Archive for March, 2009



Gardening for Wildlife

Sunday 22 March 2009 @ 3:03 am

When most people think of gardening, what comes to mind is usually basic information that’s not particularly interesting or beneficial. But there’s a lot more to gardening than just the basics.“If it were possible for every person to won a tree and to take care of it, the good results would be beyond estimation” L.H. BaileyPerhaps the most beneficial way an urban homeowner can help wildlife is to create a backyard wildlife habitat. Your backyard can be beautiful as well as being attractive to wildlife. Any yard, large or small, can be improved to attract more wildlife. The most natural and economical way to do this is by selecting the right plants. Nectar-seekers, such …

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Dandelion

Saturday 21 March 2009 @ 3:03 am

The following article lists some simple, informative tips that will help you have a better experience with gardening.

Dandelion\r (Taraxacum Officinale)Medicinal Part: PlantDescription: The dandelion is a perennial plant found, to the dismay of many, almost everywhere.Properties and Uses: Aperient, Cholagogue, diuretic, stomachic, tonic. Dandelion has two particularly important uses: to promote the formation of bile and to remove excess water from the body in edemous conditions resulting from liver problems. The root especially affects all forms of secretion and excretion from the…

So now you know a little bit about gardening. Even if you don’t know everything, you’ve done something worthwhile: you’ve expanded your knowledge.

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Controlling House Plant Pests

Friday 20 March 2009 @ 2:03 am

This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding gardening. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about gardening.

Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale and Spidermites are the most common house plant pests. If not properly treated, any one of these bugs could cause serious damage, even death, to your plants.Mealybugs: crawling insects that are closely related to scales. As the pinkish bugs mature, they form a white cottony mass. They damage plants by sucking out sap of the underside of the leaves. This may cause leaf distortion, yellowing, stunting and the death of the plant.–best solution is to d…

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Gardening: Plants and Gardens

Thursday 19 March 2009 @ 12:03 am

Have you ever wondered if what you know about gardening is accurate? Consider the following paragraphs and compare what you know to the latest info on gardening.

Attempts to classify different types of plants is known to have occurred as far back as since pre-historic periods as shown in the evidence found in the caves of Lascaux in Dordogne, France. These date back to 18,000 B.C. We can only assume that man has always sought the knowledge of plants and had an interest in their cultivation, beyond the simple interest in plants for food.Hippocrates, the “father of medicine” taught in the fourth century B.C. of the value of some 400 plants and …

Knowing enough about gardening to make solid, informed choices cuts down on the fear factor. If you apply what you’ve just learned about gardening, you should have nothing to worry about.

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Marvellous May Plant Colour

Tuesday 17 March 2009 @ 11:03 pm

Would you like to find out what those-in-the-know have to say about gardening? The information in the article below comes straight from well-informed experts with special knowledge about gardening.

Many plants vie for my attention during the month of May. Here are four of my favourites. Cornus alternifolia “Argenta” Cornus alternifolia “Argenta” is commonly known as the “Variegated pagoda dogwood”. Originating in Asia, its common name relates to its shape which resembles a sacred tower in China. This large deciduous shrub or small tree can have ultimate height of 3 metres (9ft); with a spread of approx 2 metres (6ft). Within the next week its layers of slim br…

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Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Tuesday 17 March 2009 @ 1:03 am

The following article covers a topic that has recently moved to center stage–at least it seems that way. If you’ve been thinking you need to know more about it, here’s your opportunity.

Mother’s Day is one of the busiest times of the year for gifts. Everyone has a mother, and many send their mom a Mother’s Day gift in recognition of all that she has done for them. If you’ve sent her flowers for the past several years, you might be looking to buy something different. Finding the right gift every year can be challenging, so here are a few unique ideas on what to buy for a Mother’s Day gift this year:- A new plant for her garden. If your mom loves gardening, try buyi…

There’s a lot to understand about gardening. We were able to provide you with some of the facts above, but there is still plenty more to write about in subsequent articles.

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Composting for Kids

Monday 16 March 2009 @ 12:03 am

Do you ever feel like you know just enough about gardening to be dangerous? Let’s see if we can fill in some of the gaps with the latest info from gardening experts.

I’d think some kids would say yuck to the prospect of a compost bin especially when they learn of the rot and decay that go on in the pile. Some kids might think it interesting. Either way, knowing that compost helps the garden to grow better, faster and more productive can help change a kid’s mind about compost or make it more interesting.What is Composting?A compost pile is basically rotted material used to supplement a garden area with nutrients and moisture retention …

As your knowledge about gardening continues to grow, you will begin to see how gardening fits into the overall scheme of things. Knowing how something relates to the rest of the world is important too.

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Tourism in the United Kingdom

Saturday 14 March 2009 @ 9:03 pm

Have you ever wondered if what you know about gardening is accurate? Consider the following paragraphs and compare what you know to the latest info on gardening.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (commonly called the United Kingdom or UK) is located in the British Isles off the northwest coast of Europe. The UK has the fifth largest economy in the world and attracts tourists year round. There are four constituent parts, or home nations, to the United Kingdom: *England *Scotland *Northern Ireland *Wales \r Cultural Facts about the United KingdomThe UK became the dominant maritime and industrial power of the 19th century, a…

This article’s coverage of the information is as complete as it can be today. But you should always leave open the possibility that future research could uncover new facts.

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Organic Food

Saturday 14 March 2009 @ 9:03 am

When most people think of gardening, what comes to mind is usually basic information that’s not particularly interesting or beneficial. But there’s a lot more to gardening than just the basics.

The average conventionally-grown apple has 20-30 artificial poisons on its skin, even after rinsing.Organic food is grown and stored without the use of artificial pesticides and fertilisers. The fact that residues remain on conventional foods and are consumed by us over decades, accumulating in our fatty tissues is well documented.Organic food is, in general, food produced without the use of artificial pesticides, herbicides, and in many definitions genetically modified organism…

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Garden Tips for Planting Super-Sweet Grape Tomatoes

Friday 13 March 2009 @ 11:03 am

This article explains a few things about gardening, and if you’re interested, then this is worth reading, because you can never tell what you don’t know.

Spring time comes and with it comes the time to plant your garden. Garden tips range from the type of soil to plant in to ways to water your plants in order to get a full yield.However, when planting grape tomato seeds, the main garden tip is to plant them in a container inside. This will help keep them warm and give them a safe growing environment.The best garden tip for planting sweet grape tomatoes is to prepare the soil properly. Using a good soil is essential and it does…

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