Aug
20
2008
If you remember a few days ago, I went on and on about how great living wreaths are. Today, I am going to look at making one.
What you need:
Wire Wreath Form
Sphagnum Moss
Small Well Rooted Plants
Floral U-pins
Fishing Line
Rubber Gloves
Scissors
Bucket
Before starting, a nice leisurely stroll through your local garden center is a wonderful way to find the [...]
Aug
18
2008
With summer coming to an end, you may be interested in bringing your garden inside. Over the next couple of days, I will look at creating a living wreath and ways to make it work for all spaces. So sit back and enjoy.
For anyone that grows a well-tended garden, there is no limit to the [...]
Jul
28
2008
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 [...]
Jun
20
2008
Last year as I was wandering around my local garden center, I spotted the most unusual container that was an immediate must have for me. I quickly went and picked up the container, hoisted it to a worker to get the price, only to find out that the containers were made special for a client. [...]
May
22
2008
When spring has sprung, the chill of winter has gone, cooking up plant container combination recipes can invite life back into to the garden. Plants add colorful texture, contrast and variety to an array of outdoor spaces.
“Container gardening gives homeowners the opportunity to create striking results for their outdoor living areas without a great deal [...]
Apr
16
2008
Often the biggest problem with a small garden is, what can I do? If you look around your garden you will see that there are actually lots of gardening ideas that can make your small space look wonderful. Limited space doesn’t mean you have to limit the color or types of plants you have in [...]
Apr
03
2008
Most people who are living in apartment building no do really bother to set up their own garden because of the limited space that they have. However, the good news is that having limited space in your apartment is not really hindrance for you to grow some plants. Container gardening do not really take up [...]
Jan
29
2008
Container gardening can be very convenient for individuals with minimal space in their homes or those who wish to have plants inside their homes. Container gardening enables the gardener to bring in a splash of color to their homes. Compared to single pots, most containers used in container gardening are relatively large and can contain [...]
Sep
19
2007
People with limited space can still have beautiful gardens. By gardening in pots, a consumer can create their own unique area, that doesn’t have to take much time to maintain and takes limited space.
Gardening In Pots: Making A Water Feature
Pond and water features are an extremely popular choice for consumers. If your space is limited, [...]
Jul
26
2007
Even if you don’t have a large yard, gardening can still be accessible to you through the use of container gardens. As you might imagine, container gardens make use of various pots to allow you to create gardens with what little space you have and to keep it manageable and contained. However, because you’re trying [...]
Jul
10
2007
The ground is thawing, tulips are poking up, birds are chirping: all signals to the container gardener that it’s time to pull out the pots, planters and window boxes to get ready for spring planting. Container gardens are perfect for small yards, balconies and wherever you want to add color and interest. For first-timers or [...]
May
04
2007
A beautiful plant can be enhanced by the right container, and you can save yourself time and effort by selecting a container suited to your needs. Here are a few tips to help you plan for a pleasant season of low-maintenance container gardening:
Picking the Perfect Planter
Planters come in a wide variety of materials and each [...]
May
02
2007
There are many advantages to indoor container vegetable gardening. First, you can enjoy your gardening hobby pretty much year-round, since climate will not be as much of an issue for this style of gardening. Next, you can enjoy the harvest of a garden whether you live on a number of acres or in an apartment [...]
Apr
12
2007
Labels
When choosing plants for container vegetable gardening, look for labels which say patio, dwarf, or space saver; all of those titles are used for plants which have been bread to grow small and accept being grown in a pot easily.Â
Most any vegetable will accept being grown in a container as long as it’s given proper [...]
Apr
08
2007
The Proof Is In The Pot
When deciding to try a container vegetable garden, it is important to choose the proper pot; a pot too small will crowd the roots and very large pots will need a manner of moving them so they can take best advantage of the available sunlight. All pots for container vegetable [...]
Mar
15
2007
If you want fresh organic veggies and flowers but don’t have a garden space, you’re in luck. Organic container gardening fits just about anywhere, and it’s even easier than having an organic garden plot.Â
Containers
Anything that you can put soil in can be a garden container. Some organic gardeners prefer to use natural containers, such as [...]
Mar
06
2007
If you want to grow roses, but don’t think you have the space or enough time to care for them, then container roses might be the solution for you!
1. Location, Location, Location!
There are many advantages to growing roses in containers. If you live in an apartment and don’t have a yard to garden in, they [...]