garden gloves for pruning roses, raspberries and other thorny shrubs.
Archive for the ‘quick tips’ Category
Healthy soil reduces the risk…
On November - 16 - 2009
of pests and disease, thus reducing the need for harmful pesticides.
Red twig dogwoods…
On November - 16 - 2009
and other shrubs with colorful bark make an excellent addition to the winter garden.
A five percent increase…
On November - 16 - 2009
in organic material quadruples the soil’s ability to store water.
Evergreens…
On November - 15 - 2009
are ideal for adding year-round color in the garden. They’re also quite useful when creating screens for privacy.
The silhouettes of trees and shrubs…
On November - 14 - 2009
become prominent features in the garden during the winter months. Keep this in mind when preparing a planting plan.
Berry producing…
On November - 13 - 2009
shrubs attract wildlife and provide color to the landscape in winter.
Avoid adding too much…
On November - 12 - 2009
organic matter when planting. It may discourage root growth beyond the original hole.
Plants which are borderline…
On November - 11 - 2009
hardy will do best in a protected and south facing location, such as against a stonewall, as these will be the sunniest and warmest.
