Nature Hills boasts that the Blue Chinese Wisteria tree is their best-selling product. As a former marketing consultant for them, I can confirm that statement is accurate. Our order was made last spring for a 3-gallon size container. Last we checked (3/21/2019), Nature Hills was only selling a 4 to 5 foot bare root Blue […]
‘A change is as good as a rest’, or so the proverb goes. As one who is ill at ease when relaxing and always on the go, I can only hope this Victorian sagacity continues to prove correct as I embark upon the greatest challenge of my life. For the last 26 years, I have […]
Every spring, billions of bright yellow dandelions pop up to greet the warm sun. While they may bring cheer to those suffering winter blues, they can be frustrating for homeowners who want to keep their lawns green. Dandelions can be challenging to deal with, but it is possible to remove them effectively and organically. The […]
Chrysanthemums are making a comeback. You heard it here first. How do I know? I’ll tell you; because it’s inevitable. Flowers are like clothing when it comes to the whims of fashion. Just as there’s an inevitability that we’ll all be lusting after flares and ponchos at some point in the future, so it goes […]
You can use polytunnels in your garden to extend the growing season of fruits and vegetables, protect plants from extreme weather, and grow plants not adapted to your climate. The post Polytunnel Gardening: Everything a Beginner Needs to Know appeared first on Big Blog Of Gardening.
We’ve been receiving quite a few emails asking if it’s still a good time to be planting. Fall is considered the best time of year to plant but when do you know the planting window has closed? As the Calendar turns to November, and the daylight shrinks, cold temperatures can’t be too far away. Around […]
As the dahlia season draws to a close, it’s time to celebrate those that dazzled during this uniquely cool and wet year. We ended the last growing season by lifting all of our tubers from our allotment – over seventy cultivars. This back-breaking task was left until the days immediately preceeding New Year, when all […]
Window boxes are not just for colorful flowers to enhance your home’s exterior. They are also great for vegetable and herb gardens. If outdoor space is limited, invest in window box gardens and strategically place them below windows, along porch railings, or in any sunny location. The post Tips for Successful Window Box Gardening appeared […]
It’s mid-October. The nights are drawing in and Halloween is fast approaching. Farmers here in East Kent are already opening their field gates for local folk to go and pick their own pumpkins. Provided you’ve got a fine day and decent wellies, choosing you own pumpkin is great fun to do …. and why stop […]
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Selecting shrubs for shady areas of your yard usually needs more planning and thought compared to sunny locations. Determining the amount of sun and shade needs to be one of the first questions you answer when selecting pretty much any plant. We’ve all seen the tags or plant facts for online nurseries telling us what sun exposure is best for any given plant. […]
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