January 28, 2012
William Cobbett describes his journeys into the centre of London through the hedges, fields and orchards which supplied Covent Garden, those same hedges, fields and orchards which now lie under our sprawling suburbs.
A little still remains but modern gardening tendencies have moved onto a more sculptured, less country, landscape. The many gardening programmes and the huge business of the garden centres have produced, unfortunately, a certain sameness in our suburban gardens. City ...
January 27, 2012
Spring is very appealing to most people, in many aspects, but one of the most appealing aspects of spring is the smell. The smell of flowers blooming, freshly cut grass and freshly laid soil invigorate nature lovers and gardeners alike with the nostalgic memories and feeling of past springs, filling individuals with the promise and anticipation of another wonderful spring.
You can often experience these very feelings and smells from the comfort of your own yard; however, visiting a nursery ...
January 26, 2012
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The use of shredded wood mulch exists for reasons unknown to
many of us. It is true and a good point that the mulch does in
fact control erosion in a new planting prior to the roots taking
hold of the soil. The wood mulch does retain more moisture and
insulate the roots from extreme temperatures. Therefore the
addition of a mulch is in deed beneficial for a newly installed
shrub and tree landscape. The truth is folks have been
successfully growing landscapes and ...
January 25, 2012
Wherever you live, and whatever style home you have, it should
be a place that reflects who you are and where you want to be.
If you live in a country setting, woodland area, or in a rustic
cabin, you can create an atmosphere of comfort, relaxation, and
friendship. A simple wooden or metal 'Greetings' sign by your
main entrance will let others know that you welcome their visit
and are extending a hand of friendship. Adding a 'nature' theme
to your sign gives it personalization and is fun. A ...
January 24, 2012
The Hibiscus is most widely cultivated landscape plant in the world. The popularity comes from a combination of the brilliant blooming flowers coupled with the ease of growing. Hibiscus can be grown in almost any area of the country provided you follow some simple guidelines. This article will offer tips on growing hibiscus plants of your very own.
The hibiscus comes in two varieties: Tropical and Hardy. Unless you live in Miami or Honolulu you will want to use the hardy variety. The hardy ...
January 21, 2012
Just from its name, we know that this area should exude life and vivacity. Otherwise, nobody in the family or their guests would enjoy hanging out or spending time here. Fortunately, decorating your living room to make it livelier and more chic is not that difficult to accomplish. The following set of amazing tips, which gives guidelines on the use of fleur de lis wall art to the proper arrangement of furniture, will surely make the living room makeover a cinch. Color theme One of the most ...
January 19, 2012
Memorial Day marks the beginning of the vacation season and the
end of the school year for many youngsters. On this day of new
beginnings, American Flags, Uncle Sam images, and other
patriotic symbols decorate our homes and grace our table. Also
Spring flowers add delight and beauty to our surroundings.
Indeed, it is a wonderful time of year. Not to mention those
great Memorial Day picnics and barbecue meals.
Possibilities abound for the food that you can serve: Fried
chicken, deviled eggs, ...
January 18, 2012
The sage herbs you cook with in the kitchen also a makes a delicious addition to dry gardens. They grow to a height of three feet tall and almost as wide. The stems are square and woody, usually covers with short hairs. All parts of this grayish green plant are aromatic. Salvia leaves are long and thin, up to 4 inches long and 1/2 inch across. They are crinkly, fragrant and sticky and can be used in cooking either fresh or dried. Culinary Sage or salvia officinalis is native to the ...
January 17, 2012
You are planning a party and trying to decide on a great menu.
You may have read some new recipes in a magazine that you are
thinking of trying to impress your guests. The ingredients sound
interesting and the pictures are colorful and enticing. Should
you try them out on your guests and hope for the best?
When planning a social gathering, it is your best bet to use
recipes that you have tried, tested, and were delicious. Because
of the tension and anxiety surrounding any gathering, trying ...
January 15, 2012
Advanced green house gardening techniques often include diagnosing growing problems inside the greenhouse. If you are a novice to greenhouse horticulture, you might want to seek advice from a seasoned green house gardener or even a professional at your local green house supply store. Knowledgeable green house gardeners know to watch out for common growing problems inside the greenhouse. Here are a few normal problems experienced. Superior Green House Gardening Way of Handling Growing Issues 1. ...