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How Do Groundcovers Work There are a number of plants which can be used for groundcovers in desert gardens. gfroundcover • groundcovers • mats • free of weeds • organically
When Evergreens Aren't: Part I Rhizosphaera Needle Cast Rhizosphaera Needle Cast is a common disease of spruce. Combat this disease with proper tree placement and culture. rhizosphaera needle cast • rhizosphaera kalkhofii • fungus • needles • discoloration
August has brought a little rain. A short description of August in a garden in Western Australia euonymus alatus compactus • parsley • sage • rosemary • thyme
Flea Beetles Flea beetles are very nasty pests. They will destroy total crops if enough of them exist in your garden. Control them with natural means listed in this article. They are quick, so control is very important. They eat vegetables, flowers, and weeds. flea beetle • vegetable pest • beetle • grape flea beetle • corn flea beetle
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The Organic Allotment Interest in self-sufficiency, rising food prices and concerns about pesticides contribute to the current boom in allotment gardens in the UK. organic allotment • grow your own vegetables • rising food prices • community gardens • self-sufficiency
Edible Chinese Water Chestnuts Edible Chinese Water Chestnuts (Eleocharis dulcis), sometimes known as Matai, can be an excellent backyard or medium-scale crop. edible chinese water chestnuts • eleocharis dulcis • matai • backyard crop • organic garden
It's nearly the second month of the summer, here in Western Aust A short piece telling the reader about some of the problems that occur in the garden in the hot summer months in the southern hemisphere, and some of the ways to counteract the effects of a hot sun. fasan (hydrangea) • collar rot • rotted animal manure • drought tolerant plants.
The Tools of the Trade for a Great Gardener With Spring approaching its time to check your yard tool inventory. garden • yard • tools • shovel • rake
Watering Desert Garden Roses Irrigating roses in your desert garden doesn't have to be difficult or time consuming. It does, however, require a little attention to detail and a little extra care. roses • desert garden • desert garden roses • irrigating roses • watering roses
Clearing A Flower Bed 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. soil preparation • prepare soil for planting • prepare flower garden • new flower garden • flower bed
Desert Climates and Vegetables Climates determine growing seasons, so it's important to know and understand the climate of your specific area when planting vegetables. chihuahuan desert • el paso • texas • albuquerque • new mexico
Controlling Pests and Diseases Naturally Control pests and diseases without using harmful synthetic pesticides. These include companion planting, biological controls to physical barriers. A healthy plant is less prone to pests and diseases. Written by Geoffrey Ian Miller. pest • disease • cultural • physical • natural
How to Divide Perennials A primer on how and when to divide perennials, beginner style! divide • dividing • division • splitting • lifting
Lavender Lavender is so much more than just a prety shrub. Stressed out? Lavender tea will calm your nerves! lavender • medicinal plants • garden pharmacy • green pharmacy • alternative healing
Fantastic Fennel Fennel is used for gastrointestinal complaints, PMS, and poor appetite. fennel • herbal remedies • herbal lore • medicinal herbs • garden pharmacy
Raised Beds If you haven't used some type of raised bed in your garden, you really should consider doing so. I've got several various and assorted kinds of raised beds. When I used to grow vegetables, my vegetable garden consisted of a series of raised beds. This type of bed is good for sun or shade; open space or woodland gardens. raised beds • stone • brick • treated lumber • compost |
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