Garden Troughs And Other Planters
Good garden design offers solutions to our landscape problems. The goal is to create pleasing beds and borders for challenging situations. Gardeners with difficult sites will be inspired what can be done when they see the portfolio of examples in ... [... more]
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Reviews Of Environmental Books
Among the most serious environmental challenges we are facing is urban sprawl. This subject is addressed in a ground-breaking title. “20th-Century Sprawl-Highways and the Reshaping of the American Landscape” by Owen D. Gutfreund was published by ... [... more]
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The Bushy Euphorbias
“The Secret Techniques of Bonsai-a Guide to Starting, Raising, and Shaping Bonsai” by Masakuni Kawasumi II and his son, Masakuni Kawasumi III, goes beyond the basics. Released by Kodansha International, this groundbreaking title presents ... [... more]
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A Primer On Seeds
The life span of seeds varies greatly. Peanuts and cucumber seeds are good for about a year. On the other hand, some seeds are very long lived. Those of the campeche, a type of acacia, have germinated after nearly a century. In some cases, ... [... more]
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Cacti And Succulents For Coastal Gardens
For coastal gardens, cacti and succulent lovers can mix and match their favorite plants with other species that tolerate salt. Some of these hardy, salt tolerant landscape species include shrubs like the Mugo pine, heaths and heathers, and ... [... more]
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Cacti With Edible Fruits
The Barbados gooseberry (Pereskia spp.) is very different. Unlike most cacti, it actually has glossy, dark green leaves. Nonetheless this plant is a member of the Cactaceae family. This tropical shrub is also known as lemon vine. Native to the ... [... more]
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Container Plantings With Succulents
When designing mixed planters, do include some taller succulents for horizontal interest. Sedum Autumn Joy and Frosty Morn are examples. The hardy Euphorbias would work very well. Depending on the cultivar, Euphorbia foliage may be gray-green, ... [... more]
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Containers For Cacti And Succulents
In some instances, the pot’s adaptability to freezing temperatures is in question. Not all materials are made to survive the alternate thawing and freezing that takes place in cold climates. This cycle will destroy some unglazed terra cotta pots, ... [... more]
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Coping With Pest Problems
One control that can be used freely on the soil surface is diatomaceous earth. This is made up of ground-up shells of diatoms, ancient water-dwelling creatures that lived millions of years ago. There are several kinds of diatomaceous earth ... [... more]
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Tree-Like Aloes
Start looking for any new tools you might need for the coming season. Look for the Back Saver Grip at your local stores. This wonderful, ergonomically designed tool reduces stress on your back. This simple, yet effective tool attaches to any tool ... [... more]
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Decor For Cacti And Succulent Gardens
In addition to this title, Design Originals has also published “Painting for Patios-for Home and Garden Décor.” This title features a vast array of different projects. These include colorful decorative plant picks as accessories for container ... [... more]
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