Clearing the Garden in Autumn

Clearing the Garden in Autumn

Autumn is that beautiful time of the year when the leaves turn into lovely shades of gold, yellow and red. If there are deciduous trees in your area, you... 

The Art of Pruning

The Art of Pruning

Pruning is an essential feature of horticulture. It is both a skill and an art. Skill, because pruning is basically cutting and trimming and skill is required... 

How to Prune Climbers How to Prune Climbers

Climbers and wall shrubs look beautiful grown against a house or building, wall or fence. They take up only a little ground space and clothe the whole... 

Half-Ripe, Hard-Wood Cutting and Grafting

Half-Ripe, Hard-Wood Cutting and Grafting

First, of course is the planting of seeds and seeing plants grow to their full potential. Then, there are plants that are grown from cuttings. You may... 

Soil Preparation for Planting

Soil Preparation for Planting

The ground should be prepared at least a month before planting, if not longer. This allows the soil to settle properly and the gives the organic matter,...