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Fruit-bearing trees need several years to establish if you’re growing them from a small plant. Bone meal can help citrus plants grow healthy, full-sized fruits.
When buying plants, always keep in mind that the biggest plant does not always mean it's the best. In fact, a larger plant has a greater chance of suffering from shock after being transferred from the pot than a smaller one does.
A trellis or arbor can be made of something other than wood. Many companies are using nontraditional materials for garden structures, even when the design is traditional. One company, for example, uses cellular vinyl that has the look and feel of wood yet requires no maintenance.
It can be easy to think that a green lawn is enough. After all, it looks better than an empty lot, right? But a well-planned and well-planted garden not only makes the view from the window better, but also draws you outside to enjoy it.
Planting your first garden? Some plants are easier to grow than others. The best beginning plants include clematis, sunflowers, dahlias, foxglove, petunia, and black-eyed Susan's, as well as tomatoes, onions, chard, basil, and bush beans.
During the especially hot months, some plants need to retain as much moisture for as long as possible. This can be easily achieved with a simple diaper. Just place a diaper in the bottom of a potted plant and allow it to retain the moisture for longer than usual.
Desert sage is known as wooly sage and grows in desert soil that has a high limestone content. Most sage has purple flowers or blooms and are very commonly found in desert environments.
Not everything in a garden has to be a plant. If you’re planning an outdoor space, look at using a bench, stones, travel or driftwood to create a natural look.
Before planting a rambling rose or vine that will have limbs as thick as a small tree, you should first install a support system, such as a trellis or arbor that will accommodate the plant's mature size.
If you’re new to desert gardening, remember: Traditional lawns require significantly more water and care in this climate. To reduce water use, minimize irrigation costs and cut yard care time in half, replace turf with low-maintenance native plants.
Have you noticed that your mood isn’t quite as light and happy since you moved into a home where you don’t have a yard where you can garden? Since having flowers and plants around can lift anyone’s spirits, it may be time to look into your options for creating a garden in whatever outdoor space you have.
Crape myrtles are a popular choice for Southeners since they have a long blooming period, from mid-summer to fall. During the hot summer months, when the blooms on many specimens have long been exhausted, crape myrtles continue to color the landscape.
What a difference some weeding, fabric, edging, and mulch can make. An area that once looked hopeless now has some life to it!
Move indoor tropical plants outdoors during the summer to create a tropical landscape on your patio or porch. They may need more water if you move them outdoors, so check them often.
The focal point for an outdoor dining area will be the table and chairs you select. Create an inviting space by adding a parasol for shade and potted plants for color.
Transplanting is most successfully accomplished after a short "hardening off" process. This simply means that after you buy your plant, do not place it in your garden right away; instead, give it some time to adjust outside.
Are you looking for plants that can produce cutting flowers in your desert garden? There are dramatic candidates that boast colors from pale yellow to brilliant blue. Three popular varieties are penstemon, Western columbine, and primrose.
The pansy is among the most popular flowers, in part because of its versatility. Pansies have an annual lifecycle, and can be grown in beds or in pots and window boxes. Their blooms come in a wide variety of colors.
Fire pit tables provide a great alternative for cooking food over an open fire in your backyard. These pits are surrounded by a table-like rim that's handy for holding food that you are grilling, as well as drinks and plates of food.
Some outdoor insects can destroy giant patches of your lawn if you don't deal with them. If you can lift up your lawn like a carpet, that could be a sign of grub worms.
If you’re looking to create dramatic effect in your desert garden, then consider any number of larger growing cactus and succulent plants, with heights from 3 to 10 feet or more. Great options include Cereus peruvianus, Yucca elephantipes, Euphorbias, and bottle palm.
