Articles related to "Seasonal Plants"



2004 Book Forecast
Discover what books will be coming out soon to provide inspiration and insight!
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Daylilies for Sun, Hostas for Shade
If someone was going to ask my advice on the best summer perennials to grow, my response would be, without question, daylilies and hostas. These two plants are among the most versatile perennials that a gardener can grow. This article will explore a few of the varieties and cultivars of each plant that will do well in the home gardens of those who live in the Great Lakes Region.
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Design-A-Garden: What Would You Do?
Designing your own garden.
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Elizabeth Law's Dublin Garden
It may be a small garden in Dublin, Ireland, but it has a big impact.
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Seasonal Container Plants
Keeping tropical container plants thriving.
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Shrubs for Florida Gardens
Shrubs can give Florida gardens real drama.
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The "rights" and "wrongs" of spring
Speaking in Toronto at the Civic Garden Centre, Ken Beattie entertained the audience on a sleety winter's evening with advice on the "rights" and "wrongs" of spring.
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A growing interest in species clematis
Species clematis make good choices for southern Ontario gardens. They're easy to care for, vigorous growers that are among the most social of climbers for the garden.
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Autumn Seasonal Ideas Decorating Flower Gardens
Fall and winter interest helps decorate a flower garden beyond the growing season. Gardeners can look for plants that contribute autumn ideas to landscape plantings.
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Autumn: A Welcome Respite for Me and My Garden!
Autumn brings with it a riot of colors to gardens. Perennials know it's time to rest for the winter. Butterflies have either migrated to warmer climes or taken shelter elsewhere until spring. A brief respite from gardening tasks is also welcomed by many avid gardeners in the autumn--including me!
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Bulbs add colour to the fall garden
Plant drifts of autumns crocus, colchicum, cylcamen and lycoris to brighten the fall garden.
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Florida Edible Landscape
Creating an edible landscape can revive your garden.
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How To Be A Savvy Gardening Catalog/Website Shopper
A guide to shopping for mail-order or internet gardening materials.
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January Plant Gallery
Plants with seasonal interest in January, together with colour photos, descriptions and cultivation details
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Not too late for fall vegetables
Make some room in the garden for your autumn vegetables. These varieties will provide bounty well into the winter!
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Part 2 - Go Wild
Part 2 of Low Maintenance Gardening: Rockies Style - Go Wild! An article on landscapes that thrive on human neglect.
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Plant these jewels of the fall garden
Sedum 'Autumn Joy', Japanese anenomes, Perovskia and Monch's asters sparkle in the autumn garden.
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Replacing a Deck with a Garden or Patio
Consider joining the green revolution when the family wants a new look or when the deck needs expensive repair.
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Selecting Spring Flowering Trees
One of the things I really look forward to after a long and often hard winter is the explosion onto the scene of the beautiful flowering trees. Here is some information on varieties that do well in the Great Lakes Region, with some planting and growing tips. Enjoy!!!
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Spring Garden Shows- 2002 Update
As winter wanes,the spring garden show season approaches. Spring shows offer hope to the winter weary heart, offer excellent opportunities for education, provide seeds for ideas, and introduce the gardener to new products for the upcoming season.
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The Propagator's Calendar - Part 1
A guide to when to propagate your plants
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Trees For Fast Fall Color Impact
Fall is one of the loveliest times of the year. Many gardeners do not realize that they can add some color to their gardens that they can enjoy in a relatively few short years. This article discusses some of the faster growing trees that can be added to the landscape for fall color impact.
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Holiday Tips for Pet Safety
When you're decking the halls this holiday season, keep in mind the safety of household pets!
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Create a May Altar at Home
Set aside a corner of your home to pray to Mary in the month of May. An interesting religious activity for families.
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Digital Corn
By growing virtual crops with computers, scientists learn how agriculture interacts with the environment at very large scales.
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Changing with the Seasons
Take time for some seasonal preparations.
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Decorating for the Seasons
Easy ideas on creating a beautiful place to live in whether it be spring, summer, winter or fall.
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Party Favors for Everyone!
Suggestions for party favors you'll love giving and your guests will love getting!
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Inexpensive Holiday Gift Ideas
The holidays are here and finding gifts that won't break the bank can be hard to do. It can be easier with the help from some simple and fun holiday gift ideas.
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Ten Fall Garden Chores
Ten seasonal chores for the fall garden. A great fall send-off means a jump on spring -- and maybe an eye-opener or two. Best of all, find out how to get super FREE STUFF!
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Poinsettias
Information on how to care for your poinsettia, how to make it bloom again next year, the origin of the plant, and how it got to be a holiday plant.
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