Plants

Novel Gardening Ideas – The Upside Down Garden

The Upside Down Garden

So you have a problem with your garden pests, and you’ve tried everything you can think of; but have you tried turning your garden upside down? No this is not a joke. They’re actually selling upside down planters now to help you grow your garden in pots turned over; and most recent converts are so …

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The Most Popular Flowering Plant

So what are annuals really all about? The following report includes some fascinating information about these Popular Flowering Plants you can use, not just the old stuff they used to tell you. Annuals are among the most popular of all flowering plants, and it is hard to beat annuals for low cost, beautiful blooms and …

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House Plants Add Depth And Beauty To Your Home

The right houseplants can add depth and beauty to your home. There are a plethora of choices for anyone who wants to bring decorative accents to his décor. The plants range from tall indoor trees to tiny cactus houseplants that just provide a little color and detail. These decorative must-haves can also be functional as …

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Fresh Flowers: Preserve That Special Memory Forever

Wedding Bouquet from Paulas Flowers of Old Basing

Image by Christopher_Hawkins via FlickrFresh flowers are truly a display of natures beauty. They can easily brighten up not only a room, but a person’s mood as well. Fresh flower bouquets make wonderful birthday, anniversary and Valentine’s Day gifts. The only downside to cut flowers is that their beauty fades, and they wither too …

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Tomato Plants: Are You Craving That Juicy Homegrown Flavor?

We recently added to our patio area. We enjoy the new space but there is one area that seems to be desolate. It’s not large enough for a chair so I thought I would look at outdoor plants that could fill the space. I had other outdoor plants in the yard, but I didn’t want …

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Window Herb Gardens Keep Fresh Herbs On Your Table All Year

If you have a summer herb garden, it’s always a disappointment when cooler weather sets in and your fresh herbs die down. Now you need to rely on dried herbs as the next best thing to enhance your menus. Or do you? With a south-facing window and a little TLC, you can have a thriving …

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What Is Sustainable Living?

Everyone wants to be able to do their part to fight global warming. But it’s not easy to figure out what exactly everyone should do. What exactly can you do to help with the climate crisis? You can’t stop driving a car altogether, and there certainly is the myth out there that to stop global …

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Plants And Flowers For Your Yard

My husband and I bought a new home, which means we also bought a new yard. I am glad that it is winter right now because I have no idea how to landscape a yard. I love to look at plants and flowers. I do not love taking care of them. I have started to …

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When To Plant Certain Garden Plants And Vegitation

As a relatively new gardener, I often get confused as to when to plant certain garden plants and vegetation. Many seasoned gardeners will advise on when to plant but the advice is often confusing or just plain contradictory. The problem I have is determining whether to wait until there is no chance that a frost …

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Controlling Weeds Without Herbicides

If you have a garden of any size, you probably do not look forward to pulling the inevitable yearly crop of weeds. Not only are they unsightly, but weeds leach valuable nutrients from your desirable landscape plants. Out of sheer frustration, you may be tempted to exterminate them with a commercial herbicide. However, your conscience …

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