This article provides an overview of the benefits and drawbacks of using raised beds for vegetable gardening. It assumes the reader has a general knowledge of gardening basics; technical terms such as mulching, acidic/alkaline, soil erosion, and soil amendments are used. For each drawback mentioned, a possible solution is given to make the article more supportive of this method.
Words: 448 Downloads: 0 Category: Gardening By: Tandra K. HaycraftThis is an overview of 5 of the more unusual salad greens that can be grown in a garden. There is a brief description of greens such as mizuna and describes growing habits, interesting historical trivia, and uses in salads and cooking. Expand your gardening horizons with something different and tasty.
Words: 309 Downloads: 0 Category: Gardening By: Wendy MorseEven if you have a busy schedule, you can enjoy having flower garden by choosing easy-care varieties that reseed themselves. These flowers vary in size, color and texture and can provide year after year of abundant blooms. Many of these flowers will even attract birds and butterflies to your yard.
Words: 594 Downloads: 0 Category: Gardening By: J. Lang WoodLearn how to build the flower garden of your dreams with this comprehensive guide. This article will take you through all the steps to help you quickly build your garden without wasting any money. These are some of the best tips and tricks to to get you through the process.
Words: 957 Downloads: 0 Category: Gardening By: Chelsea WylerThis 750 word article informs budget-conscious readers on five ways to get floral bouquets for very little money. Tips are presented on the best way to find healthy bouquets as well as care and upkeep for flowers of all varieties once the bouquet is brought home. An emphasis is placed throughout the article on store-bought bouquets over using a florist or specialty shop.
Words: 750 Downloads: 0 Category: Gardening By: ThatWordChickThe summer of 2011 was unusually warm for many parts of the U.S. and spurred many gardeners to reconsider not only the hardiness of landscaping but the heat and drought tolerance as well. Focusing on warmer microclimates within a homes´ landscaping, the suggestions in this article are for perennials that can take the heat: succulents, lavender, roses, ornamental grasses, and a variety of other tough perennials that only look tender.
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