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Gardening in Limited Space

by Samet Bilir Many people enjoy the flavor and quality of garden fresh vegetables as well as a feeling of accomplishment from growing their own. Busy lifestyles, both family members working, and limited space of urban lots creates a need for an approach other than traditional vegetable gardening. As a result, gardeners want good production from limited space which may even include containers on patios,...

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The Benefits of Gardening With Herbs

by Joseph Stutzman Herbs are amazingly versatile and wonderfully easy to grow, and if you have never cooked with fresh herbs, you are missing out on one of life’s greatest pleasures. But, did you know that herbs can also be beneficial to your other plants? They can be a natural repellent or attractant, depending upon your requirements and can add fragrance, beauty and architectural interest, either...

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shrubs for your garden

Like trees, shrubs can be an important structural feature in garden design, bringing shape and depth. They can be a valuable all-year-round feature, especially those with berries, nuts and fruit, which provide a source of food for wildlife through autumn and winter. Shrubs can vary considerably in size, from heathers of just a few centimetres to rhododendrons of several metres. They may also grow in many...

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choosing ground cover for your garden

Ground cover plants grow low over the ground covering the soil surface so effectively that they suppress weeds and reduce the amount of garden maintenance required. Ground cover plants may be an important feature of the wildlife garden, as they keep borders tidy while at the same time offering shelter for tiny mammals, allowing them to travel around the garden without being disturbed. An ideal ground...

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choosing climbers for your garden

A climber is usually defined as any plant that has the ability to attach itself to a vertical surface or support such as a wall, trellis, pole or wire. The distinction between a climber and a shrub is not always clear cut, since some true climbers, such as ivy, are often used as ground cover, while some true shrubs, such as Forsythis suspensa, are frequently seen growing up trellis-work. As well as being...