HortFact 7502 Gardening in Small Spaces R.E. Durham and D. B. Hill Extension Specialists Department of Horticulture and Department of Forestry Gardening, in one form or another, is often described as one of the most popular hobby in the United States. And rightly so. Involvement by people in gardening activities help promote healthy habits. [...]

In your garden March not only ushers in daylight savings time, but also, Spring! It’s garden time! Time to mulch andedge your garden beds and fertilize your existing plants. The fun begins!Fertilize your trees and shrubs. Use a balanced plant food for all your flowering plants and trees (azaleas,rhododendrons, hydrangeas, cherries and dogwoods) and a [...]

He are some tips for if you are lucky enough to have an allotment.Whilst it is exciting taking on a new allotment, it can also be very daunting,especially if you inherit a neglected, overgrown plot. Before you take on a plot,check out the following factors: • A full allotment plot is 10 rods (approximately 250 [...]

• Prune Grapes. • Prune Fruit trees and spray with Lime Sulphur and Dormant Oil to prevent insects and diseases. • Spray Copper Spray to prevent Peach Leaf Curl. • If you had terrible insect problems in your vegetable garden this year, particularly grubs, squash vine borers, and other soil insects, tilling your garden in [...]

Wallside PlantsTraining against a wall gives protection,but not against severe weather conditions.Protect lower stems of tender climbers(e.g. Eccremocarpus, Passiflora,Solanum) by packing bracken or strawaround the plants. Hold this in place withcanes and hessian, fleece or netting. If practical, detach young flexible growth from supports,gathering them together compactly to protect the wholeplant.Exposed SitesTender woody plants such [...]

Houseplants Deadhead Hippeastrum (amaryllis) leaving the flower stalk(s) todie down naturally. Keep feeding and watering and you may betreated to further flowers in August as well as the normal bloomsnext winter. Schlumbergera truncata and S. x buckleyi (Christmas cactus) -twist off some of the stem segment, with a view to keeping abalanced shape to the [...]

Even though it is chilly outside there is a lot to do in the garden in January. We are going to follow mygarden for a bit in 2009 to discover what goes on and the tasks that occupy my time each month. Igrow vegetables, fruit trees, flowers and more flowers. There’s also a lawn area. [...]

Gardening is, by far, one of the most popular hobbies today. Though there are many types of gardening, vegetable gardening is likely the most useful.Vegetable gardening allows us to enjoy the outdoors, and at the same time, provide our families with quality fresh vegetables without all the expenseof store-bought produce.If you’re interested in getting started [...]

Believe or not about 90 percent of theinsects in your lawn and garden are notharmful. Many insect species actuallyprey on garden pests and by using toomany pesticides, these beneficial insectsare also killed. Rather than using pesticides, which also contribute to water pollution, try using the following predators for your garden pest problems:Ladybugs: Particularly good at [...]

Gardens come in different varieties like the plants you find in them. There are several gardening tips that can be used for all type of gardens.1.Mulching protects your garden topsoil from being blown away. It also provides nutrients as it decomposes and improves the appearance of yourgardens. Mulching has other benefits and is one of [...]