Archive for December, 2009

More Container Gardening Mistakes to Steer Clear of

December 23rd, 2009 – 9:31 am Posted by Patti

We already have learned some of the mistakes that can cause problems for your container garden. Here we continue our look at other common no-nos that you should work hard to steer clear of! Look for plants that are healthy and strong looking. Stay away from sickly looking plants or ones that appear to be [...]

Common Container Gardening Mistakes to Avoid

December 16th, 2009 – 8:57 am Posted by Patti

If you enjoy container gardening, you need to learn what not to do! Trial and error is a part of the learning experience, but you do not want your precious plants to pay the price for the mistakes you make. The plants in your container garden need to be watered, but you do not want [...]

Winter Yard Work- A Checklist for You

December 9th, 2009 – 9:45 am Posted by Patti
Tagged as: Gardening

Winter yard work must be done whether you look forward to it or (*groan*) do not. As long as there is no snow on the ground, the middle or end of winter is an excellent time to do some of landscaping and yard work. Renovate Your Lawn Start with a lawn renovation. Give the ground [...]

Pertinent Points about a Backyard Garden Shed

December 2nd, 2009 – 9:48 am Posted by Patti
Tagged as: Gardening

Your backyard looks exactly the way you want it as far as landscaping goes. You are very pleased with the care, effort and time that you have put into it, but it is still not complete. What is missing is a garden shed where you can store all of your outdoor supplies and the like. [...]