Juliet S Sadler

Many people think about garden design only in terms of plant choices. But picking plants is the last and often easiest part of putting a garden together. Before the plants are put into place the fencing, buildings, paths, paved areas, steps, lawns, archways, etc. should be put into position. The modern

Topiary the art of fashioning living plants into ornamental shapes is often a feature of the grand country houses and great estates, with their spectacular gardens containing magnificent sculptured hedges and geometric shaped trees and shrubs. Many of the old cottage gardens too have their living works of art.

Roses can make a wonderful hedge either mixed in with a normal hedge or as an attractive flowering boundary. An upwind rose hedge that has strong, fragrant flowers can perfume a garden, filling the air with their heavy scent, and bar intruders with their wicked thorns. R. eglanteria is such a plant with small,

When creating a bog garden, think big. Small areas are prone to dry up quickly.

Apricot Rootstocks: - MARIANNA 26-24 (Mari.) A standard rootstock for apricots, plums, prunes, most almonds. Mature trees comparatively small, 15-20 ft. can be kept smaller with summer pruning. Shallow root system, much more tolerant of wet soils than Nemaguard; is not tolerant of hot soils. Has tendency to

The most important factor when beginning to cultivate your garden is to know your soils texture -- whether it's sand, silt, clay, or something else. Testing the texture is something that every gardener can do at home. To get a general idea of your soil texture, the test you need to perform is quite simple. Take

The primary purpose of a good planting area is to provide sufficient air to the plant roots. As a general rule, if you are planting trees and shrubs in individual holes, do not add any soil amendments...simply fluff the existing soil. If you are planting in large beds, use all of the organic amendments that

Decking has found favour in the garden in recent years. It is an excellent alternative to paving as it is durable, light and gives the garden a modern, contemporary feel. It can be built in almost any shape, colour and size, designed to suit personal tastes and budgets. It also enables a level seating area

Cut Worms- The cutworm attack many types of vegetables, especially lettuce and brassicas.

Beneficial Nematodes- Rather than attacking the adults, beneficial nematodes go after the larvae in the soil and are a safe and natural method of control. The entomopathogenic nematodes, Steinernema and Heterorhabditis spp., have been particularly effective especially in potted plants. A few things are