How to Slim an Overgrown Landscape
Natural and natural areas can escape hand over time should youn’t stay on top of your own pruning and pitching chores. If your yard is overgrown with shaggy shrubs from hands ivy and trees which need just a little care, […]
The way to Prune a Basket Of Gold Alyssum
Basket of stone alyssum (Aurinia saxatile, previously Alyssum saxatilis) generates a soft mat of tiny bright yellow blossoms that grows 8 to 12 inches tall and 1 to 1 1/2 feet wide, with oyster varieties that reach just half that size. […]
When to Plant Red Baron Onion Sets
Onions are available in many unique varieties, such as white, red and yellow in addition to green onions and scallions. To have success growing onions in the house garden, then choose the right variety for your region. “Red Baron” onions […]
How Do They Grow Seedless Watermelon?
Seedless watermelons have grown in popularity since their growth in the early 1950s. According to the University of California Vegetable Research Center, more than half of the watermelons grown in California are seedless. The fact that they’re seedless, raises a […]
The amount of Times a Year That's Key Lime Trees Blossom
A vital lime tree (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle) is a little citrus growing just 12 feet tall. The circular fruit is light green and exceptionally juicy under the thin green skin. Key lime trees develop in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant […]
How Often Should You Water Strawberry Plants?
Strawberries make an attractive addition to a yard and provide a delicious reward during fruit-bearing season. Watering strawberry plants requires proper timing so the dirt doesn’t become too dry or wet. Depending on whether you are watering new or established […]
How to Plant Corn So it's not Blown Down
“The corn is as large as an elephant’s eye, and it seems like it’s climbing right up into the skies,” sang the male lead Curly in Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma.” But Curly didn’t state what would happen to this stalks […]
The way to Slim Unsightly Evergreens into Topiaries
Topiaries are green, living sculptures and have graced manicured gardens for hundreds of years. If the evergreens in your garden look overgrown and wild, then cutting them into creature or geometric shapes can transform the garden into a tidy, manicured […]
Which Pine Trees Like Coffee Grounds?
While not all of pines (*Pinus spp. *) prosper from the Mediterranean climate, those that do appreciate acidic soil. This may be tough to come by from the frequently “chalky” Bay Area dirt. If your garden is on the neutral […]
Substitutes for Ornamental Grass in Your Yard
Grass lawns require about 2800 gallons of water per 500 square feet per month to keep them green and healthy. This amount of water can be costly and hard to provide in Mediterranean climates. Ornamental grasses require less water but […]