Choosing the right pond pump is goes along way to ensuring the success of your water pond. A pond pump supplies your pond filter with critical oxygen to feed the microbes that tidy up your pond. It also pushes the water to replenish your waterfall. The flow rate is the essential factor in choosing a […]
Plants For Acidic Soil
Here in New England our soils are quite acidic (soils with a pH below 7.0 is considered acidic) in part due to the pine and oak forests. When the leaves and needles of these trees break down the resulting organic matter raises the acidity of the soil. This article lists and briefly describes some popular […]
Viburnums
Viburnums are a gardener’s favorite; they’re one the most useful and versatile shrubs available. With over 120 varieties there’s one for any garden project. Some viburnums, such as the arrowwood or maple-leaf, are wonderful as woodland garden shrubs. Others have a more formal feel such as the Korean spice or judii varieties and are suitable […]
Spring Bulbs
Bulbs are the earliest blooming flowers in the garden blooming as early as February or early March. Bulbs can be used in the perennial garden where they can complement other early flowers. Planted in the lawn or beneath deciduous shade trees, bulbs can provide your property with spots of vibrant colors. Though bulbs prefer sun […]
Urban Woodland Gardens
Urban Gardens Often times site conditions are such that it’s best to work with the existing landscape rather than make extensive changes. These types of sites often become very successful gardens. A shady spot beneath a stand of trees, for example, is the ideal location for a woodland garden. Instead of trying to impose a […]
Garden Tools
There’s a tool for every garden purpose and using the right tool will make your job much easier. When choosing your garden tools, check for a comfortable, balanced weight. Too heavy a tool will wear you out quickly, as will a poorly balanced tool. Too light, and you will have to compensate with your own […]
Container Gardening
Container gardens are a great way to add color and fragrance to a small garden, patio or deck. They can also soften up an area which seems too hard like an oversized terrace or wall. Its also often the only way for people living in apartments, condos or urbanized areas to experience gardening. Just about […]
Woodland Gardens
Often times site conditions are such that it’s best to work with the existing landscape rather than make extensive changes. These types of sites often become very successful gardens. A shady spot beneath a stand of trees, for example, is the ideal location for a woodland garden. Instead of trying to impose a garden through […]
Mulching The Garden
Mulching is an important part of gardening and should be a part of every gardener‘s tasks. Mulch prevents weeds from encroaching on the garden thus reducing labor, it helps the soil retain moisture and it adds nutrients to the soil as is breaks down. Anything from shredded newspaper to bark chips and fallen leaves to […]
Native Plants
There are many benefits to planting native species of trees, shrubs and perennials in the garden. Though all require some maintenance, landscapes which draw inspiration from the natural environment require much less care than more traditional landscapes. Lawns, for instance require frequent fertilization and even more frequent mowing. The more traditional shrub borders or perennial […]