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Marie's Gardening Blog February 2005 Archive

By Marie Iannotti, About.com Guide to Gardening since 2004

Planning for Cherry Blossoms

Monday February 28, 2005
Many of us are counting the days until spring and finalizing our gardening plans. One of the first signs of spring in many areas, are spring flowering trees. ... Read More

Garden Book Review:Armitage's Garden Perennials

Friday February 25, 2005
Allan Armitage is one of the best known and most highly respected gardening authorities. His recent book, Armitage's Garden Perennials is a very personal look at the many perennial ... Read More

Four Seasons of Interest in the GardenNow's a Great Time to Take Stock and Plan

Wednesday February 23, 2005
If you look out your window in late winter and wonder what all this talk is about 4 seasons of interest in the garden, you should give Planting Trees and ... Read More

When Do You Start Your Seeds?

Monday February 21, 2005
You're probably ready to get started with your seeds, but is it time yet? Although no one can absolutely predict the weather, you can make an estimated guess about ... Read More

Oregano - Herb of the Year

Friday February 18, 2005
If you only know oregano when you taste it on pizza, take a closer look at this easy growing Herb of 2005. There are varieties for eating ... Read More

Do you need a taste of spring right NOW?

Wednesday February 16, 2005
Landscaping Guide, David Beaulieu, can help you force some flowers from your garden for an early spring treat. Forcing Forsythia flowers is easy, even for the novice. ... Read More

Elements of Garden DesignCombining and Playing with Color in Garden Design

Monday February 14, 2005
Color is arguably the most prominent factor in a garden design and often the first one considered. Good garden design involves knowing how to combine colors so that the final ... Read More

How and When to Prune Roses

Wednesday February 9, 2005
Although some of us are enjoying newly fallen snow - again - for others of you it's time to think about pruning back your roses. Opinions about how and ... Read More

Using Stone in the Landscape

Wednesday February 2, 2005
For many of us, the only gardening we can do right now is in our head. That's not such a bad thing when you're designing. It gives you ... Read More

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