Those who have been unable to grow plants in aquariums or those considering starting an aquarium might note that the most frequent reason for failure of plants in aquariums is improper light – usually poor light. Before the development of artificial lights, aquariums were usually located near a window. A south-facing window, where maximum light ...
A cottage garden is often viewed as a sunny location, filled with annual flowers, perennial flowers, shrubs, vines or herbs. What about shaded landscapes? I am in the process of expanding my cottage garden. Half of my yard is in sun and half the yard is in full shade to partial shade. I need to ...
I have this beautiful white flowering dogwood in my front yard. Over the years I have been careful to pinch off the suckers that attempt to grow every year. As a result, as tall as I am, I can stand under it comfortably. One year I watched carefully the way the sun hit the ground ...
Do you have a shady garden or a spot in your yard that doesn’t get a lot of sunshine? Even without the sun you can get beautiful flowers to grow and thrive as long as you choose flowers that grow well in the shade. Here are some of the top shade loving flowers that you ...
Nothing can brighten your yard as well as a beautiful flower garden. The best flower gardens don’t just happen, they are planned. Following this step-by-step guide to planning a flower garden will help you simplify the process and make your garden a success. Step 1: Select The Perfect Spot When choosing the perfect place for ...
It would be hard to find an evergreen ground cover that has as much to offer as the lingonberry, Vaccinium vitis-idaea. The fruits, beloved by all in Scandinavia, are born on low-growing, rapidly spreading plants with tiny oval leaves that stay green all year. Of course the berries can be made into lingonberry jam for ...
Indoor plants are wonderful to have around. Whether we have them inside our homes, our places of work, at the mall and other public buildings, indoor plants help us stay in touch with nature, as if bringing the outside in. In most homes and offices, having indoor plants balances the atmosphere, with plants excreting oxygen ...
When spring arrives, it’s natural for your thoughts to turn to gardening, especially if being part of a green, sustainable world is something you aspire to. Visions of butterflies and bees flitting around your yard, pollinating your plantings, dance in your head like sugarplum fairies. The only problem is, you’ve never grown so much as ...
This fern bore the label Aspodium caponse in the McLellan display as this is the name under which it is generally sold. However, under any name it is a most handsome plant. The fronds are a deep glossy green, firm textured with an abundance of substance, and they last well when cut, making them fine ...
Gardening under pine trees may seems to be an intimidating task; however, knowing the right plants to plant is half the battle. Make sure the plants you choose are hardy for your region, are shade loving, and knowing their watering needs will likewise help you out. Having a front yard full of pine trees, but ...
