Wednesday, April 23, 2008

container gardening - this is what you need to know

Numerous people have difficulty with wildlife intruding intro their homes and eating their garden. Copying English gardens, using roses and clematis can only go so far.

The first few months are critical for a plant's survival. These types of grasses need sufficient hydration especially during times of drought and may not be the most appropriate choice for desert climates.

Choose cool-season annuals, such as Iceland poppies and pansies for spring and fall displays. When planning your garden you may also want to consider that there are different climates and frost dates within planting zones in a region, as well as heat zone maps that rate how much heat a particular plant can tolerate. Caterpillar plants produce a lot of nectar, which is what attracts the butterflies.

Fall is the best time to prepare for planting. Understanding how the different species of grasses grow is very important in choosing the best ornamental grasses to accent your landscaping project. One can rely on rain to water your garden, but if you go through a hot dry spell it would be a good idea to water it once per week.

Be careful not to plant the grasses too deep. Now open your mind up a bit and get going.

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