Turf For Shady Areas

I've been writing a weekly gardening column in the local newspaper for almost nine years. Incorporate organic matter, such as compost or peat, when tilling. These forms stimulate uniform growth over a period of time and are less likely to burn the grass.

Make sure that you rake in a little extra topsoil and the seed.Spots in your lawn may be harder to start from seed than others. To impress the neighbors? There are many different types of grass, some intended for heavy traffic, others for full shade or...

Numerous varieties of this foliage plant are widely available, ranging from the lightest of greens to blue, and with nearly any conceivable variegation of green, gold, cream and white.are great for creating contrast in the shade border..

If you have a vast amount of pumpkin puree or applesauce, bake it up for gift giving. Get creative, homemade gifts can be simple, and they are always appreciated because they are made and given with love.

Remember, it's by the flower structure, not the leaf shape, that we decide who's a cousin to whom in the plant world. If one of your gardening friends mentions a houseplant called "aralia," ask "which one?" There are at least three indoor tropicals called...

Ugh, tax time! Are you wishing that you had a magic money tree? A minor point but one that some readers may find importantMoney Tree art at left by the incomparable "Inky" Used here with permission, Thank you! Inky Art not to be used elsewhere without...

Do each of the other sides the same way, being careful to make sure they are even.When the three sides are complete, we will now connect them to hold your planter. It will take a bit of practice to make the resulting opening exactly the size that you...

Insect complaints are few but if bugs bother your bamboo, try washing them off with warm soapy water, or treat them with insecticidal soap spray.Thanks go to to our administrator 'melody' who procured and photographed the lucky bamboos in the first picture!...

Now is the time to plan for a beautiful caladium display.Caladiums are colorful members of the Araceae family. He hosts destination weddings and the brides just adore the lush beds full of the tropical foliage.

I had been making grapevine wreaths for years, so making a grapevine tree shouldn't be an insurmountable task.At any rate, one of the most challenging activities that creative folks encounter is figuring out the ways and means to bring our ideas to fruition.

It's sometimes used as a plant to prevent erosion or as wildlife cover and feed. The advice kept rolling in, and I tried them all. I have not been this warm in a very long time.It isn't strange to me anymore, the friendships that are made on Dave's Garden.

The handyby Paul G. I would never have hesitated on this new device if I had known it would not lure me away from the garden, but keep me happier in it. This week, while walking the aforementioned dog, I cut tree twigs and took them in my van.

Trees for shady areas do not all have the same shade preferences. Each species of tree has its own range of shade tolerance. Andthat provide brilliant autumn displays when grown in sun may not change leaf color dramatically when grown in shade.

If you like hummingbirds and don't already have this, get one for yourself, too... Here is a perfect gift for someone you know who already enjoys hummingbirds in their garden, or for someone who would like to attract hummers to their yard.

For most of the country, fine fescues are the most tolerant ofIdeally, these shade tolerant grasses should be kept longer than their sunny counterparts. The most common reaction to weakened growth in any plant is to fertilize.

Small terra cotta pots in bulk can cost upwards of $2 a piece, which would push my budget over the limit. Their small stature was perfect for my petite giveaways. This plan included throwing, trimming, cutting drainage holes and glazing all 150 vessels.Burning...

Squirrels love this seed too. Or forego the cactus and take this ABC concept full circle; choose a 'Zombie' amaryllis! Despite the satisfactions of our jobs well done, we do often dream of discovering that fantastic new tool that makes some of the work...

Fennel seeds are double the size of anise seeds, but anise seeds have a much stronger flavor. A large batch can be made, which makes a welcomed gift for family and friends for any occasion, especially during holidays.y Mama's recollections of family,...

What are our loved ones trying to tell us? Sure enough! The same flowers were used in different arrangements throughout the calendar. Frequently only common names are used, if the photos are captioned with names at all.

I started by collecting some spare parts and recycled doors. All in all a pretty easy project and very worthwhile, my only regret These few things form the bulk of the materials for the sunroom as I chose a location with an existing roof.

To transplant, simply detach one of the runners with a 'chick' at the end and pin it in its new home until roots appear.Forgetful gardeners will be happy to note that this plant can survive long periods of neglect.

Quickly pick the plant material off, and flip the garment over on to the dry plastic piece……NOW you understand why a second piece is needed!Work quickly, placing your plant material on the fabric.

For the garden materials in this paper project, I have assembled dried lavender buds, dill seeds and shredded calendula petals. Find some old window screen and staple it tightly to the bottom of the frame.

Water well, and you should see seedlings starting to sprout within a week. Work the ground to about 6" deep after danger of frost has passed, removing rocks, grass and weeds. This makes them ideal for children's gardens.

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I think three bulbs together gives a nice amount of flower while avoiding the overpowering scent that more bulbs can create.Now add about two inches of filler for the bulbs to rest on and to root into.

You don't want them having to struggle in 100+ degrees or below freezing temperatures until they've had a chance to develop a good root system. In fact, the only daylily in this article's images that is a named variety is the image of the pink ones at...