Container gardening provides for more flexibility, and that's just one reason it's more desired for medium fruit gardens. It's easy and rewarding to have a miniature orchard in your backyard, and it will also save you a little money on food. Read on to find out on how to create the perfect fruit garden in your backyard.
1- Decide on Fruits to Plant
The first step to gardening success is to decide what to plant. There are lots of options, but you may want to start first with one or two fruit plants. You can start out with something simple like
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Growing Windflowers
by T Akery April 5th, 2013 | Flowers
Windflowers are pretty flowers rumored to have been grown by the wind. While this is a legend, the name actually comes from its Greek name and genus, the Anemone. It is an easy to care for spring flower with a short blooming time. They are ideal flowers for zones 5 to 9, but they can be grown in other zones if their roots are adequately protected with mulch.
The flowers are grown from tubers or bulbs rather than seeds. You will need to do a soak on the tubers first prior to planting. This will help them get started in
The flowers are grown from tubers or bulbs rather than seeds. You will need to do a soak on the tubers first prior to planting. This will help them get started in
Make the Bed
by Dennis Mayer April 3rd, 2013 | Vegetables
Depending on where you live, you're anywhere from three to six weeks away from planting your garden. If you're like me, you've already started your seedlings inside, but you're otherwise looking for a way to expel all that green thumbed energy and get a head start on perfecting your vegetable garden. Don't worry, I've devised a plan for you to exercise your green thumb now. Read on to learn more.
A couple of simple ideas:
A couple of simple ideas:
- If you haven't tested your soil yet (especially if you haven't done it in a couple of years), do it now. Right now. Soil tests allow
Garden Gotta Have: Marigolds
by Kimberly Hays March 29th, 2013 | Garden Gotta Haves
Marigolds are an easy flower to grow, and there are several varieties to choose from that have different sized blooms. They sprout in spring, and they will bloom continuously throughout summer and into the first frost. Marigolds add an extra pop of color to garden borders, but they also serve another purpose. They will deter animals from getting into your garden and having a feast. They also repel mosquitoes. Aside from planting them directly in your garden, you may also want to include some in your container gardens.
Snakes – Although there are some snakes that are actually good to
Snakes – Although there are some snakes that are actually good to
Push Winter Aside
by Lori Sciame March 28th, 2013 | Landscaping
Time to push winter aside and begin spring cleaning. This happens not only in the home, but outside as well. Over the long, cold months, lots has happened in snow covered yards. Get outside and address these concerns now. Most of the following tasks can be completed with ease, and they can make a yard look prepped and ready for spring.
Clear Rubbish
Over the winter, yards will accumulate trash, either blown in by the wind or left behind by children playing in the snow. Once the yard has begun to thaw, these pieces of garbage become noticeable. This task takes
Clear Rubbish
Over the winter, yards will accumulate trash, either blown in by the wind or left behind by children playing in the snow. Once the yard has begun to thaw, these pieces of garbage become noticeable. This task takes