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Here are 10 gardening tips for 2023 from Scotland and Ireland
David Austin Roses have been formulated in England to have the fragrance and vigor of an outdated-fashioned rose with the repeat blooming habit of a contemporary hybrid tea. Courtesy of David Austin Roses If your New Year’s resolution is to “Keep Growing” in any way other than wider, then make this the 12 months you embrace new plants, new backyard garden structure thoughts and new ideas each indoors and out. Traveling to distant new locations possibly by reserve, airplane or remotely on a display screen is a favourite way to come to be motivated to try new suggestions. This 12 months I will be guiding a team to a single…
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Tips for drought-conscious gardening | The Claremont COURIER
By Melinda Myers | Special to the COURIER Being a drought wise gardener doesn’t mean you have to give up the beauty of your garden, but it does mean making some changes in plant selection, garden design and maintenance. This will involve a few adjustments, but the benefits will be long lasting. As you watch your water thirsty plants suffer and perhaps die from heat and water restrictions, start thinking about replacements. Current and future water restrictions make now a good time to rethink lawn areas. Consider converting grassy paths to surfaces like mulch, permeable pavers, and gravel, which don’t require water but allow rainfall to infiltrate the soil below.…
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The perfect garden design | Column Gardening
The perfect garden design starts with you. It is based on personal likes and dislikes. It can be whimsical, abstract, geometrical, practical, vibrant or soothing or a combination of elements. What matters is that you are drawn into your surroundings with a peace in your soul. A garden should be a place where you long to be – “To thine own self be true.” (Act 1 Scene 3, “Hamlet,”William Shakespeare) Designing and maintaining gardens for many years has taught me a great deal through trial and error. As I finally retire completely next year, I look forward to reassessing the home garden to make it more inviting year round. With…
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9 Ways to Make Gardening Easier for the Elderly
As we grow older, the inevitability of age catches up with us, and our bodies simply can’t do what they once did. Forget about running a marathon—though some beat the odds and do it—and forget about bench pressing 300 pounds. At some point, it becomes notably challenging to bend over and stand back up, let alone lift a 25-pound item from the ground. Growing a garden, for example, just isn’t as relaxing as it used to be. When things get to this point, we have to start thinking smarter instead of working harder, and there are lots of ways we can make gardening easier physically if we just plant sensibly.…
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The Best Online Gardening Classes of 2022
Photo: istockphoto.com Gardening can be one of the most satisfying hobbies. From growing vegetables for the dinner table to cultivating a cutting garden, gardening never gets boring. And there’s always more to learn. Whether you’re a budding beginner looking to learn more about gardening fundamentals, a houseplant parent trying to keep potted plants alive, or an experienced horticulturist diving into a niche topic, turning to one of the best online gardening classes is an easy and convenient way to learn from the comfort of your own home. Here, we’ll explore the top classes and what to consider when choosing the best gardening class. BEST OVERALL: Ron Finley Teaches Gardening BEST…
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Eco-Friendly Gardening Ideas To Steal
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is one of the biggest events on the spring calendar, with the world-famous garden show representing the pinnacle of horticultural excellence. But lots has changed in this post-pandemic world in terms of how we value our outdoor spaces and care for them. More people have discovered the benefits and joys of gardening in spaces large and small, be it community gardens, windowsills or suburban backyards. So, has the greatest gardening show on earth risen to the challenge of changing the way we see our gardens and support and protect our environment? Here are some of the ways in which RHS Chelsea 2022 demonstrated its eco-friendly…
