Resources for Specific Types of Gardens
English Garden Tips
Search tips on butterfly gardening, dark colored flowers, patio gardening, roses, trees for the small garden and many more on this site dedicated to English Gardens. Subscribe to the English Garden newsletter to receive these tips via email. Also, read through the top ten tips and advice.
Growing Hydroponic Tomatoes
This interactive website provides practical, accurate information on growing hydroponic tomatoes for students, hobbyists, and beginning growers. Hydroponic culture is one of the most exacting and intensive methods of crop production used in agriculture today. In the last two decades, there have been many advances in hydroponic technology through extensive research and development programs in the United States and Europe. And although hydroponics may be technology and capital intensive, it is also extremely productive and efficient in its water and land use. Whether you're interested in hydroponics as a hobby, an additional source of income, or you want to get into the commercial market, the future and opportunities in soil-less culture are favorable. This simple guide for growing hydroponic tomatoes aims to introduce people to the world of hydroponic gardening.
Feng Shui Gardening Tips
Nowadays Feng Shui has many different applications. Have you ever thought about using Feng Shui in the garden? This site does a great job of running down a simple, yet useful list of tips, such as "have a clear walkway to your door", "add a water fountain," or "create a herb garden."
Using Plant Grow Lights
Practical advice about using grow lights is available here in question-and-
answer format. The person writing asks about the distance from grow lights to a plant, and how to know if the light will burn the plant. The answer states that unless the bulb feels warm on your hand from 3 or 4 inches away, not to worry about burning the plants.
No Room for a Pond? Add an Outdoor Fountain Instead!
While you might dream of having a garden with a large pond as the focal
point, for a lot of people this is not an option, either for practical or
budget reasons. You don't need to settle for an outside space without a
water element at all. Any type of container can be used for your garden
fountain, so don't be afraid to experiment with different types for a look
that is all your own. Creating a unique garden fountain doesn't end with
your container; by combining an interesting array of colorful plants, you
make your garden your own private retreat.
Bulb Planting Tips and Advice
If you have ever wanted to plant bulbs, this is a great website to start with to learn the ropes and get started. This site advises that if you plant bulbs correctly, you can enjoy them for years to come. This page goes through what you need to consider before you start and then moves into how to get planting. You learn what happens to the bulbs after the blooms are spent and how to deal with the dying greenery.
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