LIMES - Garden Guide
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...
Making the Cut
If youre like me, you enjoy wonderful cut flowers from local farmers markets. Unlike florists and grocery stores, however, most cut flower growers dont offer packets of preservative with every sale. Why are preservatives...
Blacklisted Items to Keep Out of Your Compost
Believe it or not, there are a lot of people out there who want to compost but don't know what exactly they're allowed to put into their batches. Some even think that since it's their pile of compost, they're at liberty to put...
Do Plants Like the "Exotics"?
Placement Of Exotic Plants And TreesPlacement of exotic plants and trees is critical for their overall development and long-term survival. It not only determines the general happiness of the plants, but also the
History Of Plum Trees And Their Hybrids
The documentation of ancient plums growing in antiquity is sparse. The best evidence of that oldest existence is best documented through Americas most famous pomologist, Luther Burbank, who reported in his twelve volume...
Testing Your Soil
Most plants prefer pH between 5.5 and 7.5. A simple rule is that if your plants are growing, flowering and fruiting well, the nutrient levels are fine. If you're just starting out or if you aren't satisfied with the growth of...
When to Apply Lime to Your Lawn
Before you know if you need to apply lime to your lawn, you need to know the pH level of your soil. The pH level will indicate whether your lawn soil is too acidic or alkaline. The pH level range from 1.0 to 14.0. A value of...
Worm Compost Bin
One of the best ways to improve your garden is to stop throwing out your garbage. That's right, your used coffee grinds and banana peels can help your tomato and cucumber plants grow larger and stronger. When that same garbage...
Ceramics, Stone Carving & Clay Products - High Quality Arts To Find in Java
In Central Java lies the city of Yogjakarta. The Special Region of Yogyakarta is a province of Indonesia on the island of Java. It is the only province in Indonesia that is still formally governed by a precolonial...
Organic Vegetable Gardening For Beginners
To be successful at organic vegetable gardening you must draw up detailed plans. The soil is your first consideration; how to make it rich and fertile, and how to prepare it so harmful pests won't attack your vegetable garden....
Adjusting Soil pH for Optimal Grass Growth
The pH of your lawn soil is an important factor that affects how your lawn grasses will grow. The pH value is an indicator that tells you whether your soil is acidic or alkaline. A balanced soil pH will ensure that your grasses...
5 Must Know Tips For A Better Looking Landscape
There is no doubt that when landscaping one wants to save money, as well as have an attractive property. Not only can landscaping help you beautify your home, but it can also provide a source of satisfying exercise in the fresh...
8 Steps to Preparing Your New Soil for Planting
Before you start planting your new lawn, you need to take the necessary steps to make your new soil as healthy as possible so that future plants and grasses will be able to grow healthily.Here are eight steps to get your soil...
Worm Composting Bin
One of the best ways to improve your garden is to stop throwing out your garbage. That's right, your used coffee grinds and banana peels can help your tomato and cucumber plants grow larger and stronger. When that same...
Rock Garden Ideas
The concept of rock garden ideas came into being in the twentieth century. Travelers to the majestic Swiss Alps were impressed by the exquisite flowers and foliage which grew among the snowy heights. Desire for these exotic...
Autumn Is The Best Time For Successful Compost Piles
Early autumn is the best season for successful composting piles. To start, here are some points on how to build a compost pile:* lay sheets of plastic on the ground.
* place a 6-inch layer of leaves or grass clippings on the...
Algae vs. Lichens in the Garden
What is your opinion on algae and lichens within the garden? Are you trying to discourage them or are you one of the select few who promote their growth. Let me introduce you to these algae and lichens, so you can make an...
Bermuda Grass - Turf For Your Lawn
A suitable lawn grass favored for its texture and color is the Bermuda grass. This is also known as Dogs Tooth Grass. The genus Cynodon (Greek word for dog-tooth) contains the nine species of grasses native to the warm...
Building A Garden Pond And Perennial Flower Bed From Scratch
We had a large newly created yard and I have a love of flowers so I naturally desired a flower garden. The problem was that the fill that was trucked in to make this yard was all chunks of blacktop and concrete with a light...
The Genesis Of Soil
Soil primarily had its beginning from rock together with animal and vegetable decay, if you can imagine long stretches or periods of time when great rock masses were crumbling and breaking up. Heat, water action, and friction...