Grow with Bovees Have you finally seen the light?…
Excellent decision – good for you!
The banana (Musa) is an interesting, valuable plant, differing from the other fruits in that it is an herbaceous perennial.
The true stem is a tuberous rhizome which grows underground.
The ‘trunk’ or portion above ground which carries the large ornamental leaves is a pseudostem.
The inflorescence develops at the base of the pseudostem and forces its way up until it shows at the top.
Slightly sloping ground is an advantage, for it can make a garden more interesting than if it were perfectly flat.
Steep natural hillsides, however, as well as steep banks cut into the ground by the builder when levelling the site for the house, present a problem which involves thought, labor and, often, expensive construction.
Some architects, who fit the house on to the slope, make things easier for the new owner, who is not left with a steep bank after “cutting and filling”.
A steep bank, however, can be made to look attractive and there are several advantages in having one.
It can provide privacy and form a windbreak more quickly than trees.
Azaleas are one of the most popular shrubs in the United States, and with good reason. Their flowers are bright and colorful, and their shrubbery is attractive year-round.
Growing azaleas is one of the most rewarding tasks in the garden, they are the most beautiful shrubs for early spring color.
The range of azalea species includes both evergreens and deciduous. The plants grow quite quickly up to about one meter high, but by trimming them every year after they have finished flowering, they can be kept to a smaller size.
Those with new gardens to lay out seldom have shady places and do not have the older gardener’s problem of what to plant in the shade.
The need for the knowledge of which plants will thrive in the shade, however, grows with your trees, and deciding which tree to plant where will be a major factor as to how much shade there will ultimately be.
It is as well to realize what will happen when these trees are grown and to have an idea of what to plant there in the future.
It adds considerably to the interest of the garden if you have a long list of plants to choose from when considering what to plant in a shady spot.
This article will show you lists of plants which will grow in the shade, but it is first necessary to describe the type of shade found in a garden and also the requirements that the plants will need to thrive.
Can you imagine a life without flowers? Just consider the pure joy that a beautiful bunch of cut flowers brings. But, in reality, how long can flowers go without water? The most popular question being; how long do roses last without water? Not only does a vase of flowers brighten up your home, but a … Read more
If you are into gardening, here’s something to know. You have to set aside some time for the maintenance of equipment like lawnmowers. Neglect that part of gardening and the price to pay will be quite hefty.
On the other hand, if you just do regular maintenance, it is going to be easy and you can enjoy the benefits of having the right tools for the job. But if you’re reading this, you have probably already learned this lesson the hard way. So, let’s get to damage control. Here is a list of reasons your mower might have malfunctioned.
