Starting seeds indoors is a great way to try plant varieties that may be unavailable at your local garden center. Not only is it cheaper than purchasing plants, but there’s something very rewarding about planting seeds and watching them grow! A soil-less seed starting mix or packaged potting soil is the best growing medium. Any [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Gardening’
27 Jul
Gardening is Good for You!
You own health is just as important as your lawn’s, by doing some yard work you can actually be helping yourself! Working in your garden can improve both your physical and mental health. So next time you go to work outside, be sure to remember it can count as your exercising for the day. Here’s [...]
12 May
Annuals Versus Perennials
When it comes to annuals and perennials they are quite similar. Each type of flower has its own characteristics. So when deciding here are some pointers: Annuals are flowers that last for one growing season. After the first frost they are done growing. Some examples of annuals are marigolds, impatiens and petunias. Annuals tend to [...]
30 Oct
Keep Those Containers Cookin’!
Containers are great for housing and displaying flowers and other plants throughout the summer. During the winter, however, they need to be stored properly to avoid damage. After cleaning containers of dead vegetation and spent soil, they should be cleaned thoroughly using warm, soapy water with 10% bleach. This will prevent any pests or diseases [...]
15 Oct
It’s Time to Clean Up and Make Amends!
Both vegetables and flower gardens will be much more productive next year with the addition of organic soil amendments this fall. The idea behind organic amendments is to improve soil structure so that plant roots get more of the air, water and nutrients they need for healthy growth. Before amendments can be made, however, [...]
9 Sep
There’s No Better Time for Fertilization
Your Lawn, Trees and Shrubs will all benefit! It’s a common misconception that plants stop growing in the fall, when really all that changes is the way the plants grow. As cooler weather sets in, top growth slows down, with plants shifting their energy from foliage production to root expansion. In preparation for winter, your [...]
2 Sep
How to Plant and Care for you Bulbs
It’s about that time to plant bulbs! Bulbs are flowers that are planted in the fall and flower in the spring. Before your bulbs develop they will resemble the picture to the left and won’t have flowers on them yet. When planting your bulbs you only need one simple tool, a bulb planter, which can [...]
4 Aug
Make a Splash with a Water Feature
Every property can be improved with the addition of a water feature. Not only do they make great conversation pieces, but they can help to create a more tranquil setting in your landscape when you need a place to unwind. Depending on the mood you’re after, there are plenty of choices. Consider the following: Ponds [...]
29 Jul
Yellow Jackets? Yikes!
Yellow jackets can take the fun out of outdoor gatherings in a hurry. They’re attracted to food items containing sugars, proteins and carbohydrates. Sweet foods and meats are especially enticing to them, and you often find them hovering around picnic areas and garbage cans where these types of foods have been left behind. As yellow [...]
2 Jul
How You Can Create A Thriving Vegetable Garden!
Now that summer is here it is time to start growing your own vegetables. As you may be aware, planting a vegetable garden can be a very challenging task! If you follow these simple steps you can have a thriving garden and the freshest vegetables. There are many ways that a vegetable garden can be [...]
