Scour the gardening department of your local home improvement center for great deals on gloves. The more expensive types will be on sale now, so you can splurge on several pair. Consider buying a few pairs to use next spring for gifts as well - think Mother's Day and Father's Day. As any gardener knows, having the right gloves will not only protect your hands from scratches and puncture wounds, they will also make cleanup after working in the dirt a breeze. The best time to buy this garden gotta have is now, so don't delay!
Archives for August 2012
Autumn Landscaping
by Jessica B. August 30th, 2012 | Landscaping
There is no doubt about it, even with spring’s magnificent blooms and greens, and summer’s flowering buds, the colors of autumn are the most spectacular display that nature puts on for us. With a few little landscaping touches, you can make sure your yard is a beautiful display of fall hues. If you start preparing now, you should be ready to enjoy it before the leaves fall.
1) Maples – If you don’t have a Maple tree in your yard, go get one. Really. They are beautiful year round, but in the fall they come alive with color. There are
1) Maples – If you don’t have a Maple tree in your yard, go get one. Really. They are beautiful year round, but in the fall they come alive with color. There are
Container Gardening on a Budget
by Anna P. August 29th, 2012 | Container Gardening
One of the most affordable hobbies is container gardening. This hobby requires minimal supplies and minimal time. More importantly, container gardening is a rewarding hobby, as you can enjoy the natural beauty that only a small garden can bring. It can also provide some free food or crafting ideas. Here are some ideas on how to save while starting a small garden you love.
1- Start with Recyclable Materials
No need to go out and buy purchase new garden containers, especially when you can reuse some of the containers you already have. Thinks small buckets, baskets, or other containers. Make sure
1- Start with Recyclable Materials
No need to go out and buy purchase new garden containers, especially when you can reuse some of the containers you already have. Thinks small buckets, baskets, or other containers. Make sure
Hibiscus
by T Akery August 28th, 2012 | Flowers
Hibiscus are known as a tropical flower. They originated in Southeast Asia and parts of China, but have since spread throughout Hawaii, Polynesia, and some southern US States, such as Florida. They are actually Hawaii's state flower.
But you don't have to be in a southern State to enjoy this type of flower. They also work well in containers - provided they have the right conditions for growth. They will need warmth and sun in order to grow flowers.
Colors of the hibiscus range from red, pink, white, blue, gold, silver, and some that look almost black. Not all flowers will
But you don't have to be in a southern State to enjoy this type of flower. They also work well in containers - provided they have the right conditions for growth. They will need warmth and sun in order to grow flowers.
Colors of the hibiscus range from red, pink, white, blue, gold, silver, and some that look almost black. Not all flowers will
Rain Barrel
by Jessica B. August 24th, 2012 | Garden Gotta Haves
Collecting water for your garden can be simple with a rain barrel. You can use an old bucket, a fancy old ceramic pot, or a Fiskars rain barrel system, but no matter what you choose, it’s about the water, not the container! A rain barrel lets you recycle water and store rainwater for a good cause. Remember to keep your rain barrel clean; you don’t want a lot of bacterial build up, and make sure there are no toxins seeping to your water. You also might want to find something light and easy to carry.
