Because spring was late in many places this year, it is likely that most Iris bloom will be crowded into June, except in the South. This will be the case for all types of Iris except the dwarfs and early […]
Iris Flowers in June
Peony Tips for June
Spring was a long time coming this year. As a result, it now looks as though a few Peonies will be in bloom north of the Potomac and Ohio Rivers before June. Attention is called to the May Peony Tips, […]
Creating a Perfect Oasis in Your Garden
Setting up an inviting outdoor space is the key to enjoying the beauty of nature while staying comfortable and relaxed in the privacy of your home. Whether you have a spacious garden, a cozy balcony, or a small patio, you […]
Digging the Garden Soil
The various operations carried out on the soil by the use of a space are all known as digging. The general purpose is to break up the soil to improve its physical nature, rendering it more suitable for supporting plant […]
Lupine – Perennial Plant, How to grow
From the Latin lupus, a wolf (destroyer), because it was thought that the plants depleted the fertility of the soil by sheer numbers (Leguminosae). Lupine. A genus of over 300 species of annuals, perennials, and subshrubs, mainly from North America, […]
Datura, Thorn apple Garden Plant Design Information
DATURA — Thorn Apple, Angel’s Trumpet Annual and tender shrubby perennial flowering plants. They are natives of tropical America, Mexico and Europe, and belong to the Nightshade family, Solanaceae. Datura is the old Arabic name. The most familiar kind is […]
Dahlias – Perennial Plant, How to grow
How to grow Dahlias Commemorating Andreas Dahl, a Swedish botanist who was a pupil of Linnaeus (Compositae). Half-hardy, tuberous-rooted perennials from Mexico, were first introduced into Britain in 1789 by Lord Bute. Species cultivated (Few of the following original species […]
Cytisus broom shrub Garden Plants Design Information
Cytisus or Broom Free Blooming Shrubs for sunny location Leaf losing and evergreen hardy and tender shrubs which are very beautiful when in bloom in spring and summer; they bear pealike flowers of various colors. About fifty species are known; […]
Different ways to provide Irrigation to crops or gardens
Watering a garden This is a term that describes the method by which water is applied to crops. As watering is one of the most important garden operations, it is essential that the most efficient system be used. Such has […]
Low-Maintenance Plants for Your British Backyard Garden
In today’s time-pressured world, it can be difficult to find the time to attend to our favorite hobby. To help ease the pressure of everyday life, we’ve identified 7 low-maintenance plants for a typical British backyard garden. These beauties will […]