There are hundreds upon hundreds of species of butterflies. In Los Angeles, California alone there are over 110 different species. In New York City there are about 70 different species. So of course there are going to be people like you who’d like to enjoy seeing some of these species within their own gardens and Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Green Thumb Gardener | Posted in Garden Pest Control, Summer Garden | Posted on 16-06-2010
Our summer gardens are filled with all kinds of pests at one time or another. One pest that has potentially nasty health consequences to many species that may be welcome additions to your summer garden habitat is the very unwelcome mosquito. Keep reading to discover steps you can take to keep mosquitoes from invading your personal space and keep friends, families, and animals safe and protected in your summer garden.
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Posted by Green Thumb Gardener | Posted in Flower Garden, Summer Garden | Posted on 15-06-2010
If flowers are your thing or if you plan to include some flowers in your summer garden then you should take a moment to learn about those flowers or flowering plants that are best suited to summer months and what those plants like by way of sunlight and shade. Not all flowers are created equal when it comes to withstanding the heat of the summer sun and some require a little more care than others. Keep all of these things in mind when planning your summer garden and choose wisely according to the type of care you wish to provide.
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Posted by Green Thumb Gardener | Posted in Summer Garden | Posted on 13-06-2010
There is no hard and fast rule as to what a summer garden should be. This means that your personal vision for your summer garden is going to be quite achievable if you take the time to do the proper research and plan the planting for your summer gardening wisely and with great care. One thing is certain, planting wisely can produce a summer garden that is beautiful and maintains some degree of natural pest control. Your summer garden can produce fruit, vegetables, flowers, and even be designed in order to attract certain birds or butterflies. Of course, your summer garden may also be designed to accomplish more than one of these goals as well. That’s the beauty of the versatility of your average summer garden.
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Posted by Green Thumb Gardener | Posted in Gardening for Fun | Posted on 12-06-2010
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 make the gardening experience easier on yourself and the plants. If all your plants are similar, then it shouldn’t be very hard to care for them all. So here are some of the main garden ideas for you to choose from.
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