Articles related to "Flower Beds"

A Garden from a Hundred Packets of Seed by James Fenton is a light-hearted read that will inspire a newfound freedom and creativity in your flower garden.

A regular program of watering, fertilizing, spraying and clipping, can keep a flowerbed or garden looking bright and attractive all season long.

First: clear the ground for your flower bed. Quick how-to guide on weed removal by hand or with a sod cutter, smothering weeds organically, or using herbicide.

Successful flower gardeners use both art and science to achieve their flower garden design goals, no matter what their garden style. You can, too.

Use these simple landscape design concepts to lay out a flowerbed in the right location, that's harmonious in size and shape, and enhances your overall landscape.

After removing grass and weeds, loosen the soil and add organic matter to the flower bed. Soil preparation is the most important step to growing beautiful flowers.

Wild rabbits can destroy flower beds and vegetable gardens, but there are home remedies and commercial products available that can deter these creatures.

The first step to creating flower gardens can be as simple as grabbing pencil and paper. The tip is to research and plan carefully now to ensure later rewards.

Your landscape and flower garden look neat and professional with the right edging to border the flower beds. There are many choices. Which border edging is best?

How to start your new flower bed or flower garden. Simple overview of flower garden basics to help you start out right: where to put it, soil preparation, style and size.

Why is it so difficult to grow flowers by the sea? Finding plants that will stand up to the harsh conditions by the sea may seem impossible, but is well worth the search.

The best basic tools gardeners need (or don't need) from tiller to pruner to spade and trowel. How to pick the right equipment for your essential flower gardening chores.

Daffodils are long lived flowers so plant them right! Learn some shortcuts and avoid mistakes using these planting tips and tricks from a long term daffodil gardener.

Got weeds? Who doesn't! Follow these simple weed control tips beginning early in the spring to control weeds in your flower garden all season long.

First impressions count! Curb appeal sells houses. Inexpensive pretty flowers in beds, border, pots and containers quickly fix up the street view appearance of your home

Plant these beautiful, easy to grow flowers in your shady or partially shaded garden for colorful blooms all season from spring through summer and fall.

Spreading organic mulch on your flower garden keeps plants and soil healthy. Mulch naturally prevents weeds, keeps soil cool and moist, and supplies organic matter.

Let fall leaves do what comes naturally. Spend time and money wisely by recycling leaves in your lawn and garden.

Don't you have better things to do than weed the garden? More simple steps to controlling weeds in the flower garden all season long -- with minimal work.

Foliage plants play a big role in garden design. They offer contrasting leaf color and texture, and help to ground the colorful flowers in a mixed border.

Mulch is the flower gardener's number one tool, offering multiple benefits for your flowers and the soil all year long. Take advantage of this work saving secret weapon.

Starting the first garden in your new home. Basic design considerations including how much time you want to put into the garden for chores, use of the garden and water considerations.

Landscape stone is a beautiful way to accent a garden bed, but weeds can be a problem.

Flower Gardens can add interest and color to any yard. With a little bit of creative design, you can have a great landscaped yard.

Early spring is a great time to get started with your garden. These 10 tips will help you and your soil get ready for spring planting.

Successful gardeners know the importance of good garden soil. They also know the necessity of matching the soil to the plants. Here are a few quick pointers.

Try these tips to reduce waste and encourage recycling while at a coffee shop.

With no specific antidote, it's best not to let your canine and feline family members get acquainted with the chocolatey taste that will leave them wanting more.

Design with big, easy perennials: eye catching, attention grabbing plants that bring excitement to the flower bed or mixed border. Special plants that say "Look at Me!"

As a houseplant or an outdoor plant, begonias are a gardener's delight. Begonias can be used in flowerbeds, in containers, in hanging baskets and as houseplants.

Not only do the frilly gold, yellow and orange flowers of the marigold create a bold splash in the summer garden, they are edible and have a role in organic pest control.

Think creatively when looking for inexpensive mulches. Find cheap and free mulches in some common, and not-so-common, places.

As the leaves change and weather turns cooler, tasks such as weeding, mulching, digging up bulbs, and planning for spring need to be done.

Red caladiums are popular in any flower garden. The colorful leaves can display accents of greens, whites, pinks and darker shades of red to add color to summer gardens.

While herbs have been used for centuries to repel insects, most people today tend to rely on commercially made chemicals to keep bugs away.

Grow beautiful, early­-blooming flowers next spring. Remember to plant spring-flowering, hardy bulbs in the fall.

Increase the enjoyment of your garden by designing a better lay out to please all five senses -- touch, taste, smell, hearing and of course, sight!

Whether you went on vacation and came home to weeds or you have been battling weeds in your garden all season, follow this guide to summer weed control now.

The cottage garden is experiencing a revival, but this time around, the planting beds are more defined. With mixed beds, useful plants are as important as the flowers.

Water plants thoroughly with soaker hoses and other efficient watering aids.

Planting an array of bulbs this fall, is one of the easiest and most economical ways to add lasting, colorful spring and summer flowers to your garden.

Top six annual plant selections for weeping growth habit that adds lovely growth to containers, hanging baskets, raised beds, mixed borders, rock gardens and more.

Daffodils are easy to grow with minimal care. Nurture the bulbs in your yard or flower garden by correct fertilizing, mulching, deadheading and division.

Fall is a busy time in the flower garden. Use this list of reminders and tips to keep up with your fall garden chores, prepare for winter and anticipate spring!

Think you don't have room for a garden? Try these ideas.

By planting less appealing landscape materials and using creative deer-startling effects, gardeners are more likely to thwart this common beast.

Archaeological remains and ancient sources help us to identify the way roman gardens were designed and what types of plants and flowers were most common in them.

The Boston Common has been open for public usage since 1634. Explore the rich history and lush gardens nestled right in the heart of Boston.

This article gives simple directions for starting a sweet potato vine.

This beginner's guide to gardening will help any new vegetable gardener learn to grow green.