Gardening

  • All Grasses Are Not Created Equal—How to Know which Grass is Best for your Lawn
  • There are many types of grasses used for green lawns; do you know which grass is best for your lawn?  The key to great looking green lawn is lawn fertilizers and weed control as well as using the right type of grass seed.  Most lawns are made up of many different types of grass seed and yours might need different seed in different areas. (…)

  • A Thorny Subject - How to Properly Remove Rose Thorns
  • You’ve probably heard the phrase: every rose has its thorn.  Too many, thorns symbolize the danger that lurks behind the beauty of the roses, and all sorts of myths try to explain the presence of these dangerous little daggers on rose stems.  Greek myth suggests that Cupid shot arrows into the roses accidentally after being stung by a bee and it was the sting from his arrow that caused the thorns to take root. (…)

  • A Shady Past – Three Varieties of Roses that Take to the Shade
  • There are not a whole lot of roses that enjoy being in the shade. Miniature roses and some climbing and shrub roses are usually fairly shade tolerant, as roses grow. (…)

  • The most well known bulbs – daffodils and tulips
  • Bulbs are among the most popular of all flowering plants for the garden.  Bulbs have long been renowned for their beauty, their hardiness and their variety.  This article provides a small sampling of the many types of bulb plants available to the average gardener. (…)

  • Using perennials in your garden
  • Perennials are favored by many gardeners, not only for their ability to bloom for several seasons, but for the wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes they come in as well. 
    Whereas annuals must be planted anew every season, perennials can be left in the ground to bloom for several seasons.  This makes gardening with perennials less costly and means that the perennial garden can be easier to maintain. 
    In addition, most perennials are very easy to work with, and the demands they place on their gardeners are usually quite low.  Sufficient water, good soil and abundant sunshine are all most perennials need to provide beautiful blooms all season longs. (…)

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