If one is aware of the ways of looking after his garden, a huge change can come over in the appearance and general well-being of his plants. If you follow the easy clues given below, you will have a blossoming, healthy garden.
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There are two main reasons we should winterize our rose plants.
1) We are protecting the plant from dying
2) We are protecting the canes from damage.
Here are some tips for winterizing your favorite rose plants: (more…)
Bonsai trees make up an art form that has been around for hundreds of years. The idea is to take what would normally be a very large tree and stunt its growth so that it stays small. Most people will keep their trees just a few inches tall. There are many things that are needed to work with bonsai plants. Here are some of the things your tree will need: (more…)
The best way to keep your plants looking good and healthy is to keep them pruned. However, the average person doesn’t know how to prune their plants. Were going to look at a few of the basics you will need to know in order to keep your plants looking good. (more…)
In case your home is in an area where spring arrives in late March or early April, you can easily take advantage of the “early spring” for your rose gardening endeavors. Of course, if late March or early April makes the skiers in your area to come out, then you better wait till the winter paves way for the spring and then follow the tips mentioned here. (more…)
Most gardeners consider the azalea shrub as an easy plant to grow, if located in the most suitable environment. Azaleas can be divided into two recognizable groups, the evergreen azalea and the deciduous azalea, which drops all of its leaves in the fall during cold weather. (more…)
Hello all bonsai devotees. How are you? My name is Suhendra. I want to tell you my experience on how to keep, treat and create black pine bonsai. Perhaps this experience is only suitable for tropical area and I hope those who plant black pine will also have different experience to share. I have tried to plant black pine since 5 years ago (around 1980) when I got the seed from a friend traveling abroad. (more…)
When the weather warms up in the late spring, houseplants can be placed outside. You shouldn’t be too apprehensive to move your houseplants to the great outdoors; even a decent chill can blow the leaves off tender plants. (more…)
Hello Bonsai devotees, my name is Suhendra. I want to share my knowledge about Ficus Glomerata Variegata (Loa Varigata in Indonesian Language). I bought the bonsai in northern Bandung in 2004. I drove my own car accompanied by employees. When arrived, I see numerous small and raw bonsai. (more…)
Fresh flowers can brighten your home. If you have your own flower garden, you have a sure way to bring your rooms to life. Even if you don’t have your own garden, there are flowers and plants that you can find in their natural habitat. (more…)