Gardening Articles

I was born in 1966, and lived in Atlanta Georgia. If you know anything about the greater Atlanta area, then you knew we are known for our spring time emergence of flowers, flowering trees and lush green lawns.

Botanists will simply describe herbs as any plant that doesn't have a permanent woody stem. Essentially this means any plant that is not a tree or shrub. Most gardeners would define herbs as plants that we grow to add flavour to our cooking but this definition falls down when you consider rosemary is a shrub and bay leaves come from a tree.

This article discusses tips on how to improve your outdoor area. This is perfect for those who are planning some renovations or improvement in their house. Your house will be completely beautiful and presentable if you will also spend time improving your outdoor area. It is not enough that you have great interior and inside look of the house, instead you should also take time to fix your garden or outdoor area.

Shrubs are a useful asset to any garden. They add height and architectural interest. Evergreen shrubs added to herbaceous borders can give substance to a border and hold interest during winter months when most perennials die down. For the most part they are hardy and easy to maintain, requiring little pruning, and long lived. Here is a guide to a few of my favourite shrubs which will add interest to a garden at different times of the year.

Having a garden set up with plants and flowers for all season blooming is the dream of many gardeners. Most gardens, however are rather small, and have other restrictions as well. Is it possible to create an all year round blossoming garden with few varieties?