Archive for May, 2007
Adding Colorful Shades Of Grass To Your Garden
Wednesday, May 30th, 2007When most people picture a garden, they immediately have thoughts of colorful flowers complementing each other with different sizes and variations. However, as a gardener, you should consider adding grass to the mix. grass and flowers arranged accordingly can be made to be the perfect partners together. There is nothing like beautiful grass to […]
What Texture Is Your Soil?
Thursday, May 24th, 2007Soil is the lifeline of any garden. It is made up of a mixture of:
decayed organic matter,
water,
living organisms,
air, and
different types of weathered down rock material.
Soil ingredients can vary dramatically from one region of land to the next due to factors such as the composition of bedrock and the climate.
New gardeners sometimes confuse a soil’s texture […]
Watering Your Perennials
Sunday, May 20th, 2007Proper watering is a crucial element of growing and maintaining perennials, or for any garden variety for that matter. But when is the best time to water them and how often should you do it?
For the majority of perennials, watering is only required when the top of the soil dries out. However, do not wait […]
