Posts Tagged ‘gardening ideas’
You don’t have to plant a garden in the yard, there is always planters.
17
Jan
So it’s time to plant a garden of vegetables, but you really don’t have the room to put in a garden. Here’s an idea: why not put the garden in containers. I am putting some ideas out here for just that:
Purchase bright pots to plant the vegetables in. You might consider getting bright pots or possibly purchasing different size containers (height wise). This will add a little extra zing to your garden as you watch it grow. You may also consider using recycled boxes for the garden. Wine boxes are a great option.
You may also consider hanging baskets. Compact type of plants are best for hanging baskets though. Red-stemmed Swiss chard, glowing Lemon Gem marigolds, and a hot pepper add great color and texture to a container.
An herbal window box can also be considered. It is a good idea to use different textured plants (ie, eggplant, thyme, etc.).
Remember if you are growing a vine type plant, it is very important that you remember they will be needing support. The more they grow, the more support they will require.
Gardening in pots can be so much fun and you can make them look anyway you want.
Winter Gardening: Wisteria Vines
08
Nov
A planted Wisteria Vine with years to grown and training can add a great winter time effect for any home or home garden. The vine, while it grows quickly, can take anywhere from 10-15 years before it releases those beautiful purple blooms. Since we’re talking about winter gardens; the flower won’t be blooming, but with proper vine training, and perhaps an arbor. The look of the vine covering the arbor and the snow covering it can add a beautiful effect to both your home and winter garden area.
Wisteria & Wisteria Vine Care:
Location is the most important factor to consider when planting your wisteria. Its is a twining vine that requires sturdy support and regular pruning to keep it under control. Wisteria doesn’t fair well in cold so make sure it receives plenty of sunlight.
This vine requires deep, rich soil that is somewhat moist but will tolerate many soil conditions.
Pruning is the main requirement for wisteria vine care. The vine is an aggressive grower; so there’s no need for fertilizing and being drought tolerant, wisteria requires little watering.
Training Wisteria Vines:
When training wisteria vines the variety may exhibit different twining characteristics. A good example is the Chinese wisteria (W. sinensis) twines counterclockwise while the Japanese variety (W. floribunda) is the opposite, twining clockwise.
When you train wisteria vines, select an upright stem and attach it to the chosen support. Remove any side shoots and train the main vine upwards. You can train any new side branches to fill in spaces by attaching them where desired. Try to keep these side branches spaced about eighteen inches apart. Once the wisteria has reached the desired height, pinch off or cut the main vine tip; this will slow the growth process.
19
Oct
Tips and Tricks on Greenhouse Gardening
Greenhouse gardening can be a fun and challenging project if you start with a good plan and have the tools and materials needed. Ensure your greenhouse is positioned so that it receives the maximum hours of sunlight as possible. You’ll find this is very important in winter. Ensure the land that you use has been made ready so that the maximum amount of light can be reached by your greenhouse. Plan where to place any tables, trays, shelves, sink, etc. If you can get by without something, that’s more space for plants.
When it comes to the temperature inside the greenhouse; this will determine which plants you will raise during the winter months. As a tip, you might want to place a thermometer in a shaded area of your homemade greenhouse and record the temperature during the day on different days. Check to ensure you plant the appropriate garden for the temperature range inside your greenhouse. Some plants will grow best in cooler temperatures and others in warmer.
Modern Garden Sheds
01
Aug
This is probably what you envision when you think 'shed'
Garden sheds have been around for almost as long as gardeners. They started as small sheds or building used to store large and bulky items, such as tools, inventory, barrels, and so forth.
Now, with technology, prices, and versatile materials, people are still building their sheds, but they are building them in such a way that more use can be gained out of them.
The shed, while most people still provide space for it’s intended purpose, are becoming more of a retreat area and not just a storage space.
