I have long been in adoration of lovely peonies. They are big flowers when in full bloom, and they are beautiful to behold. The peony plays an important role in Chinese culture. Often thought of as the “queen of flowers” the Chinese call them Sho-yo which translates to “the beautiful”. The peony is the flower of prosperity and fidelity.
There are different types of peonies. According to Rodale’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of Perennials, most varieties of garden peonies are hybrids of P. lactifora and Paeonia officinalis. The flowers can be categorized by the shape of their petals. There are single peonies, Japanese peonies,
Archives for September 2008
Put the Practice of Feng Shui to Work in Your Garden
by Patti September 23rd, 2008 | Gardening
Feng shui (pronounced phung-schway) is an ancient Chinese philosophy that has been around for centuries. Often called “the art of placement”, Feng Shui can be used to bring more Chi (or positive energy) into your garden in order to encourage health, beauty and abundance.
Curves and proportions are an integral aspect of your Feng Shui garden. The Chinese talk about the Yin and the Yang. Your house would be the Yin while your garden would provide the Yang. The Yang needs plenty of space and light to thrive. It also requires the five elements of the practice. Include in your garden
Curves and proportions are an integral aspect of your Feng Shui garden. The Chinese talk about the Yin and the Yang. Your house would be the Yin while your garden would provide the Yang. The Yang needs plenty of space and light to thrive. It also requires the five elements of the practice. Include in your garden
Tending to the Wildflowers in Your Garden
by Patti September 16th, 2008 | Flowers
If you are looking to add more beauty and more color to your flower garden, then one suggestion is to add wildflowers to it to give it that little something extra. Wildflowers are defined as “flowering plants native to a specific geographic area or habitat.” They are flowers that grow wild and do not have to intentionally be seeded or planted but that does not mean that they cannot be.
Wildflowers are known to be low maintenance and easy to tend to, although some species do require a certain type of soil to grow in, as well as a particular type of
Wildflowers are known to be low maintenance and easy to tend to, although some species do require a certain type of soil to grow in, as well as a particular type of
Choosing Roses That Are Best for Your Flower Garden
by Patti September 9th, 2008 | Flowers, Gardening
Who could not love the look and sweet smell of a rose? Roses are one of the most beautiful flowers in the world. Roses are also very fragile flowers that have a short life span. They are also time consuming flowers that are prone to any number of diseases.
The key to growing roses, even if you are new to gardening, is to choose the species that is best suited to you. Being educated about roses helps, as does being willing to give your roses as much TLC as possible!
Did you know that there are hundreds of kinds of roses? There
The key to growing roses, even if you are new to gardening, is to choose the species that is best suited to you. Being educated about roses helps, as does being willing to give your roses as much TLC as possible!
Did you know that there are hundreds of kinds of roses? There
Light Up Your Life on Your Patio Courtesy of the Solar Touch!
by Patti September 2nd, 2008 | Landscaping, Outdoor Lighting
One thing that can enhance a patio tremendously is the right type of lighting. This is the case, especially if you enjoy sitting out on your patio in the evening after the sun goes down or if you are inclined to have social gatherings and want others to enjoy your patio as well.
One option that is budget friendly and is very ecologically friendly is to let the sun work with you to create lighting and ambiance. Solar lights require no wires and are very easy to install. Another excellent point about solar lights is that they will not cause your
One option that is budget friendly and is very ecologically friendly is to let the sun work with you to create lighting and ambiance. Solar lights require no wires and are very easy to install. Another excellent point about solar lights is that they will not cause your