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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Plants Gardening' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Your Plants Gardening Guide is Michael Russell. Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Plants Gardening 1. Planning Your Organic Garden - By: Mpam Id 205659 Planning An Organic Gardening You should always, when starting a new garden, have a PLAN. Planning is crucial to your success, and, given the attention required, it will be well worth the effort. If you are planning a vegetable garden or just a couple of vegetable plots it`s vital that... Featured ArticleGardening: Plants And Gardens 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 plan ...
Read full story 2. Henry Doubleday Research Association - By: Hugh Harris-evans The Henry Doubleday Research Association is a UK charity that promotes organic gardening. The charity was established in 1954 by a man named Lawrence D Hills because of his fascination with one particular plant, namely Russian Comfrey (Symphytum uplandicum). But what was so sp... 3. Herb Gardening - By: Michael Russell Herbs have been around since time immemorial and served different kinds of purposes. They have been used to treat illness and flavour cooking; they were even believed to have magical powers. Do you want to have your own herb garden? Here are a few ideas on how to establish an herb garden. br... 4. The Importance Of Proper Soil Chemistry To A Healthy Garden - By: Tony Robinson Trying to grow healthy, vibrant flowers without proper soilchemistry is definitely a case of putting the cart before thehorse. Good soil is the cornerstone of successful gardening, andit is important to make sure that your soil will meet the needsof your plants before the first seed is plant... 5. Botanical Prints For Scientific Research And Collecting - By: Gary Prestwich Botanical prints have a wonderful dual purpose: they are lovely aesthetic pieces, akin to fine art, but also have the meticulous detail necessary for science. Botanical prints often reflect the preoccupations of society during the time in which they were created. For example '... 6. Online Gardening Catalogues At Your Disposal - By: Michael Russell Are you searching for gardening catalogues? What kind of gardening and plants do you prefer to read about? There is a wide selection available online. Here are a few websites that offer gardening catalogues. Check out the URL to see if they are free or not. 1. www.jacksonsnurseries.co.uk... 7. Hydroponics Gardening - By: Michael Russell Hydroponics was derived from the Greek word hydro, which means "water" and ponos, which means "labor or water-working". Hydroponics gardening involves growing plants with their roots in other nutrient solutions and without soil. Hydroponics gardening is as simple as ordinary gardening. B... 8. Choosing The Best Plants For Your Garden - By: Michael Russell Many times we buy plants on impulse then find there is nowhere in the garden that really suits them. Before buying plants carefully examine your garden to see how much sun and shade it gets, whether the soil is well drained or waterlogged and whether your aspect is sheltered or windswept. You'll the... 9. Grow Your Own Produce For Fresh Cooking - By: Lee Dobbins There's nothing like cooking with fresh produce and what better way to have them readily available then to grow your own kitchen garden! A kitchen garden not only gives you good fresh produce but it also adds a bit of interest to your yard. It can be as simple as just a few herbs or you can go a... 10. Care Of The Flower Garden - By: Michael Russell Knowing how to care for your flower garden can make a big difference in the look and over-all health of your plants. Here are some simple hints to make your garden bloom with health 1. The essentials must always be given major consideration. Your flower garden must have an adeq... 11. Some Thoughts On Planting Roses - By: Marie K Fisher Although all kinds of gardening is my passion in life, nothingbut nothing gives me greater pleasure than my beautiful rosegarden. They are just so stunning, and I do really love thecolors and the amazing varieties which are available.To get the best from your rose garden however there are ... 12. Grow Herbs For Cooking, Companion Plants And Flowers - By: Julie Williams Herbs are such versatile plants. Their uses include medicinal, cosmetic, as essential oils for aromatherapy, as great companion plants, craft-work and of course to add mouth-watering flavours and aromas in our cooking. I really wonder how some people get by without herbs in their garde... 13. Bamboo In The Garden - Create An Exotic Paradise - By: C Roe You can achieve a lush green garden all year round with minimal upkeep. These tropical bamboos are perennial and mostly evergreen and offer another dimension to any garden whatever the season, bamboo is one of the most versatile plants with its varied foliage and colourful cul... 14. How To Do Indoor Gardening - By: Michael Russell Plants are just as popular as furniture when one is deciding on furniture and soft furnishings. Aside from the aesthetic value plants provide your home with, there are also health benefits - grade school science class tells us that plants cleanse the air through utilizing the carbon dioxide and prod... 15. Gardening Magazines - Some Of The Best - By: Michael Russell Various gardening magazines are available in the market. But would you like to know which stands out from the rest? Here are a selection of gardening magazines that anyone in love with his or her garden will appreciate. COUNTRY GARDENS often showcases the more unusual gardens around the ... 16. Container Gardening Tips For Newbies - By: Michael Russell Container gardens can create a natural sanctuary in a busy city street, along rooftops or on balconies. You can easily accentuate the welcoming look of a deck or patio with colourful pots of annuals, or fill your window boxes with beautiful shrub roses or any number of small perennials. Whether you ... 17. The Importance Of Soil Chemistry To The Perennial Garden - By: Tony Robinson The chemistry of the soil is one of the most criticalconsiderations for any gardener, but it can be particularlyvital when it comes to gardening with perennials. That isbecause, whereas annuals provide a fresh start year after year,gardening with perennials means that the plants stay in the ... 18. Bamboo Big Is Beautiful - Or Is A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing?! - By: C Roe Purchasing Your Bamboo It is important to purchase a young seedling or bamboo plant that is say 12 months old EVERY TIME. When purchasing a bamboo for your garden it is important not to become carried away with buying the biggest and best bamboo that you can find. This can be... 19. Dealing With Pollen Allergies - By: Michael Russell Pollen allergies can be very difficult to deal with. After all, how do you stay away from something that is present in the air you breath? You really can't just shut yourself down during the airborne pollen season. You can only hold your breathe for so long and the pollen season lasts much longer th... 20. Get Your Garden Cooking With Friable Soil - By: Lee Goins Oh sure, fried green tomatoes are ok; but I'll take an extra helping of friable soil any day! This is the desire of any gardener who attempts to sink a shovel into the clay found in our area. Clay just does not make a great sandwich. Takes a lot of mustard... Ok, ok put the... 21. Seven Gardening By The Yard Tips - By: Michael Russell If you have a tiny yard and would like a simple but well-maintained garden, you only need two things - determination and know-how. Here are some tips on how to keep your garden by the yard looking spruced up and glamorous. 1. Deadheading Keep your border free from wilted flowers and drie... 22. 3 Tips In Landscaping Your Garden - By: Michael Russell Landscaping is usually a fairly big task, consuming much time and energy. But before you hire that professional, here are some tips that could save both time and money. 1. Spend some time thinking about exactly how you want the final design to be. You need to take account of the style and... 23. Growing Bamboo And Grasses In The Uk And Temperate Zones - By: Peter Corbett Growing tips and advice for bamboo and grasses in the UK. Growing tips for plant care and garden advice on hardy bamboo plants ornamental grasses plus sedges and ferns for contemporary European or prairie plantings bogland wetland areas or gravel and dry gardens. If you give a... 24. San Diegos Blooming Balboa Park - By: Kriss Hammond San Diegos Blooming Balboa Park Read Jetsetters Magazine at www.jetsettersmagazine.com To read this entire feature FREE with photos cut and paste this link: http://jetsettersmagazine.com/archive/jetezine/globe02/usa02/balboa/balboa.html Up above the city of San Diego,... 25. In Search Of The Best Gardening Tools - By: Michael Russell Different kinds of gardens require different kinds of garden tools. Hardware stores mostly cater for a wide range of tools, but there are shops that specialize in the more expensive kind of garden tool that shouts quality. Wherever you decide to shop, here are a few pointers to advise you. br... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |
| Large Dynamic Shade Garden This ready-to-plant garden comes with a garden diagram and planting instructions. Each plant is packaged separately. A fresh, exciting look for shady corners Covers about 30 square feet Top-quality, easy-care, colorful plants Comes with illustrated garden plan Each variety packed separately and labeled with planting instructions Collection includes 10 plants: 2 Illumination Vinca 2 Hardy ... |
| Venus Fly Trap: 2 Pk Our venus fly traps will grow for 3-6 months before needing to be transplanted. Venus fly traps are fun to watch and a great way to get kids interested in plants gardening or science. Venus fly traps lure capture and digest insects. Attracted by the sweet odor the prey touches trigger hairs and the trap snaps shut only to reopen in a few days ready for another meal.... |
| Argentina Gladiolus Spectacular coral color Use gladiolus to fill garden gaps Strong, vigorous plants put on a big show Plant at 10- to 14-day intervals for waves of color... |
| Lavender, Pink Fragrant This very versatile plant can be grown in rock gardens, herb gardens, for edging in borders, or as a low hedge.... |
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