The easiest type of raised bed to make is mounded soil. Startwith a mix of topsoil and compost, and pile it 4 to 6 inches high. (For a taller raised garden, you need a framework.) Be sure to mulch mounded soil beds to slow water evaporation and help suppress weeds. Should flower be...
How To Garden Learn how to plant and care for vegetables, flowers, and more—even if you're a beginning gardener Photo by: BIOSPHOTO / Alamy. Gardening is about finding the right combination of sunlight, fertile soil, and water to make your plants thrive. It's also about fulfilling your...
Watering can with fine rose Dibber or an upturned pencil Seedlings Loosely fill each pot with compost. Water the compost, allow to drain away, and use the dibber or pencil to make a deep hole in the middle of each pot of compost. ...
A little garden dirt... How to make your own rose paradeDAVID DANGERMOND
Shrub rose (Rosa) Camellia (Camellia) 3. Design your flower bed Designing your cutting garden is like designing a vase of flowers. Get creative by putting contrasting colors next to each other to make them pop and staggering heights for further visual interest. ...
DIY rainbow roses might be over the top but it's a great addition to yourflower arrangements for Valentine's Day. I actually thought rainbow roses was a newvariety of rosesbut looking further, I've learned, I can make them myself! Learn how to make DIY rainbow roses with any of these...
Garden fork or spade Bucket Watering can Soil improver or well-rotted manure 1. Check the conditions and the roots Aim to plant the rose as soon as possible after its arrival, but delay planting if the ground is waterlogged or frozen. Examine the rose to make sure it has not dried out ...
from seed or bought as a mature plant ready to go straight in the garden. If growing lupins from seed, it’s important to know that they tend not to come true so you may have a real mix of colours. To make sure you have the exact same plant it’s better to grow from basal cutti...
Make a bold garden statement with dramatic flowers and foliage. Click here to download this plan! Frequently Asked Questions How long do annual geranium plants bloom? What do I do with annual geraniums when winter arrives? If you live in Zone 9 or colder, dig up the plants before the first...
At 6:00 in the morning, Rose’s mother heard her say, “The only thing 1 hate more than going to bed is getting up in the morning!” Have you ever stayed up later than you should? If you have, you know that not getting enough sleep can make you feel tired and upset. Science an...