Herb plants add an aromatic, fresh touch to any kitchen and add complementary flavors to food, but some species, like mint and coriander, can quickly take over a garden’s space. Producing herbs from seeds requires time and patience; for faster results, opting for seedlings from a nursery or greenhouse could be quicker. Rosemary As many…
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Miscellaneous
How to Start a Garden From Seeds
Seeds and seedlings require moisture for proper development, yet too much or too little moisture could harm them. Misting can provide just the right amount of hydration. Choose containers to hold seeds and growing medium (peat pellets or potting soil), that drain well. Options for such containers could include plastic seed trays, cardboard egg cartons…
Top 5 Shade-Loving Plants for Your Garden
Most gardens will experience some areas that receive shade throughout the day, making it more challenging than usual to find plants suitable for these conditions. There are plenty of choices, however. Julian Palphramand, Shrubs, Specimen Plants & Roses Buyer at Wyevale Garden Centre has put together his top five shade-loving plants for your garden. Guaranteed…
Best Flowers to Attract Bees to Your Garden
Add flowers that attract bees to your garden as an effective way to bolster local bee populations and ensure their survival. These blooms offer nectar, pollen and other vital nutrients for bee survival. Bees depend on early blooming flowers in spring and late-blooming flowers in fall for food, so planting bee-friendly blooms throughout the season…
Best Time to Plant Seeds in Your Garden
Now that the weather is warming up, it’s time to consider your garden and plant some seeds! Starting now can help kick-start your gardening plan and set it in motion! Many websites provide seed starting calendars based on hardiness zones; they may not reflect what’s happening in your region exactly. Spring Seed sowing in the…
What’s So Cute About Garden Gnomes?
Garden gnomes may seem like a quaint little figurine that shows up in your strange neighbor’s garden, but there’s more to their story than meets the eye. The gnomes’ history goes back centuries. They were once used as doorkeepers to ward off mischievous spirits. They bring good luck Garden gnomes aren’t just cute, they’re also…
How to Design a Garden
The process of designing a garden is a combination of planning, planting and design. Designing a garden can be done by the garden owner or a professional garden designer. Both have varying degrees of experience. Vegetable gardens Vegetable garden ideas come in all shapes and sizes. The biggest factor is space. There are many ways…
What Qualifications Do You Need to Get a Job in Garden Design?
The process of garden design can be divided into two parts. On one hand, you can design your garden yourself, and on the other, you can hire a professional garden designer to do the work for you. Qualifications required If you’re interested in garden design, it’s important to know what qualifications are necessary to get…
Smithsonian Gardens
Smithsonian Gardens Smithsonian Gardens is the division of the Smithsonian Institution responsible for the management and maintenance of its museum grounds. It is one of the most popular museums in the United States with more than 30 million visitors annually. The organization’s mission is to enhance the Smithsonian visitor experience through horticultural, historic, and educational…
How to Create a Garden Icon
If you are planning to use an image of a garden for your project, there are several considerations. These include the size of the image, the shape of the object, and how the object is drawn. You should also consider the color and the type of line used. For instance, you might want to go…