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Deer have become one of the most serious problems in gardens and landscapes. Knowing how to control deer successfully means knowing something about them and their behavior. Before you start investing in deer deterrents, you should first assess whether they have any chance of working. Deer feeding is a function of alternative food sources. If there are woods nearby, perhaps […]
When traveling in Europe, people don’t often think of the impressive flora and fauna that you can find there, but in fact, is home to some of the most fascinating species in the world. If you’re set to travel to Europe, on the lookout for some of this impressive flora and fauna, it is important to renew your EHIC so […]
Bowstring hemp is also known by other common names such as the scary “viper’s bowstring hemp” or “snake plant”, the unflattering “mother-in-laws-tongue”, or just its genus name of sansevieria (said as “san-se-Veer-ee-ah) which I prefer. They seldom flower indoors, being grown instead for their modernistic and upright leaves, low care, and tolerance to low light. Sansevierias prefer warm temperatures, and […]
Starting a garden is definitely one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences you can do. Whether you are starting a vegetable garden or planting fragrant floral, you can hugely benefit from getting your hands a bit dirty. Sure, Spring can be a good time to start growing and digging, but you can always start planning even before the snow […]
Prepare for Seed Starting by Arzeena Hamir How do you satisfy the gardening itch in the middle of winter? Easily! Start plants from seed. Now is a great time to get a jumpstart on the gardening season. Just a little preparation will help ensure you seed starting success. Here is some of the equipment you’ll need: Containers Almost any type […]
The selection of seeds available to start your own plants is unbelievable. With such a variety to choose from, and beautiful pictures on the packages, it is difficult to make up our minds which ones to plant in our gardens. Well, there are many that we can successfully grow in our gardens and even our planters. The old-fashioned varieties, […]
Friends and family who visit my garden when the Iris in bloom, often exclaim, “Aren’t these colorful! What type of Iris are they?” They are referring to the Siberian Irises, which are planted in long drifts above the bog garden path. Apparently, for all their graceful beauty, with flowers poised like resting butterflies on tall, reed-like stems, they are not truly […]
Gardening is stuffed full with lore, old wives’ tales, call it what you like. Some of it is quite frankly rubbish, some are uninteresting but useful, and occasionally it is both interesting and useful. Each month we will give you a snippet from one of these categories. As you get organized to plant your tomatoes, here are six things you might […]
Bringing flowers is a gesture of courtesy, especially when men do it. A bouquet can express many feelings, from love and respect to congratulations and playfulness. But did you know that individual flowers, and the way they are placed in a bouquet, can also carry a message? Here is a short primer on the secret meaning of plants and flowers […]
You don’t need to be an expert in the weather to know when a storm is coming, even if you can’t see the signs in the sky the weather channel should highlight the risk for you. Of course, the fact that you live in an area that’s prone to snowstorms should also help you to be prepared. That’s the key […]