Deborah asked:


Which countries around the world have lots of gardening centres?
There are certainly plenty in my native England, because there are so many keen gardeners. Where else would I expect to see garden centres, and gardens that the householders look after?

Sloane

jimlovespam123 asked:


My mom and I would like to plant a garden in front of our house. We have plenty of plantable space, but very little knowledge of gardening! We want a flower garden that is low maitenence. We both have busy schedules, and though we’re planning on putting in effort, working on the garden daily would not be possible for us. We are looking to plant perenials and not have to replant every year. We just want a pretty but simple garden that will not require us to spend excess amounts of time working on it. I don’t know anything about different flowers with different climates, but we live in central Ohio.

Experienced gardeners: do you have any suggestions for what to plant and how to start?

Finbar

If you enjoy gardening, you are not alone. Each year, millions of Americans grow a garden. If you are interested in becoming one of those individuals, you may need to purchase some supplies. These gardening accessories may not only make gardening easier, but they may also help to produce better results.

When it comes to gardening accessories, there are a number of different items that are included. To start a garden and maintain it, it is likely that you will need gardening supplies. To grow plants or food, you will need to have seeds. To help your seeds flourish, you may want to have plant food and other feeding supplies. The gardening tools and supplies that you need will all depend on what type of garden you are interested in developing. Despite the difference in supplies, there are many common accessories that you may wish to have.

The first step in starting a garden is to pick a space. Since your plants, flowers, or food will need sunlight, you will want to select an area that receives an adequate amount of it. This area can either be large or small, depending on the size of your garden. You may also want to make sure that this area is not in the way of your other activities. Developing your garden in a fairly secluded area will help to reduce the risk of destruction.

To get started, you will need to have a number of important gardening tools. These tools should be used to dig a hole for your seeds and to create a smooth ground surface. Popular gardening tools include, but should not be limited to, weeding forks, surface rakes, shovels, and hoes. If you do not already have these tools, you will need to purchase them. Most of these garden tools, along with other gardening accessories, can be purchased online or from most department stores or home improvement stores.

Once you have created a safe gardening area, you will then need to start planting your seeds. Your seeds will all depend on which type of garden you plan on having. Many gardeners choose to have a flower garden, plant garden, or a vegetable garden. It addition to having one or the other, you may also want to incorporate plants, vegetables and flowers all into one. You can easily obtain seeds by visiting your local home improvement store, garden store, or department store. For hard to find seeds, you may need to resort to online shopping. 

Depending on the type of flowers, plants, or vegetables you planted, you should begin to see results in a few weeks. Plant food and special soil may help to increase the appearance of your garden. While most gardeners prefer to use plant food, it is optional. In some cases, you may find that your plants, flowers, or vegetables will grow just as well on their own. Plant food and premixed food soils can be purchased for an affordable price at most retail stores.

Gardening is a backyard activity that many enjoy themselves. If you are a parent, you may also want to include your child. Depending on their age, age appropriate gardening tools can be purchased. These tools are similar to most traditional tools, but they tend to be safer. In fact, most play gardening tools are made of plastic and have dull edges. To purchase these gardening supplies for your child, you will want to visit your local retail store or shop online.



By: Joey Simmons

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Paranormal Princess asked:


I’m trying to find the gardening device that takes a lot of the work out of gardening and so far, I’ve had no success.

Aiken

Garden is the outer view generally of every house whether of any country. So decorating your garden in the most likely way is a matter of appreciation. Gardening as hobby makes you fit in the other way round. To spruce up your garden it requires garden tools. With the help of garden tools you can surely work fast and rapidly. Do take notice that all the essential tools are present with you and in proper working condition. Garden tools are of significance because they are part of garden and essential to larger gardening activities. Garden décor is not possible without the gardening tools. As it’s rightly said that a gardener is incomplete without his garden tools and basically a complete package.

Gardener needs garden tools to do its routine work of gardening. Garden tools are required in growing and maintaining plants and trees. A gardener may fall in need of tools while practice of gardening. The use and type of tools used in gardening keeps on differing. Different tools are required if you’re on farming field. Tools play a great tool whether you are doing gardening or farming.

Following is the list of garden tools which are generally required:

· Gloves

· Rake

· Hoe

· Shovel

· Spade

· Trowel

· Pruner

· Pruning Saw

· Sprinkler

· Garden Hose

· Lawn Mower

· Edger

· Weed eater – gas or electric

· Blower – gas or electric

· Fertilizer Spreader

· Wheelbarrow

· Hedge Shears

· Tank Sprayer

· Hammer

· Heavy Duty Extension Cord

Now, it’s becomes your responsibility to take care of your tools after finishing up the work because the tools are commonly exposed to water and wet muddy plants. Generally, people are habituated by washing it but fail to draw attention to clean the tools after they get dry. So a better option would be to use a dry cloth for cleaning purpose.

Gardening tips could be easily found by way of web search, magazines. You can décor your garden with help of garden tools under the guideline of gardener or some experts.

Lack of proper maintenance of garden tools won’t allow you to use for a long time. The tool made of iron or steel will even catch the rust. It is advisable keep oiling your tools weekly. Digging tools should be stored in bucket of sand. Other tools you may wrap it in a cloth or in a plastic bag. Not even, taking care of garden power tools won’t take you a long way until you take notice of weeds, soil texture, trees growth and other factor as like. To overcome the hurdle of weeds, you can use weeding trowels or weed twisters.

The above mentioned information should be able to make understand in a better way. Without garden tools it’s nearly impossible to carry out all the activities of gardening and décor your garden.



By: Bella Mclaine

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Wayne

Sweet Potato Pie asked:


I want my vegetables to be in full bloom in late spring or early summer. So, when should I start my gardening to make that possible? Thanks!

Kerwin

senn asked:


Plz Give me important tips…..some necessary points which must be taken care of while gardening!!!!

Early thanks to all………!
thnx all for ur kind suggestions..these might help me in my gardening process….!!!

Thanks M A N for taking the pain of searching a related website..thnks again!

Eliot

jtbstarheels asked:


I have just bought a tractor and going to gardening next spring.

Tyler

Botanical gardens are places where a enormous variety of plants are developed, usually for scientific purposes. Not all botanical gardens are open to the public, but the ones that are serve as a great educational tool, as you will be able to study many different plants up-close. While research certainly takes place on these plants, a botanical garden also serves as a place for conservation, keeping these plants protected in the process.

Here are some of the best botanical gardens in the world.

1. The New York Botanical Garden is one of the most well-known botanical gardens in the world. Situated in the Bronx borough of New York City, this garden sits on 250 acres and contains 50 gardens and plant collections. It was founded in 1891 and it acts as the region’s leader in research and plant collection. The New York Botanical Garden has also remained as international leader when it comes to research. If you ever are scheduling a trip to see one of these gardens, this would certainly be a place to keep in mind, as they contain some of the best collections of plants in the entire world.

2. The Missouri Botanical Garden is also very popular in the United States. Located in St. Louis, this particular garden is known for having some of the finest botanical research around. There are also a number of horticultural displays and education programs geared toward training people everything about botanical gardens.

3. Denver’s Botanical Garden is one of the top-rated gardens in all of the United States. This is a very exceptional garden because of where it is situated – the western part of the country. Therefore, by visiting this garden you will get a quick look at some plants you will not find in many other places, especially back east. Visually dazzling and essentially a work of art, this botanical garden has been around for over 55 years and has served as both an eye pleaser and an educational tool.

Those are just three of the most popular botanical gardens in the United States. These gardens can be found all over the world and each one has something different to offer. While these are usually used for conducting research and other learning purposes, one really can look at a botanical garden as a work of art. Beautifully designed, you must visit one in your lifetime; it is guaranteed that you have not seen anything like it, and surely you will not leave disappointed

Here are some of the place where you can see the gardens of the world.

1. Florida contains two gardens that are considered gardens of the world. There’s Leu Gardens as well as the Fairchild Tropical Garden. Leu Gardens is in Orlando, while Fairchild Tropical Garden is in Miami. Both gardens enclose over fifty acres of rare and beautiful species of plants and flowers.

2. The Ness Botanic Gardens is one of the gardens in the world in Liverpool, England. It was been added to by exotic plant hunters since the nineteen hundreds and is even part of Liverpool University’s work.

3. In Russia, there are two gardens of the world. There’s the Botanic Garden of the Irkutsk State University, which isn’t usually open to the public since it’s primarily used for the University’s work, and then there’s the Petrozavodsk State University Botanic Garden, which seeks to work together with other gardens of the world to boost its variety and also add to the variety of other gardens.

4. There’s even one of the gardens of the world in New Zealand, where they have the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, which is home to many acres of trees, flowers and shrubs. When you arrive, you become the master or mistress over all of these acres, and you will love the many walkways, bridges, and shady rests that are available to all who visit.

There are several other gardens of the world, and they are all beautiful and unique in their own right. If you truly love nature and would like to view exotic species and varieties of plants and flowers, and much more, visit one of the gardens of the world near you or begin your travels to all the corners of the world to visit gardens of the world in other countries and states. You’ll love what you see and you’ll love how the power of nature overwhelms you as you likely have never felt before.



By: Cindy Heller

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