Annuals and perennials have some differences. Are you aware of what they are? And then there are also biennials. Are you confused yet?! Read on to familiarize yourself with the difference kinds of flowers. Once you know the differences you can then make sure to buy and plant the right varieties for your garden! You don’t want to buy a flower that is not good for your climate or soil or worse yet, plant it at the wrong time and have it die on you!
Annuals
An annual flower is grown from seed. It blooms and sets seed, and then it dies
Archives for April 2009
Open Your Garden to the Beauty of a Dahlia
by Patti April 21st, 2009 | Flowers, Gardening
One look at a dahlia, and it is hard not to fall in love with its beauty and majesty (even if you are not a flower lover!). Dahlias are beautiful, big faced flowers that can bring lots of color and life to any garden.
Dahlias are as lovely as their name suggests. A flower of true variety, dahlias grow in the colors of pink, white, red, orange and yellow, but they come in a tremendous amount of shapes and sizes.
Size Categories for Dahlias
-Giant is greater than 10 inches in diameter
-Large is 8 to 10 inches in diameter
-Medium is 6 to 8
Dahlias are as lovely as their name suggests. A flower of true variety, dahlias grow in the colors of pink, white, red, orange and yellow, but they come in a tremendous amount of shapes and sizes.
Size Categories for Dahlias
-Giant is greater than 10 inches in diameter
-Large is 8 to 10 inches in diameter
-Medium is 6 to 8
Make Your Next Mower a Mulching Mower!
by Patti April 14th, 2009 | Gardening, Lawn & Yard Care
If you are an environmentally friendly person who is in need of a new mower, then you should turn your attention to all of the advantages that come with purchasing a mulching mower.
A mulching mower is a modern type of mower that comes with a special blade that does not just cut grass- it cuts grass into very small fine pieces. The grass is small enough that it does not look unsightly lying on your lawn. The pieces can be left where they are and in a short period of time they will begin to decompose and will find their
A mulching mower is a modern type of mower that comes with a special blade that does not just cut grass- it cuts grass into very small fine pieces. The grass is small enough that it does not look unsightly lying on your lawn. The pieces can be left where they are and in a short period of time they will begin to decompose and will find their
Contribute to the Development of Healthy Soil
by Patti April 7th, 2009 | Gardening
In order to have healthy plants and flowers you need healthy soil. Where do you begin? Read on for some helpful suggestions to get your soil into tip top form!
Compost the Soil
Compost is a natural way to bring health and life to your soil. Compost is the material that is dark and earthy and is made up of living and dead organic matter, such as food scraps, decaying plants and animal waste. Compost is an important element when it comes to growing soil that is healthy. Compost helps keep soil well balanced. It helps it retain moisture, and it keeps
Compost the Soil
Compost is a natural way to bring health and life to your soil. Compost is the material that is dark and earthy and is made up of living and dead organic matter, such as food scraps, decaying plants and animal waste. Compost is an important element when it comes to growing soil that is healthy. Compost helps keep soil well balanced. It helps it retain moisture, and it keeps