Gardening Question of the Day for Friday, March 14, 2008
(Via Gardening Question of the Day (from the Old Farmer's Almanac))
How much should I be watering my strawberries? (answer).![]()
How much should I be watering my strawberries? (answer).
From The Old Farmer's Almanac.
An alternative to sending flowers
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If you're over the wanton waste of sending flowers as a gift - they always seem to die - then you'll find this great alternative very attractive.
If you're over the wanton waste of sending flowers as a gift - they always seem to die - then you'll find this great alternative very attractive.
It's a site called Succulentla.com that focuses on sending boxed succulents instead of cut flowers. And, noting how fashionable succulents are becoming, it seems a logical alternative to those head-banging gerberas or 'so-yesterday' roses.
Their vision is to offer a substitute for cut-floral designs that can be sustainably resourced. Each plant is grown and delivered in soil and is sourced locally (someone please define this term!) rather than from some rich, dying eco-system.
I must admit, I'm over the 'this is green so you should buy it' mantra and within the vision statement there's a clause that reflects this notion. Yet, it's a point that can't be argued and we should be changing our consumer habits. Is this one of the answers? Or is it just a fashionable trend that will pass with time?
Would you send someone a succulent instead of flowers?
Tips On How To Keep You Garden Healthy In A Hot Summer
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Pots and containers can be very demanding during hot, dry weather. Go for pelargoniums, cordylines, phormiums and all succulents (echeverias, sedums and sempervivums) as they don't need much water. Say no to peturias, verbenas, busy lizzies, heucheras and any plant whose label says it needs plenty of water!
Pots and containers can be very demanding during hot, dry weather. Go for pelargoniums, cordylines, phormiums and all succulents (echeverias, sedums and sempervivums) as they don't need much water. Say no to peturias, verbenas, busy lizzies, heucheras and any plant whose label says it needs plenty of water!
Tips On How To Drought Proof Your Garden So Your Plants And Lawn Are Not Ruined In Hot Weather
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Tips on how to drought-proof your garden With these fantastic schemes, your garden will look healthy and lush all summer - it can be so easy to do Keeping your garden green and gorgeous all summer can be tricky but, if you choose your plants carefully, you won't have to worry about them drooping when the weather's hot. Follow our four top tips for a sumptuous summer garden: Choose sun worshippers One drought-beating strategy is to use plenty of plants that come from hot, Mediterranean climates. These have adapted to conditions with ...
Tips on how to drought-proof your garden With these fantastic schemes, your garden will look healthy and lush all summer - it can be so easy to do Keeping your garden green and gorgeous all summer can be tricky but, if you choose your plants carefully, you won't have to worry about them drooping when the weather's hot. Follow our four top tips for a sumptuous summer garden: Choose sun worshippers One drought-beating strategy is to use plenty of plants that come from hot, Mediterranean climates. These have adapted to conditions with ...
Fantastic Gardening Advice With Ideas For Five Plants You Can’t Kill In Your Garden
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Neglect these plants all year - they'll love it! Forget annuals, they're much too much like hard work. Instead, put in easy-to-care for, pest and disease resistant evergreens, drought-lovers and robust perennials that reappear year after year.
Neglect these plants all year - they'll love it! Forget annuals, they're much too much like hard work. Instead, put in easy-to-care for, pest and disease resistant evergreens, drought-lovers and robust perennials that reappear year after year.
Tips For Winter Lawn Care
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A simple way to be sure that your lawn is hearty and healthy every spring is to give it the right lawn care during the cold months of late fall and winter. Even though most lawns seem completely dormant during these months, how the grass is cared for during this time can make a difference to the overall health and beauty of it in the summer. Below are some ideas that will ensure that the lawn is as healthy as it can be when warm weather returns.
A simple way to be sure that your lawn is hearty and healthy every spring is to give it the right lawn care during the cold months of late fall and winter. Even though most lawns seem completely dormant during these months, how the grass is cared for during this time can make a difference to the overall health and beauty of it in the summer. Below are some ideas that will ensure that the lawn is as healthy as it can be when warm weather returns.
Gardening Ideas For The Month Of August
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Yes, we know the weather's been rubbish but fingers crossed things are about to change. For all you keen gardeners, here's a list of the top jobs to do in the garden this August. Onions, hedges and roses Lift onions and shallots by loosening them and resting them on top of the soil to ripen.
Yes, we know the weather's been rubbish but fingers crossed things are about to change. For all you keen gardeners, here's a list of the top jobs to do in the garden this August. Onions, hedges and roses Lift onions and shallots by loosening them and resting them on top of the soil to ripen.
Important Summer Lawn Care Tips
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Proper lawn care maintenance is important in the summer. The most important thing you can do for your lawn is to water it properly during the summer. The second most important step to a beautiful summer lawn is to mow the lawn properly.
Proper lawn care maintenance is important in the summer. The most important thing you can do for your lawn is to water it properly during the summer. The second most important step to a beautiful summer lawn is to mow the lawn properly.
What Is Container Gardening? Garden Secrets Revealed
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If you are a garden lover, but have no space for your gardening appetite, don't worry gardening is not necessarily out of your reach. In the available space of your house say balcony, patio, deck, or sunny window, you can create a container gardening, which will not only bring you joy but also vegetables. So, are you ready to start container gardening yourself?
If you are a garden lover, but have no space for your gardening appetite, don't worry gardening is not necessarily out of your reach. In the available space of your house say balcony, patio, deck, or sunny window, you can create a container gardening, which will not only bring you joy but also vegetables. So, are you ready to start container gardening yourself?
