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Methods for creating dried flower arrangements

Wednesday, April 12th, 2006

Desiccants like silica gel make creating dried flowers both fun and easy, and dried flowers can bring much needed color through the cold months of winter. When drying flowers, it is important to use the proper techniques to achieve the best possible results.
When drying flowers, the stem should be cut to an inch in length, […]

Growing roses for beauty, competition and health

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006

There are many different kinds of roses, and many reasons to grow roses. While everyone appreciates the beauty of roses, others go further and grow roses for competition on rose clubs and flower competitions, while others use the medicinal power inherent in the rose. The type of roses a gardener should choose is […]

Tips for growing the best perennials

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006

Perennials have long been a staple of the garden, and their popularity certainly shows no sign of waning. Certainly the idea of planting once and enjoying season after season of beautiful blooms is an attractive one, and this helps to explain some of the appeal of gardening with perennials.
Other explanations include the seemingly endless […]