Gardening for Seniors: Planning a Garden
When you are planning a garden there are several things to consider before you start. The Garden Space Of course you are limited by the space you have; nevertheless it is sometimes possible to adjust...
View ArticleGardening for Seniors: Container Gardens
Growing plants in containers has a number of advantages over conventional gardening. First of all, the plants can be moved around, either for decorative effect or to protect sensitive plants by moving...
View ArticleGardening for Seniors: Growing Herbs
Herbs are special types of plants used to flavor food, provide pleasant smells, and even for medicinal purposes. They are a welcome supplement to any garden. How to Grow Herbs Herbs should be planted...
View ArticleGardening for Seniors: Growing Vegetables
Imagine how much more healthy and satisfying it would be to eat fresh food out of your own garden! There’s nothing like the taste of home-grown food. Perhaps a home vegetable garden would be a good...
View ArticleGardening for Seniors: Preparing the Soil
If you are going to invest a considerable amount of your time in a garden you want your plants to have the best possible start, so preparing the soil in which they will live is an important first step....
View ArticleGardening for Seniors: Pruning and Training
Unlike a collection of plants in the wild, a garden is a work of art, designed and created by you, and you may have to modify your plants from time to time for their better health and aesthetic effect....
View ArticleGardening for Seniors: Garden Pests
Unfortunately, enemies often try to overrun your garden, the little paradise on Earth that you have created. Fortunately, however, there are ways to vanquish these pests. There are three main...
View ArticleGardening for Seniors: Buying Plants
Once your garden soil is prepared, and you feel you are ready to buy plants for your garden, there are some general questions to ask yourself first. Do you want annuals or perennials? Annuals have to...
View ArticleGardening for Seniors: Planting Fruit
A few fruit trees or other fruit-bearing plants can enhance the quality of any garden. Not only can you enjoy delicious home-grown organic produce, but many fruit plants have gorgeous blossoms and a...
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