Growing Blueberries: Planting Garden Blueberries
Written by bstanley in by plant, garden plants, gardening
This fruit is a regular taste sensation and is surprisingly rarely grown in Australia, although we understand it is a lot
Growing Blueberries
more popular with our American gardening cousins. Australians probably don’t grow blueberries because they don’t think they’ll grow well here. This couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact we’ve successfully grown blueberries here in sunny subtropical Queensland. So if we can grow these scrumptious berries so can you!
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There are a number of great veggies that you can grow throughout the winter months. Cold hardy greens like escarole
Fall Squash
are a good pick for the winter garden. Carrots and other root crops also work well. Make sure to talk to your local extension agent for a list of vegetables that will work in your winter garden.
What is feasible to grow can vary widely on where you live. For example, wet and cooler states like Washington may be challenging places to grow vegetables as the wet conditions tend to attract pests and diseases to your plants. Residents of north central states like the Dakotas may be limited to growing vegetables in temperature controlled greenhouses because of the extreme cold.
If you do get a lot of rain in the winter, raised beds are a perfect way to control the soil moisture level. Soils dry out quicker in raised beds and containers. Additionally, diseases and pests are easier to treat. You can always cover your raised beds during the coldest days of the year to protect your plants. Click here to read more …
The humble bean is a wonderful vegetable – both for you and your garden. Beans are legumes so they draw nitrogen from
Green Beans
the air and fix it into the soil on their roots. This means whatever you grow after your beans will benefit from the extra nitrogen in the soil.
Growing Conditions For Garden Beans
- Beans are susceptible to frosts so they should only be grown in warmer months, unless you live in a subtropical climate where you can grow them all year long.
- They love sunny well drained beds.
- Beans like a soil manured the previous season, you might also add a little lime before sowing.
- In a 4 bed rotation system beans are grown in the same bed after you’ve harvested your winter brassicas (cauliflower and broccoli).
Contrary to popular belief, bamboo plants are not limited to forests or commercial growth areas alone. Gardeners can
Bamboo Plants
grow bamboo within their own home gardens. Bamboo plants are some of the fastest growing plants and are well suited for a garden and can be grown by even the most inexperienced gardener.
Another common myth about the bamboo plant is that it is a tree, but it is in fact a type of grass. Like grass, bamboo plants too can get out of control; however, if cared for properly, growing bamboo does not have to be tiresome at all and can add a tropical warmth to your home. Click here to read more …
Medicinal Plants: Adding Medicinal Herbs To Your Garden
Written by bstanley in Herb gardening, by plant, gardening
The beauty and joy of gardening is that it not only adds beauty to your home but you can use your gardening skills to grow plants that are very useful to you as well. While edible plants such as peppers are great for food purpose, growing herbs such as basil are also useful. However, what is also useful is growing medicinal plants in your garden. Being able to grow your own medicinal herbs means you will have easy access to some handy, curative plants that not only add beauty to your garden but also help you if you are sick. Click here to read more …
Planting Pepper: Growing Garden Pepper Plants
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Peppers are native to several different parts of the world, including Central and North America, Thailand, China and
Pepper Plants
some other parts of Asia as well. Peppers or capsicums (as they are known in some parts of the world) are enjoyed by everyone in a variety of dishes. Hot and not-so-hot peppers are both equally enjoyable in various sorts of foods and for a gardener, growing peppers is easy and in fact is one of the most common home gardening plants. Click here to read more …
Artificial Grass Lawn: Artificial Turf Installation
Written by bstanley in DIY & install, gardening, home gardening tips, lawn care
Maintaining a good lawn requires a lot of work on the part of a gardener and often even the most passionate gardener
Artificial Grass
may not have the time for regular mowing or weeding. In such a situation, an artificial grass lawn often works out to be a fantastic option. Yes, it may be an expensive investment but in the long run it looks beautiful and requires very little maintenance. Click here to read more …
When buying garden hoses it is very important to know exactly what you need in order to get the best garden hose. Quality garden hoses should consist of several layers, the inner layer holds important quality’s for garden hoses. This inner layers will be smooth and flexible in order to protect your garden hoses and provide toughness. The inner layer of garden hoses will be covered in nylon fabric or mesh. The outer layer on the other hand should be durable in any weather condition and should resist any wear and tear. The outer layer of most garden hoses will be green or black in color. Choosing the correct garden hose reels is also important as you would need to purchase on that is weather resistant and durable. The garden hose reels these days come in many different styles and colors, so you can choose which garden hose reels suit your home.
Italian Garden: Creating an Italian Style Garden
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Italian gardens are some of the most beautiful gardens in the world, in this day and age you will find various types of Italian gardens consisting of Italian garden furniture and Italian herb gardens which form a unique style. An Italian garden in the past was traditionally known for being more green with a hint of flowers. In modern times you will find different shades of green coupled with your favourite flowers, Italian herb garden and Italian garden furniture. Italian gardens can also be used to grow vegetables and herbs in a Italian herb garden. This adds to the Italian garden itself with the flowers and greens. Italy itself has contributed a great deal to the development of gardens, an example of this would be the frescoes of Pompeii’s courtyard garden and its amazing Italian garden furniture . There are several ways in which you can design a Italian garden with its amazing Italian garden furniture and Italian herb garden and keep it within budget, it certainly is an enjoyable experience. Click here to read more …
The process of growing a citrus garden is highly dependent on the weather conditions in that particular area. The perfect climate in which to grow citrus trees will be mild winters and warm to hot summers. In order for citrus gardens to survive in colder areas, make sure that the area is well sheltered from frost and cold winds. Citrus can also grow in dry conditions provided excellent water irrigation is maintained. Click here to read more …