The iris plant is an excellent choice for people who are looking to add a few more plants to their property. There are several varieties of the iris plant that provide gorgeous blooms, especially when they are placed in the sunny areas of the landscape. Usually, the iris flowers are going to bloom sometime between the late winter and the early spring, and you will notice a spectrum of different colors adorning your flower bed…
There are a number of different ways by which you can maintain the soil in your garden or your backyard. One of the most common procedures used nowadays is tilling. Tillage is basically the agricultural preparation of soil through mechanical agitation, using a variety of different methods. Tillage can be done using stirring, digging, as well as overturning the soil. There are a number of mechanized tools that are used for plowing and tilling the…
Rabbits are tiny, ferocious creatures that like to burrow deep into the ground. They often create tiny rabbit holes that pop upward and tend to live deep under the ground. Rabbits are firmly herbivores, so they only feed on plants that grow in different areas. They are incredibly fast runners, and are usually much smaller than your average hare. If rabbits enter your garden, it will take a little bit for you to figure out…
Rocks are commonly used for landscaping purposes. Generally speaking, rocks are a good way of preventing weeds and grass from growing, but this tends to be in larger areas. Even then, you may still experience trouble with grass and weeds growing through areas of the rocks. While that amount is usually minimal in nature, that can still make a perfectly landscaped area look messy and sloppy and ruin your opinion of how it looks. Thankfully,…
Petunias are beautiful, vibrant flowers. When you have a dependable petunia, it can last from spring all the way through the fall and will provide you with a lush color in your garden beds and along any borders of your property. Petunias are grown typically as annuals, but they can grow as short-lived perennials. This depends on the hardiness levels of the area where you live, so be aware of that if you plan to…
If you are an avid gardener, you are well aware of the value of composting. The combination of usually discarded materials from inside and outside of your home creates a rich substance that can help your plants and garden grow without having to use harsh chemicals. In addition to improving your garden and any other things planted around your home, composting cuts down on the amount of materials that are added to landfills in your…
Have you found yourself puzzled over the question: why are my cucumbers turning yellow? It’s not unusual for a few cucumbers to be lost each harvest, but if you’re consistently growing bitter tasting cucumbers, there’s a few things to know to prevent the discoloration that causes the bitter taste from yellow cucumbers. Yellow cucumbers are a problem for gardeners of all experience levels. The yellow pigment of cucumber plants is called cucurbitacin and the causes…
Roses are one of the most iconic flowers in today’s time. They symbolize a number of different things, depending on the color, size, and situation. For example, a white rose can symbolize purity and innocence, while the traditional red rose symbolizes lust and love. Roses are pictured during the romantic holidays, they are planted all around towns, and there are plenty of rose-themed items in the world. However, many gardeners agree that there is nothing…
