THEY NEEDAt least six hours of sun daily.Good air circulation.Soil that is well drained and relatively low in organic matter.To encourage plants in containers to establish in garden soil, remove most of the soil mix
Selecting trees for your garden
The enormous range of possibilities makes choosing the right tree a challenge. Narrow the field by considering the 8 points below,1. Landscape function. What role do you want a tree to play in your garden? If youre
How to build a corrugated metal bed
Inspired by the idea of using stock tanks as planters, Ivette Soler built a similar raised beds of corrugated metal in her front parking strip. Following are her instructions, reprinted with permission from Timber P
Weeds are plants growing where gardeners dont want them to grow. They rob desirable plants of water, nutrients, and sunlight, they may harbor insects and diseases ― and beyond that, they are quite often unattract
Sharpening your shovels not only extends their life ― it can also make it much easier to dig through roots or in heavy soil.1. Using a large file, with shovel facing up, rub briskly along the shovels bottom edge at
Treasure hunting: Shopping tips
Ask yourself how best to show off the item you want to buy. Will it look good against an evergreen hedge? In the center of a patio or garden pool? Against a colored stucco wall?Think outside the box, says Allen. You
Arne Reyier uses stakes to support plants and prop up fruit-laden branches in his Gig Harbor, Washington, garden.To keep stakes close at hand, he devised containers resembling the quivers that hold arrows.Reyier mad
GO SHOPPINGBuy garlic Bulbs come in hard-neck and soft-neck varieties. The soft necks, including silverskins, are common supermarket types; the hard or stiff-neck varieties, including the porcelains, purple stripes,
Water is a limited resource everywhere. Though the eastern half of the United States typically receives enough (or sometimes too much) precipitation, droughts do occur, and parts of this area sometimes go for severa
Be aware of a plants needs. Group plants by their light, water, and soil requirements.Be discriminating. As much as youll want one of everything, hold off on buying plants just because you like them, or your garden
Many annuals are suitable for massing in beds to produce a swath of color. Set out bedding plants in offset rows, so that groups of four form diamonds, as shown above; space them as recommended in the individual pla
Planting annual and perennial seedlings
Nurseries offer young seedlings of both annuals and perennials, giving you a head start over sowing seeds yourself. Frost-tender summer annuals, such as marigold (Tagetes) and petunia, and warm-season vegetables (to
[P][B {PLANT NOW}][BR] [B {Deer- and rodent-proof}] [XLINK /sunset/garden/article/0,20633,1550822,00.html [B {bulbs}]] Tired of watching your bulbs become snacks for furry gourmands? Try these, which they avoid: blu
Most commonly found east of the Rockies, these pests are not worms at all; they are the larvae of certain moths. They strip foliage from trees and shrubs, starting at the top of the plant and eating it bare. They we
In many plants, pollination--the transfer of pollen from anther to stigma--is accomplished by insects (including bees, wasps, and butterflies) or birds, especially hummingbirds. These creatures are attracted to a fl
1. Take cuttings from a healthy, vigorous parent plant. Look for wood from the previous seasons growth, which is often lighter in color than older wood. With a sharp knife, cut pencil-thick stems 1 to 2 feet long.To
Aphids are soft-bodied, slow-moving insects, often with a fat abdomen; they cluster on the new growth of many plants, sucking fluids from tender shoots and causing wilting or distortion. They come in various colors,
Christmas-light clips, the double-hooked devices used to secure strings of ornamental lights to roof eaves, work just as well for attaching sweet pea vines to trellises, netting, or fencing.Hooking is faster than us
Hilly ground can present gardening challenges. A slope may be the only available space for outdoor living. But if its not planted or stabilized properly, it can present a hazard in wet weather.Marta Krampitzs Oaklan
Select a site that drains well and gets at least six hours of sun a day. Rake the soil lightly ― no deeper than 1 inch (the less you disturb the soil, the fewer weed seeds you bring up). If decomposed granite covers
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