Archive for May, 2008

The Five Best Hybrid Roses

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

Do you enjoy roses and their pure elegance? Do you like getting roses for a special occasion? Do you wish you could have a garden full of roses each year? Many people enjoy all of these things; however, some of us are not born with green thumbs, and some of us never seem to obtain [...]

Tea Roses – Tips To Help You Make The Best Choice

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

When many people think of rose beauty, they think of tea roses. They usually come with fragrant large blooms that are simply elegant, vibrant in color, and with velvet petals. If you want to add tea roses to your rose garden, you’ll probably be overwhelmed with all the different varieties to choose from. In fact, [...]

Building Sheds Could Be Easy – Especially With This Before Build Tutorial

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Building sheds could be a daunting task, and one which you might like to pass on to a professional. However, this is also a task, which if you could successfully accomplish, is certain to present a lasting impression for all. Therefore, before you buy your shed and shed building materials, devote some time to this [...]

Is Urban Roof Garden Possible?

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

A roof garden is any garden situated on the roof a building. A flat or gently sloped roof transformed into a landscape environment.
These are grown plants atop structure that started during ancient times, about 2,500-3,000 years ago in Rome and Mesopotamia. It became popular in the 19th century. Here are some benefits of Roof Garden:
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Let It Rot: Five Guidelines For Composting

Monday, May 26th, 2008

Compost is what is left over when organic matter decomposes. Organic matter can be things like vegetable scraps, leaves, mown grass and any other garden waste. This material will decompose without any assistance at all, though you can help it along and enjoy the benefits of compost faster if you wish.
Because it doesn’t contain a [...]

Propagation, When Is The Best Time To Do It?

Monday, May 26th, 2008

If you are a beginner at rose gardening you have probably heard the phrase rose propagation and you are quite sure what it is and how to do it. Propagation is a term used to describe reproduction in the plant world. You can propagate you roses by using seeds or taking a cutting from your [...]

Rose Bushes – The Basics Of Planting Your Own Rose Bush

Monday, May 26th, 2008

For many years, lovers have given roses and poets have written of their merits. Now, you may be considering showing how much you love roses by planting your own rose bushes. No doubt you’ve heard a lot about how to take care of roses – the diseases to watch out for and the ways to [...]

Rose Cuttings – The Art Of Cutting And Preparing Them For Propagation

Monday, May 26th, 2008

Since the Victorian Era, rose cuttings have been used to propagate roses, and even pioneers who journeyed west to find a new life would use this art as well. They would take along various cuttings from their gardens in the east, putting them in mason jars and carting them across the land until they found [...]

Plants For Landscaping - Three Important Considerations For A Great Design

Monday, May 26th, 2008

Where does one begin when selecting plants for landscaping? There are a few main factors that should be considered to not only attain a beautiful planting design, but also one that has plant material that will flourish over time.
Here are some important things to consider:
Sun and Shade Conditions
I list this first, because a plant must [...]

The Advantage Of Design-Build Landscaping

Saturday, May 24th, 2008

The term “landscaping” can mean many things, but the most common meaning refers to the idea of garden design. Many of us would love to have a beautiful garden or outdoor oasis to relax in, but just don’t have a green thumb. Gardening also takes a good deal of knowledge as well as some backbreaking [...]