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Gardeners Online

January 14, 2012 - Posted in Uncategorized

When you think of the web you generally don’t think of the great outdoors but believe it or not some gardeners consider it their best kept secret! Here are a few ways you can use your Hughesnet to make your green thumb greener
Ordering Supplies: You can buy some supplies at your local hardware store but what about the hard to find stuff like organic fertilizer and those specially-fitted gloves you like? The world wide web is a gardener’s paradise.
Ask Questions: If you’re wondering why your orchids won’t bloom or what kind of sunlight dahlia’s like you may want to find a gardener’s chat space where you can talk about your efforts with other gardeners. You’ll get your questions answered and you may strike up a friendship with someone who has similar interests!
Get Some New Challenges: Wouldn’t it be cool to really challenge yourself? Order some rare seeds or seedlings online and see if you can get them to grow in your climate or greenhouse – the rest of the world has never been easier to get plants from!

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Best Water Gardening Techniques for Beginners

January 12, 2012 - Posted in Uncategorized

Gardening can be a fun and rewarding hobby. A garden needs good soil to plant seeds or flowers, but the main thing a garden needs is water to help it grow. When you know the right watering techniques, you can produce a better garden. Gardens take time to grow, but in the end you are rewarded with beautiful flowers or fresh produce.

Beginner gardeners need to know and understand the best way to water their gardens if they Read the rest of this entry »

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The Garden Pond and How to Maintain It

September 20, 2011 - Posted in Uncategorized

A pond is always a nice feature to have in your garden. Keeping one in good condition, however, is not always easy. Here are some tips.

Plant good oxygenators such as iris and fairy moss, but be ready to prune back any overgrowth. Dead or dying plants should be removed, and plant containers should be topped with gravel to prevent fish from disturbing the soil. Get specific advice on plant choices for the size, depth and location of your pond.

Stock the pond with fish. The most popular, and often the best, pond fish is the common goldfish. Not Read the rest of this entry »

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Best Garden Flora in Dessert Climates

September 19, 2011 - Posted in Uncategorized

Deserts are home to a diverse selection of arid plants. While some plants grow naturally in the desert, others have adapted over many years. However, there are some specific garden flora that do extremely well in desert climates.

Cactus and other succulent plants are naturally hardy desert plants that require very little care. Once they are established, most will survive on their own by receiving their moisture strictly from rainfall. A few of these varieties would include the Barrel Cactus, Kingcup Cactus and Pricklypear Cactus.

All kinds of wildflowers can be found growing in the desert regions.Is this new to you? Catch up here Read the rest of this entry »

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When to Prune the Orchard in Southern Climates

September 17, 2011 - Posted in Uncategorized

When to Prune the Orchard in Southern Climates

Because of the propensity of most southern climes to remain warm all year and rarely frost, fruit trees can be grown nearly year-round. This is especially true of citrus trees, which are sub-tropical evergreens. For citrus trees being grown in Southern California, the usual method is to prune them between winter and spring. Usually between December and March, which are the cooler times of year. Citrus trees do not actually require much pruning, but a general thinning of dead or insect-infested branches Read the rest of this entry »

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When to Prune the Orchard in Northern Climates

September 13, 2011 - Posted in Uncategorized

In the northern part of the United States, pruning apple trees is done at a time of year when most pruning is long since past. The best time to cut back an apple tree in the colder regions is during the dormant growth period of winter. Long after the apple trees have been filled with harvest the branches are ripe for cutting back. This is the prime time for a good cut back of broken branches, trimming the shape of the tree Read the rest of this entry »

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