Archive for January, 2008
Saturday, January 19th, 2008
There are people who want to have a landscaped garden to attract butterflies so that it would add up entertainment and beauty to their garden. A butterfly garden provides a very relaxing and enchanting view your backyard.
Here are some tips and guides on a garden expert on creating a flower-filled area that will provide a lovely spot in which to linger. A covered swing, lattice panels, and a variety of perennials and shrubs give structure to the new area. As the new plantings mature, they will help add to the sense of privacy.
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Friday, January 18th, 2008
SPIDER FLOWER
This is certainly one of the most striking of all annuals. They branch widely and, at a height of 4 ft, tower above most other annuals. The flower heads, which appear between July and October, are huge – no less than 8 in in section and longer than they are wide. They also stretch in the course of flowering. Oblong seedpods are formed at their lower end, and – curiously – grow sideways on very thin stems. The stamens protrude so far that they resemble cat’s whiskers or spider’s legs. Both the flowers and the foliage are intensely fragrant.
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Thursday, January 17th, 2008
The informal growth of Browallia americana makes the plant a favorite among gardeners. Browallia americana is an easygoing annual with a long-lasting beauty. Browallia americana is stunning alone and a perfect foil for all partners. The flowering shoots tumble gracefully over the edges of pots, tubs, and hanging baskets, with their violet-blue flowers suspended like butterflies from their stems. The light spot in the center of the flowers enhances their refinement. Sow Browallia americana indoors in March-April at a temperature of about 68 °F. Pinch out young shoots to encourage bushiness and plant out-of-doors after the final night frost. They do best in poor soil, but will also grow in richer kinds. Choose a sunny position in a border, but partial shade is better if you are growing them in pots, tubs, or hanging baskets. The plants do not need much water, but the rootball should not be allowed to dry out entirely, as the plants definitely do not recover from that.
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2008
Places that have 3 or 4 seasons have problems in planting summer flowers because the summer season is too short for these plants to flower. Not like in the tropical countries that it is always good to plant summer flower plants any time of the year. To the countries that has 3 or 4 seasons, summer is the best time of the year for a gardener and also the busiest time too. You can see and experience the beauty of abundance of life in the garden. During summer, gardeners take necessary care and maintain the health of the plants in the garden. So here are some of the tips that you should do during the summer season to help you prioritize your workload.
Indoor Garden: Early summer is the ideal time to plant containers, such as patio pots, window boxes, and hanging baskets. I’m very sure that frost has alreay melted and passed along with the spring so the containers can be put outside. But as the summer progresses, you must not forget to feed container-bound plants.
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Tuesday, January 15th, 2008
Landscape garden lights can make your garden beautiful. This is the most cost efficient way to give your garden a new makeover. Landscape garden lighting are easy to install. Every lighting product you buy, there is an installation guide with it. So know what kind of outdoor landscape lighting will fit to your garden.
Decorative garden lighting has increased in popularity in parallel with the development, availability and increasing illumination quality of solar-powered garden lighting and today they are a worthwhile investment for the conservatory owner. You can use garden lighting to illuminate specific trees, shrubs or bedding and move the solar-powered units around depending on the season, choosing the best garden features to illuminate. You can also use them to down-light pathways and steps, making your garden safer to walk in at night.
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