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Entries from February 2008

Growing Jade Plants

February 29th, 2008 · 2 Comments · home gardening tips, jade plant

Jade Plants
Questions & Answers (Q&A)

How do I seperate my Jade plants?
How do you keep house plants dusted? Spray bottle?
How do a cut my jade plant?
Name that Succulent. It looks like Shrek's ear.?
I've an outdoor Jade plant that stands around 10 -

Crassula ovata or Jade plants are shrubby succulent plants that make excellent choices for dry […]

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Starting A Maple Tree Garden

February 29th, 2008 · 4 Comments · maple tree

Maple Tree
Questions & Answers (Q&A)

I think my Red Sunset Maple is dead. Help PLZ!!?
How much can I expect to pay to get a tree removed from
Which tree?
Special care for trees?
Is my Red Sunset Maple too big for bonsai?

Most Japanese Maple seeds ripen in the fall. Watch the tree and wait for the seeds to turn […]

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Tips on Organic Fertilizers

February 29th, 2008 · 1 Comment · home gardening tips, organic, organic fertilizer

Organic Fertilizer
Questions & Answers (Q&A)

Organic Pesticide for Vege Garden?
Are there anyone use 7-7-2 fertilizer?
Are there anyone use 7-7-2 fertilizer?
What is the best…………????
Bonsai tree fertilizing ?

There is a lot of confusion on what truly can be designated an organic fertilizer. An organic fertilizer contains nutrients that have been derived, in one manner or another, from an […]

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House Plants

February 27th, 2008 · 2 Comments · flowers, home gardening tips, houseplants, indoor gardening, office garden

Houseplants
Questions & Answers (Q&A)

Do houseplants/flowers attract roaches??
Problem with my fig tree?
houseplants?
What's wrong with my houseplant?
What keeps a croton from growing? I have had one for ab

House plants are also known as indoor plants. These plants can be natural, seasonal, or artificial and can also be used for ornamentation. It is noted that plants have the […]

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Good Bugs Bad Bugs

February 27th, 2008 · No Comments · flowers, garden pests, home gardening tips, organic, vegetable garden

Garden Bugs
Questions & Answers (Q&A)

What are these bugs in my garden?
never seen bugs?
I want a bug free herb garden?
how many marigolds should i place in a 26'x26'
Did you know WD-40 could do all this?

Organic gardeners divide the insect world into two camps: good bugs and bad bugs.
The bad bugs bring death, disease, and destruction, […]

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A Beginners Guide To Garden Bridges

February 27th, 2008 · No Comments · garden bridges, garden design, garden ornaments, home gardening tips

Garden Bridges
Questions & Answers (Q&A)

Japanese garden ruined by neighbors tree.?
What's the name of the little cement building in t
Should trees pay for our infrastructure?
how to plan & design a japanese garden?
What are you favorite garden decoration websites?

Just because you don’t have huge, elaborate gardens does not mean you can’t accentuate what you do have […]

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The Art of Japanese Bonsai

February 27th, 2008 · No Comments · bonsai, home gardening tips, indoor gardening, japanese gardens

Bonsai Trees
Questions & Answers (Q&A)

bonsai help! (please no people who cant answer all of t
10 points best answer!!?
pLeAsE HelP ?!?!?1?
Bonsai PLeAsE HeLp ?!?1?
Bonsai pruning?

The Japanese refined and developed Bonsai techniques and evolved the art form it is today. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the […]

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Simple Indoor Gardening

February 26th, 2008 · No Comments · container gardening, indoor gardening, organic, vegetable garden

Do you want to eat organic or are you already in the groove of purchasing and indulging in organic foods? Being one of the previous would make it beneficial and very wise to start an organic indoor garden of your own. It’s a fantastic way to make sure all your vegetables are only nutrient enriched […]

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Starting A Vegetable Garden

February 26th, 2008 · 3 Comments · vegetable garden

Vegetable Garden
Questions & Answers (Q&A)

I am not a gardener… I need help!?
When do I plant vegetables in zone 5?
Do bees pollinate garden vegetables, like broccoli and
What are the best flowers to grow on a screened in balc
What veggies can I grow in my area?

Successful vegetable gardening involves far more than just popping a few […]

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Gardening With Containers

February 26th, 2008 · No Comments · container gardening

Gardening is the practice of growing flowering plants, vegetables, and fruits. Gardening is an excellent means of diverting the mind from work, family conflicts, or other issues, hence relieving stress and providing mental relaxation. Gardening is a relaxing activity, great for unwinding after a difficult day at work, especially when gardening on a small, personal […]

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