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How to Grow Aubergines (Egg Plants)
Growing Egg Plants or AuberginesThe eggplant is a member of the potato and tomato family and it originates from the West Indies. They are not an easy crop to grow but home produced aubergines are so wonderful, having so much more flavour than those bought from the shops that they are well worth growing. The egg shaped fruit can be either white or purple though the purple varieties have the better flavour.Read more…How to Grow Broad Beans
Broad beans are one of the oldest known vegetables and certainly one of my own favourites. These beans are easy to grow being hardy so can be sown in autumn as well as in spring. They do not seem to suffer from any real adversaries if certain steps are taken to discourage pests before they become a problem.Read more…How to Grow French Beans!
French BeansThese are more tender than the Runner beans, which are slightly course in texture. I personally prefer them to runners: Successional sowings will provide French beans throughout much of the year. There are several varieties including dwarf and some of the newer ones have unusually coloured pods.Read more…Lavender
"Lavender" brings to mind both a color and an aroma. The genus name, Lavendula, comes from the Latin word, lavare, meaning "to wash". Lavender has been used as a perfuming agent since ancient times.Read more…Bring on the Margaritas - Growing Container Citrus Indoors and Outdoors
Even if you do not live in Florida or California and have less than suitable conditions or space is an issue you can still enjoy citrus trees - grow them in containers for use outdoors on the patio or as a houseplant.If you are wondering what the dividing line is temperature wise between indoor or outdoor care here it is. If temperatures dip below 25 degrees the plants will need some frost protection.Read more…Artificial Flowers - From Hell
My neighbor is totally devoid of any artistic sense. The materials he chooses for his yard decoration are totally baffling. Even though his yard is neat and well maintained, the decorations he placed there will appall anyone.Read more…How to Grow Beetroots!
Growing BeetrootsBeetroots give salads colour, texture and bite; they can be preserved in vinegar and used as an accompaniment to dishes such as Hotpot or Hash, or cooked in main course meals. There are two types, the round, which are sown a little earlier, and the longer varieties, which are known as the main beet crop.Soil PreparationBeetroots do best in light, sandy loam but will do well in other types of soil if they are first prepared to make them lighter.Read more…Fall Gardening Tips
Fall is a great time to be outdoors in the garden, the temperatures are perfect and the colors can be amazing. If you're looking for projects which will extend the gardening season and give you a reason to be outside, fear not, there's still plenty to do.As the season moves along, perennials and annuals should be deadheaded, even right though the early fall months.Read more…Deciduous Shrubs In The Garden
Deciduous shrubs are among the most versatile of all garden plants. Whether used to frame architecture, provide privacy or attract birds, deciduous shrubs are an indispensable part of the garden and are the starting point of great landscape design. In most cases deciduous shrubs are very low maintenance.Read more…Window Greenhouse For the Gardener With Limited Space
The aspiring greenhouse grower who may not have the budget or space for a detached greenhouse, or the proper place for a lean to does not have to despair. A window greenhouse may be just what the doctor ordered. This type of greenhouse is just what it implies, it transforms a window of the home into a plant growing area.Read more…The Tremendous Benefits of Organic Gardening
The art of organic gardening is simply growing food in an environmentally and health friendly manner. Because an organic garden is produce without the use of pesticides and commercial fertilizers you are not only providing yourself and your family with healthy foods, you are also helping the air, water, and soil within our environment.Organic gardening carries many benefits that you may not be aware of.Read more…The 7 Things To Avoid When Controlling Lawn Weeds
Even the best cared-for lawn has its fair share of weed problems. While there are many ways to control the growth of weeds, there are also a few things that you should avoid doing when implementing weed control measures.Here are seven things that you should avoid doing when getting rid of the weeds in your lawn.Read more…Caring for Roses
Roses are some of the most beautiful flowers in existence. They are one of the most commonly grown flowers around the world because there are so many different varieties and they will grow in most climates around the world, needing no special heat or cold requirements to flower.They are however not without problems.Read more…Thatch and How to Manage It
Thatch is a dense layer of living and dead organic matter on the soil surface.Thatch in lawns is often misunderstood; both its cause and control. Some lawns have serious thatch problems while others do not.Read more…Lawn Repair and Renovation
When repairing or renovating lawns, specialized equipment can increase effectiveness and make the job much easier. Match equipment to the task that needs to be done for best results.Aerating machines that actually pull out soil cores are suggested for use on lawns.Read more…God's Humorous Views on Lawns
Imagine the conversation The Creator might have had with St. Francis on the subject of lawns:God: Hey St. Francis, you know all about gardens and nature.Read more…Avoid This Common Mistake That Can Kill Your Bonsai Tree
Do you know what the most common cause of death for bonsai trees is? Believe it or not, it is improper watering.Most people think that watering should be the simplest of matters when, in fact, for bonsai trees at least, it is the most important thing that you can do and not do it correctly can kill your tree.Read more…Reduce The Need For Pesticides - Correct Mowing And Watering
Correct Mowing and Watering TechniqueAn excellent way to reduce the need for pesticides - and we're all "green" (forgive the pun) nowadays, is to grow the Lawn Taller than you would expect. Tall grass provides shade! That is the Secret!Read more…Short List Of Things To Do For Your Lawn (September - December)
Autumn.September.September is the time when you will be planting fall plants and also getting your lawn ready for the wintertime.Read more…Short List Of Things To Do For Your Lawn (January - February)
Winter.January.After the New Year, your life will return to normal.Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Landscaping category
- Are Your Trees Ready for Winter? - By: David Merriman
Tree damage that we detect during the spring and summer is frequently caused by not properly protecting your trees in the Winter. - Edible Lawns: Thinking Outside the Flower Box - By: April Walters
When it comes to growing a beautiful yard, many of the plants can be eaten. This not only saves money on the produce bill, it is also healthier for you. - Irrigation Systems Make Lawn Maintenance Easy And Affordable - By: Demetro Carbone
With the right lawn and irrigation products in place, keeping your lawn at its pristine best becomes a much easier proposition. Make sure that your lawn is receiving the proper water dosage it needs on a regular basis, and in a fashion that is easy and affordable for you. - Design And Installation Of Your Irrigation System Should Be A Collaborative Process - By: Demetro Carbone
Our installation process begins with a meeting between you, your salesperson, and our foreman to inspect the plumbing and the location of the water meter. Throughout the process you'll also be shown the sprinkler head layout, will be notified of the valve locations, and will be informed where the irrigation controller and rain sensor will be located. - The Care and Feeding of Rock Gardens - By: Mike Taylor
Rock gardens are a great landscaping choice, especially for environments that don't get a lot of rain and consequently can't support the convential lawn without wasteful water usage. They are also a great component of xeriscaping, planting a lawn with plants that don't require extra water. A rock garden is virtually maintenance free, which is one reason they are so popular. - Challenges of Ocean Front Landscaping - By: VK Melhado
A man-made trellis may be required to supplement your natural wind break. Solid fences or brick walls work well, but may also block your view. - Electric vs. Propane Heaters - By: Ben Netherton
Remember those great summer nights dining outdoors, or on your balcony staring at the night sky? Those good times don't have to end, with fall or into winter. An outdoor heater could reinvigorate your business or add more nights on your patio throughout the off seasons. There is one problem. What kind of outdoor heater should you but buy? Electric or Propane? Which is more effective? Do they both offer the same kind of heat? Which one is more economical? Luckily our product staff has taken the time to thoroughly research and test both sorts of heaters and are only to happy to give you the breakdown on electric or propane. We tested two comparable models to help you the consumer what choice might be best. Please note that results may very on different models. - Landscape Lighting Design A Collaborative Process - By: Demetro Carbone
You know your yard better than anyone else, and the same can be said regarding our knowledge of outdoor lighting. That said it makes sense that the design element is a collaborative process between our customers and us. We'll visit your property first hand and get the lay of the land in order to provide you with an accurate estimate before starting. We also offer our customers the luxury of seeing other properties that we've done. - Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Can Accentuate Your Landscape Design - By: Demetro Carbone
As beautiful as a well put together commercial or residential landscape can be in the mid-day sun, it can truly be illuminated after the sun goes down. It may seem counterintuitive at first, but the truth is that nightfall mixed with some creative outdoor lighting can bring out the features of any garden or landscape in unique and exciting ways. - Decide between Gravel and Grass when Choosing Your Landscaping - By: Lee Bell
This articles gives you both the pros and cons of both grass and gravel. Inform yourself, so that you can make a smart decision for your situation.