http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Starting-a-Garden-blog.html The Starting a garden blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the Starting-a-garden.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us Starting a Garden Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:27:01 GMT Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:27:01 GMT starting-a-garden.com http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Fountain-Grass.html Fountain grass is so named because it resembles a fountain of water. The grass offers fine textured foliage that grows in upright fronds from a central mound and showy flower spikes. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:27:00 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Indoor-Trees.html Indoor trees can add vertical interest to a room as well as softening the décor and purifying the air. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:09:46 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Types-of-Trees.html Knowing the characteristics of various types of trees will make selecting a tree for your landscape easier. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:54:15 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Tree-Identification.html Begin the process of tree identification by learning the basic characteristics of each tree. All trees have distinctive traits. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:52:20 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Lenten-Rose.html Lenten Rose plants are long lasting and require very little maintenance. They prefer moist soil but will withstand long drought periods. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:36:10 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Planting-Bulbs.html Gardeners who talk about planting bulbs may actually be referring to two types of bulbs: hardy bulbs and tender bulbs. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:15:40 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Hanging-Flower-Baskets.html Select plants for your hanging flower baskets that will look the best in the basket. Since the basket will probably be hung at eye level or higher, the best plants for the container are plants ...... Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:12:17 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Weigela.html Gardeners can now find varieties of Weigela with leaves in green, purple so dark it almost looks black, or variegated yellow. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:28:46 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Snowball-Bush.html All the Snowball bush varieties and species have one thing in common: big “balls” of white flowers that look like snowballs on stems, dark green leaves that turn reddish or purple in the fall. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:19:01 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Pruning-Roses.html Pruning roses properly means healthier plants and more flowers. Understand the types of roses you have in your garden to make the most of the beauty and fragrance they can provide. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:06:04 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Mayhaw-Trees.html Mayhaw trees prefer well-drained, deep, acidic soils, but they will tolerate wet soils. The mayhaw fruit has long been a favorite for making jellies and pies. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:01:21 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Kalmia-Latifolia.html When Kalmia Latifolia grows in the wild, they can reach up to 25 feet in height. In garden settings, the plants may only reach 8 feet tall. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:56:58 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Growing-Herbs-Indoors.html Growing herbs indoors provides a lot of benefits, both culinary and decorative. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:53:27 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Flowering-Ground-Cover.html Planting a flowering ground cover can provide color, fill in bare spots, reduce erosion, and bring butterflies to your yard. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:49:20 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Fast-Growing-Ground-Cover.html Fast growing ground cover can be very viable alternatives for the traditional lawn, they can cover a bare patch in a hurry, help solve erosion problems, and give your landscape a facelift. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:47:00 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Liriope-Spicata.html Liriope spicata is a useful, easy care plant when used in the right location. It spreads easily, filling in bare areas where other groundcovers cannot survive. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 05:25:30 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Mondo-Grass.html Mondo grass is a great replacement for more traditional grasses and groundcovers in the landscape. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 05:21:27 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Gardening-Links.html Starting-a-garden.com Gardening Links Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:11:08 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Cherry-Blossom-Tree.html Flowering cherry blossom tree produces stunning blossoms in colors ranging from white to pink each spring. Sun, 28 Aug 2011 06:51:08 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Vegetable-Garden-Plans.html With good planning, your vegetable garden plans can be brought to fruition, providing you with the delicious fruits of your labor. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:39:40 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Planting-a-Vegetable-Garden.html Planting a vegetable garden may seem like a lot of work, but if gardeners stay within their budget, make a plan and plant their garden properly, they will receive a bumper crop in rewards. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:37:32 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Weeping-Trees.html Some landscapers plant weeping trees as specimen trees or focal-points in a landscape. The drooping branches of a weeping tree add beauty and charm to any scenery. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:36:44 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Weeping-Cherry-Tree.html Weeping Cherry Tree requires more care than the average ornamental cherry tree, but aficionados of the plant maintain that their dramatic appearance is worth every extra bit of effort. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:36:19 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Tropical-Trees.html Most tropical trees grow in USDA hardiness zones 9 though 1l. To cope with the tropical climate, the trees have a different set of adaptations from temperate trees. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:35:28 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Redbud-Tree.html The Redbud tree is a small, ornamental tree species native to the eastern United States. The tree has a moderate growth rate. The trees will provide an impressive display of blossoms each spring. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:34:36 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Quince-Trees.html Quince trees are a beautiful landscape tree that bears edible fruits. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:34:13 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Flowering-Trees.html Flowering trees bring a burst of spring or summer color and adds vertical interest to any landscaping plan. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:33:21 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Fast-Growing-Trees.html The fast growing trees offer a variety of shapes, colors, and seasons for enjoyment. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:32:55 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Evergreen-Trees.html Evergreen trees provide year-round foliage and will grow on slopes, in low moisture areas and higher elevations. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:32:33 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Dwarf-Trees.html Dwarf trees don't grow as tall as regular trees, they can be genetically small, grafted or hybrid varieties. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:31:01 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Crabapple-Tree.html The crabapple tree is a deciduous, spring flowering tree that is available in a great variety of sizes and shapes. Its showy spring blossoms are unrivaled as focal points for home landscaping. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:30:11 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Bradford-Pear-Tree.html For many years, the Bradford pear tree was one of the most popular flowering pear trees for a landscape due to their fast growth rate and white springtime blossoms. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:29:24 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Bonsai-Trees.html Bonsai trees are usually placed on a bed of gravel on a tray. A bonsai gardener should grade their soil based on size, add the various grades of soil in strata layers over the roots. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:29:00 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Sweet-Gum-Tree.html Sweet Gum tree produces unusual, star-shaped foliage that lasts from spring to fall. In summer the spiky balls of fruit appear on the tree. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:08:04 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Sassafras-Tree.html Sassafras tree is a good tree to plant in order to attract wildlife, including birds and butterflies. Female trees produce dark blue berries in fall that are favored by many birds and squirrels. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:07:19 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Mimosa-Tree.html Mimosa tree is a good specimen tree for the center of a landscape or near a patio or porch. There, the trees provide dappled shade and create a tropical effect. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:06:55 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Ginkgo-Tree.html The Ginkgo tree is what scientists call a living fossil. This means that the tree has existed unchanged for over 200 million years. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:06:32 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Buckeye-Tree.html The Ohio Buckeye Tree, Aesculus glabra, is Ohio’s state tree. The plant’s name derives from the unusual appearance of buckeye tree nuts. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:06:08 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Pruning-Buddleia.html By pruning buddleia appropriate to the variety, you are ensured continued flowering and lush, healthy plants for many years. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:02:44 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Growing-Strawberries.html Growing strawberries is easy and fun, taking little space in the garden. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:01:54 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Growing-Raspberries.html Raspberries are juicy and delicious, eaten fresh or in jams and jellies. Growing raspberries in a home garden can provide both season-long fruit and an end-of-season bounty for preserving. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:01:29 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Growing-Impatiens.html Growing impatiens is easy, and the plants will reward you with color in the sunniest or shadiest areas of the landscape. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:01:04 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Growing-Holly.html When growing holly, purchase your plants from a reputable dealer who can ensure you are receiving both male and female plants. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:00:32 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/David-Austin-Roses.html Gardeners can order David Austin Roses in winter for early-spring delivery. The bare root roses should be planted immediately. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 04:49:53 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Akebia-Quinata.html Akebia Quinata has several common names including the Five Leafed Akebia and the Chocolate Vine. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:39:02 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Seed-Catalogs.html One big advantage of ordering from seed catalogs is the number of species and varieties available in them that you can’t find in local garden centers. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:20:15 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Flower-Seed-Catalog.html The quality of seed in a flower seed catalog is always at its peak. Some seed packets in stores are at the mercy of the store’s display system. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:18:00 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Pruning-Apple-Trees.html The proper time for pruning apple trees is in late winter before the plants slip out of dormancy. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:40:42 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Fruit-Tree-Pruning-Instructions.html Pruning fruit trees is one of the most critical and most misunderstood parts of caring for a fruit tree. Fruit tree pruning instructions are simple.... Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:40:09 GMT http://www.starting-a-garden.com/Fruit-Tree-Nurseries.html Fruit Tree Nurseries grow fruit trees from seed or cutting into a viable plant large enough to be placed in a landscape. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:39:43 GMT