Tue 20 May 2008
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Posted in Gardeners’ musings by James Alexander-Sinclair, 20 May 2008, 11.38
This week is the Chelsea Flower Show 2008 and by the time you read this the medals will have been awarded. All over the showground will be the scattered remnants of exhausted gardeners and nurserymen.
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Tue 20 May 2008
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Gardeners going small
Fort Dodge Messenger, IA - 8 hours ago ‘‘Botanical names are the same all over the world, no matter the language. That way, even if the common name is different, you can find that plant. … |
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Tue 20 May 2008
Posted in Plants by Adam Pasco, 19 May 2008, 10.00
If I followed the adage that every plant in my garden had to earn its place then I’m not convinced peonies are worth growing.
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Tue 20 May 2008
You want to do something different with your backyard this year. Rather than just doing the standard garden, you would like to do something more unique. Thus, you have given it some thought, and have decided that water gardening might be a unique concept.
Water Gardening: What is it?
When you tell your family and friends about your plan to attempt water gardening, you are met with 
confusion. Specifically, water gardening is using water and plants in such a way as to give a garden-like effect. One of the most plausible forms of water gardening is creating a small pond in your backyard and adding plants to it.
The first step in creating a backyard pond is to decide how big a pond you would like to have. To start, it is best if you make a pond that is only slightly larger than a moderately-sized birdbath. It is important to note that the size of the pond can always be made larger later.
The next step is finding a liner for your pond. You cannot simply dig out a section of your backyard, because when you attempt to fill it with water it will seep back into the soil. So, you will need to go to your local garden center and find liner, which generally looks like a small version of a swimming pool.
When you have the liner ready, make sure that it easily fits into the hole that you have made in your lawn. Place it in the hole, and fill it with water. Your small pond is now ready for water gardening! For this part, consider using water lilies.
Water lilies are very lovely and make for beautiful water gardening. Perhaps you have seen water lilies on display at your garden center during the summer months. They have a unique root system which supports itself on the surface of the water, and they are available in a variety of different colors. However, it is important to note that water lilies are delicate and only thrive in warm weather.
Water lilies are just one example of water gardening. Other ideas will depend on several factors, including the kind of water you have in your pond, as well as your overall climate. Something else that you should do is make sure that you properly protect your backyard against mosquitoes, since mosquitoes are drawn to water. You are sure to find the right water gardening materials with the proper research.
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Mon 19 May 2008
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How does your garden grow?
GMTV, UK - 59 minutes ago As the Chelsea Flower Show gets into full bloom, we want to know if your back garden could rival the best in show. On Tuesday, the gardening event of the … |