I have lived in apartments my whole life, so despite my love of plants and nature I have never had the luxury of a yard in which to garden. Each apartment I rented did have a small - sometimes minuscule - patio or balcony which was my private little piece of the outdoors. Thankfully, even the smallest outdoor area can be converted to a lovely garden haven with a little imagination and effort.
Home and garden stores often have planter towers available in a variety of shapes and sizes. Fountains, pyramids and pine tree shapes are just a few of the configurations you may find. Hanging ivies
Archive for September, 2010
Patio and Balcony Gardening
September 24th, 2010 TJ Davis | Container Gardening, LandscapingAphids
September 10th, 2010 Ronald A. Rowe | Fruits, Gardening, Vegetables
Aphids are the bane of my garden. Of all the creepy critters that mess with my gardens, aphids are the most destructive, hardiest, most defiant bunch. They work quickly, attract other unwanted pests (ants), and show an almost cockroach-like resistance to my natural pesticide.
Aphids are susceptible to naturally occurring predators. Unfortunately those same predators are less resistant to pesticides than the aphids are. So the very pesticides we spray to protect our plants enable the aphids to grow larger, more numerous, and more destructive than they otherwise would be.
In addition to eating the leaves and fruit of your precious plants, aphids produce
Aphids are susceptible to naturally occurring predators. Unfortunately those same predators are less resistant to pesticides than the aphids are. So the very pesticides we spray to protect our plants enable the aphids to grow larger, more numerous, and more destructive than they otherwise would be.
In addition to eating the leaves and fruit of your precious plants, aphids produce
Spicing Up Your Kitchen
September 3rd, 2010 TJ Davis | Container Gardening, Gardening
Spice up your meals this winter with herbs grown right in your kitchen. A little creative container gardening will go a long way in the flavor department, and can add a little spice to your kitchen decor, as well. With so many herbs to choose from, combining different plants in a single container can produce very eye-appealing greenery in your kitchen. Parsely, sage, rosemary and thyme are not only popular song lyrics, but a beautiful and aromatic herbal bouquet of shapes, shades and textures when planted together. Tarragon, oregano, basil and cilantro make a lovely combination as well.
Most herbs love bright sunlight. Small containers placed on
Most herbs love bright sunlight. Small containers placed on
