Container Gardening

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How GREEN Are Your Branches?

Go Green this year for the holidays with a living Christmas tree.

The freshest Christmas tree that you will ever enjoy is one that is still living. It can be a wonderful family tradition to purchase a living tree to appreciate over the holidays and then plant it into your landscape where you can admire it and recall all the wonderful memories associated with it for years to come. Caring for a living Christmas tree is fairly easy and only take a little extra care to ensure that it survives long enough to be planted in the yard. In this article, you will learn exactly what it takes to care for your living Christmas tree.
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How to Force Bulbs for Winter Blooms

With a little planning and effort you can enjoy beautiful blooms even in the dead of winter.

There are many spring flowering bulbs that can be forced into blooming during the winter to warm your home up on chilly days. There are two types of bulbs that can be forced into blooming. One group requires chilling while the other requires much less effort. In this article, you will learn both methods on how to force your spring flowering bulbs to bloom in the dead of winter.
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Natural Aphid Control

Did you know that Ladybugs love to snack on Aphids?

But what are aphids? Aphids are small, pear-shaped insects that can reproduce so rapidly, you can have an infestation on your hands within a few weeks.
They can be green, black, brown, yellow, or pink and feed by sucking the sap from plants. When doing so, they secrete a substance called honeydew which is sticky and sweet. This attracts ants and can also result in black fungus.
All in all, aphids can spell disaster to your hard work. There are many ways to save your garden, including pesticides. But we offer some natural, creative solutions to rid your garden from these destructive little insects. read more »

What to Plant in Your Herb Garden

Herbs can be a simple and rewarding addition to your garden.

Grown in containers or within your outdoor garden, herbs have many practical uses in your home. Typically used for flavoring food, herbs can also be used to treat illnesses and to fragrance your home.
Here are five types of herbs that will make a flavorful addition to your garden.

Basil

Basil is an annual herb with a flavor that is warm and spicy. This herb can be used as a base in pestos or as an accent with meat and fish. Any tomato dish can also benefit from a sprinkle of fresh basil.
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Preparing for the First Frost

For a gardener, the winter is a time to stop, rest, and plan for the next season.

To keep your work from being ruined this winter, take these steps to prepare your garden for the cold.

Learn what you need to do to survive winter’s cooler temps.

Cleaning up Old Vegetation

Time to break out the rake. Cleaning up old vegetation and dead weeds will remove spores and eggs from pests that could harm your garden with disease.
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How to Build Window Boxes

One of the easiest do-it-yourself projects is building your own window boxes.

This is a great project for any beginner and can add a lot of style to your house. In just one weekend, you can build some beautiful window boxes that will brighten up your front and/or backyard when planted with colorful flowers, herbs or vegetables. In this article, we will give you step by step instructions on how to build your own window boxes from start to finish.
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Even if you don’t have a large backyard, you can still enjoy a beautiful garden.

The smallest patio, back porch, balcony or doorstep has enough room for a productive container garden. There are many advantages to container gardening. Growing your plants in pots allows you to have a portable garden that can be arranged to suit your needs. You can also bring your plants inside during cold weather so that you can enjoy year round flowers, vegetables, herbs or whatever you choose to grow.

Container gardening can be challenging. In this article you will learn how to get the beautiful, healthy container garden you’ve always wanted as well as how to avoid common pitfalls when creating your container garden.
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