Creating and Planting a Herbaceous BorderMon, 06 Feb 2012 17:38:42

If like me, you are a bit of a traditionalist as far as garden design is concerned, then you will more than likely already have a herbaceous border as part of your garden design. The term herbaceous border means a collection of plants, normally perennials, arranged closely together to create a spectacle of colour and shape in a border normally arranged either side of a lawn. The herbaceous border first became popular during the Victorian era and was further popularised by celebrated gardeners of the early twentieth century such as Gertrude Jekyll.

Growing Herbs in PotsMon, 06 Feb 2012 16:45:22

Growing herbs in pots is very rewarding, as it offers a great deal of flexibility. You have the option to move plants indoors to a sunny windowsill when and if the weather takes a turn for the worst. You can move the plants around the yard depending on the time of year.

4 Landscaping TipsMon, 06 Feb 2012 16:20:03

Most people are not aware that you can take a sample of your soil to your local county extension office for testing. They will test the soil and tell you exactly what nutrients are missing, and what specific level of fertilizer you need to use.

Looking After the Plants in Your GardenMon, 06 Feb 2012 14:32:53

Keeping a garden isn't as easy as laying out a plan, planting a few plants and sitting back to watch them grow. Those plants will need a bit of looking after. This may seem an obvious statement to those of us whose enjoyment centres around working in our gardens more than sitting in them, but it is worth mentioning a few essential jobs you will need to make time for in looking after the plants in your garden.

Reasons That You Should Reconsider When Using HydroponicsMon, 06 Feb 2012 13:17:23

As a gardener, sometimes you have to decide whether or not to take your hobby to a whole new level and get into an exciting field like advanced hydroponics. When you are thinking about this decision, you need to make yourself aware of all the different benefits as well as challenges that you could face both during the initial setup of a hydroponics garden as well as what you will face when the plants start growing. The first thing that you need to get straight in your mind is that with new things you try, you will probably fail.