- Beautify With Garden Plants By : Triston Huntsmin
There are many ways to make your house and lawn turn into a home. Every bit of careful touch you add will help your space feel more personal and inviting for your friends and family. As a landscape architect, one of my favorite ways to improve the look and feel of a home is through garden plants.
I love to encourage all of my clients to invest in some great garden plants when they are at work creating a lawn or renovating their lawn. I love garden plants for so many reason... - Pocket Knives: How To Choose The Right One For You By : Gabriel Adams
Pocket knives are convenient tools that can come in handy for most anyone. Men and women alike can benefit from the convenience of having a pocket knife. They are useful for occasional use and for emergencies. If you are an avid camper or traveler, a pocket knife that has multiple uses can be especially convenient. When faced with an emergency situation, the pocket knife can be used to saw wood, kill fish and prepare meals. For convenience, you can have a handy bottle opener ... - Worm Compost Bin By : Anthony Tripodi
One of the best ways to improve your garden is to stop throwing out your garbage. That's right, your used coffee grinds and banana peels can help your tomato and cucumber plants grow larger and stronger. When that same garbage is eaten and digested by a worm it becomes a powerful plant supplement known as worm castings. Starting a worm compost bin is a great way to create a steady supply of worm castings for your flower and vegetable gardens.
First thing you'll need is a b... - Gardening Resources: Lawn And Garden Magazines In The 21st Century By : Linda Polansky
If you are a person who enjoys spending time in and working on a lawn and garden around your home, you may be looking for resources through which you can learn more about gardening and lawn care practices. One resource that you will want to consider utilizing when it comes to learning more about lawn and garden care are lawn and garden magazines.
In this day and age there are a wide array of different lawn and garden magazines that are being published around the world toda... - The Pros And Cons Of Ordering Garden Plants Over The Internet By : Linda Polansky
In the 21st century, more and more people find themselves turning to the Internet and the World Wide Web to purchase all types of products and services. Indeed, many people are turning to the Net to order garden plants of all types. Perhaps you are a person who is interested in gardening. If that is the case, you truly will want to spend some time on the Net to find out what is available in the way of garden plants. Of course, when it comes to shopping for garden plants on th... - Making The Most Of A Small Yard Today By : Larry Evans
A small yard does not have to be devoid of landscaping elements. There are plenty of things that can be done with a small yard to help it look nice, while not encroaching too much on usable space. The key is to plan well, and to choose plants and designs that are not too over powering. But, even though you may not be able to have large boulders or a sweeping flower garden, or a large pond, it is still possible to have a beautiful landscape that surrounds your home and helps y... - Raised Bed Gardening: What Are The Benifits? By : Caiden Felix
For this article I'm going to stray from my normal topic of Internet marketing and indulge myself with one my passions........gardening........,in particular raised bed gardening.
So here we go!
Where soil is of poor quality and drainage inadequate, raised bed gardening makes it simple to create patches of fertile, well-drained soil. This can, in turn save money as well as time to!
It is considerably cheaper and less effort than installing a drainage system and then tr... - The Benefits Of Solar Water Features By : Grange Aquatics
If you are a keen gardener, you have probably come across solar water features. Below we look at some of the benefits of using them in your garden.
As the experts are shouting louder about environmental melt-down, the amount of solar products on the market over the last few years has significantly increased. This is not only good news for those of us who are determined to be greener within our everyday lives but also for those of us wanting a larger range of products in ge... - How To Create The Best Garden Pond By : Grange Aquatics
begin. Below we have put together some of the best tips on how to create the best garden pond.
Ask anybody who has a garden pond and they will tell you how much the pond has changed their garden. Not only does it provide a focal point for relaxing and enjoying your garden but it can also become a real haven for wonderful local wildlife. There are a few pointers to take into consideration that will ensure the success of your garden pond project
The Beginning
It is importa... - Tips On How To Choose The Best Pond Pump By : Grange Aquatics
It often comes as a surprise to the budding pond enthusiast but the simple fact about owning a pond is that pond maintenance is not as simple as many people at first imagine it to be. Below we take a closer look at how to make sure that you get the best pump for your pond.
There are a lot of pond pumps on the market. So, how do you know which pump is the best for your pond? Follow our step by step guide for the answers:
Pond Pump Size
Before you even visit your local p... - How To Ensure That Your Pond Is Correctly Maintained By : Grange Aquatics
If you are determined to have a lovely pond that will be admired and appreciated by all who see it then you have make sure that your pond is correctly maintained. Below we look at how to ensure that you get the best out of your pond through thorough maintenance.
There are several basic steps which you can take to ensure that your pond always looks at its best and avoids any potential problem areas.
1) Regular Care – It goes without saying that the more care and time you... - Find Peace And Happiness Through Gardening By : Sue Jan
Gardening is a wonderful and relaxing hobby enjoyed by many all over the world. People who enjoy gardening often feel a deep-rooted sense of calm and tranquility, and they also forge a stronger connection with nature.
There are many types and forms of gardening. Organic gardening is a unique method of gardening and allows the gardener to really bond with Mother Nature. Organic gardening really gets down to the basics of growing fruits and vegetables, using only what Mother... - Do We Need Insects For Our Garden? By : Robert Michael
10 Beneficial Insects For Gardening
1. Aphid Midge: These insects look like a delicate, small wasp. The larvae eats more than sixty varieties of aphids from the garden. You can attract them by growing plants with a lot of pollen and nectar.
2. Big-Eyed Bug: This is a fast-moving bug with large eyes and very small black spots on it’s head and thorax. They are usually found in field crops and orchards. The big-eyed bug eats leafhoppers, spider mites, plant bugs, aphids, a... - Lawn Mower Parts By : Daniel Roshard
Things To Know Before Buying Lawn Mower Parts
There are many things to be considered when buying lawn mower parts, and its always helpful to have some advice about the do's and don'ts that need to be considered, with this in mind lets begin.
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Always make sure that any mower parts, or even mowers that are purchased have a warranty, I can not stress this enough, if you have no warranty you have no leg to stand on when it comes to faulty merchandise, if you have no prob... - A Flower A Day Keeps The Doctor Away By : Freelance Writer
Gourmet food is expensively delicious not only for its quality ingredients and taste, but also for its aesthetics. Aesthetics in food are making a big comeback in today’s restaurants, and for good reason. An experience involving one sense unwittingly involves more than one. So while we eat, we may think that taste is all that our brain is processing, but it’s a much richer experience than that. The smell and the sight of the food are major points in the eating experience. One... - The Flower Shop: Actual Or Virtual, Your One Stop To Beautiful Flowers By : Freelance Writer
The increasing pace of life seems inevitable with continuous developments and inventions to available technologies. On the other hand, thanks to these developing technologies, so many mundane daily tasks are alleviated from our lives. Our technological world certainly is a double edged sword, and can’t be brushed off as a machine that merely complicates our lives. The internet is a straightforward example of this. Thanks to the internet, shopping, communication, and work have... - Orchid Flowers Growing Tips By : Daniel Roshard
Orchids are beautiful flowers that have an amazing effect on people, there is a time in the year that you can feel that orchids are attracting more attention, they are out on florists windows and people can not help themselves but stop and admire this flower that is a delight to have in any house.
Some people say that the power of the orchid comes from its delicate features, from its strong colors and even because of it human qualities, but the fact of the matter is that m... - My Experiment With An Herb Garden By : Julee Mitchelsin
I have been known to experiment with many things in my free time. I guess people assume that because I am a writer that I have tons of free time. While that is not entirely true, it is true that my hours are unusual and that I do manage to find time for a variety of hobbies that many of my friends laugh at me for. My latest venture is to start an herb garden in my backyard.
I have been trying my hand at gardening on and off for the past few years without much success. In f... - Learning More About Gardening: Locating Gardening Classes And Educational Forums On The Internet By : Jena Luthovski
If you are interested in expanding your knowledge about gardening, if you are interested in taking gardening classes, you may have vetoed the plan or idea because you feel that your schedule will not permit you the ability to sign up for gardening classes. Indeed, most people in this day and age have very little free time in their lives. They barely have time to take care of the basic needs of their lives after they leave work for the day.
With that said, even if you are a... - History Of The Pecan By : Pat Malcolm
Pecan trees, ‘Carya illinoinensis,’ grow in natural groves in bottom lands near rivers or lakes with nearby periodic overflowing water. Archeological remains and fossil evidence reveals that pecans were collected and stored by Indians, the original settlers and inhabitants of America, and the group now known as the “mound builders.” American Indians followed this same example and were actively gathering pecan nuts when the European colonists arrived. The pecan trees were foun... - Many Complaints But Yet Reliable Murray Lawn Mowers By : A.Caxton
The Murray lawn mowers owners are a harried lot. There are many complaints with Murray lawn mowers and not all of them are attended to. You might learn the positive points and negative points about Murray lawn Mowers
Incomplete Information On Murray Web Site
Murray web site is stingy about information on its own product. The information on the lawn mowers is not more than three or four sentences on each product. With such stinginess, it is no wonder that the product doe... - Hanging Baskets - What A Great Idea By : Liz Norman
Hanging baskets can be as plain or as ornate as you choose. Full, ornate hanging baskets are absolutely lovely when found hanging from lamp posts, porches and patio rafters. Of course there are other places to show off your baskets, including Shepard hooks and strategically placed brackets attached to outdoor structures. Such brackets made for this purpose can be found in your garden and hardware stores.
The thing to keep in mind when planting your hanging baskets is you ... - Why Should You Use Grading In The Garden? By : Ken Snodin
Not all houses have perfect surroundings that will be easy to transform into outdoor recreation and entertainment areas with good lawns and gardens. It is frequently necessary to undertake some construction projects to obtain the quality and type of outdoor area you want. One of the basic construction problems for any landscaping task is grading the soil. Generally, grading means building a slope into the garden area. Sloping ensures that there is proper drainage, and it can ... - How To Bonsai - Critical Bonsai Care Tips By : Andrew Perry
Bonsai Care
Well, you have got the watering and feeding of the Bonsai down. Think you're home free. Not a chance. There are still things you need to do successfully to realize the full beauty of these little Japanese wonders. Since the care of the root system is essential to the survival of the trees you need to know the how and when of re-potting your bonsai. This is one of the many steps to proper Bonsai Care.
The importance of Re-potting
The young bonsai trees gro... - Everybody Can Garden With Containers By : James Kilkelly
Container gardening is fantastic. On its own, a terracotta pot is just a container and summer bedding is just some plants. However, selectively plant the summer bedding in the container, add a few sprinkles of green-fingered expertise and you have created a miniature garden-scape. You are effectively planting a garden in miniature. This is known to some people as container design planting. The constructive planting of containers allows people who may just have a balcony to en... - Gardening – Is It A Hobby? By : Liz Norman
Considering the hard work involved, I can still honestly state there is nothing quite as “relaxing” as spending the day working in my garden. Well okay, if not exactly “relaxing”, it certainly is rewarding and just gives you an overall feeling of well-being. An added benefit is if you are not physically fit before you start your first gardening project, chances are you soon will be simply thru the process of maintaining it. But is serious gardening actually a hobby? I don’t ... - The Orchid-More Than Just An Exotic Flower By : Liz Norman
Next to the rose, orchids are the flowers most in demand in both the private and commercial marketplace. No plant family has as many different flowers as the orchid family. Orchids are known to grow in most every part of the world with the exception of Antarctica and the deserts.
Most African orchids are white, while Asian orchids are generally multicolored. Some orchids grow only one flower on each stem, while others can have more than a hundred blooms on a single spike.
... - The Secret To A Beautiful Lawn By : Liz Norman
Actually, having a beautiful lawn isn't much of a secret at all. Here's how it works:
1. Plant the right type of grass for your area
2. Use the proper fertilizer as directed a couple of times a year
3. Keep well watered during the growing season
4. Never mow shorter than 1/3rd the present heigth
Select grass seeds that grow well in your area.
Being a native Southern Californian, I was very partial to a Dichondra lawn. Imagine my surprise upon moving to Oregon to l... - Growing Beautiful Flowers From Bulbs By : Yvonne Volante
When most people think of bulbs they often think of daffodils or other similar flowers. However, the bulbous variey of flowers goes well beyond that.
While tulips, hyacinths and snowdrops also belong with the 'true' bulb family, there are many flowers that have corms, rhizomes or tubers. These include agapanthus and hippeastrums, dahlias, cannas and other lilies, irises, begonias, anemones and amaryllis, to name just a few.
Not only do bulbs do the work of reproducing t... - Where Did The Window Boxes Go? By : Liz Norman
I just happen to love window boxes and miss seeing them in the more modern neighborhoods these days. My neighbors who lived across the street from us had just painted their older rather plain, small house a medium gray with white trim. Clean, but boring I thought. With two large windows on each side of the front door, I had visions of painting the front door red and adding 2 red window boxes beneath those windows. Talk about adding some impact!
Window boxes can take a plai... - Light Up Your Garden By : Liz Norman
If you have not yet installed outdoor lighting in your yard, you are in for a real treat. Not only will you be adding a whole new dimension to your yard, you will be doubling the use of of it with outdoor lighting.
Be aware your yard is going to look different at night then it does during the day when you incorporate outdoor lighting. In general, it's going to look a lot more beautiful as you can set up the lights to focus on exactly what you want to display.
In genera... - Decking - The Low Maintenance Alternative By : Loreno Lepe
If you are looking for a cost-effective, low-maintanance way to revamp your garden, installing decking could be the answer. No longer simply for DIY enthusiasts or professional gardeners, this instant and practical way of beautifying a garden, backyard or commerical business is more popular than ever.
Decking can be used as a stylish alternative to the tiresome chores that come with keeping a lawn immaculate. The wooden timber gives your yard a more natural feel than other... - Why Every Gardener Needs A Garden Shed By : Hallidae Thomason
One of my all-time favorite hobbies is having a garden each year. I think my love for gardening started when I was a little girl spending summers with my grandmother and helping her take care of her large vegetable and flower gardens. I love the feeling of getting dirt in my fingernails and of seeing healthy vegetables and beautiful flowers grow from the tinest seeds. My grandmother taught me a lot about life and about gardening during those summers. One of the main things I ... - The Natural Mystique Of Orchids By : David Sanders
Steadily growing in popularity throughout the United States, Orchids are currently the second most popular potted flower according to recent sales, which increased by 12% last year alone. They are second only to poinsettias, which experienced a 2% decrease in sales last year.
In 2005, more than 18 million orchids were sold. According to the American Orchid Society, this increase further reflects the growth of the orchid’s popularity. Though a large part of the population p... - The Installation Of Garden Ponds & When To Call A Professional By : Dennis Conner
A beautiful landscape is what many look for in adding the finishing touch to their home’s appearance. For many, a part of that beauty includes the addition of garden ponds to help decorate their outdoor paradise.
The addition of garden ponds is not an easy task, but is possible for anyone who has experience in excavation and landscaping techniques. A garden pond kit can either be purchased as a whole or piece-by-piece at a local home improvement store, which may also have ... - History Of Peach Trees, Prunus Persica By : Pat Malcolm
Peach trees, Prunus persica, are originally believed to have come from China to the Mideast through the trade routes known to extend to Turkey and Iran (Persia). The peach seeds could be used to plant and grow trees throughout North Africa and Europe and finally were introduced to America in the mid 1500’s. The first appearance of peaches in China may date back to 2000 BC.
Historians believe that peach trees were first introduced into the colonial settlements of the United... - History Of Mulberry Trees, ‘Morus Alba,’ ‘Morus Rubrum,’ And ‘Morus Nigra’ By : Pat Malcolm
Mulberry trees were well known in the ancient civilizations of the world. They were famous fruit trees, because of the delicious berry fruits that were abundantly produced by fast growing trees—loaded with huge green leaves that were eaten by livestock, along with the berries, and the leaves were used in the Orient to fatten silkworms for the silk trade. General Oglethorpe, in 1733, imported 500 white mulberry trees to Fort Frederica in Georgia to encourage silk production at... - The History And Evolution Of Banana Hybrids By : Pat Malcolm
Bananas are the world’s favorite fruit and many nations depend on banana trees to supply its citizens with this delicious food product to save them from famines. Bananas are available on markets year round and are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, containing only small hollow seed that are infertile. Ornamental bananas, ‘Musa ensete’ and ‘Musa nana’ are inedible but in high demand for landscaping.
India is the world’s largest producer of bananas and Alexander the Grea... - Historical Controversies Of Nectarine Nomenclature, Prunus Persica Nectarina By : Pat Malcolm
The question of when history on nectarines began cannot be answered properly and with any certainty. Efforts to do this by some websites that suggest that nectarine Prunus persica nectarina history should begin in China in 2000 BC to correspond with the history of the peach is absurd for several reasons, unless it is assumed that a nectarine is a cultivar (variety) of a peach. In American agricultural and commercial fruit circles, the nectarine fruit is treated as a separate ... - History Of Apple Trees By : Pat Malcolm
Apple trees were the most popularly grown fruit tree in colonial America and practically every settlement farm and backyard gardener planted this easily grown fruit tree, or easier, the seed of the apple could be planted to establish a permanent food supply. Growing these apple tree products could be eaten fresh or could be dried and preserved in many different ways to eat at a later time. Historical instances on the existence of apple trees are documented from folklore, lege... - Roses 101: When To Send Them & Why By : David Sanders
Roses are perfect for any occasion because they are classic and they smell just as terrific as they look. Whether you opt for real or silk roses, the lucky recipient is sure to be happy. Below are some common uses for roses:
$ Valentine’s Day. Because the classic red rose is a symbol of passion, it is undeniably the most popular floral arrangement to be given on a holiday that is all about love. On Valentine’s Day, florists find themselves delivering countless orders of ro... - The Garden Bench - An Invitation By : Liz Norman
There is little more welcoming in your garden than some sort of seating that invites your guest to sit down, relax and just enjoy. A simple garden bench or two does exactly that.
You can find garden benches just about anywhere in the spring and summer. Your more expensive benches are usually found in garden specialty shops. If your pocketbook can only afford a less expensive garden bench, check out the discount stores such as Wal-Mart, Kmart or Bimart. No doubt you can fi... - Why Purchase Herbs At The Supermarket? By : Liz Norman
Herbs are no doubt among the easiest plants to grow in your garden. Many of them are fairly drought tolerant and have a blooming period albeit short. In addition, herbs lend a delicious fragrance to the garden.
While most herbs are easily grown in containers which is a major plus, if you have space, consider planting an entire herb garden. It needn't take that much space. A plot of land measuring approximate 200-400 square feet should do you quite nicely. Find out the diam... - History Of The Apricot Fruit Prunus Armeniaca L. And Flowering Apricot Trees Prunus Mume By : Pat Malcolm
Apricots originated on the Russian-Chinese border in about 3000 BC and were imported along with peach seed into Europe through the “Silk Road” that extended camelback trading to the Mideast. The fruit grows as an escaped naturalized plant along modern roadsides in Turkey and Armenia today in abundant numbers. Apricots were known in ancient Greece in 60 BC and later introduced into the Roman Empire. The apricot trees are believed to have arrived in the early American colonies ... - History Of Quince By : Pat Malcolm
Quince is a fruit that was highly prized by ancient civilizations, and it probably originated near the antique city of Smyrna, Turkey. The fruit was widely disseminated in artistic drawings, as wall paintings and mosaics at the lost city of Pompeii, Italy, and even though the ancient Greeks had developed and grafted quince with an exceptional quality, it is only in recent years that agricultural scientists have hybridized a fruit with a softer texture and a juicier flesh.
... - History Of Pomegranates, ‘Punica Granatum’ By : Pat Malcolm
Because of the many seeds found in pomegranate fruits, they were regarded as a symbol of fertility by the ancient cultures of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The Greek writer, Homer, wrote about pomegranates growing at Syracuse, on the island of Sicily. The Bible of the Hebrews records many references to the pomegranate, and the image of the fruit was used extensively in molding and stone sculptures found in Solomon’s temple at Jerusalem, Israel.
Pomegranates, ‘Punica granatum,’ ... - History Of Wildlife Food: Nuts, Berries, Fruits, And Acorns By : Pat Malcolm
For over 100 years hunting plantations have been planting fruit trees for wildlife food and shelter. Like the old English hunting plantations, today’s hunters are realizing that big deer, strong bucks and graceful does, hardy turkey, fat quail, and dove come from supplementing what would otherwise experience a very mediocre diet by planting and growing berry plants, nut trees, fruit trees and acorns from oak trees, or muscadines from grapevines.
Fruit from Japanese persimm... - History Of Persimmons, ‘Diospyros Kaki L.’ By : Pat Malcolm
Japanese persimmons, ‘Diospyros kaki L.,’ were introduced into the United States from Japan by Admiral Perry who discovered the fruit growing on the coast of Southern Japan in 1851.
Most of the early Japanese persimmon introductions in 1828 were sprouted from seed in Washington, DC, but were unsuccessful, because of the unusually cold winters experienced during that period.
The USDA introduced grafted cultivars of Japanese persimmon into California and Georgia beginning... - History Of The Jujube Tree By : Pat Malcolm
Chinese poets spoke about the wonderful jujube in 600 BC. The fruit of the jujube has been used in ancient Chinese medicine for many nutritional remedies for 2500 years. Jujubes were used by Gerard in Europe as a medicinal herb in the 1600’s to treat ailments of the kidneys, lungs, and liver.
The Chinese jujube was brought to America by Oriental immigrants who built railroads in Arizona in the early 1900’s. Hundreds of grafted jujube cultivars are available in China, and a... - History Of The Guava By : Pat Malcolm
The early Spanish explorers of the 1500’s found Strawberry Guava, ‘Acca sellowiana O.,’ growing as a native tree in America, where they were firmly established from Mexico southward to Peru. History records that Seminole Indians were growing guava trees in Northern Florida in 1816.
Strawberry Guava, ‘Acca sellowiana O.,’ can grow into trees 25 feet tall and frequently they are planted by homeowners as a privacy hedge that is easily trimmed or grown as an untrimmed windbrea... - History Of Plum Trees And Their Hybrids By : Pat Malcolm
The documentation of ancient plums growing in antiquity is sparse. The best evidence of that oldest existence is best documented through America’s most famous pomologist, Luther Burbank, who reported in his twelve volume botanical literary classic, Small Fruits, Volume IV page 136, that the European plum, Prunus domestica, and its ancestor fruit originated in the Caucasus Mountains near the Caspian Sea. Burbank detailed evidence that the prune (dried plum) was a staple food o... - History Of The Loquat By : Pat Malcolm
Loquats, ‘Eriobotrya japonica,’ are documented to have been grown in Japan around 1100 AD. Some botanists have suggested that the first plantings of the loquat trees may have come from China originally and later were introduced into Japan. The loquat tree was widely distributed in Europe after 1712, but early records show that it came to the United States in the mid-1800’s. This prolific plant is now established firmly as a seed-borne naturalized fruit tree in hundreds of cou... - History Of Citrus By : Pat Malcolm
The pleasing appearance of citrus trees and the fruit was mentioned by many ancient travelers, even though the fruit of citrus trees had not evolved to the point as an important food staple, the fragrance of all parts of the citrus trees, including the flowers and fruit, were desirable perfumers of rooms and were thought to repel insects.
The occurrence of citrus in Europe and Mideast were thought to have been natural occurring native trees and shrubs, but historians today... - History Of Oak Trees, Quercus Sp. By : Pat Malcolm
Heroditus, the father of ancient history, recorded in the mid-400's B.C., that oak trees were reputed to have within their boughs, the gift of prophecy. The presence of oak tree galls in oak trees is caused by insect larvae that tunnel inside the twigs. The oak tree branches can become infested with numerous little galls that look like brown or tan balls, as the cells of the oak tree grow to surround the insects inside. Some cultures call these creations, 'Oak Apples,' and th... - History Of Olive Trees By : Pat Malcolm
Olive trees, ‘Olea europaea,’ are the oldest fruit trees and certainly are one of the most important fruit trees in history. Olive tree culture has been closely connected to the rise and fall of Mediterranean empires and other advanced civilizations throughout the ages. Because olive trees offered wealth and future food supplies to established civilizations, the agricultural nations became stable societies, resulting from a secure expectation from past experience of an uninte... - History Of The Mayhaw By : Pat Malcolm
Very little information can be found in the historical docket on the native American fruit, the mayhaw, ‘Crataegus aestivalis.’ This is true because of several factors, one being the size of the mayhaw and the bland taste of the fruit found growing in the wild state. These factors did not excite early American botanists and explorers such as William Bartram, because they did not fulfill their expectation as a classic fruit, since the native Indians ignored them. The crop gene... - History Of The Pawpaw Tree By : Pat Malcolm
Pawpaw trees were discovered in 1541 by the Spanish explorer, Hernando Desoto, on an excursion into the Mississippi Valley, and he sent samples of this plant back to Europe.
William Bartram in 1776 stated in his botanical book, Travels, that he found pawpaw trees growing on the Alatamaha River in Georgia and in east Florida, which he described as, ‘Annona incarna,’ the name later was updated by modern taxonomists. “The fruit the size of a small cucumber …containing a yello... - History Of The Strawberry And The Strawberry Tree By : Pat Malcolm
It is difficult to trace the ancient history of the strawberry plant or strawberry tree, because there are so many different, complex, undefined species, and they have evolved in so many different places and countries.
Pliny described the strawberry tree, Arbutus in his early writings of the Roman culture in the first century, AD.
Strawberry trees, Cudrania tricuspidata, have been known since antiquity and have been so named because the berries growing on the trees rese... - History Of Pine Trees By : Pat Malcolm
Since the year eight hundred ten the city of Venice, Italy has been standing strong and mighty with its ever present clock tower, and St. Marks square. What few people know however is that 'The city of Venice rests on the hearts of Larch.' In the ninth century the name 'Pine' had yet to be coined, so today if you translate that saying, you get, 'The city of Venice rests on the hearts of Pine.' Today heart Pine is a very valuable building commodity, so imagine that the entire ... - History Of The Pear By : Pat Malcolm
There is convincing archeological evidence from the excavation of the ancient lake dwellers in Switzerland that the European pear, Pyrus communis L., was known by that civilization. It is believed that the pear was known by prehistoric man, but there is no agreement on whether the apple came first or the pear. The ancient pear tree of Europe was fundamentally different from the Asian pear tree, Prunus pyrifolia.
English records show that in 1629 “stones of pears were sent ... - History Of Blackberry Plants By : Pat Malcolm
Blackberries were perceived by the ancient cultures as being a wild plant, and historical accounts for a backyard culture of blackberry bushes are few. The Greeks used the blackberry as a remedy for Gout, and the Romans made a tea from the leaves of the blackberry plant to treat various illnesses.
John Bartram, the early American explorer, botanist, and writer founded the first United States Botanical Garden, in 1728. In the early American colonies, William Bartram in his ... - Gardening – Is This Your Favorite Past Time? By : NamSing Then
Gardening is a pastime activity and also the art and craft of growing plants, with a goal of creating a beautiful environment. Gardening most often takes place inside one’s residence.
Choosing the place: Choose a place closer to your home. For flower gardens, choose a place close to the door or with a good view from a favorite window where you'll see and enjoy it often. This will also motivate you to garden more.
Testing The Soil: Check the pH of soil. This will tell yo... - The Ancient History Of Berry Improvement By : Pat Malcolm
Many of the berries grown today commercially were recently hybridized from wild berry plants and bushes that grew as native plants on many continents since ancient historical times, such as the strawberry plants, blueberry plants, raspberry plants, and leading to the development of hybrid berries grown today such as the Boysenberry plant, Loganberry plant and Youngberry plants that are crosses between, blackberry, rubus spp., and the red raspberry, Rubus idaeus, the latter hy... - Amazing Robotic Lawn Mower By : Daniel Roshard
The days of the Lawn Mower tasks on Sunday are long gone, no more family arguments about chores and duties and work in the hot sun... the robotic lawn mower operating rights is something your kids will have fights on for some time.
This futuristic invention was something you could only dream about twenty years ago, when lawn mower designs were constantly trying to impress the public, when you will have one of those circular disks that shoot across your yard, gently humming... - Riding Lawn Mowers By : Daniel Roshard
Riding lawn mowers become a necessity for many homeowners for a variety of reasons. For example, maybe you have moved and your lawn is just too big for a push lawn mower or health reasons have made a riding lawn mower an absolute must have. Whatever reasons you have for needing a new riding lawn mower, you should be aware of few things you need to know when it is time to buy.
First, you should have a good idea of your yard size. This will help you determine the engine size... - Our Feathered Friends Need Water Too By : Sharon Stajda
There are so many ways to attract wild birds to your yard. One of the best ways to bring all types of birds a little closer is by providing them water. There are many birds that do not “snack” on birdfeed, so adding a water source will attract many kinds of birds.
The easiest and most cost effective method to supply water for birds is to get a birdbath. Your local garden supply store should have a large variety of birdbaths available. If you are pinching pennies, you can a... - History Of Raspberry Plants By : Pat Malcolm
According to Luther Burbank, who studied and hybridized raspberries and blackberries more than any other horticulturalist, and wrote his classical 8 volume treatise on Small Fruits and Fruit Improvement in 1921; the red raspberry plant was cultivated in Europe for centuries, growing wild from Greece to Spain and to the North from Norway to Sweden.
Red Raspberry, Rubus idaeus, is a native berry bush to Turkey and was gathered by the people inhabiting Troy, (Troas, Turkey) f... - History Of The Cherry Tree By : Pat Malcolm
There are only a few instances in the ancient historical record concerning cherry trees. This absence in the record perhaps resulted in the fragile nature and perishability of the fruit, unlike the fruit from the apple tree. There are strong suggestions that the cherry tree originated in the territories of Asia Minor near the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. Other suggestions that the cherry trees were used in the Greek and Roman cultures come from literary historians, and it a... - Tissue Culture Applications To Improve Crops Of Strawberries, Raspberries, And Blackberries By : Pat Malcolm
When agricultural crops are reproduced by division after several generations, often a decline occurs in qualities such as vigor, yield, disease resistance, plant and fruit appearance and uniformity of size or shape. This condition of decline is commonly called, “run out.”
Strawberry plants have demonstrated this clonal decline (running out) for many years. After growing strawberry plants for five or more years, gardeners became accustomed to dividing a clump of plants that... - Canna Lily Sales Face A Chaotic Future By : Pat Malcolm
Many agricultural plants that are reproduced by vegetative division face a mysterious problem that results in a decline in the clone vigor, and most farmers and nurserymen claim that the plant crop has “run out.” A number of factors adversely affect the plant clone to the point that it becomes unproductive and uneconomical to continue growing.
A technique has been discovered that has revitalized the agricultural crops such as strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, sweet potato... - History Of Blueberry Plants By : Pat Malcolm
Very few historical records exist on ancient blueberry culture in the Greek and Roman empires. Those cultures did use parts of the blueberry plants and fruit to eat or to treat ailments. The size and flavor of native blueberry plants was extremely variable, and the USDA, modern, extensive research and development of choice selections was judged on a basis of taste, yield of plants, aroma, small berry seeds, and the lasting quality of the fresh berries increased the popularity... - All About Gardens And Gardening By : Adam Walters
Let us start with a basic definition. A garden is a plot of land where flowers, herbs, vegetables and fruits are cultivated. Gardening is nothing but cultivating the plants on a piece of land. Gardening can be both a hobby as and commercial activity. As a gardening enthusiasts I spend my days with plants and flowers and go back home singing.
The location of your garden plays an important role in your gardening success. The garden should enjoy ample sun and have easy access... - Cordless Electric Lawn Mower Review By : Doug Smith
Introduction
This is a review of the Black and Decker (B&D) CMM1000 5 HP cordless electric lawn mower with a 19-inch cutting path. The mower has a mulching feature and came with a rear-mounted grass catcher. The author has used this model for years and offers the following observations and advice to those considering the purchase of a cordless electric lawn mower.
Convenience
This cordless lawn mower is extremely convenient. There is no need to purchase any gasoline ... - Orchid Care Made Easy By : Nate Harding
There’s a myth that orchids are only for the rich and famous because it required lots of time and money. Perhaps the misconception is also due to the ancient Greek royalties who worshiped orchids as gold.
But, today, most people know that orchids are very easy to care for. It does not take much time and money to keep them healthy. The secret in orchid care is actually in the preventive measures you need take.
One of the basic orchid growing tips is -- you have to look c... - The Planter By : Daniel Roshard
A planter is simply one who plants, in old times it was the name of a person that owned a plantation and managed a lot of force work on his land, he was seriously into planting, but not by himself usually. A planter is also the name of the little pot, or any other small or large container used in growing a plant or a tree, and they are used by planter as well as many other people.
The planter we are discussing is the container type, not the job or profession type, even tho... - Landscaping Ideas For The Do-It-Yourself Gardner By : Heather Colman
Landscaping your garden is not such a difficult task. Many people enjoy doing it themselves. You"ve just got to have the ideas and know the basic principles of landscape design.
Begin by taking a close look at the gardens and parks in your neighborhood, identifying the consistency, balance, simplicity, proportions, transitions, lines and contrasts in the landscaping designs and the use of plants, garden décor, landscaping fabric, etc.
Then sit down and make a landscapin... - Use Of Garden Tractor For Small Areas By : A.Caxton
Decide Use of Garden Tractors Or Lawn Tractors
When you have a small garden the question of using the garden tractor seems like a waste of money. When a smaller lawn tractor will do your work equally well, why spend more money in buying the garden tractor? Well, there are some points in favor of both the ideas and we will take look at both sides of the coin.
Garden Tractor Vs Lawn Tractors
When you start looking for tractor for your garden, you confronted with choice... - Ponds And Gardens By : Daniel Roshard
All gardening and gardeners know that there are a few things that can spice up their garden and upgrade their garden looks, some of these features are expensive and very hard to get, like complicated water fountains and iron structures and some are pretty easy to buy and install, this article talks about one thing that is not that easy to install but certainly will add a lot of class to your garden and upgrade you from a gardener to a landscape expert.
A garden pond is the... - About Trees By : David Evermon
Every gardener knows that trees are the thing that makes a garden, tree create the outline of a garden, can be used to separate different parts of garden to be used for different landscaping and sometimes used to create ea feeling of solitude and isolation form external features like neighbors or buildings.
Naturally some of us, even the ones who are not the average gardener, simply love trees for what they are, to hear the wind blowing their leaves away or just for relaxi... - History Of Grapevines By : Pat Malcolm
The first documentation of grapevines growing in the Americas was discovered in researching the logbook of navigator Giovanni de Verazzano, who reported in 1504 that a large "white grape" was vigorously growing at Cape Fear, North Carolina. The English explorer of the New World, Sir Walter Raleigh, confirmed in a letter to Arthur Barlowe in 1585, the discovery of a white grape (scuppernong), when he landed in coastal North Carolina.
The 1500's ancient discovery of native g... - Hummingbirds Have Small Brains But Good Memory By : Madeline White
According to recent research, hummingbirds may have very small brains but excellent memory when it involves food. These small birds weigh 0.7 ounces or less and their food consists of nectar and insects.
Research published in the journal Current Biology proposes that hummingbirds can remember their food source and actually plan with some precision.Susan Haley from the University of Edinburgh said, "To our knowledge, this is the first demonstration that animals in the wild ... - Growing Choice Strawberry Plants By : Sharon Stajda
One of the best loved fruits in many parts of the world are strawberries. Indeed, people from all walks of life truly enjoy the venerable strawberry. In addition to being a delicious fruit, the strawberry also is a fruit that can be easy to cultivate and grown. These plants can be a wonderful addition to any gardening program.
If you are interested in possibly cultivating and raising strawberries, you need to pay attention to where you intend to plant your strawberries. In... - The Elegance Of Hybrid Tea Roses By : Indira
Hybrid Tea Rose is one of the most modern varieties of roses. It is a cross breed between two old classics – the Hybrid Perpetual and the Tea Rose. You can see them on tall stems and they bloom throughout the year – one good reason why it has gained popularity as a gift to give and receive for that special occasion. It is also called “your basic rose on a stick.” It has a mild scent but makes up for it with its multi-petal looks and tall, elegant structure.
Hybrid Tea Rose... - Lets Discuss Organic Farming By : Rachel Lynn
I ventured into organic farming about 2 years ago. Times were tough for me then. A small ranch style home was my residence and I tried to make a living in my role as a contractor and all around repair man.
With the housing boom vanishing and the economy shrinking, work became lesser and lesser. Soon I realized that growing my own food, would be better for me , so bought an organic farming book. I could utilize my loads of idle time, save on food expense and even eat health... - Composting: Make Your Own Fertilizer And Reduce Trash By : Jena Luthovski
Composting for your home garden is a win-win situation. You get fertilizer for your garden without buying and hauling costly bags of fertilizer from the store. Your local landfill gets less trash. A good deal all the way around. Let’s say you’d like to get started composting but have questions like how long it will be before your compost is usable for fertilizer, and will it make your yard smelly to have a compost container there? What can I put in compost? Here are a few bas... - Reasons To Wear Gloves When Gardening By : Jordi Shoman
Many individuals would rather wear nothing on their hands when performing simple gardening activities. Of course this is fine if these activities are just that - simple. Watering plants in your garden could surely be considered one of these activities and most people would agree that gloves are unnecessary for such a task. However if an individual is heavily into gardening and is much more hands-on than simply watering, gloves may become an essential.
While there are many ... - Landscaping With Rocks By : I Henman
Have you ever considered landscaping with rocks? Not only does this add some texture to your garden, but it is also very attractive and doesn't have to cost the earth. The beauty of using rocks is that you don't necessarily have to spend a lot on materials, as you might already find you have a wide variety of rocks on your land to begin with.
My wife and I decided to go for landscaping with rocks because we were constantly turning up stones in our garden. The stones came i... - The Benefits Of House Plants By : Jena Luthovski
Whether you live in a city apartment with no space for an outdoor garden, or just want to bring some of the outdoors in, house plants can be a great addition to any home. They are beneficial for your health, can be bought in styles to fit your décor, and generally make your home more pleasant. Read on to learn about all that house plants can do for you.
Many people know that plants give off oxygen. Their respiration is the opposite of us humans, making for a great symbioti... - Palm Trees For Office Indoor Planting Or Outside In The Deep South By : Pat Malcolm
Several types of palm trees can be grown outside or inside, if planted in a container. Palm trees grown in containers are suitable for low light office situations or indoors at homes in Northern States. Gardeners can buy small, reasonably priced palm trees at a nursery to be planted, to grow as bonsai specimens. Gardeners can purchase mature indoor palms from certain Internet nurseries that will be delivered fast by semi-trucks
Pygmy Date Palm, Phoenix roebellenii, origina... - Cold Hardy Palm Trees For Northern Garden Planting By : Pat Malcolm
Palm trees were once thought to be suitable for planting only in tropical landscapes, however, several cold hardy palm trees occur naturally, growing in America, where snows fall during winter. The windmill palm tree, Trachycarpus fortunei; the Dwarf Palmetto palm tree, Sabal minor; the Saw palmetto, Serenoa repens; and the Sabal Palm, sabal palmetto; and the Needle Palm, Rhapidophyllun hystrix; Much of the information that is published in book from, magazine articles and Int... - Moderate Cold Hardy Traits In Date Palms And Fan Palms By : Pat Malcolm
The Canary Island Date palm, Phoenix canariensis, is one of the most sought after and spectacular palm trees seen in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Lower Texas, and coastal South Carolina. This large, formal palm tree, looks great when grown next to Mediterranean architectural structures at resorts and hotels, such as the Cloister Hotel, at Sea Island, Georgia, where the large Canary Island Date palms are planted and grown at the entrances to the hotels, a... - Taking Care Of Your Garden By : Jordi Shoman
Having a stellar looking garden does not come without a little work. Some people find it rather difficult to devote leisure time to their gardens and consequently their gardens suffer. With a little effort, however, the result could be drastically different. Perhaps most importantly one should consider gardening more of an enjoyable hobby and less of a duty that must be completed. Considering gardening to be work can frequently cause people to rush and not devote an adequate ... - The Natural Herbal Remedy By : Melissa Core
One of the things that people who buy health products nowadays seek is the tag ‘natural herbal remedy’. This tag has become a fashion today. Everyone now seems to prefer natural herbal remedy and this is sounds a bit alarming to me. Many of these so called natural herbal remedies have never been tested by any authority and may even pose a potential risk. Unlike ‘drugs’ where in FDA has stringent regulations, these ‘herbs’ are not subject to such laws and many of these natural... - Modern Fruit Trees Evolved From Ancient Historical Roots By : Pat Malcolm
The rise and fall of ancient empires has developed parallel also to the establishment and destruction of advanced fruit tree orchards. Ancient fruit trees such as olive tree orchards increased the wealth and health of nations by feeding the populations, providing nutritious olive oil to light lamps in ancient houses at night, as food and a cooking medium, and for the purpose of anointing Kings and Queens. Olive trees could not produce continuous crops unless the gardeners gro... - Garden Tips On Buying The Best, Cold Hardy Flower Bulbs For Outdoor Planting By : Pat Malcolm
Buying flower bulbs to plant and grow is an exciting experience that begins in the fall and continues through the spring. Dutch flowering bulbs are usually delivered to American ports by the month of September for fall planting. Major Dutch bulbs offerings include Dutch Amaryllis and African Amaryllis; daffodil bulbs and the famous, Tulip bulbs.
Amaryllis flower bulbs grow the showiest blooms and are pre-cooled to force fast flowering in 3 weeks after containerizing. Dutch... - Rare Flowering Trees That Light Up Your Garden Landscape By : Pat Malcolm
Flowering apricot trees offer spectacular flowering blooms earlier than any other flowering tree, sometimes blooming as early as January. This early flowering can result in cold weather damage in some areas of the United States. New outstanding cultivars of flowering apricot trees can be purchased from mail order nursery retailers. Prunus mume flowers, in early spring with flower colors of red, pink, and white, all blooming on the same twigs of the tree. Double flowers of apr... - The History Of Important Flowering Trees By : Pat Malcolm
Most flowering trees are small and can be planted in full sun or partial shade, being easily adapted to small yards. The Japanese Saucer Magnolia, Magnolia x Soulangiana, awakens in late winter or early spring. First growing flower buds that increase in size as the weather warms up, burst into dramatic flower colors of purple, pink, white, red, and yellow; the yellow flowering magnolia is the rarest. If freezing weather occurs, as it often does during the late winter or early... - Deer Repellants For Your Garden By : Jena Luthovski
Deer, which includes yearlings, fawns, doe and the buck, make it their habit to become a thorn at the side of gardeners all across the nation. Plant species such as phlox, day- lilies, and hostas are examples of what attracts deer to our gardens. Unfortunately, no matter how decorative a fence around the garden is, most fences are not high enough to keep out deer. However, most gardeners can breathe easily when they find successful methods for repelling deer.
The more that... - Organic Gardening By : I Henman
Think of the earlier days when chemical fertilizers and harmful pesticides were not invented and people used to grow cereals and pulses, fruits and vegetables, flowers and seedlings using fertilizers from natural waste products. They were dependant on home made pesticides instead of chemical pest removers. The produces looked better, tasted better and were absolutely harmless.
Well, people have come to appreciate today the practice the earlier generation accomplished so we... - Purchasing A House Plant By : Jena Luthovski
When purchasing a house plant for indoor gardening, select the plants that look to be free of pests. It’s advisable to check the foliage undersides and the leaves for signs of disease or insects. You can select plants that look clean, sturdy and well-potted. If you choose plants with healthy foliage, then you can avoid plants with scorched or yellow leaves, wilted foliage, brown leaf margins, spots or blotches or spindly development. Moreover, shun those with torn leaves and ...
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