When you are in a tight spot and the only way to grow is up, these annual vines will create a curtain of color in just a few weeks. They also help soften the look of a sterile fence or cover up a not-so-pretty view. Just make a trellis and these vines are ready to climb. (more…)
Before the beautiful, scented flowers of a rose bush appear in spring, there is a dormant shrub needing some tender loving care. Yet many gardeners are anxious about the process of pruning their roses, afraid they’ll prune too much and kill the plant.
However, roses are actually one of the most forgiving plants when it comes to pruning, advises master rosarian Michael Cevola. So don’t be afraid to cut away. Here’s his methodical approach to rose pruning:
The nutrient needs for different crops vary. For example, green leafy crops need two to four times as much nitrogen than potassium, and vegetables that produce fruit need more phosphorous. Rather than catering to each of these individual needs, use a well-balanced, slow-release fertilizer that contains a fairly equal amount of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium.
Gardening makes your hands dirty and it also means tht your your garden tools are also dirty. You must always see to it that you clean and sharpen your garden tools. Here are some tips and guides on cleaning and sharpening you garden tools.
Watching birds flittering in your garden is always a delight. Attracting birds to your yard is really quite simple, just supply their three basic needs namely food, shelter and water. You will then have a bird oasis in your own backyard. But how to go about it?
