Posts Tagged ‘gardening’
A Greener View: Floppy Perennials, Holey Vegetables and Wet Soil Gardening – Jeff Rugg
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Q: We have several tall perennials that flop over when they go into bloom. When we try to straighten up the iris, peony and delphinium plants, they crack and break. How can we keep them growing straight up without having a whole bunch of poles sticking up in the yard?…
Read MoreVictory is ours: Victory gardens are blossoming again – Chuck Norris
by Chuck Norris, Creators.com, contributing writer During World War II, Through our collective will, American industry was transformed almost overnight. The automotive industry changed completely. In 1941, more than 3 million cars were manufactured in the United States. Only 139 more were made during the entire war as a retooled industry was soon seeing B-24…
Read MoreEdible Gardens: Tips and tricks to planting the perfect garden – Mary Hunt
by Mary Hunt, contributing writer Planting an edible garden is now trendy — not that being part of a trend is ever a good reason to start or learn something new. But if it helps you move forward by being part of the “in” crowd, then you really need to plant your own edible garden…
Read MoreHealthy Lawns with Dr. Jim – a video series from Seascape Lawn Care
Seascape Lawn Care Launches Educational Video Series: Healthy Lawns with Dr. Jim Seascape Lawn Care, a division of Seascape, Inc. and a leader in science-based landscaping solutions, is proud to announce the launch of a new educational video series entitled Healthy Lawns with Dr. Jim. Hosted by Dr. Jim Wilkinson–Seascape, Inc. president and a respected turf expert with more than…
Read MoreDig into Gardening, you’ll harvest more than zucchinis – Marilynn Preston
by Marilyn Preston, contributing writer, Energy Express Gardening isn’t a fitness sport — not the way cycling, running and swimming are — but it is a delicious way to cultivate better health and greater wealth. Think how much money you could save if you grew some of your own food or herbs. It fries me…
Read MoreJealous of my trellis? – James Dulley
by James Dulley, contributing writer James Dulley is your personal Bob the Builder! Dear James: I looked at ladder trellises at my garden store, but they are too expensive. The design does not look complicated. If I try to copy and build one myself, what is the proper procedure to make one? — Kandi W.…
Read MoreCompact Garden Accents – Christine Bunn
by Christine Bunn There are several hot new ideas available these days for compact gardens. Even in the tiniest urban area, you can have an herb or vegetable garden. A simple investment in the appropriate equipment is necessary. One idea that is all the rage in drought-affected environments is the living succulent wall.The word succulent…
Read MoreGrow, Baby, Grow: Easy and fun ways to get the young’uns involved in gardening – Nicola Bridges
Gardeners often get the bug from messing around in the dirt as kids. You can encourage your kiddos’ green thumbs with these easy projects that are sure to delight them. Get Creative with ContainersFor your kids’ indoor or outdoor starter garden, let them get creative choosing their own planters — from big old toy trucks…
Read MoreOn the grow in RI: We start at the very beginning. How good is your dirt? – Diane Schlindwein
By Diane Schlindwein, contributing writer When it comes to growing plants and vegetables, all you need are dirt, water and sunlight. Right? No, not always! Most of the time, planting experts recommend adding fertilizers to dirt; whether they are organic or inorganic is up to you. Moreover, some people are confused about the differences between…
Read MoreA Greener View: Amaryllis time – Bigger bulbs, more flowers – Jeff Rugg
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Q: I have tried growing amaryllis bulbs, and they seem to grow smaller each year. I buy a big bulb that has two or even three flower stalks with four or five flowers on each one. Then the next year, it will grow only one flower stalk and two or…
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