Tag Archives: Gardening Tips

Climbing Rose Trellises Anyone who has ever grown a climbing rose will tell you one thing is certain, at some point early […]

Hanging baskets, containers and flower pouches add a whole new dimension to gardening, helping to utilise all the available space. With hanging […]

Every garden, big or small, requires the managing of insects and other pests. Good planning, healthy plants and good combination planting are […]

How to Grow Japanese Maples from Seed The Japanese Maples – Acer palmatum cultivars and hybrids are a large group of generally […]

Despite what many people think, July is definitely not too late to start planting vegetables in the garden. If circumstances have prevented […]

Organic gardeners know that a diverse mix of plants makes for a healthy and beautiful garden. Many believe that certain plant combinations […]

Five Trees for Small Spaces Not every tree thrives by having their roots crammed into a tight space or container. Instead of […]

This is the time when days grow longer and warmer, so it is a busy month in the garden for both plants […]

Bell peppers are native to North, Central, and South America as well as to the Caribbean. Over time they have not only […]

Starting garden plants from seeds indoors can be an enjoyable project for any gardener. It’s fun to experience the whole growing cycle […]

Summer bulbs – When and How to Plant There are plenty of summer bulbs which you will want to grow such as […]

March is a guessing game in the garden. Will it warm up soon? Will it stay warm? Will the rains start/stop? About […]

A handy guide to problems with seed sowing, germination, general growing pains and how to avoid them next year! Why didn’t my […]

Contrary to popular belief, winter is a great time to try gardening – indoor gardening. It gives us a purpose during the […]

Top 5 Useful Container Gardening Tips I look forward to spring every year. I start planning my small raised bed vegetable and […]

October Gardening is entirely dependent on the weather. If there’s an Indian Summer, there is no better time of year to be […]

Potatoes can be grown in a small space and on a small scale in any kind of bag that holds at least […]

Importance of Weed Control The appeal of toxic herbicides is powerful when you’re faced with a garden rapidly dominated by fast-growing weeds. […]

Bougainvillea Pruning Techniques Bougainvillea is a tropical vine with beautiful flowers and evergreen leaves. With a bit of pruning, bougainvillea can be […]

The first step to getting rid of poison ivy is to identify it. Poison ivy is a green (or various shades of […]

Growing roses can be intimidating and confusing for novice and expert gardeners alike. We’re here to help break down those barriers and […]

Have you heard of heirloom carrots? Multicolored heirloom carrots have captured the imagination of diners. Now you too can grow these ancient […]

A member of the cabbage family, broccoli is grown for its edible, immature flower heads. One of the most nutritious vegetables, broccoli […]

Planting Tomatoes Tomatoes need at least six to eight hours of sun a day to produce well. Full sun is best, especially […]

Tips for Planting Flowers in May Careful plant selection allows gardeners to continue gardening throughout the year. All remnants of snow melt […]

Tips For Growing Cauliflower Many people are afraid to try growing cauliflower because they think it’s finicky, or that it’s a crop […]

Rhubarb, easy-to-grow perennial is great for pies and jams, especially when coupled with strawberries. It comes to life when temperatures rise into […]

How to make your own garden tower The Garden Tower allows you to grow up to 50 food-producing plants in 4 square […]

Planning to grow peppers this season? Great! Peppers are chock-full of good flavor and nutrition. Here’s a 22 Pepper Growing Success Tips […]

How to Grow Peas Whether you grow English peas for shelling, or edible-podded snow and snap peas, there’s nothing like the taste […]