If you have ever seen a Japanese person who is tending to their bonsai, you will be amazed how much care is taken into seeing to their most used japanese bonsai tool, which are their secateurs. Just as they take so much pride in what ever they do, their japanese bonsai tool never fails either [...]

When I first started gardening, I had absolutely no idea what zones referred to.  I was often asking the question, “Why can’t I have that plant?  I mean, I like the flower, I have the right amount of shade or sun, the right amount of everything to have that plant, so why can’t I?”
The reason [...]

Tulips are very hardy plants but, like any, have a number of pests small and large that need to be guarded against.
Several bugs commonly infest tulips, not least of which is the common aphid. Green Peach and other types are typical. They’re white to greenish and about 1/8 of an inch long. Because of their [...]

A few years ago I came across an idea in a book titled, “The Beginner’s Guide to Gardening by Reader’s Digest.”  It was very interesting and used something that completely surprised me.  I am a huge fan of unusual planters so this was one idea that I just had to share.
If you are doing any [...]

A few years ago as I was sitting in the lunch room at work, a coworker and I started chatting about gardens. I have to admit that upon hearing about her garden, or rather her parents garden, I was beat hands down. There was no way that I could say my garden was [...]

The history of this vibrant flower is as amazing as the large blooms that fill the deep green shrub. The Camellia can be dated back to 1200BC and was a popular flower used in Korean weddings. The flower itself is said to represent both longevity and faithfulness.
The Camellia is an excellent plant that [...]

Every gardener, whether he is an avid veteran or an occasional hobbyist, started somewhere.  Maybe it was alongside his parent’s or when she moved into her first home.  Whenever she started, every new and even experienced gardener must ask him or herself several questions before starting a garden.  In this article, I am going to [...]

Bonsai trees are coveted by a lot of people but many people still keep away from these due mainly to the fact that not everybody has a green thumb. A bonsai tree may need more attention and care than ordinary home or garden plants. This is where an artificial bonsai tree enters.
Pros Of An Artificial [...]

The overwhelming majority of diseases in tulips, as for other living things, are caused by bacteria, fungi and/or viruses. Combating them in the case of tulips, fortunately, is usually not a full-time occupation. Tulips tend to be hardy and disease resistant. There are a few common problems, though, that are worth watching out for.
Many start [...]

This year my vegetable garden has been under constant attack by snails.  Usually, I am a “let bygones be bygones” but this year the snails have apparently been taking advantage of my usually generous nature.  I can’t believe the number of snails that I pull out of the garden on the daily basis and I [...]