Flower Gardening
By: Jorbins.com
Not all of us have a lot of time to care for flower beds, but just because your time or inclination for caring for flowers around your home is limited doesn't mean you can't add beautiful flowers into your landscaping.
One of the biggest complaints I hear about caring for flower gardens is the weeds!! Not everyone relishes digging in the soil and ridding it of those pesky little plants. There are many ways you can eliminate a lot of your weeding.
By: ARA
(ARA) - How many plants come with a tsunami warning? Gardeners using Wave petunias are advised to plant and step back, way back!
Gardeners familiar with Wave varieties know that they are not your grandmother's petunias. Now the key is to harness the flower power of these frothing, foaming wonders to create new and unusual effects in the garden.
By: Sunnycreek Farms Home & Body Shoppe
Lavender is considered to be one of the most versatile flowers in the world. Not only is it beautiful grown in the garden with its gray-green foliage and sweet smelling flowers, it is sought-after for hundreds of other uses.
Originally found in the Mediterranean, the perennial herb has long been prized for its captivating perfume and medicinal qualities. Used by the ancient Romans for its healing and antiseptic properties, the name itself comes from the Latin "lavare" which means to wash.
By: The Garden Moose
Roses have a wonderful fragrance and are the ultimate flower when it comes to romance. Roses are also easy to grow although for many years they were thought of as being a plant that required extra TLC. I have many roses throughout my garden, many colors and sizes too add to my gardens. For the best production, I have found that my roses need their individual space. They do not do well competing with other plants for room. Find a level space that drains well and preferably offers a southern exposure where the morning sun and afternoon shade reach.
By: Robert Roy - www.Orchids-plus-more.com
This month we are going to go into some detail about the care of cattleya orchids. These orchids are probably the easiest to care for and like all plants need water, light and fertilizer. Playing some nice music or talking to them doesn't hurt either.
By: Robert Roy - www.Orchids-plus-more.com
This month I am focusing our attention to the care of Dendrobiums. These are one of the most popular of retail orchid plants. They are a true epiphyte or air plant. There pseudopods can gather and hold water very efficiently. Generally there will be a hybrid phalaenopsis and dendrobium, commonly known as Dtps.