Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts across the US should take a more organic and sustainable approach to their activities, it has been claimed. According to the Crossville Chronicle, growers can often get lazy and turn to chemicals to make life easier. It noted that shoppers often opt for perfect looking apples that have been sprayed up […]
Older Americans have been given some money-saving tips to help them cope with the cost-cutting measures being implemented by the government in response to the recent financial downturn. According to USNews.com, group gardening can be an excellent way to look after the pennies, as it shares the cost, effort and benefits between a number of […]
According to the Times-Standard, a tapestry of such plants can be perfect for a variety of reasons, such as attracting butterflies and bees. They are also easy to grow as well as being drought tolerant and good pollinators, with a sunny patch of lightly cultivated, weed-free soil being all you need. Weeding is the key […]
Winter is on its way and garden and greenhouse owners face a race to get their green spaces up to scratch before Jack Frost makes an appearance. According to News Register, there are a number of tasks to keep growers busy, including transplanting, garden cleanup, mulching, plant division, weeding, mowing, draining irrigation systems and fertilising. […]
With 2011 just a few short months away, now is the time to start thinking about spring by preparing the soil. According to the Petoskey News, growers should use their autumn downtime to take sample, which can then be assessed by an expert for approximately $15. This will give them an idea of which additives […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts who wish to save seeds for next year should know that having the correct storage is the key to their success. According to the Memphis Commercial Appeal, getting this right can significantly boost your chances of a plentiful 2011 crop. Hybrid vegetable seeds should not be kept, the newspaper advised, but […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts looking to start a vegetable plot can still get their produce into the ground, despite the fact that it is now autumn. According to the Miami Herald, growers in some areas can take advantage of the temperate weather to get seedlings into the ground. It noted that older, larger seedlings may […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts in Kansas have been given tips on how to make their outdoor space aesthetically pleasing in autumn. According to the Daily Press, growers should make the most of containers by creating a tapestry of fall colours on porches, patios and among the evergreens. It spoke to Ball Horticultural business manager Joan […]
A new blog is to offer garden and greenhouse enthusiasts in the New England area hints on keeping their green space tip-top. Designed to cater for the state's climate and soil types, the Mahoney's Garden Centres blog will be packed with advice over the colder months and into the new year. It recently published a […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been told that they can extend the growing season of their fruit and vegetables by using cold frames. According to the Herald Mail's Farm News section, it is possible to keep some species producing all winter with the added heat and protection such products provide. Acting as a mini-greenhouse, cold […]
A Preview of the 2011 Winners from the Far West Show Ladies and gentlemen, start your plant lists! I’m a big believer in lists. After all, you wouldn’t plan a large party and then go to the store without a shopping list. Yet we arrive at nurseries on the first warm spring day without a […]
Georgia garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been given some autumn gardening tips to keep them busy as they head into October. The Atlanta Intown newspaper explained that there are a number of things growers should be sure to do as the leaves begin to fall from the trees. It spoke to Habersham Gardens Intown Garden […]
