Archive for the ‘Flowers’ Category

Roses are thought to be the queen of the garden, but they do need some care in order to thrive and bloom. Pruning is normally done during the colder parts of the year so that the branches being cut will not harm the plant and it will have time to recover before the onset of spring growth, but you can prune early in the year.This year, the roses seem to be blooming quite early and many are in bloom already, offering a few garden issues to the person who left the pruning and care a bit late. Learn More

A wild-flower garden has a most attractive look and feel. As soon as you see it, you will think of the many different birds who may play there, as well as the rabbits living beneath the flowers. Immediately upon viewing a wildflower garden, one thinks of long tramps in the woods, collecting material, and then of the fun in fixing up a real wild garden. Learn More

When it comes to getting started with your garden, you have two choices; planting seeds, or buying entire plants. Both have their own benefits. If you plant seeds and care for them every day, you will find it is a much more rewarding experience when you have a full, healthy plant. However, this method is a lot more risky. I can’t tell you how many seeds I’ve planted and never seen any trace of whatsoever. Learn More

Many desert areas are actually host to a large variety of wildlife, and there are many ways that you can create a bird and butterfly garden in your backyard, regardless of the climate in which you live. Here are some tips for creating your own bird and butterfly garden in your backyard: Learn More

With all this discussion about global warming, all of us trying to garden a bit greener and the drought that’s affected a great deal of the southwest, we’re all wondering the best way to garden for our own beauty and for the protection of the environment. The reality is that no matter how you slice it, gardening is manipulating nature. You’re planting things where they didn’t grow before and whether we like it or not, we’re manipulating the natural order of things. The trick is to do it in such a way that those things don’t take more resources than they should or cause great damage or harm to the area in which you’re planting them. Read the rest of this entry »

A butterfly garden is not necessarily a big endeavor, nor does it take a vast amount of space.
You can have a small nook in the back of a larger garden, or can take a small yard and use the whole thing to lure in the butterflies to your yard. Read the rest of this entry »

Medieval gardens were a source of pleasure and also were utilitarian being the main source of fresh fruits and vegetables for the castle or homes occupants.
Walking gardens in the castle or manor grounds were common in ancient times, and using a bit of imagination, we can emulate what they did there, and make our own medieval sights and scents in a small corner in our gardens. Read the rest of this entry »

A Rock garden is a unique way of capturing both the imagination and the senses with its interesting combination in scents and textures.  They grow well in smaller spaces so a rock garden is perfect for a corner of your yard, or for a small yard.  They take a bit less care when placed correctly, and survive cooler climates admirably. Read the rest of this entry »

Apartment dwellers and sububanites as well may have nothing more to grow on, than a balcony or patio, but you can still have a display that will astound your family and neighbors alike even in this small space.

All it takes is a bit of preplanning and some imagination. Read the rest of this entry »

Bromeliads are a class of plants that are unique to themselves. They can be grown on a tree, in a pot or factually pretty much anywhere which makes them perfect for small spaces. There are over two thousand species that are recognized as bromeliads, and they can range in size from a tiny two inch tall plant to gigantic items hat are over thirty feet tall. Read the rest of this entry »