What are the Most Popular Rhododendrons?
The first Rhododendron to be classified and named was Rhododendron hirsutum. It was discovered by the 16th century Flemish botanist, Charles l'Ecluse. When it was introduced to Britain in 1656 from the European Alps,...
How Savvy Gardeners Use Mulch To Make Garden Work Easier
Mulch supplies many benefits to plants and soil: insulation, shade, moisture retention, weed reduction, and soil building. But when mulch is applied at the wrong time or in the wrong form, it can do more harm than good. Use the...
Perennial Garden Basics
Perennials are any plants which live for more than two seasons and produce stems which die back to the ground each fall. Theyre at the heart of most flower gardens and offer wide ranging benefits to the landscape gardener....
Finding Bargains On Flowering Plants For Your Garden Spaces
If you are a typical 21st century consumer, you are living your life on a budget. Minding your money is a very important issue for you in your day to day life. As a result, when you are in the market for different types of...
Perennial Garden Basics
Perennials are any plants which live for more than two seasons and produce stems which die back to the ground each fall. Theyre at the heart of most flower gardens and offer wide ranging benefits to the landscape gardener....
Constructing a Rock Garden
A rock garden should be constructed in an open sunny and well-drained position in the garden. No matter what size or shape it takes a rock garden must embrace the principles of a moraine. It should not be a mound of soil with...