Creating a mulch pile for your garden is one of the more important things you can do when preparing for your organic planting. Here are a few tips on how you can create a very large and easy to maintain mulch pile for your organic garden.

One of the largest time consumers in the organic gardening arena is taking care of weeds. One of the easiest ways to combat weeds is with organic compost. Here are a few tips on how to use organic compost to help battle weeds that will pop up in your garden.

If you springtime is a fantastic time of the year. It is the time of rebirth of nature and the many plants that you will begin to grow in your garden inside your home or outside. Here is a process that I use called the jumpstart process that I use every year with my bulbs and how worm compost can be used as an organic mulch in order to make sure this process is quick and easy.

Organic compost is a potent resource for nutrients, however, because of this, there is something that needs to be said regarding its use with bulbs and how much compost to use with these plants as you carry them over into the next season. Here are a few tips on how to use organic compost in a proper way in order to prepare your plants with bulbs to bloom in a healthy way.

Organic vegetable gardening, once thought to be only done by a handful of nature loving people has gone main stream due to the toxic after affects that people have seen on the mainstream news on vegetables that are sold in our local marketplace. Here are a few tips on how you can begin to start your own organic vegetable garden at home and provide your family with better vegetables to eat.

Organic gardening is a skill that most people should learn. However, before making the leap into the organic gardening arena, there are a few supplies that you need to get before you can begin to grow your own food which can be found at a local organic supply store. Here are a few tips on what you need before planting season begins.

Compost is basically organic matter that has broken down any sufficient manner that the mineral and nutrients with in the compost can be readily absorbed by the plants that you are attempting to grow in your organic garden. Here are a few tips on how to create and use the best organic gardening compost for your garden.

We have forgotten that pest control for our crops can be grown in an organic way and that the spreading of pesticides over our crops that lead to build ups within the aquifers that provide the crops water can become devastating over time. Here are a few tips on how to successfully create organic compost and maintain pest-control a natural way.

Bonsai trees have always held a fascination for me. The first time I ever saw a sizeable collection of many varieties of species was at the Longwood Gardens in the Brandywine Valley in Pennsylvania. There was a whole room filled with them with tags on what kind they were and how old they were. I couldn`t believe that a tiny little tree could be over 100 years old and not more than 2 feet tall. There were also bonsai forests, trees grouped together with little rocks covered with moss. I tried to imagine how small I would have to be in order to view them as full size. I figured I`d have to be about 2 or 3 inches tall. But what struck me most were the odd and unusual shapes of these cultivated trees. They were more than just exotic plants, they were actually like sculptures. There was something interesting to see from any angle of the tree. All were potted in artful ceramic planters worthy of the beauty of the trees themselves. So it got me wondering about bonsais, the origin of this cultivation process, their longevity, and just how many kinds of trees can be trained to become a bonsai. What I found out is that this kind of cultivation first began in China more than a thousand years ago and the techniques at that time were rudimentary until it caught on in Japan. There it was taken to a new level, taking on an art form that also incorporated their philosophy of harmony between man, the soul, and nature. There`s also an ancient Japanese scroll that said :"To appreciate and find pleasure in curiously curved potted trees is to love deformity". Perfection was not at all the desired end result. The horticulturists of that time valued those dwarfed trees that had twisted and knarled formations both in the trunk area and on their branches. The best "knarling" I`ve ever seen by far were on the bonsai Redwoods. This type of tree is most popular in the California Bay area, the region of the giant Redwoods. Also interesting to note is that in ancient times, the practice of cultivating bonsais was reserved for the upper class in Japan`s Kamakura period and it became a highly refined art form. Bonsais were displayed indoors on special occasions by the Japanese elite. They were artfully displayed either in expert artisan crafted ceramic planters strategically placed or on specially designed shelves. Later on outdoor cultivation became more popular during the warmer months. Over time many more species came to be cultivated and bonsai artists began to integrate their plantings with rocks, accent plants, and even mini buildings and people. By the mid 19th century world travelers discovered these marvels and its popularity spread even further to other countries. There began to be exhibitions in London, Vienna, and Paris. And today there`s even an international bonsai arboretum and bonsai exhibits throughout most of the larger botanical gardens in many states and countries. Many people who are garden and plant enthusiasts (myself included) like to have an array of colorful perennial blooming flowers and attractive trees and shrubs as part of their landscape layout. Indoor plants get our special attention because they are part of the ambience of our living space. That being said, passionate bonsai cultivators believe that having and caring for a bonsai is a personal experience, one which also brings satisfaction in sharing this interest with others. This is evidenced by the many symposiums and events geared to displaying the most magnificent accomplishments of bonsai cultivators. Since they are now very available, we as admirers simply get to choose one or more species to bring into our homes. There are so many varieties to choose from now too. There`s some in the evergreen family such as the very sculptural looking Juniper, Blue Spruce, and the gorgeous Hinoki Cypress with its rich deep green hues. The there`s the bonsai Mimosa tress with their branches that have a delicate and lacy look to them. And of course, there`s the stunning flowering variety such as the Cherry, Winter White Jasmine, and the flowering Gardenia with blossoms that will fill your house with such a heavenly fragrance. Most suppliers of these lovingly cultivated and cared for trees will provide complete instructions on how to care for each species that you choose to have. Remember, they`re not just generic house plants, they are more like plant art. So enjoy visualising having one in your home. To find out more about the different species and to see some lovely bonsai images, check out the site in the bio box.

For a long time now, most people who have owned greenhouses are ones, which have been made using aluminium and glass. However, today more and more greenhouses are having the glass replaced and instead polycarbonate is being. There are a number of advantages to be gained from owning polycarbonate greenhouses over the more traditional glass versions and below we take a look at what some of these are.

If you have a smaller garden than you would like but would still like to own a greenhouse, then you should look to buy a portable greenhouse.

Pruning the roots: Pruning shrub and tree roots can be as easy as 1,2,3. There are three basic ways to go about it. The first way is by making the shrub or tree suitable for transplanting purposes. If not prepared adequately in advance it can result in shock to the shrub or tree. You can use a spade whhich has a sharpened edge to make a straight cut all across the perimeter of the shrub or the tree. The cut needs to be approximately 16 or even 18 inches away from the central stalk portion. This applies in the case of a small plant. For larger sized plants the cut would need to be further away. The second stage is all about allowing the plant to develop brand new roots and regain all its lost energy and vitality. For about a month or so, you will need to thoroughly put water and fertilize the plant adequately. If you intend on shifting the plant make sure to perform this pruning method at least 6 weeks in advance. After root pruning it is generally adviseable to provide a resting period of 1 year for the plant.