The presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, heightens feelings of life satisfaction and affects social behavior in a positive manner far beyond what is normally believed, according to a recent behavioral research study conducted at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Nature provides us with a simple way to improve emotional health in a […]
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What does raised bed gardening of vegetables mean? And why would you use this form of gardening? In case you have already seen pictures of raised bed farming, then you would have thought that they resemble large planters which allow the growing of various plants away from the actual ground. Most often they happen to […]
If you grow top fruit, beans, almonds, coppiced hazel or willow, flowering crops of any kind, or just have plenty of wild flowers in your garden, you will already have bees as visitors, so keeping a hive or two of honeybees would seem like a great idea. However, while my own main interest is in […]
When it comes to choosing the ideal garden shrub, a Melaleuca has to be a primary candidate in a Mediterranean climate. Melaleucas are handsome in form, virtually pest and disease free, and while modest in their water requirements, they tend to grow quickly. They also associate well with many other water conserving plants. The genus […]
Plastic or clay pots for the plants? One of the biggest considerations when trying to grow plants is to decide the type of pots that would be used to house them. Two kinds of housing have been popular, namely the unglazed clay (terra cotta) pots and the plastic pots. Both having advantages and disadvantage, we […]
Space can be at a premium, especially these days when apartments and condos are so popular. A simple solution for those wanting to grow at least a few basic herbs and vegetables is to grow in containers. Maybe you don’t have the time to maintain a large vegetable garden, or you have a physical condition […]
Each season brings with it, its peculiarities and its set of challenges. Which is exactly what makes gardening a very engaging and enjoyable activity! One summer you’re scurrying around to ensure that your plants keep getting enough water, while during the spring you merely wait and watch the magic unfold. One winter, you’re able to […]
Two Outstanding National Arboretum Introductions Three different plants are commonly called Hibiscus – the tropical houseplant, the perennial rose mallow with dinner plate-sized flowers that dies to the ground each fall and the Rose-of-Sharon or shrub Althea. Rose-of-Sharons are easy-to-grow, tall flowering shrubs that will bring amazing color to your garden throughout the summer. Native […]
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Amazing garden with borders packed with colorful perennials, conifers and exotics. Fairview, USA. Volunteer Gardener 2647