The reason that I enjoy gardening so much, not only for myself, but working in other people’s gardens is the transformation that can be done, sometimes in a relatively small space of time. As such offering garden services to others is a pleasure and not a chore.
The main reasons for people calling in someone [...]
Archive for May 3rd, 2010
A Few Simple Steps to Make your Garden Look Great
Posted by admin on May 3rd, 2010
Creating Cutting Gardens
Posted by admin on May 3rd, 2010
Many perennials, annuals and even flowering shrubs not only make great garden plants but wonderful cut flowers as well. Shrubs such as hydrangea, lilac, viburnum, witchhazel and forsythia work well as cut flowers. Though, generally, they don’t last as long as perennials or annuals. To make flowering shrubs last as long as possible as cut [...]
Getting To Know Plant Propagation Techniques
Posted by admin on May 3rd, 2010
Getting to Know Plant Propagation Techniques (Part 2)
2. Tip Layering.
The tip of a current season’s long canes bend down and touch the ground, and the contact point with the soil produces roots.
The rooted portion is adequately covered with soil until they are separated from the mother plant and replanted to become an independent new plant. [...]
4 Worm Composting Tips For Beginners
Posted by admin on May 3rd, 2010
Are you considering worm composting? A worm bin is a great way to compost indoors, in a small space, or in an apartment or a townhouse with a deck. It’s also a fun way for children to get involved in composting [...]