Preparation Before Planting
This describes how to prepare your ground before planting to ensure the best success your with newly planted trees or plants. Many people will have this misconception that early November is not a good time of year for planting however; this is the time of year you should plant many of your bare-root trees and shrubs, including roses.
Forcing Spring Flowering Shrubs: How to Bring Color and Life Into Your House in The Dead of Winter
Instructions on how to force spring flowering shrubs to provide beautiful natural bouquets this winter.
Prune Your Shrubs and Trees Like an Expert
Why start your pruning and have it turn into a hack job or even worse kill your shrubs or trees by not knowing what to do. By following these simple guidelines you can prune your trees and shrubs correctly, as an expert would do.All images by author.
Essential Fall Gardening: November Tasks
A list of tasks that have to be undertaken in the garden in November, ranging from plants, planting bareroot, pruning to lawncare and greenhouse maintenance.All images are by author.
Essential Fall Gardening (September Tasks)
A list of the tasks that have to be undertaken in the garden in September from plants to lawncare.All images are by author.
Beautiful Fall Flowering Shrubs
A list of selected fall blooming shrubs by Tanya Kime-Wallace, also including growing information,descriptions and floral images.
Create Your Very Own Rock Garden
An easy to follow step by step guide to creating your very own rock garden.
How to Grow Rock Plants
This explains how to grow and care for rock plants also known as alpine plants.I have also added a list of some great rock plants and have added some of my photography.
Poison Plants: Their Effect on the Health of Your Pets
Many of us treat our cats and dogs as if they were part of our family. We love them and do our best to keep them healthy. While the following list may be incomplete do to the discovery of new species and toxins, I have tried my best to compile a list (with photos) of the most common poisonous plants affecting cats and dogs. It is to be used as a reference guide only. If you suspect your dog or cat has eaten something they should not have please contact your veterinary provider immediately.
More Hardy Shrubs for Your Yard
Sturdy, strong shrubs are a must-have for landscapers who create borders and beds with their thick shrubbery. A few varieties offer thick foliage, attractive blossoms, and sturdy trunks perfect for withstanding damage and filling space.
