http://www.wilddonlewis.org Free articles about getting the best from your garden Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:48:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sometimes a tree gets to the point where it is necessary to say goodbye to it. It can be a painful choice to make, but sometimes the tree gets too close to the house, gets too diseased, gets an incurable infestation of some pest, or grows too tall and gets ... http://www.wilddonlewis.org/index.php/2008/02/26/removing-old-trees/ If you have just entered the tree growing world, you have no doubt heard the term “pruning” tossed around by the more veteran growers. Well, I have something to admit. For several years, I did not even know what pruning was. I heard the term a lot, but I never ... http://www.wilddonlewis.org/index.php/2008/02/19/pruning-your-trees/ If you have a problem with birds, you have probably tried many solutions. Some of the most popular include plastic animals, scarecrows, wind chimes, or highly reflective tape. All of these things can do a great job of reducing bird problems. I have quite a few cherry trees in my ... http://www.wilddonlewis.org/index.php/2008/02/12/protecting-trees-with-bird-netting/ There is nothing that brightens your day anymore than looking at freshly arranged flowers that were just picked that day. You put them into a clear vase and set them on a table to enhance the beauty of your dining room. The best thing about that is you were the one who ... http://www.wilddonlewis.org/index.php/2008/02/05/gardening-flowers/ So now you've picked out what type of garden you will have, what the location will be, and what kind of fertilizer you need, now is the time to really get started in choosing your garden environment. First you'll want to choose what your garden barriers will be. What will ... http://www.wilddonlewis.org/index.php/2008/01/29/other-factors-in-garden-creation/ If you’re not the type of person that wants to spend their time managing an elaborate fruit or vegetable garden, you might consider planting and maintaining an herb garden. While the product might not seem as significant, you’ll still enjoy the constant availability of fresh, delicious herbs to flavor your ... http://www.wilddonlewis.org/index.php/2008/01/22/growing-your-own-herbs/ If your current planting goals involve plants that require good water drainage, I am sure you know how frustrating it is to have a yard that just won’t cooperate. Some plants can handle the excess water that comes about from being in an area that doesn’t drain properly. In fact, ... http://www.wilddonlewis.org/index.php/2008/01/15/creating-a-raised-bed/ If you're thinking about starting a garden, the first thing you need to consider is what type of garden you will have. There are many different choices and often it can be hard to pick just one, but hopefully you can narrow it down. But by narrowing it down, you'll ... http://www.wilddonlewis.org/index.php/2008/01/08/choosing-a-garden-that-is-perfect-for-you/ While tending to my own garden, I have found that one of the most frustrating things that can happen to a gardener is to walk outside to check on your plants. It’s just a routine walk to make sure that your garden is thriving, but you end up finding holes ... http://www.wilddonlewis.org/index.php/2008/01/01/dealing-with-garden-pests/ There is something about going to your cupboard and getting a jar of canned vegetables that you personally grew and preserved before winter set in. Growing a garden may take a lot of work but it is something that you can enjoy all year long. Canning and preserving everything you grow is ... http://www.wilddonlewis.org/index.php/2007/12/25/preserving-your-food-from-the-garden/