Latest articles from Organic Landscape Gardening (http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com) http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com 2012-02-06T14:00:58+01:00 text/html 2007-08-12T05:40:08+01:00 http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com/how-to-care-for-a60.html A fresh flower arrangement won’t last forever, but you can take some simple steps to prolong its beauty at least several extra days. In fact, you should expect long lasting flowers such as carnations, chrysanthemums, alstroemeria and even roses to last a full week to ten days. Spring or bulb flowers such as iris, tulips and daffodils should be expected to last three to five days. text/html 2007-08-12T05:40:08+01:00 http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com/the-secret-of-rooting-a59.html Interested in learning how to propagate plants without growing them from seeds? This informative article shares all the tips and tricks you'll need to know to grow healthy rooted cuttings from trees and shrubs. text/html 2007-08-12T05:40:08+01:00 http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com/outdoor-furniture-exploring-a58.html Of the many types of materials that are available for the construction of outdoor furniture, teak is often overlooked. This beautiful wood – of tropical origin – adds character and elegance to your outdoor design through a blending of nature and man-made elements which provide an outstanding aesthetic presentation to any yard. text/html 2007-08-12T05:40:08+01:00 http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com/vegetable-growing-for-beginners-a57.html An introduction to growing vegetables for first-time gardeners. The article covers choosing your site, preparing the soil and planning crop layout. Advice on seeds, planting and general maintenance. text/html 2007-08-12T05:40:08+01:00 http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com/how-to-win-the-a56.html Slugs and snails are some of the most hated of garden pests. Here are some suggestions as to how to protect your flowers and vegetables without harming other wildlife. text/html 2007-08-12T05:40:08+01:00 http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com/how-to-create-a-a55.html This article describes the features of a Zen Garden and includes a brief historical introduction. Suggestions are given on how you can create a Zen Garden of your own. text/html 2007-08-12T05:40:08+01:00 http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com/secrets-of-growing-killer-a54.html Tomatoes have always been my favorite garden vegetable to grow and to eat. I have had success with the other standard garden vegetables, such as cucumbers, bell peppers, cauliflower etc. but tomatoes became my specialty over the years. text/html 2007-08-12T05:40:08+01:00 http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com/co2-for-free-a53.html CO2 enrichment is used to dramatically increase crops yields. Many indoor and greenhouse farmers are venting CO2 from gas furnaces and gas hot water heaters outdoors into the environment, while simultaneously releasing or generating CO2 for their plants. Utilizing this simple technique, this previously wasted gas can be diverted in the proper amount to maintain a level of 1500pp. This technique will save farmers time and money, grow better plants, and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions into the environment. text/html 2007-08-12T05:40:08+01:00 http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com/gardening-in-containers-a52.html Container gardening is a wonderful idea whether you have a garden bed or not. It's perfect for apartments or small areas, but can also really enhance your patio. Here are some tips on gardening in containers. text/html 2007-08-12T05:40:08+01:00 http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com/using-bulbs-in-your-a51.html Naturalized bulbs look beautiful in a wooded setting. You can plant them and leave them to multiply. After the bulbs bloom the foliage will die down, but you can interplant bulbs with ground covers for a carefree and beautiful garden. text/html 2007-08-12T05:40:08+01:00 http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com/using-annuals-in-your-a50.html There are several reasons to use annuals in a perennial garden. These include their season long color, ease of propogation, cost, and first season interest. text/html 2007-08-12T05:40:08+01:00 http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com http://www.organiclandscapegardening.com/bird-baths-in-your-a49.html Do you birds come to your bird Bath?