Archive for February, 2006

Working with bulbs for the home garden

Tuesday, February 28th, 2006

Bulbs continue to be some of the most popular of all plants for the home gardener, and it is easy to understand why. Bulbs are hardy, easy to plant, easy to grow, and they can often return year after year on just one planting. In addition, some of the most popular flowers in […]

Tips for a successful garden

Tuesday, February 28th, 2006

Gardening continues to be one of the most popular hobbies there is, and gardening continues to top list after list of favorite leisure activities. Every gardener has his or her own favorite techniques, and one of the best ways for the new gardener to learn is to hang around with those who have been gardening […]

Common diseases of plants and flowers

Tuesday, February 28th, 2006

While gardening is typically a very relaxing and enjoyable hobby, most gardeners will eventually need to deal with the unwanted presence of disease causing organisms in the garden. There are unfortunately a number of common diseases to which popular varieties of garden plants are prone. It is important therefore for all gardeners to […]