This article discusses garlic, ‘the stinking rose.’ Health benefits, how to grow it, uses in the kitchen and garden, and a non-toxic garlic spray recipe, as an alternative to using harmful chemicals in the garden, are explored. Garlic (Allium sativum) has been used for centuries for both cooking and medicinal purposes. Known as the ‘stinking …
Most people don’t think of Fall as a time for planting new landscaping and garden plants. To most, it’s time to put garden ventures to sleep until Spring. While it may not seem so, Fall planting of trees, shrubs, Perennials, bulbs, and cool weather grasses like Fescue is a very good idea. Roots of newly …
Gardening can be described as an art in which plants are grown for the purpose of creating an impressive landscape. Gardening can take place at a private home, or it can be used at public buildings. The space that is used for gardening is called the garden. While most gardens will typically be located on …
Planting a backyard garden can be a fun and rewarding experience if you approach the planning and preparations aspect of gardening in the right way – but a lack of planning and preparation can cause your hard work in the hot summer months to yield mediocre results (if any) at the end of the growing …
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Sometimes you’ll want to be able to walk on a portion of your garden without touching the grass, so you’ll need to build a floored space at one end and possibly a path as well. Concrete patios used to be the most popular option for achieving this, but they are quickly losing popularity. Wooden decking …
A flower garden design can be a tranquil haven away from the outside world. You can unwind after a hectic, stressful day by reading a book while surrounded by scented flowers or by strolling down a path dotted with colorful flowers. A magnificent flower garden can be yours with some preparation and effort. Planning Flower …
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When searching for exotic lumber, check to see where it’s area of origin was and how it was obtained. Many exotic woods are removed from endangered rain forest areas around the world. These are NOT the materials anyone would necessarily want if they cared about the environment. More importantly however, there are many alternatives that …
Planting roses is fairly simple gardening stuff. The first thing is to never let the rose roots dry out. If you do, the rose will either perform poorly the first year or simply die. It does help to soak the roots in warm water for an hour before you plant if you’ve purchased the rose …
Designer flowers are a great way to show someone in your life that you are thinking of him or her. Designer flowers are created in beautiful arrangements and bouquets that are sure to please anyone that receives them. Designer flowers are special arrangements that have been created by some of the most famous names in …
With more and more people living in apartments and condominiums, and moving into neighborhoods where back yards are smaller than driveways, container gardening is becoming increasingly popular. But many people are afraid that it is difficult of expensive. Amy Stevens explains how easy and inexpensive it can really be. Container gardening is a fun and …