently, evenly and without effort. This technique, also known as trickle irrigation, has evolved over the years into one of the most important factors in contemporary farming methods. This system minimizes the use of water by letting water drip very slowly directly onto the surface of the soil or directly onto the root zone, this in turn reduces water waste ... more...

Home » Gardening | By Jude Wright @ Thursday, 10th April 2008 @ 4:14 PM

No matter if they are urban or rural, all gardens benefit from preplanning and design. This doesn't mean just knowing where you want your garden, but the overall design of the garden. Today, gardening can include everything from vegetables to flowers to lawn care. Carefully planning what you want, and where you want it, beforehand will help you get the most from your garden. Planning Your Garden To begin, measure and draw a plan of your yard and/or garden as it is now. You... more...

Home » Gardening | By April Kerr @ Thursday, 10th April 2008 @ 3:40 PM

Anyone who has an interest in gardening and is the owner of a hedge will probably already own a hedge trimmer or is thinking of buying one. Hedge trimmers are ideal for, as the name suggests, trimming hedges. They work so well because a really nice neat and crisp finish can be achieved rather than having your hedge shredded and hacked to pieces. However, although the majority of home owners will also own a hedge trimmer, it's important to realize that they are far from being toys a... more...

Home » Gardening | By Bercle George @ Thursday, 10th April 2008 @ 4:00 AM

First things first, lots of gardeners seek to circumvent fall gardening as much as they can as a result of the winter frosts which normally come quite early and have the tendency to make things slightly tough. Researching all you can on fall gardening plus other gardening information will distinctly prove beneficial to you in dealing with any drawbacks that may arise. Everyone needs a really excellent looking garden. A really excellent looking garden will require more than just committing... more...

Home » Gardening | By Bercle George @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 9:36 PM

There are lots of negative publicity has hounded rose gardening, mostly criticism about the difficulty in growing and keeping them. However, this should not hinder you in developing your own garden. You can easily get accustomed to rose gardening, and the rewards are quite fragrant and beautiful, and extra income-- to say the least. Making a decision on what type of rose to plant is the first step in rose gardening. It is not just about the color; there are lots of other things to decide... more...

Home » Gardening | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 10:00 AM

Many a would-be gardener is at a loss to know how to get the information and the supplies that he needs. He does not know where to learn about gardening, either directly or through books; or where to buy plants, seeds, fertilizers, sprays, and tools. He is often carried away by advertisements offering cheap plants of unknown origin; innumerable novel appliances , or gadgets, guaranteed to take all the work out of gardening, and sprays and weed killers guaranteed to make the garden grow an... more...

Home » Gardening | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 5:42 AM

Terrarium planting is a specialized part of home gardening, but an interesting one. A great many woodland plants which prosper in their natural environments fail to grow at all in the house due to the lack of moisture in the air. Terrariums provide this humid atmosphere and allow you to bring the forest plants home. The theory behind the terrarium is that in a closed container the moisture which the plants take up through their roots and transpire through their leaves is condensed and eve... more...