Archive for November, 2008

Basic Guidelines for Container Gardening

November 25th, 2008 – 8:54 am Posted by P. Illsley

Container gardening can be a fun and innovative way to garden. It is an ideal way to garden whether you live in a big or small house. Container gardening can be done on a porch, patio or even a balcony of a small apartment in the middle of the city.
Container gardening can be done [...]

Add an Aloe Vera Plant to Your Greenery

November 18th, 2008 – 8:28 am Posted by P. Illsley
Tagged as: Gardening

Aloe vera is a semitropical succulent plant that can grow outdoors as long as there is no possibility that freezing will occur. If the plant freezes, it will die. This is largely due to the fact that aloe vera consists of 95 percent water. Anyone can have an aloe vera plant and keep it indoors [...]

The Care of Outdoor Bonsai Trees

November 11th, 2008 – 8:42 am Posted by P. Illsley
Tagged as: Gardening

Bonsai trees are basically miniature versions of trees that are grown in containers or pots. The word bonsai means “potted plant”. For those who like to research the history of plants, bonsai trees got their start in China during the Han Dynasty.
If you are looking to add an eclectic mix of plants to your landscaping design, [...]

Options When it Comes to Wood Fencing

November 4th, 2008 – 10:12 am Posted by P. Illsley
Tagged as: Landscaping

When it comes to putting up a fence around your property, there are many things to think about. The selection of wood fences can be very confusing. It is important to look closely at your yard and to talk to those who are better versed in fencing options in order to figure out what is [...]