How to lure butterflies to your garden doesn´t have to be a mystery--butterflies need plants that provide habitat for their larvae and nectar to drink. They also need particular types of water and rock features. When your garden provides everything that butterflies need to survive, you´ll find your yard filled with these vibrant creatures. This article guides you through the process of selecting plants and establishing the other habitat features that butterflies need.
Words: 573 Downloads: 0 Category: Gardening By: Melanie J. MartinA garden retreat creates a peaceful space that provides privacy from the outside world. This intimate space blocks the harsh sounds of traffic, providing a space for quiet reading, reflection or meditation. Integrating eye-catching, shade-loving plants into the design, including species that provide year-round privacy, will make the garden a vibrant and inviting space.
Words: 534 Downloads: 0 Category: Gardening By: Melanie J. MartinThe most beautiful garden can look like a jungle the very next spring. Every garden is prone to weeds, and a spring clean up is always needed. At first glance, the tall grass and mass of new weeds the spring rains have encouraged to grow can appear overwhelming. It does take a lot of time and physical labour to get a garden looking good again. This article breaks down the spring cleanup routine into manageable steps.
Words: 646 Downloads: 0 Category: Gardening By: Joy R. CalderwoodThis article details various organic pesticides to counter three different common garden pests: aphids, Japanese Beetle, and caterpillars. At the beginning of each section is a description of each pest and the problems they can cause. The article then provides a critical appraisal of different remedies and details how to minimize the risk of using organic pesticides.
Words: 896 Downloads: 0 Category: Gardening By: Lee ChamneyMany experienced gardeners are familiar with using compost tea to fertilize their gardens. This article explains how to make and use manure tea as alternative to compost tea for gardeners without a compost bin who are looking for an easy organic fertilizer they can make at home.
Words: 468 Downloads: 0 Category: Gardening By: Lynne VandersIf you do not have enough space for a traditional garden, try container gardening. You might be surprised to learn which plants will grow in containers. Container gardening allow anyone to be able to participate in a gardening experience.
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