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How to Make a Shade Garden Look Great

When planning a shade garden, you need to focus not only on color, but think of texture as well. Remember that foliage can be just as colorful as flowers and last longer too. There are so many shades of green, such as variegated with white or silver that reflects light and gives the garden a feeling...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 10-03-2009
Keep Out the Deer! The Natural Way.

Deer can reek havoc on garden in no time at all. It doesn't take long for these creatures to undo a lot of hard work (not to mention money) that people spend on their gardens. Fencing and netting can help, but it can get expensive and get in the way of you enjoying your outdoor space (and sometimes...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 07-24-2009
Deer resistant plants

I have perennial hibiscus plants that I'm sharing with friends. Are they deer resistant? If not, can you give me some good suggestions for trees and shrubs that are? I am in zone 6.

Posted to Introduce Yourself (Forum) by Jude on 06-26-2009
Lawn trends

Lawns are getting smaller these days. Large lawns were once a symbol of status and prestige. Several factors have influenced lawns sizes in recent years. Economic and environmental changes, as well as a move towards a more "green society", have caused people to back away from an "all yard"...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 06-21-2009
What is the difference between a taproot and a fibrous root?

Taproots and fibrous roots are two of the basic kind of roots. Trees and plants depend on root hairs or tiny extensions for their outermost cells. These hairs collect water and nutrients in the soils, and then pass these on to the main root system. Taprooted perennials plants have primary roots that...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 06-03-2009
Please Don't Overwater!

The spring planting season has arrived for some of us and is very close for other patient gardeners. With each passing day more trees, perennials, annuals, bulbs and vegetables are being carefully planted. With so many new plants finding homes, it is exciting to ponder all the greenery that is being...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 03-24-2008
Short Season Gardens Can Be Just As Colorful

The further north you go the shorter the growing seasons in the USA. Just because you live in Zone 4 or lower that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice color. There are some great choices in all types of plantings. For starters, if you are seeking a colorful tree for your yard a crabapple 'Malus...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 02-24-2008
Water Saving Plants

As we all know, watering is a vital part to gardening. Plants need just the right amount of water to stay healthy. Too much, or too little can be harmful to the plants. It is not always easy to stay on top of watering, especially if you live in an area that is experiencing a drought. There are many things...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-31-2008

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