Click picture to enlarge What you need: Suitable perennials(see list in step 1) Compost Garden soil Sand or grit Trowel Watering wand or spray bottle Many groundcovers can be planted in the crevices of a dry stone wall. Here are a few popular choices. Aurinia saxatilis Campanula portenschlagiana Delosperma Dianthus (any but D. deltoides types) […]
Click picture to enlarge Orchids have a unique flower structure. We will use as our example the Cattleya, which is the flower that most people recognize as being an orchid. Click picture to enlarge Probably the most obvious and many times the most beautiful part of the flower is the lip or labellum. Click picture […]
Click picture to enlarge What you need: Shovel Spirit level Drill 10 inch Timberlock fasteners 4″ X 6″ treated lumber Skillsaw Sand or other fill material The first step in building a wood staircase in your garden is setting a string line. The string line will serve as a guide for your staircase. Click picture […]
Click picture to enlarge What you need: Ribbon Scissors Florist’s wire Wooden pick A simple bow adds an elegant touch to any dried or fresh arrangement or wreath. Here is an easy way to make one. Click picture to enlarge Select a ribbon color that compliments the arrangement. Start making loops with the ribbon. Pinch […]
Click picture to enlarge What you need: 2x4x36″ medium gauge welded wire fencing Twist ties Mulch Compost Shovel Pruning shears Attach a length of metal fencing or a trellis to the wall on which you intend to train the clematis. The fencing should be an inch or so away from the wall to give the […]
Click picture to enlarge What you need: High quality grass seed Hand or drop spreader High phosphorus lawn fertilizer Mulch Rake Lawn roller Before you start a lawn from seed, you need to properly prepare the site. After the initial preparation is completed, cover the entire area with a high phosphorus lawn starting fertilizer. A […]
Click picture to enlarge What you need: Butcher knife Spade Pruning shears The first step in dividing a Geranium is to dig up the plant. Use a square headed spade to dig around the plant’s root ball. Undercut the roots of the plant and lift it out of the ground. Shake the excess soil from […]
Click picture to enlarge What you need: Coffee can with the bottom cut out Watering can Good soil drainage is a requirement for most garden plants. This simple method allows you to test your soil drainage. Cut the bottom out of a large coffee can and push it about an inch or two into the […]
Click picture to enlarge What you need: Lawn mower Rake Nitrogen based fertilizer Fall is your lawn’s favorite time of the year. Take care of it properly during this time to ensure that your lawn looks its best next spring and summer. Start by raking up any leaves and other debris. Fallen leaves can smother […]
Click picture to enlarge What you need: 6 mil clear plastic Shovel Meat thermometer Solarizing is a great way to ensure that you are planting into disease and weed-free soil. Mark off the area to be treated, and dig a trench about 6″ deep around it. Click picture to enlarge It’s important to soak the […]
Click picture to enlarge What you need: Bamboo stakes, various lengths Jute twine Scissors or knife The best time to begin staking your perennials is in mid-spring. Do this when the plant’s foliage is high enough to soon hide the stakes, but not so high that they’ve already begun to flop over. Here’s an effective […]
Click picture to enlarge What you need: Scraper Pressure washer or hose File Gasoline stabilizer Tarp Light machine oil Rags Properly storing equipment with small engines will ensure that they will be in good condition when you need to use them again in spring. Click picture to enlarge Remove any plant material or dirt on […]
Click picture to enlarge What you need: Evergreen trimmings 6″ Styrofoam ball Sturdy wire (a coat hanger works great) Ribbon Floral preservative Anti-transpirant This season, why not add something new to your holiday decorations? In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to make a decorative holiday sphere. Click picture to enlarge First collect the trimmings. […]
Click picture to enlarge Oncidiums are noted for their bright yellow sprays of long lasting flowers. They enjoy a moderate amount of light, with morning sun until about noon ideal. The foliage should be lime green. If the foliage becomes yellowish it is a sign that the plant is receiving too much light. Dark green […]
