Archive for the ‘Indoor Gardening’

Artificial Bonsai Trees: All the Beauty, None of the Work!10.29.09

When it concerns indoor bonsai trees, it seems that these days the artificial ones are just as popular as the real ones. Many folks like the look and feel of a bonsai in their house but they don’t have the ability and time required to tend to one. This is a big perk of fake bonsai trees Read More...

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Creating Microclimates to Facilitate Growth03.11.09

Many gardeners live in areas where almost anything can grow effortlessly. Just plant the seeds and water it for a few weeks, and youve got a beautifully lush plant. But if you live in somewhere like Colorado, youll understand what its like to have a slim selection of plants that naturally grow. Read More...

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Getting Started in Container Gardening03.10.09

Sometimes, the urge to garden might be stomped out by other circumstances, such as living arrangements or space constrictions. If you live in an apartment, you cant really operate a full garden, just because you dont really have a yard! I think that one of the best solutions for this problem is Read More...

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Improving Your Garden by Adding a Fountain03.09.09

A great way to spice up your garden is to add a water feature. These can be both soothing and aesthetically appealing. I’ve found that theres nothing more relaxing than sitting on a bench next to my garden and listening to my fountain while I read a good book or do some studying. Putting in Read More...

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Installing a Drip Irrigation System03.08.09

If youre looking for ways to keep your garden watered without wasting too much time and money, youve probably gone through a lot of options in your mind. Maybe youve considered a sprinkler, a hose, or a good old-fashioned watering can. All of these methods might be convenient, but most of Read More...

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Maintaining a Compost Heap03.07.09

Many people who maintain gardens have a large amount of organic waste, from grass clippings to leaves and dead plants. Unfortunately, many waste money and time having these wastes transported to a landfill. It isnt just a waste of good compost; its a waste of everything that goes into the process Read More...

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Mulching for Free03.06.09

Im sure that if you are reading this, you have used some form of mulch during your gardening career. However, you probably didnt know that there are many other options for organic mulching that you can explore. These days, many gardeners are discovering new sources of free mulch that has been Read More...

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My First Gardening Experience03.05.09

Ah, to this day I still remember my first gardening experience. It was such a disaster that I didnt think I would ever want to garden again. I almost decided to turn my casual hobby into the most rage-inducing topic you could possibly bring up to me. It all started a few weeks after I moved in to Read More...

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Optimizing Your Garden for Drought or Water Conservation03.04.09

Living in Colorado and being a gardener has been rather stressful in the past few years, as this state has been undergoing a rather severe drought. The city is imposing watering restrictions which are not giving enough water to lawns and plants. Ive had to renovate my garden to make it more water Read More...

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Other Factors in Garden Creation03.04.09

So now you’ve picked out what type of garden you will have, what the location will be, and what kind of fertilizer you need, now is the time to really get started in choosing your garden environment. First you’ll want to choose what your garden barriers will be. What will separate Read More...

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