It’s surprising what you can achieve and how much value you can add to your property with even the most basic tools – from hanging baskets to renovating patio furniture and building a water feature. Hanging baskets Hanging baskets are a great way to add color to your garden, especiallyRead More →
It’s amazing what you can to achieve and how much value you can add to your property with even the most rudimentary tools – from hanging baskets to renovating patio furniture and building a water feature. Hanging baskets Hanging baskets are a great way to add color to your garden,Read More →
It’s surprising what you can achieve and how much value you can add to your property with even the most basic tools – from hanging baskets to renovating patio furniture and building a water feature. Hanging baskets Hanging baskets are a great way to add color to your garden, especiallyRead More →
It’s surprising what you can achieve and how much value you can add to your property with even the most basic tools – from hanging baskets to renovating patio furniture and building a water feature. Hanging baskets • Hanging baskets are a great way to add color to your garden,Read More →
As we are now in the planting season, acquiring and installing new plants in preparation for the bursting of foliage and flowers in the spring, it is time to do some proactive gardening. Responsive gardening, by comparison, involves waiting for local garden centers to release small flowering plants and thenRead More →
As we are now in the planting season, acquiring and installing new plants in preparation for the bursting of foliage and flowers in the spring, it is time to do some proactive gardening. Responsive gardening, by comparison, involves waiting for local garden centers to release small flowering plants and thenRead More →
Take care of your garden Proactive Gardening: We are now in the planting season, acquiring and installing new plants in anticipation of the foliage and flower bursting in the spring. Responsive gardening, by comparison, involves waiting for local garden centers to release small flowering plants and then paying the priceRead More →
A new study by environmentalists at University of Massachusetts Amherst revealed that 1,330 garden centers and online retailers still sell invasive species as garden plants. Of the hundreds of invasive plants the team found available for sale, 20 species are illegal to grow or sell nationwide. “Once we recognize thatRead More →
Q: I have tomato and pepper plants in my garden that have very small holes in their leaves. Most holes are less than an eighth of an inch. I can’t find any bugs, but the holes keep appearing. What is happening? A: You are looking for rodents during the day,Read More →
For lazy afternoons in the sun and long evenings of conviviality, there is no better time to enjoy your garden than the summer months. Make the most of the warm weather by creating a beautiful space to relax and be the envy of friends and family, whether with vibrant flowerRead More →
Your lawn or backyard growth plans may not be as ambitious as the well-manicured grounds of Versailles, but a good garden center has the inside information on plants and plans that will make your outdoor space thrive. Top-notch centers employ knowledgeable staff who can tell you what to plant whereRead More →
We earn commission for products purchased through certain links in this article. South-facing gardens have the advantage of being sunnier, and therefore tend to be more desirable. However, owning a home with a north-facing garden no longer means having to compromise on a beautifully lush outdoor space. “South-facing gardens featureRead More →
Are you looking for inexpensive garden ideas? It’s easier than you might think to give your garden a cost-effective makeover. We’ve listed some quick fixes to help you save money while making your outdoor space look fantastic, so you can spend more time enjoying your outdoor sanctuary. Whether it’s paintingRead More →
Back in the dry, arid temperatures of last summer’s heatwave, you probably knew how to water your pots every day, or even twice a day sometimes. But now, as we wait for spring to warm up again, many gardeners are probably wondering if they should keep watering their plants –Read More →
Back in the dry, arid temperatures of last summer’s heatwave, you probably knew how to water your pots every day, or even twice a day sometimes. But now, as we wait for spring to warm up again, many gardeners are probably wondering if they should keep watering their plants –Read More →
Don’t worry if your summer containers are now over their maximum, as you can enhance your pots with fall plantings that will give you color and texture during the colder months and beyond. A winter pot made at a Squire gardening workshop. PA Photo // Squire Garden Centers – Credit:Read More →
We earn commission for products purchased through certain links in this article. This heatwave makes us all dream of the seaside. However, if you’re not lucky enough to live by the coast, why not create a seaside-inspired garden instead with these coastal garden plants? Related: Seaside Inspired Nautical Bathroom IdeasRead More →
Lockdown has given us everything, it’s a new appreciation for traditional spreading skills From the prolonged closure of garden centers to the cancellation of many popular garden equipment and the lingering threat of a summer drought, this has been a very strange year for Irish gardeners. Adding to our woesRead More →
If you haven’t noticed, everyone is gardening right now. Call it a side effect of self-isolation or withdrawal from reality, but sales of seeds and gardening supplies are on the rise. And when horticulture is booming, so are fairies. If you have kids and a garden, chances are you’ve gotRead More →
Many beautiful and common plants in the average English garden can prove fatal to pets. Peter Green, a veterinarian, gives his advice on some of the more common things to look out for. Mention poisonous plants and we can immediately think of dangers such as deadly nightshade (Atropa), if (Taxus)Read More →
We earn commission for products purchased through certain links in this article. Getting outside and staying healthy, fit and motivated is more important than ever. So if you have a garden, now is the time to make the most of it. Tackling a few gardening projects is a proven stressRead More →
Creating your own vegetable garden – no matter the size of your outdoor space – can be a rewarding and rewarding experience, and a great way to eat fresh, healthy food. As we continue to stay indoors to fight the spread of the coronavirus, it’s a hobby anyone can practiceRead More →
Breadcrumb Links Houses Gardening The type of garden and the weather are major factors in making decisions about what the landscape demands this month. Author of the article: Helene Chestnut Indoors, sow the most popular tomatoes and summer flowers such as petunias, impatiens, asters, dahlias, lavatera, and cosmos. Photo byRead More →
Winters can be long for the gardener. I learned this the hard way after moving to Maine in the late 90s. There you see a full leaf fall by Columbus Day, then it’s flag day before all the shade trees are gone. again at full leaf. It’s a long, longRead More →
It’s no secret that the Chelsea Flower Show is setting gardening trends for the coming year, and this year is no exception. With exhibit gardens at the RHS Key Event showcasing exciting new textures and plants, as well as traditional favorites, we’ll likely see a lot more of these plantsRead More →
Jacky Parker Getty Images There has been a resurgence of gardeners planting traditional British plants and old favorites, reports Wyevale Garden Centers. With the uncertainty of Brexit, traditional flowers such as lavender, hydrangeas and begonias grown in the UK have grown in popularity. “Sentiment crosses the ground for the BritishRead More →
If growing your own vegetables is on your list, now is the time to plan what you want to grow and where to grow them. If growing your own vegetables is on your list, now is the time to plan what you want to grow and where to grow them.Read More →
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© MrBrownThumb I already mentioned in the article on converting lawns to gardens that my garden survives on precipitation. The only time I complete watering is when I’m trying to establish a new plant. Annual, perennial, spring-flowering and fall-flowering bulbs all receive the same treatment. If they can’t live onRead More →
You could say that the only true indestructible plants are the ones that don’t go away – weeds! But some flowers, native plants and herbs are much more resilient than they appear. Most plants need a decent amount of food, water, and light to get a good start, but onceRead More →
Q: I do a lot of gardening so I tend to buy a lot of plants and I feel bad throwing out the plastic pots they come in. In the past, some garden centers took them over and Home Depot did too. but this is no longer the case. IsRead More →
Gardening should not be reserved for country dwellers who have real “gardens” – everyone can exercise their green thumb. All you need is a little imagination and creativity to transform even the blandest concrete outdoor space into a beautiful plant-filled sanctuary. Here are our favorite tips for urban gardeners: 1.Read More →
If you were a buyer for an independent garden center and looking for large, modern, indoor and outdoor pots and planters for the millennial crowd, the 2009 Independent Garden Center Show was a shame. richness. I couldn’t believe the size of some of these pots, they were big enough toRead More →
Take advantage of a sale this weekend in San Mateo to fill the gardens with new plants, party decorations and garden accents, or note a new San Leandro garden pot store for shopping anytime. Others will want to check out a display product sale in San Francisco or head toRead More →