An Introduction to Raised Bed Gardening

By gardener | May 11, 2008

Raised bed gardening is a way of growing plants inside beds that are raised up above the normal level of the soil in the garden. They’re typically housed inside a wooden frame, generally rectangular. The soil may be mixed in with tilled soil underneath, or it can simply be new soil placed on [...]

Protecting Your Flowers from Diseases

By gardener | May 11, 2008

Flowers are not immune from disease, and you should be prepared to take action to help your flowers if they fall prey to one of these diseases. Flowers can be attacked by all sorts of things, like bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Fungi can live dormant in the soil, even without plants, for quite [...]

Flower Garden Ideas For Beginners

By gardener | May 11, 2008

The first thing you need to do is learn a little bit about flowers in general. You need to learn the difference between annuals and perennials, for example. Annuals need to be replanted every year, but perennials keep blooming year after year.
Always be sure to plan your flower garden carefully. You must [...]

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