Growing plants under lights the easy way
What do keen gardeners do when the weather's bad?..we can move our gardening indoors and start our seeds off under artificial lights. Since the set up isn't exactly pretty, you probably won't want it sitting right in the middle of your living room and will most likely have it hidden away somewhere...Alternatively, you could make do with two simple fluorescent tubes or a collection of adjustable desk lamps with the light trained onto your seed tray or plants. (read full article)
Source: Gardenzine articles 06/09/08 05:56:42
Build a circular brick patio
There is something about the timeless permanence and natural look of a brick patio that can not be matched by any timber deck...A brick patio can be built almost anywhere and the circular part can even be incorporated as a design feature if additional bricks are used to square up to any adjacent straight areas... (read full article)
Source: Gardenzine articles 06/09/08 05:56:42
Counting the Cost of a New Garden
The trouble with costing a garden design is that the price really can be just about anything you like. Like indoor furnishing and decoration, it very much depends on the materials you choose. Even more confusing is the fact that you are faced with endless TV makeover programmes which seem to be able to transform gardens for next to nothing....As a general rule, a well-planned and built garden will add between five and ten percent to the value of your property and even more than that to the value of a new-build property which has no garden at all....One thing you need to know is that the budget they give you on TV makeovers is normally extremely unrealistic.... (read full article)
Source: Gardenzine articles 06/09/08 05:56:42
Japanese Garden at Brisbane Botanics
The garden, designed by Kenzon Ogata, is in the tsuki-yama-chisen (mountain, pond, stream) style. The main visual elements are the waterfall, the stream and the pond. A mound, lawn and a viewing arbour complete the garden. (read full article)
Source: Gardenzine articles 06/09/08 05:56:42
Edging ponds
Small man-made garden ponds are often let down by the fact that the pond liner shows around the edges and it is quite difficult to get a natural looking edge. If you have managed to get the banks of the pond level all the way around, you are half-way there. Then, it's just a question of personal taste which method you use. (read full article)
Source: Gardenzine articles 06/09/08 05:56:42
A-Z of Herbs: A is for Alfala, Aloe, Angelica and Anise
Series describing herbs, how to grow them and their culinary and medicinal uses. (read full article)
Source: Gardenzine articles 06/09/08 05:56:42
Tree pruning tips
One of the advantages of pruning during the winter is that you can see much better what needs to be cut out and what should stay. At least that's true with deciduous plants. The other advantage is that the plants are dormant, and won't mind you doing a little work on them...Shaping the outside is actually quite easy. Just picture how you want the plant to look, and picture imaginary lines of the finished outline of the plant... (read full article)
Source: Gardenzine articles 06/09/08 05:56:42
Designing with water
Incorporating water into your garden design is a brave step. Get it right and you have an additional element that can really add interest but get it wrong and you end up with something resembling a green puddle. All too often water features in gardens appear artificial and out of place so you need to think carefully about how you will use water in the garden and why you want it there in the first place. (read full article)
Source: Gardenzine articles 06/09/08 05:56:42
How to build a garden pond
First you must decide where to site your pond. Have it close to the house if you want to it to be visible for most of the year. Choose a level site if possible and avoid placing your pond at the foot of a hill where water might run underneath the pond liner and lift it. Ponds at the foot of slopes may also be subject to fertiliser run-off which will cause algal blooms. (read full article)
Source: Gardenzine articles 06/09/08 05:56:42
Mediterranean style planting and accessories
Dreaming about your summer holidays? If you already have an established garden, you don't have to spend a fortune on a complete rebuild, you can keep the hard landscaping as it is and give it a little Mediterranean twist just by redesigning your planting scheme and adding some accessories. (read full article)
Source: Gardenzine articles 06/09/08 05:56:42
Build a lawn edging strip
Building a level lawn edging strip or 'mowing strip', not only helps to separate difficult materials like gravel from lawn edges, you can also run your lawnmower wheels right over it. (read full article)
Source: Gardenzine articles 06/09/08 05:56:42
Wage war on slugs
They are every gardener's nemesis, capable of destroying a single plant in one sitting and able to devastate whole rows of seedlings. Anyone who has carefully nurtured trays of bedding plants in the greenhouse only to bed them out and have them disappear in the night will have an abiding hatred of slugs. (read full article)
Source: Gardenzine articles 06/09/08 05:56:42
Eucalyptus
It's one of those plants that immediately draws the eye. Even from a distance, the silver-blue leaves stand out. Get up close to it and you can see why eucalyptus is such a good all-rounder. (read full article)
Source: Gardenzine articles 06/09/08 05:56:42
Hydrogen peroxide: the gardening miracle
He claims to have cured his own cancer, to have removed his own warts and to be the most robust 82-year-old on the planet ever since he discovered the miracle solution known as hydrogen peroxide...In 13 years of applying hydrogen peroxide to his gardens, Munro said he has experienced better yields, faster seed germination and far fewer insect infestations. (read full article)
Source: Gardenzine articles 06/09/08 05:56:42
Improving Clay Soil
Clay soil is both a blessing and a curse....If you have clay soil, the good news is that it is possible to make it more gardener-friendly and the method is, mercifully simple. (read full article)
Source: Gardenzine articles 06/09/08 05:56:42
Build an Upright Palisade Fence
An upright palisade fence is one of the sturdiest fences you can build. Unlike panel fencing, it is much more resistant to wind because the gaps in between allow wind to pass through it, making it almost impossible for heavy storms to knock your fence over...Our step by step guide below shows you how to build a 6ft (1.8m) fence. (read full article)
Source: Gardenzine articles 06/09/08 05:56:42
The Eden Project
Walking towards Eden from one of its many car parks, I felt a certain sense of anticipation. Was I really going to experience a tropical rainforest, right here in Cornwall?....As you emerge from the visitors centre, you can see virtually all of Eden below and, of course, you can't help but notice the huge biomes that are so synonymous with Eden....The planting on the slopes below the visitor's centre works really well with a mixture of grasses and bright coloured flowers all crammed together to create a mat of roots to fix the slope and choke out potential weeds....if you go now, you get the chance to see it while it is relatively young and you know that when you make a return visit it will only have got better.... (read full article)
Source: Gardenzine articles 08/07/08 15:07:37
How to Lay a Simple Monoblock Path
Good preparation is the key to success and you should start by setting out levels. Firstly, choose a direction for the water run-off..... Having chosen your run, set up two string lines along either side of where the path will be and make sure, by laying a spirit level up to the string that you have the correct run. Then you need to dig down to the correct depth required..... (read full article)
Source: Gardenzine articles 08/07/08 15:07:37
How to Build a Simple Square Deck
Firstly, decide where you want the top height of the deck to be....Lay out your decking joists as shown below, with 450mm centres between internal joists and nail together with 4 inch galvanised nails....Now you are ready to lay the deck boards. The first board should go at the front (the most visible) end of the deck and should be laid flush with the front joist....Face any visible joists with deck boards to create a nice finish and then seal the boards with decking seal or decking oil.... (read full article)
Source: Gardenzine articles 08/07/08 15:07:37
Jul 9, Is your garden heading for the summer doldrums?
When temperatures hit the swelter zone, many gardeners consider the season all but over. The dog days of July and August usually bring high temperatures, humidity and drought, all of which make it awfully tempting to turn our backs on the garden. Here's a plan of action to help keep your garden looking its best: (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 09/07/08 17:16:19
Jul 6, Peony deadheading
Question: Can you please tell me how much of the stem I should cut after the peonies have finished blossoming? Yvonne answers: After your peonies have finished blooming, cut off the entire flower stem. Make your cut well inside the plant's foliage so you don't see the cut-off tips. Peonies only bloom once a season, but their leaves stay attractive into the fall. (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 06/07/08 16:36:11
Jun 1, Peonies supported with hoops but still flopping
Question: My peonies are blooming, but the stems are not strong enough to support them. I do stake them with hoops. Is there a fertilizer mix that will encourage maturing of the stems? My plants are about five years old. Yvonne answers: Sorry, there's no fertilizer that will strengthen the stems (in fact, using fertilizer promotes quick growth that is quite soft), so don't try that. I've had the same problem. Unfortunately, most ready-made supports are too short to support heavy flowers on taller stems. The best way to support these stems is to set four bamboo stakes into the ground around the outside of the plant and weave garden twine through the stems and leaves from one side of the plant to the other. Aim for a crisscross pattern that works like a net to keep stems and blooms upright. As for stems that won't co-operate, just cut them and enjoy the flowers in a vase. More peony care information here: (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 01/06/08 02:42:07
May 31, My daffodils didn't bloom again
Question: Over the past two years my few clumps of daffodils have not bloomed. What could be causing this? Yvonne answers: Do they look crowded? If they do, dig them up and divide the clump and replant them, spreading them out a bit. If they're growing thin and weak, this might also by caused by too much shade (they need about a half day of sun to flower), or competition from tree roots, which can weaken the bulbs. More tips on growing daffodils are here: (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 31/05/08 21:20:43
May 29, Peonies not blooming
Question: I can't get my peonies to flower. What could be the problem? Yvonne answers: There can be are several possible reasons why peonies won't bloom. Your plants might be young. New peonies usually need about three years to grow to a size that produces good blooms. Another possible cause is that the roots are planted too deeply. When planting, make sure that the eyes - little reddish buds near the top of the roots - are no more than 1 to 2 inches below soil. If your peonies are well established, but not blooming any more, it could mean they've got too much competition from tree or shrub roots. If that's the case, move the plant to a location free of woody plant roots. (The best time to move a mature peony is in the fall.) Sometimes late spring frosts kill flower buds. If a frost is expected, it's a good idea to cover your plants. For more solutions to peony problems, click on link: (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 29/05/08 02:37:30
May 25, Hardening-off home-grown plants
Question: What does "harden" before transplanting mean? Yvonne answers: Hardening-off means getting plants to be tough enough to grow outdoors. You only need harden-off plants you've grown indoors or in a greenhouse because their stems and leaves are too soft at first to take wind and sun outdoors. Hardening-off is a process of gradually getting the plants used to the real world. Generally, plants you buy at garden centers are already hardened off (but not always early in the season, however, by now they should be). Click link below for more information on caring for seedlings and hardening-off home-grown plants: (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 25/05/08 16:09:23
May 23, If this is your first spring with a garden, check out these beginner gardening tips
Recently, I had an interesting e-mail exchange with beginner gardener that reminded me how overwhelming it can be when you're just starting out. First off, relax - gardening isn't rocket science. And to help you out, here are some basic beginner gardening tips: (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 23/05/08 18:34:03
May 21, Grape hyacinths shine in spring
Muscari or grape hyacinths have really taken my fancy this spring. Find out how to grow these little spring bulbs, and what to grow them with. Then look around your garden and see were you can tuck them in when bulb-planting time arrives this fall: (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 22/05/08 00:01:40
May 19, If you want all-season color, don't just buy what's in bloom now
Are you one of those people who fills your cart up at the garden center with plants that are all in full bloom? If you do that and ignore all the perennials that bloom later in the season, you'll have a flower garden that's all finished by mid-July. Find out more about achieving all-season color in your garden: (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 19/05/08 21:55:27
May 19, How to control dandelions - herbicides and greener alternatives
This is the time of year when these prolific golden weeds are in full bloom, but it's not the best time to spray them: wait until fall. Also if you're opposed to using herbicides or live in an area where they are now banned (many municipalities and provinces in Canada), here's what you can do: (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 19/05/08 05:01:28
May 18, A question about clematis seed pods
Question: I have a beautiful clematis that I just planted last spring. This year it has lots of blooms. What I would like to know is exactly what are the clustery things that grow after the bloom has fallen off? What do I do with these things, cut them off? And will more blooms grow on them? Yvonne answers: Those are the seedpods of your clematis. They look really cool, don't they? I think they're pretty neat, so I don't do anything to them and just let them be. If you don't like the looks of them, prune them off. And, no, new flowers will not grow from them. For more information on growing clematis, click on link: (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 18/05/08 20:37:09
May 16, Soil pH - why it matters
Soil pH affects the nutrients available for plant growth. Most plants prefer a slightly acidic pH level of 6.0 to 6.5, but some plants like it more acidic. Learn more about soil pH: (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 16/05/08 19:03:58
May 16, My daylilies were in full bloom when I bought them - now there's nothing happening
Question: I just bought and planted daylilies for the first time. When I bought them, they were in full bloom and beautiful. I read that daylilies continuously bloom for months, but after the blooms died, I don't see any sign of new buds or blooms. I'm in Texas. Is there something I should be doing for them? Yvonne answers: Plants like your daylily that you bought in full bloom have been forced into flower ahead of time (blooms sell, so that's good marketing). Now that the plant is in your garden, it is using its energy to grow a strong root system. Once the roots are established, it should have energy to spare for more flowering. Some daylilies repeat bloom, and others bloom strongly for a number of weeks. How long it will bloom in the future depends on which daylily you bought. More info on growing daylilies here: (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 16/05/08 13:57:37
May 16, Growing with tree roots
Question: Our flower bed extends well outside the drip line of a Norway maple tree. The tree roots still create a mesh of roots that I have rototilled out for years with no harm to the tree. The bed is not one of our better beds so I need a list of shrubs, perennials and annuals that are in full sun, but tolerate tree roots. Can you help me? Yvonne answers: My sympathies. Norway maple roots are very fibrous and greedy for both nutrients and water, and it's hard to garden with them. I would stick to plants that are drought-tolerant (and I would water weekly too). Try daylilies (they have good fleshy root systems), sedums, ornamental grasses, Russian sage. If you like low-growing ground cover shrubs, try Rhus aromatica 'Gro-low' (fragrant sumac) or creeping Juniper or yucca. Purple smokebush might be another good choice, or the purple-leaved Diablo ninebark. Good annuals are geraniums and blue salvia. The more perennials and shrubs you put in the less work of rototilling each season. Also be sure to mulch your plantings to conserve moisture. See more information about mulch: (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 16/05/08 13:40:07
May 11, Peonies and ants
Ants are often found on peonies, but there are persistent myths about their relationship to these flowers. Myth-busting, plus tips for getting the ants off peonies that you're cutting to take indoors. (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 11/05/08 23:03:23
May 1, Growing rhododendrons and azaleas - tips for success
Rhododendrons and azaleas are picky about soil type and texture, light and moisture levels. Find out how to grow these lovely flowering shrubs in your garden: (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 01/05/08 02:36:00
Apr 25, A question about peonies and ants
Q: I'm worried that my peony buds won't open because because I don't see any ants. A: It's a myth that peonies need ants for their buds to open. If you have ants in the garden, they will be attracted to a sugary coating which is on the peony flower buds. I wouldn't worry too much about ants: they neither help nor harm your peonies. For more peony care information, click below: (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 25/04/08 17:23:35
Apr 25, A visitor question about peonies and ants
Q: I'm worried that my peony buds won't open because because I don't see any ants. A: It's a myth that peonies need ants for their buds to open. If you have ants in the garden, they will be attracted to a sugary coating which is on the peony flower buds. I wouldn't worry too much about ants: they neither help nor harm your peonies. For more peony care information, click below: (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 25/04/08 17:23:35
Apr 24, Try Russian sage for blue flowers in mid to late summer
Like many gardeners, I love blue flowers, and the flowers of Russian Sage really deliver. You get lots of bloom for a long time. Find out how to grow this drought-tolerant perennial. (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 24/04/08 03:24:12
Apr 23, A bearded iris question from a reader
Q: I have heard that when planting white bearded iris with colored ones it will cause all of them to become white over time. Is this true? A: It's not possible for an iris to change colour, unless there was chemical interference, like Round-up, and then the change is only temporary. Probably the white iris was more aggressive and spread and the coloured iris died. In fact, irises spread by cloning themselves. The increases, that is, the new rhizomes produced by the previous years' rhizome, will have exactly the same attributes as the mother plant. This includes color. For more information on growing bearded iris, click link: (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 23/04/08 19:43:59
Apr 13, Garden edging tips
How to put in garden edging that's effective at keeping lawn grass from creeping into garden beds (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 13/04/08 01:25:44
Apr 9, Is Lenten Rose (Helleborus) poisonous?
Reader question: I read that the Lenten Rose is poisonous. Is that correct and if so, is it harmful for cats, dogs or children? Answer: Yes, if eaten, the Lenten rose stems and leaves are poisonous, but I haven't ever had a concern about this being a problem for pets or wildlife. Animals just leave it alone. My dog chews grasses (I wish he knew the difference between ornamental and regular grass), but he's never shown any interest in our large patch of Hellebores. Nothing about the plant is likely to tempt a child to eat it. It has such tough leaves that no small child could even rip one off. By the way, its toxic foliage makes it one of the best deer-proof plants around. (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 09/04/08 17:00:39
Apr 9, My book reissued as Basic Gardening
Clueless in the Garden: A Guide for the Horticulturally Helpless has had a cover makeover and a name change to Basic Gardening, but the content is identical to the original. The book will be available at Chapters and Indigo bookstores in Canada. (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 09/04/08 14:59:53
Apr 3, How to grow gorgeous lilies
True lilies are among the most elegant of garden flowers. Here's what you need to know to grow them well. (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 03/04/08 01:35:47
Apr 3, How to grow gorgeous lilies
True lilies are among the most elegant of garden flowers. Here's what you need to know to grow them well. (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 03/04/08 01:35:14
Mar 30, Garden solutions: Perennial ground covers
While they are rarely given a starring role in the flower garden, perennial ground cover plants can be very useful. They're low-growing, spreading perennials or shrubs that can thrive in spots where it's hard to grow anything else. (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 30/03/08 22:06:56
Mar 17, Planting spring bulbs as potted plants
If you didn't get around to it in the fall, you can plant spring bulbs at this time of the year. The key is to buy bulb plants, and put them in the ground when they would normally be starting to bloom outside in your garden. Learn more: (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 17/03/08 16:33:49
Mar 10, How to increase your snowdrops in spring
The best way to get more snowdrops is by digging clumps up just after they have flowered, and while their leaves are still green. If you have a strongly growing patch, or a friend or neighbor who willing to share, spring is a good time to divide and muliply these charming bulb plants. (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 10/03/08 21:22:09
Mar 4, Easy rock garden plants
Thinking about putting in a rock garden this spring? Some alpine garden plants can be challenging, but here are reliable gems that even novice rock gardeners can grow: (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 04/03/08 18:41:42
Mar 3, Go for bold perennials this season
If you've got space in a sunny bed, here are some great bold architectural plants to try out this season. (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 03/03/08 21:47:45
Feb 29, Gorgeous grasses for sunny gardens
Switch grass is growing in popularity and there are now many attractive selections available. These grasses look great with summer-flowering perennials. Read about some choice cultivars to add to your garden this spring. (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 29/02/08 18:16:49
Feb 28, Dogs and gardens
Dogs and gardens - how to keep your dog happy and have an attractive garden too (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 28/02/08 16:44:49
Feb 27, Spring fresh lilacs
Spring fresh lilacs (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 27/02/08 18:20:18
Feb 21, Growing daylilies
Tips on growing and caring for daylilies in the flower garden (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 21/02/08 01:11:56
Feb 20, Do you need a landscape pro?
Landscape designers spend every working day solving problems most of us only face once or twice a lifetime - no wonder they have better garden design ideas than we do. Tips for hiring landscape professionals for your project: (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 20/02/08 17:56:43
Feb 19, Timing for seed-starting
If you're planning to start plants from seed, it's tempting to do it as early as possible, but there are advantages to waiting longer. Read about timing and how much to sow. (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 19/02/08 17:53:29
Feb 19, Seed-starting books
Learn how to grow plants from seed with these seed-starting books (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 19/02/08 17:15:20
Feb 18, How to grow lavender
How to grow and care for hardy lavender, and how to use it in the flower garden (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 18/02/08 23:47:38
Feb 18, Growing hyacinths
Flower bulb tips - how to grow fragrant spring-flowering hyacinths (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 18/02/08 18:05:40
Feb 18, Garden design books
Garden design books - How to lay out your garden and home landscape (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 18/02/08 03:40:21
Feb 17, Piet Oudolf and natural gardening
About Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf and his natural gardening style (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 17/02/08 17:27:20
Feb 15, Dry shade gardening
Gardening tips and recommended plants for dry shade (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 15/02/08 20:40:45
Feb 13, Growing annuals
Growing tips for favorite garden annuals (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 13/02/08 23:39:51
Feb 13, Growing geraniums successfully
Tips for growing geraniums in the garden and in containers (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 13/02/08 03:38:28
Feb 11, Seedlings - Care tips
Caring for seedlings, and getting them ready for the garden, hardening-off (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 11/02/08 19:42:48
Feb 8, Flower garden design tips
Flower garden design tips - spacing and combining plants, design principles for successful flower gardens (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 08/02/08 20:25:15
Feb 7, Growing sweet peas
How to grow sweet peas, sowing from seed, care tips (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 07/02/08 15:13:55
Feb 5, Growing sunflowers
New cultivars, plus tips for growing sunflowers (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 05/02/08 20:18:20
Jan 24, Keeping your winter container arrangements fresh
Just remove the holiday elements, add something fresh and your winter container can last weeks longer. (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 24/01/08 22:27:25
Jan 22, Gardening with perennials
Gardening with perennials, how to select plants, growing information on favorite flowers (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 22/01/08 21:04:47
Jan 22, Gypsy moth control
Gypsy moth control tips for gardeners (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 22/01/08 04:06:06
Jan 21, Geranium Rozanne
Geranium Rozanne: 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year - growing information (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 21/01/08 17:31:21
Jan 20, Bare-root plants - how to grow
How to grow bare-root plants from mail order suppliers (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 20/01/08 22:42:40
Jan 20, Garden shopping on web
Many garden suppliers and growers have now have excellent websites to help you buy plants online and find general garden merchandise too. Find out more here: (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 20/01/08 21:01:58
Jan 20, Buy plants online
Where to buy plants online, mail order gardening information (read full article)
Source: Gardening updates... 20/01/08 19:55:20
Jan 16, Growing impatiens from seed
This is the time of year to get started if you would like to try your hand at growing impatiens from seed. (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 16/01/08 01:02:09
Jan 16, News about my book: Clueless in the Garden
At the moment, my book is sold out and out of print. However, it may become available again later in the year. I will post an update here as soon as I know more. I have only two copies left, so if you would like to buy one, go to the "Contact me" tab and send me a note. (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 16/01/08 00:15:29
Jan 12, Japanese beetles
Information about Japanese beetles and how to control these garden pests (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 12/01/08 01:01:14
Jan 12, Japenese beetles
Information about Japanese beetles and how to control these garden pests (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 12/01/08 01:01:14
Jan 10, Flower seeds, sources for seed starting
Flower seeds for seed starting, where to buy seeds, mail order and on-line (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 10/01/08 19:45:41
Jan 2, How to grow plants from seed
Starting your own plants is easy once you get the basic techniques down. Get step-by-step sowing instructions. (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 02/01/08 15:07:51
Sep 25, Time to plant flowering bulbs
Think ahead to spring: here's what you need to know to plant bulbs successfully. (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 25/09/07 15:48:59
Aug 11, Need more color in late summer?
Check out some of my favorite late-blooming perennials. These plants tend to be tough and drought tolerant, and best of all colorful and dramatic. (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 11/08/07 13:22:57
Jun 15, Where's the rain? Coping with dryness
It's been extremely dry in my part of the world this spring and summer. If you're in the same boat and need to do a lot of watering, here are tips for giving your plants a drink - without wasting water. (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 15/06/07 03:22:01
Jun 14, Gardening with perennials
Creating a flower garden with perennials, selection & planting tips (read full article)
Source: Gardening updates... 14/06/07 22:30:16
May 19, What to do in the garden now
Have a look at the garden calendar for jobs you should do now for a great-looking garden this summer. (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 19/05/07 12:35:42
May 13, Low-maintenance lawn care
Care tips for the low-maintenance lawn (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 13/05/07 21:01:05
Apr 24, Bearded iris care tips
Tips for gardeners - bearded iris care (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 24/04/07 13:20:52
Apr 24, How to grow bearded iris
Tips and information on grow bearded iris successfully (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 24/04/07 13:19:56
Apr 11, Tips for dividing perennials
Why, when and how to go about dividing perennials (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 11/04/07 03:15:36
Apr 10, Ornamental grasses for shade
Recommended ornamental grasses for shade (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 10/04/07 01:21:45
Apr 8, Growing sunflowers
New cultivars and tips for growing sunflowers (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 08/04/07 19:41:39
Apr 8, Growing easy annuals from seed
Growing annuals from seed, information on annuals you can direct seed, self-sowing annuals (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 08/04/07 19:33:22
Apr 8, Seedlings - What do after seeds have sprouted
Caring for seedlings, and getting them ready for the outdoors (hardening-off) (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 08/04/07 19:23:22
Apr 6, How to prepare and improve garden soil
Soil preparation tips for gardeners (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 06/04/07 19:23:38
Apr 6, Balcony and roof gardening
Gardening off the ground- Balcony and roof gardening tips (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 06/04/07 16:19:10
Apr 6, Dry shade gardening
Gardening tips and the right plants for dry shade (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 06/04/07 01:22:45
Apr 6, Shade garden soil improvement tips
How improve and enrich shade garden soil under trees (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 06/04/07 01:12:12
Apr 5, Cushion spurge - Euphorbia polychroma
Discover Cushion Spurge, a long-blooming spring perennial (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 05/04/07 16:14:58
Apr 5, Using color in the garden
Color in the garden - effective ways to use color in your flower garden, color tips (read full article)
Source: Flower Gardening Updates 05/04/07 15:23:31
