An Inexpensive and Easy Craft Project!
Terra Cotta pots age into beautiful works of art year after year sitting in your garden. While you can buy nicely aged terra cotta pots, they can be very pricey. Simple inexpensive terra cotta pots can easily be aged
and antiqued for very little money. Best of all these aging and antiquing techniques do not take a lot of time or money. You can easily complete e any of these antiquing techniques for less than $10. Your terra cotta pots will look more expensive and a lot older after these easy DIY projects. Read the rest of this entry »
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Designing a cutting garden is a great activity for those long, cold winter nights. As you peruse seed catalogs, it is easy to imagine the colors and textures of beautiful annual flowers, but until you put that plan down on paper and plant the garden, it remains only a dream. Planning a cutting garden isn’t difficult, but it does take some research. You’ll need to have an idea of what seedlings are typically available in your area, you’ll need to order seeds for those plants you wish to include in your cutting garden and you’ll need time for the seeds to grow into seedlings. Read the rest of this entry »
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You’re aware of the health benefits of eating fresh vegetables, you have the space for a small garden, but just don’t know where to start? Look no further. Here’s all you need to know to put fresh, crisp vegetables on your dinner table.
First, think small. Don’t bite off more than you can chew, or hoe. It’s like starting out an exercise program by running five miles the first day. You get tired, sore and you quit. Likewise, if you plant a huge garden the first year, you’ll curse, cuss and turn your sore back on gardening for good. So, if you’re new to gardening, start off with a garden no larger than 8′ X 10.’ You can always expand later if you can’t get enough of those fresh, crispy vegetables. Read the rest of this entry »
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The choice of containers for planting flowers for use on patios, decks and porches seems endless. Deciding which kind of planter to use often presents a dilemma. Plastic pots come in a variety of colors, shape and sizes and last a long time. However, some gardeners simply want the natural look of terra cotta as an outdoor decorative accent. Terra cotta is unglazed clay pottery fired in a kiln and the container retains a rust-colored hue. Terra cotta pots allow plants to breathe and disperse water easily through the sides of these porous planting containers.
Standard Pots
Standard flower pots feature round shapes that widen progressively toward the rim of the pot. Terra cotta pots come in a wide array of sizes to suit any container gardening need. Standard pots also include rectangular or square pots with a slightly smaller base to increase stability. Manufacturers sell drainage trays separately in matching terra cotta or you can use an optional clear plastic tray for a nominal expense. Read the rest of this entry »
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WATERING OUTDOOR PLANTS
The signs of a well cared for yard are a green, weed-free lawn, healthy trees and healthy shrubs. They are an investment in the value of your property and should be protected.
The question of how much to water and how often has no single answer. It depends on weather conditions, soil composition and the plants themselves. Read the rest of this entry »
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If you live in an area that has cool, short summers and have trouble growing a garden, here’s a few tips that will help.
First, what is a cool weather area? If your last frost date in Spring comes after April 15th you probably live in a cool weather gardening area. If your tomatoes are not ripe until late August, you live in a cool weather gardening area. Some examples are just where you would expect them to be, San Francisco, Seattle, Lake Placid, NY, the High Plains states. If you live in a gardening zone of 4 or below, you live in a cool weather gardening area. And if your summers have cool nights and are short, you live in a cool weather area.
As you are aware, it is difficult to have a garden in some of these areas. But with a a little planning, you can have a successful garden. Read the rest of this entry »
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