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1). Tips For Lawn Care
Proper lawn care includes such things as mowing, watering, fertilizing and the removal of weeds. The amount of care that you give to your lawn will depend on the...
Article tags: lawn, mowing, watering, fertilizing, weeds
2). The Herbaceous Or Perennial Border, Plant Selection And Planting Tips
So, your perennial border is prepared with the requisite quantities of plant food soil and drainage grit if required. What’s next?
* Plant Selection
Once you have gotten this far in the process, it is time to think about actually selecting the plants that will populate the bed or border itself.
My first piece of advice to gardeners selecting perennial plants is to let your mind “drift”.
Article tags: perennials, borders, herbaceous, lawn, planting, selection, plant, watering
3). Water-Saving Ways
We turn on the tap and there it is: water. This liquid of life nourishes our environment, our crops, and our bodies. But there are fears for the future of our water supply. Planners warn that good quality water could become the world’s most sought-after resource.
The average Canadian household releases about 691 kg of water pollutants annually, according to recent research by the David Suzuki Foundation.
Article tags: water conservation, environment, watering, gardening, lawn
4). Balcony, Patio, and Courtyard Gardening
People choose balcony, patio, and courtyard gardening for many different reasons. Some are moving from a large house to smaller accommodation, some don’t want the hassle of a large property, and some chose to live in rental property to avoid the high-cost of owning a home. Whatever the reason, this doesn’t mean we can’t garden. No space is too small for a small space garden.
Article tags: small space, gardening, containers, scale, microclimates, soil, watering, fertiliser, function, focal point, colour, lighting
5). Everybody Can Garden With Containers
Container gardening is fantastic. On its own, a terracotta pot is just a container and summer bedding is just some plants. However, selectively plant the summer bedding in the container, add a few sprinkles of green-fingered expertise and you have created a miniature garden-scape. You are effectively planting a garden in miniature. This is known to some people as container design planting.
Article tags: container, gardening, watering, planting, compost, rooftop, apartment
6). Beginner Organic Gardeners – How to Avoid Common Mistakes
1. Water – Over watering and under watering are both bad for your plants. Over watering creates plants with shallow root systems. Without deep root systems your plants will suffer (or die) if they aren’t watered daily. Encourage your plants to develop deep roots so they can take in more water.
Under watering dehydrates your plants. This creates stress and can lead to weakened and susceptible plants.
Article tags: organic, gardening, beginner, planning, starting out, fertilizers, mulching, watering, garden vegetables, herbs
7). Tips for Saving Water for Your Landscaping
Do you find your water bill going up each month you water your landscaping along with the rest of your bills? You might even question just how much water your landscaping really needs. Perhaps it's time for you to think about how to make your watering more...
Article tags: landscaping, watering systems, watering, water
8). Gardening Through A Drought Or How To Sprinkle Your Water Wisely
So you find yourself in the middle of the worst drought within living memory and your garden occupants are starting to sag, flag and wilt. Which plants should be watered first and which plants should receive the main quantities of the irrigation? You begin to feel like the leader of a third world country trying to spread your counties meagre budget across healthcare, military and education.
Article tags: watering, garden, drought, water, fruit, vegetables, gardening
9). Successful Organic Gardening Systems
What is it that most organic gardeners want from their amazing food gardens?
* Is it the substantial health benefits:
- knowing that your food is GM and synthetic chemicals and free?
- gathering your food from garden to table in minutes, retaining valuable, health enhancing nutrients?
* Or the pleasure of losing yourself in the delight of time.
Article tags: organic gardening, vegetables, veggies, food, companion planting, composting, watering, soil, pest reduction, crop, yield, insects
10). Save Resources With Sprinkler System Savvy
In general, a good sprinkler system will enable a section of a lawn or the entire lawn to be watered at once.
Article tags: sprinkler, sprinkler system, watering, lawn care