10 Ways to Make Gardening Easier
Friday July 29, 2005
We all garden because we enjoy it. Still, there are times when the tasks in front of us seem endless and daunting. And be honest, aren't there certain ... Read More
First Peek at the New Annual Flowering Plants
Wednesday July 27, 2005
Remember when your choice at the nursery was between petunias, geraniums and marigolds? Our yards may have all looked the same, but the choice of annual plants for color ... Read More
Top Tips for the Do-It-Yourself Landscaper
Monday July 25, 2005
So, you've finished the planting and pruning for this season and you're looking for a new garden project? How about a water feature, a fence to back-up your border ... Read More
A Touch of the Tropics for Any Flower Garden
Wednesday July 20, 2005
A Tropical paradise doesn't have to be the domain of only those fortunate enough to live in gardening Zones 9 and higher. Gardeners in more temperate zones can enjoy ... Read More
Quote of the Month - July 2005
Tuesday July 19, 2005
"You need patience to be a good gardener. If you don't have patience, and you stick with gardening, it will teach you patience."
Bill Turull Jr. as quoted in ... Read More
A Good Book for the Start of Sitting Season. (And I'm not hyping Harry.)
Monday July 18, 2005
We're moving into the dog days of summer, or as I like to refer to them - The Sitting Season. When it's too hot for even the weeds to ... Read More
A Long Producing Vegetable Garden.Extend Your Vegetable Growing Season.
Friday July 15, 2005
You worked long and hard this spring to get your vegetable garden growing. Now it's paying you back with the fruits of your labor. Don't be content to ... Read More
There's No Substitute for a Wheelbarrow or Garden Cart
Wednesday July 13, 2005
When you have to haul compost, tools, cement ornaments or flats of plants, nothing is as handy as a wheelbarrow or garden cart. They are indispensable garden tools. ... Read More
Is it Too Hot To Transplant?
Tuesday July 12, 2005
The short answer is yes. Summer is never the best time to move plants or trees. Unfortunately, there are times when you must move it or lose it. ... Read More
Tips for Growing Green Lawns.The Dirt on Grass.
Monday July 11, 2005
Like a lot of gardeners, I don't really consider lawn care gardening. Lawns are there so that guys can ride around on tractors with cup holders, right? ... Read More
Growing Ornamental Grasses in Containers
Friday July 8, 2005
It's hard to find a garden these days without an ornamental grass in it. Ornamental grasses are easy growing, low maintenance garden performers. Growing ornamental grasses in containers ... Read More
A Quick, Fun Gardening Project with KidsGrowing Personalized Fruits
Thursday July 7, 2005
Gardening with kids takes patience. You may have it, but the kids probably won't. Here's a fun and quick garden project for kids that may even have them ... Read More
Featured Pest: Rose Chafers and Japanese Beetles
Wednesday July 6, 2005
We had such fun responding to favorite wildflowers and weeds, I thought I'd try a serious subject. I really hate to say 'Featured Pest'. Chafers (or shafers) and ... Read More
Chickory: Weed, Wildflower, Herb?
Tuesday July 5, 2005
Two interesting posts popped up on the About Gardening Forum last week. One asked what wildflowers were blooming in your neighborhood and another asked what your favorite weed was. ... Read More
Are Moles Turning Your Lawn into an Obstacle Course?
Monday July 4, 2005
Do your neighbors seem to be stomping round on their lawns, walking in a line and then suddenly circling back? This is the common suburban ritual known as 'The ... Read More
Planning for a Great Fall Garden
Friday July 1, 2005
Fall gardening may be the best of all worlds. There's no rush to get things planted and pruned, like in the spring. And the weather is pleasant enough ... Read More