Lawns, Irises And The Robot Terrarium

hughe — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:57:38 +0000

For me August is the month when the garden is past its best and my thoughts turn to the autumn cleanup and plans for next year. But there are plenty of things to be done in August and I have found two articles, one covering lawns and the other irises. I have to confess that I am not a lawn fanatic who insists on removing every last weed from the sward, but I do like to see healthy green grass.

Doug Courneya who is a horticulturist and a certified arborist has written a useful summary of the tasks to undertake this month to keep your lawn in top condition. He covers mowing heights, weeds, fertilizing, dethatching, aerating and seeding. He also includes a link to the “Sustainable Lawn Care Information Series” at the University of Minnesota. Read more..

“Now is prime time to plant, revive irises” is the title to this piece by Nancy O’Donnell in the Columbus Despatch. “The tall bearded iris, also known as German iris, is a stately bloom for color in May and June, but every three to five years in August, it’s our turn to show the plant our gratitude.” Instructions on new plantings and division and replanting of overgrown clumps follows including tips on fertilizing. Read more..

Recently I found several helpful videos demonstrating the techniques described in her article. I have added these to my main site which you can find here.

“It’s a Robot! It’s a Terrarium! It’s a Robot Terrarium!” Yes, I can see the robot, but I’m really not sure about the terrarium. It appears to be a model robot with cavities where you can insert plants. It seems that both ready-made and DIY robot gardens are on the way. I can’t wait! Read more..

Green Lawns, Children And Beneficial Pests

hughe — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:00:56 +0000

For Clyde Tressler going green in caring for his lawn means more than using organic fertilizers. For him throwing out the gas powered mower is the key and he makes a spirited case for “the reintroduction of manual labor to lawn care”. I love the way that he suggests that while your head may reject the idea, your body “is quivering (possibly even jiggling) with anticipation”. Read right through to the end and see if you are convinced. Read more..

On the face of it teaching children how to cook seems a strange way of getting them interested in gardening. But harvesting the crop and then preparing it to eat makes the connection and gives kids the incentive to become involved in the gardening activities. The problem is that children usually don’t have a lengthy attention span, but the article explores various ways of overcoming this. Competitions and experiments are just two of the suggestions. Read more..

Organic gardeners do not use pesticides and so have to find other ways of controlling the aphids and other pests that invade their gardens. Here’s a description of “5 Beneficial Garden Pests That You Will Want To Live In Your Garden”. Read more..

“Design a compost heap into the landscape” is the message from Jane Gates in the LA Landscape Design Examiner. We all know the benefits of compost, but it’s useful to be reminded of all the different methods of converting garden and kitchen waste into this soil enriching material. Full of practical tips. Read more..

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