Gardening CareTips for the Backyard Gardener

June 2010

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Flower Gardening : How to Care for Hydrangeas

Caring for hydrangeas involves planting them in the shade to prevent the flowers from burning, and continually pruning off brown or wilted pieces to encourage healthy growth. Keep a hydrangea plant thriving with helpful tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on growing flowers.
Expert: Yolanda Vanveen
Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com
Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower [...]

Filed under: gardening care by admin - 19 June 2010, No Comments

First look at the raised garden beds.

Still to muddy in my yard to mess with the vegetable garden. Just showing everyone the garlic is coming and the size of my two gardens. THANKS for watching , Please comment.
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Filed under: raised gardens by admin - 30 March 2010, 10 Comments

Gardening Tips & Tricks : Taking Care of Begonias

Taking care of begonias requires bringing them inside for the winter and keeping them in the shade during the summer, as they prefer mild temperatures. Keep a begonia blooming through the summer and fall with plant tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Expert: Yolanda Vanveen
Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com
Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation [...]

Filed under: gardening care by admin - 28 March 2010, 2 Comments

Gardening Tips & Tricks : How to Grow a Sweet Potato Plant

To grow a sweet potato plant, also known as ipomoea, plant it in a lush, warm climate while providing plenty of moisture to keep the soil damp. Avoid cold weather exposure when growing sweet potato vines with plant tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Expert: Yolanda Vanveen
Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com
Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is [...]

Filed under: gardening-tips by admin - 26 March 2010, 10 Comments

Gardening Tips : Care of Tulips After Bloom

Care for tulips after they bloom by cutting them half way down and keeping them well watered during hot summer months. Use raised garden beds with good drainage to grow tulips with gardening tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on plant care.
Expert: Yolanda Vanveen
Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com
Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower [...]

Filed under: gardening care by admin - 20 March 2010, No Comments

Gardening Tips : Care for a Stargazer Lily

Care for stargazer lilies by planting them in groups of three, about three inches deep and cutting them down to the ground after they finish blooming. Allow stargazer lilies to stay in the ground through winter so they will bloom in the spring with gardening tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on [...]

Filed under: gardening care by admin - 18 March 2010, No Comments

Gardening Tips : How to Make Wheat Grass Grow Faster

The best way to make wheat grass grow faster is by providing a very warm temperatures and full sun, or artificial light. Consider trimming wheat grass back occasionally to encourage growth with help from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Duration : 0:2:32

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Filed under: gardening-tips by admin - 12 March 2010, 2 Comments

Gardening Tips : How to Grow Blackberries & Raspberries

Growing blackberries and raspberries requires allowing a root or cutting to reach the ground in a full, sunny spot, with good drainage and compact soil. Find out how easy it is to grow blackberries and raspberries, and how they can often take over an area, with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video [...]

Filed under: gardening-tips by admin - 8 March 2010, 11 Comments

Gardening Tips : How to Make a Butterfly Garden

Making a butterfly garden involves growing leafy plants for caterpillars and planting fluffy blooms like leatrice, lavender and Black-Eyed-Susan. Create a butterfly-friendly garden with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
Expert: Yolonda Vanveen
Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com
Bio: Yolanda Vanveen has been growing and selling flower bulbs on the internet, at garden shows and at [...]

Filed under: gardening-tips by admin - 4 March 2010, 4 Comments

Plant Care & Gardening : How to Prune Shrubs

Prune shrubs in the fall, removing one third of the plant each year until the shrub has a nice, round shape. Encourage new growth in shrubs by pruning away thin, ragged branches with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on plant care.
Expert: Yolanda Vanveen
Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com
Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower [...]

Filed under: gardening care by admin - 28 February 2010, No Comments
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