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Hey Everyone,

           We talked a couple of days ago about doing some planning for your next gardening project. We want to expound on that a little more today. As mentioned the other day, design software allows us to be more creative than just using a scratch piece of paper and scribbling a few notes. One of the areas where this can be helpful, is in allowing us to use some architectural elements like garden statuary or concrete pottery. You can place these design elements, by way of the software, in various areas of your yard and see instantly how they can readily boost your curb appeal. These architectural elements are a tremendous way to beautify your landscaping.

 We mentioned also, about rolling up those sleeves and starting on those early spring projects. One of the areas you can begin is the mulching of existing gardens, or the initial mulching of an area you have designated as a planting site. Site selection is an area we given some tips on before, and we have an article by Dave on the subject.

We will give a few tips on types of mulch and how to incorporate them in to your DIY projects soon. Let me get back to the yard and finish up some the things I have started. See you soon. Happy gardening.  Dana
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Twitter

Posted at 06:18 AM on January 19, 2010 Comments comments (0)

We have a new venue in the world of gardening. Visit GardenFragrance on Twitter. This is a blog offering tips and techniques for successful DIY gardening and landscaping projects. There you will be able to find links to some of the best companies and products available to the DIY gardener. This is a spin-off of StayAtHomeGarden. Through this portal we hope to expand and reach many more who enjoy the joys of gardening and landscaping. We hope to provide others with the opportunity to share their photos and tips with friends of this Twitter page. We are also looking forward to starting a Facebook group as well, with the same concept in mind. Stay tuned for more updates soon.

                                                                                                                   TeamStayAtHomeGarden

Tree Tips

Posted at 09:42 AM on February 26, 2009 Comments comments (0)

Hi everyone,

We had a question recently from Thomas in Louisiana,

" I have a question about an avocado tree. A lady from the church I pastor gave me an avocado sapling, and a friend recently told me fruit trees do not bear fruit unless there is more than one. Is that true? Do I need to get another tree?
I am a pastor in Louisiana, and have a tree that does not "bear fruit" does not abide well with me. I noticed under your missions link you guys are Baptist, what kind?"

 

Thank you Pastor Thomas, here is the reply,

"Hello Pastor Thomas, 
 Thanks for asking the question about your Avocado tree.  Yes, there are trees that can bear fruit without another. Such as Peach and Golden Delicious Apples. Your Avocado tree can produce fruit if grown alone, but production is heavier when two or more selections are planted.  Fruit ripens from summer into winter depending on selections.  All Avocado trees require good drainage, constantly wet soil encourages FATAL root rot. Tree is shallow rooted, do not cultivate deeply.  In absence of rainfall, irrigate lightly and frequently enough to deep soil moist but not wet.  A mulch is helpful.  The tree's own fallen leaves can provide this.  When using this tree in your landscape, consider the growth rate.  Most selections will evenutally grow quite large, up to 40 feet.  It can produce dense shade, and shed leaves constantly throughout the year.  Growth is rapid, but plants may be shaped by pinching terminal shoots. Two types that can give you good crops without cross pollination are the commercial selection, Lula, which is susceptible to scab, and Taylor which is very scab resistant. 
I am an Independent Baptist.  I believe that Christ died on Calvary's Tree for my sins and that's what matters.  If I can be of help to you again, please ask.  Best of luck to you and your new tree. Dana"
We encourage our visitors to ask questions about the various gardening ventures you have undertaken. Happy gardening!
                                                                       The StayAtHomeGarden Team

 

Composting Goodies

Posted at 07:12 PM on February 10, 2009 Comments comments (0)
Hi Everyone,
            I ran across an excellent book today on creating your own compost. Composting is a gardening principle that is wonderful for the DIY gardener. Dave has an article on the many benefits of gardening with compost. These benefits are not just on a local level, but globally, when you consider all the environmental impacts overuse of chemicals causes. There are many companies that have composting products. The Mantis website offers tremendous information on composting and their products are second to none. The book I mentioned is available for downloading, and will have you producing the worlds ultimate natural fertilizer, Colloidal Humus, in no time at all.
Anyhow, that's enough for today. Get started on that compost now, your garden will thank you in the spring. Happy gardening.
                                                                                  Team StayAtHomeGarden.

Spring is almost here!

Posted at 09:28 AM on February 06, 2009 Comments comments (0)

Hey everyone,

             Spring is right around the corner. It's time to start planning your next outdoor project now. The old method of pencil and scratch paper works well, but there are number of fine companies available that have tremendous software programs that let you plan those projects. A couple of our fine advertisers have these prorams and they are wonderful. One of those companies has a 3D online program for landscaping design and another offers a CD-Rom version.

We are also proud to announce that a household name in the nursery business has come on board. Check them out for all your nursery and flower seeds needs this spring.

Now's the time to roll up those sleeves and start planning your spring projects! Until next time, happy gardening.

                                                                                                       The StayAtHomeGarden team

Articles on EzineArticles.com

Posted at 09:24 PM on February 04, 2009 Comments comments (1)

Hey everyone,

              This is an exciting time of the year for home gardeners. It is definitely time to begin thinking about your next garden or landscaping project. We have just completed the transplant of an apple tree, and have developed a page designed to show the process step by step. Go to our Projects page and click on(you guessed it!) the tree transplanting link. It is narrated with a few tips that were gleaned from the article by ave@StayAtHomeGarden">Dave@StayAtHomeGarden titled " Tree Planting Tips". You can see this article in print at http://ezinearticles.com/?Tree-Planting-Tips&id=1896617. Dave has a few more articles under review and, hopefully will see them published soon.

 

We also would like to report that we have a couple more fantastic companies available for your seed and nursery needs. Visit our links pages and check out all the fine folks that offer such a wide array of products for the home and garden. Until next time. Happy gardening. Dana

 

 

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