Archive for May, 2008

Getting Rid Of Mildew On Your Roses

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

Mildew is every gardener’s worst nightmare, especially those who have rose bushes. The most known and most common mildew that effects rose bushes is one known as sphaerotheca pannosa. This type of mildew is powdery. The mildew is usually a white or grey powder that is usually found on rose bush leaves, shoots, buds, and [...]

Hybrid Tea Roses – Developing A Great Understanding

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

From Teas, Grandifloras, Hybrids, and Floribundas, you’ll find that there is a very vast world of roses, and there are so many different types, that even gardeners who are experienced may find it confusing. So, what are hybrid tea roses? Well, basically they are created by crossing the China Tea rose with a Hybrid Perpetual, [...]

How To Prune Rose Bushes Properly

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

Once winter ends and the spring moves in, dedicated gardeners dig out their gardening tools and get ready for the new season full of roses. Many of these gardeners grab their shears and put on gloves and set out to their garden to prune their rose bushes. Pruning rose bushes allows for the new buds [...]

Choosing The Right Garden Center For Your Garden

Friday, May 9th, 2008

Choosing a garden center for your gardening needs can sometimes be a difficult process. There are many garden centers attached to large box stores and hardware stores and even the grocery stores carry garden center type areas for everything from tomatoes to potted plants. So how do you know what is best for your garden [...]

Garden Furniture - Just The Right Touch For Outdoor Life

Friday, May 9th, 2008

Garden furniture can complement any outdoor garden or patio setting where you have made flowers and or plant the focal point of the yard. Choosing the right set is crucial to making the backyard a haven for entertaining or simply relaxing after a long day at work or basking in the hot sun.
There are several [...]

Heirloom Tomatoes - A Variety Of Tomatoes

Friday, May 9th, 2008

Heirloom tomatoes are a variety of tomatoes grown from seeds that are usually over 50 to 100 years old. They are non-hybrid, open-pollinated cultivar tomatoes.
The use of the word heirloom can mean that the seeds have been passed down through generations, from farmer to farmer or parent to child and they are still growing today. [...]

Mediterranean Gardens - The Latest In Garden Escapes For Your Backyard

Friday, May 9th, 2008

If you want to escape the everyday hassles of life but can’t afford to go on a Mediterranean vacation, you could fix up your backyard with a Mediterranean garden to help you relax the night or weekend away!
Mediterranean gardens are very popular right now in some of the warmer parts of the United States and [...]

Outdoor Entertaining

Friday, May 9th, 2008

If you own a patio, garden or a screened in porch, then you must know what a wonderful thing it is to invite friends over for a little outdoor entertaining.
There are so many things you can do to make outdoor entertaining a fun experience for everyone, including you, the host. Entertaining outdoors, you don’t have [...]

Planning And Planting A Flower Garden

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

A bouquet of flowers can brighten up your home. Likewise, a well stocked flower garden can add brightness and color to your lawn or garden. A well stocked flower garden can provide you with a colorful bouqet for your table or shelf, or a gift to brighten someone else’s day.
First of all, you’ll want a [...]

Are There Different Breeds Or Kinds Of Sunflowers?

Monday, May 5th, 2008

The sunflower is one of – of not the most – loved flowers on earth. It doesn’t have the grace of a lily, or the romance of a rose – but the sheer cheerfulness will instantly brighten up your day.
Many people, when thinking of a sunflower, will picture it in full bloom with a bright [...]