More Mystery Plants
Tuesday January 31, 2006
Here's a beautiful, tropical looking plant from Virginia. I know I've seen it somewhere. One of you must know what it is, right.
If you do, please ... Read More
Have You Seen This Rose?
Tuesday January 31, 2006
A gardener from Bridgewater found this beautiful climbing rose in the garden on her new property and wants to try and identify it. She said it has a ... Read More
Moneywise Landscape Design
Monday January 30, 2006
It's easy to get caught up creating a new garden design or maybe revamping your whole landscape. But even working with nature costs money. My favorite tip ... Read More
A Green Thumb Up For these New Plants
Sunday January 29, 2006
Here's a job for you. Find the 5 most interesting new plants in the 2006 garden catalogs. You're looking through them anyway right? How hard can that ... Read More
Garden Design in 2006
Friday January 27, 2006
Apparently gardeners, as a group, are getting tired. I guess that's one more thing we can blame on the Boomers. According to the Garden Media Group, gardens are ... Read More
Garden Design: 1 Plant 3 Ways
Wednesday January 25, 2006
Sometimes your garden doesn't need a new plant as much as it needs a fresh eye. Take a look at the plants that perform well for you, like the ... Read More
Late Winter / Early Spring is the Perfect Time to Prune Trees
Monday January 23, 2006
Whether you want to rejuvenate, encourage fruiting or just keep them at a manageable size, the best time to prune trees is while they are dormant. The windy weather ... Read More
Plant that Tree!
Sunday January 22, 2006
It's just about time to start planting trees again. Do you know how to give your trees the best start in your landscape and how to keep them going? ... Read More
The Christmas Rose is a Rose is a Rose - or is it?
Friday January 20, 2006
The Christmas Rose is actually a buttercup. Hellebore niger, known as the Christmas Rose, also has the frustrating tendency of not blooming until Easter - making it all the more ... Read More
January in the GardenRegional Gardening Tips
Thursday January 19, 2006
A gardening To Do list for January? I'm sure some of you think I've completely lost it this time. But I know there are many stalwart cold climate ... Read More
Three Keys to Container Garden Design
Wednesday January 18, 2006
There's no going back to a simple potted geranium or hanging fuchsia. Container gardening has evolved along with the rest of garden design. And just like designing gardens ... Read More
Thinking Outside the 'Small' Box
Monday January 16, 2006
It may be true that gardeners are thinking smaller this year. It may even be true that a new crop of gardeners thinks of plants simply as decoration. ... Read More
Viburnums - These Shrubs are for the Birds
Friday January 13, 2006
Viburnums are among the most popular garden and landscape plants. They're easy to grow and there's a variety to suit every landscape. And best of all, they provide ... Read More
Garden Show Season
Thursday January 12, 2006
If you're not all ready dizzy from looking at gardening catalogs, make the effort to get to at least one flower and garden show this spring. You'll find inspiration ... Read More
Winter Gardening Photo Gallery - Photos from Your Gardens!
Wednesday January 11, 2006
The weather continues to keep us all on our toes. This month's winter photo gallery runs the gamut from ice in Washington State to the tropics of Malaysia. ... Read More
Mulching to Control Weeds
Monday January 9, 2006
Many gardens are enjoying their wet season now. The plants may be loving it, but so are the weeds. David Beaulieu considers mulch the first line of defense ... Read More
Houseplant Insect Pest Problems
Friday January 6, 2006
The holidays are winding down and it's time to get back to taking care of the status quo. You've probably been too concerend with the tree and the poinsettias ... Read More
It's National Mail Order Catalog MonthAs If We Need a Reason to Look at Garden Catalogs!
Wednesday January 4, 2006
Planning season has started and to do it properly, we need lots and lots of plant and seed catalogs. Make sure you're on the mailing list for these top ... Read More
A New Year, A New Garden
Monday January 2, 2006
Feeling ambitious and ready to get started tackling that new landscape you promised yourself for next year (oops, this year)? Let David Beaulieu help you get started with How ... Read More
Quote of the Month - January 2006
Sunday January 1, 2006
"'There's nowhere left to plant' is not an uncommon cry and, ironically, the larger the garden, the worse that problem can be.." Joy Larkcom, Creative Vegetable Gardening, Abbeville Press, 1997