Garden Plants Information

Mulch Your Spring Bulbs In The Fall For A Beautiful Spring Display

pongdet — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:17:01 +0000

Flower bulbs need a good, long, winters sleep. Like some people we know, if they wake up before they are fully rested, they get kind of cranky, and then they don't bloom well at all.

Actually what happens is during a mild winter, the soil stays too warm, and the bulbs begin to come out of ...

You Can Grow Your Own Herb Garden - Part 5

pongdet — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:30:29 +0000

Care and Feeding of Your Herb Garden

Most herbs are fairly easy to maintain. They don't need water every day and don't really need fertilizer. The biggest concern you'll have is weeding.

To find out if your garden needs water, take a finger and push it into the soil. If it i...

Replacing Tree Blossoms with Hanging Baskets

pongdet — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:45:26 +0000

There is nothing much more beautiful than trees laden with blossoms slowly blowing in the wind. Once the blossoms fall, however the trees seem barren. You can solve this problem with hanging baskets of flowers.

Mother's Day is a great time of year for flowers. My wife usually receives one ...

Transplanting Deciduous Shrubs

pongdet — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:38:02 +0000

Shrubs to be transplanted from a natural stand or from one part of a yard or garden to another are most safely taken with a ball of earth on the roots. The size of the ball will vary with the size of the plant.

The average shrub should be transplanted with a ball of earth about one half the...

Four Gardening Mistakes to Avoid

pongdet — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:32:22 +0000

Save yourself time and frustration by avoiding these mistakes and your vegetable garden will be a success season after season.

1. Don't plant in too small of a space- make sure the area you are using is large enough for all your vegetable plants. For years, I kept making the mistake of buy...

You Can Grow Your Own Herb Garden - Part 1

pongdet — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:12:05 +0000

Growing your own herb garden can be rewarding in many ways. You can enjoy the relaxation of gardening and reap the various benefits of what you grow. The problem is, many people simply don't know how, or fear that it entails too much work or expense. In this article, I will guide you, step-by-st...

Cultivating Plants In Your Garden…What To Watch Out For

pongdet — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:31:29 +0000

There are so many plants available for you to choose from that it's hard to know where to start. Are you looking for house plants, tropical plants or some beautiful garden plants? Green plants are not only beautiful to look at they also provide a much needed source of fresh oxygen for our breath...

Tips For Successful Backyard Grape Growing

pongdet — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:03:08 +0000

Growing grapes in the backyard or garden can be a rewarding experience. It can also be quite a failure if not done properly. Grapevines are perennial plants and will grow for years to come. There are a few things to consider before you just jump in and start planting your grapevines. Otherwise, m...

The Great History of Roses

pongdet — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:16:29 +0000

"It was roses, roses all the way."
- Robert Browning

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose; By any other name would smell as sweet."
- William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act 2 scene 2

Roses have a long and colorful history...

A Few Gardens Built By The Moghuls

pongdet — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:15:23 +0000

India today, comprises of several magical gardens built by the Moghuls. The first Moghul immigrant to India was Babur who ruled the kingdom of Agra from the year 1483 to 1530. Besides being a warrior he was blessed with a poetic talent also. He mentioned a few lines about India when he wrote his ...

Transplanting Trees

pongdet — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:13:08 +0000

Problems with transplanting:

Once a homeowner decides to add a new tree or shrub to their landscape there are several factors to consider when doing this. Three of the most important factors are selection of the plant, where they will plant, and the actual process of planting the new additi...

Flowers How to Buy Them when They are Fresh

pongdet — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:08:16 +0000

Flowers form the best gifts and it takes some time and consideration for selecting the right Flower for the right occasion. Buying Flowers is an Art like presenting them for that particular occasion. Due to the advancement of transport facilities and Cold Storage facilities it has become possible...

Planting Orchids Why Not Plant The Most Fragrant Types

pongdet — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:18:04 +0000

Orchids are well-known for the interesting beauty and unusual varieties but they are also loved for their wonderful fragrance. Whether used in corsages, bouquets or planted right in your garden, orchids have a wonderful scent that can sue the savage beast. There are many orchids that have marvelo...

Planting Roses in Pots

pongdet — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:05:23 +0000

In years past, serious rosarians would never consider having a potted rose on their property unless it was just waiting for its home to be prepared in the garden.

Times have changed and potted roses now have a place in the lives of condo and apartment dwellers, city slickers who don't live...

Planting and Sowing Vegetables

pongdet — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:21:26 +0000

Not all crops are harvested at the same time; some crops are planted after others have been harvested so best use of the available ground is made. This is illustrated by the planting of a crop of broad beans planted in November to be harvested in June, after which a crop of leeks could then take ...