A beautifully maintained yard can add to the aesthetic appeal of your home. A wet yard with stagnant water is not only unsightly but can be a caused by myriad problems which can also be killing the grass and damaging your plants. Constant tracking of mud into your home by people or your pets can …
If you have taken to gardening or want to grow your own fruits and vegetables, it can be a very exciting activity to undertake. But in order to do it right, one must know when to plant the trees and how to take care of it so it takes root. The following are some details …
The Manitoba maple tree, with its irregular form and divided trunk, calls the forests of North America home. Native to this region, the tree is also found in other countries around the world, such as Ireland and the United Kingdom, where it’s known by other names.
You are probably aware of the various benefits of hydrogen peroxide as an oxidizer, bleaching agent and disinfectant. It is also an effective antiseptic used commonly to treat small cuts, burns, etc., for water treatment and it is also found in many personal care products such as mouthwashes, hair dyes, toothpaste, bleach, etc.
Landscape rocks, or just rocks in your yard, can be a great huge pain in the rear when left unattended. This is particularly annoying when you decide to grow a lawn or a garden. The first step towards improving a landscape is to remove these rocks. Depending on the size, you will need to improvise. …
What’s the difference?Some people talk about rockeries and others about rock gardens. Is there really any difference between them?There is no real difference, but garden designers usually prefer to use the term ‘rock garden’. In landscaping terms, a rockery or rock garden is an informal design that should resemble a natural, rocky outcrop — in …
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Hydrangeas are a very easy plant to grow and one of the most rewarding because of their long flowering period and their suitability for growing in containers and borders. In addition, with the correct treatment, they can be enjoyed inside the home as cut hydrangeas in vases.
Hydrangeas are beautiful plants native to myriad different regions and countries including; the Himalayan mountains, Indonesia, Asia, Japan, and the Americas. Their flamboyant, fragrant and very pretty blooms make them a popular choice in all sizes of gardens.
Knowing the difference between acid and alkaline soil will help you to much better understand which plants you can grow the best. Most plants do well in soil which is neutral or slightly acid but there are some which require distinctly acid soil. They will not grow in soil which is even mildly alkaline and …
Every time I buy blue hydrangeas, they produce pink flowers the following year. The nurseryman says it is due to the soil but is this really so? Yes, fortunately, changing the color of hydrangeas is possible.
