Archive for August, 2007
Design With Shrubs
Landscapers often consider the color provided by flowers, the convenience and beauty of stone walking paths, the shade and fruit of a nice apple tree and other elements. But no landscaping effort is complete without the proper selection and placement of some great shrubs. You’ll want to select a shrub based on your desire […]
Published by HART (1-800-HART) on August 25th, 2007 | Filed under Shrubs | Comment now »Growing Potted Plants
Having potted plants around the home provides lovely decoration and a healthy atmosphere. Not only do many indoor plants help ’scrub’ the air, but the sight of healthy growing things provides a nice mental lift as well.
But there are a number of challenges presented by potted plants.
Selecting the proper sized pot for an indoor […]
Soil and Pests
Whether outdoor or in a container, good soil is fundamental to the health of your herbs. From the sun, they receive the energy needed to perform all the activities that makes possible growth and reproduction. But that energy is used to drive chemical reactions that can occur only because many of the components originate […]
Published by HART (1-800-HART) on August 23rd, 2007 | Filed under Aphids, Dill, Herbs, Lavender, Pests, Soil, Trap Crop, Yarrow | Comment now »Perennials and Biennials
Perennials are plants, usually flowering types, that come back year after year. They differ in when they blossom, but once planted they will burst forth with color every year if treated well. Biennials are similar, but only bloom every other year.
Perennials typically have less vibrant colors than annuals, which last only one year. But […]
