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SCRANTON, Pa., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of US households are now growing their own produce, and many of them are turning to vegetable container gardening (www.earthbox.com) to save time and increase yields. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130612/NY30389 )(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130411/NY92249LOGO-b ) Edible gardening has risen for six years straight, according to research by the National Gardening Association, and shows no signs of...
The New Site Offers Helpful Tips and Advice on How Properly Care for a Garden LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Garden Dad, a website that features helpful gardening guides, garden tool reviews and exclusive deals on garden tools, has just launched its new and user-friendly website. Whether people already have a green thumb or find gardening to be extremely challenging, the website offers useful and in-depth tips and advice on a wide range of garden-related topics....
Themed gardens, planted for a specific culinary purpose like a spaghetti garden or a stir-fry garden, can give the gardener and the chef delightful adventures. Kids also love to be involved in the process, from planting to cooking LITITZ, Pa., May 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Themed gardens can be a ton of fun for gardeners who are looking to try something new, not only in the garden but also in the kitchen. There are many different kinds that can be planted with the purpose of a...
Temperature extremes, flooding and drought can wreak havoc on landscapes. Melinda Myers provides strategies to repair and prepare landscapes for whatever mother nature has in store this season. Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 Spring floods, summer droughts and temperature extremes take their toll on gardens and the gardeners who tend them. Help gardens recover from the crazy temperature and moisture extremes that seem to occur each year. Myers suggests the following steps to revive...
As the crop nears maturity, there are many successes to talk about this season. PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Anthony M. Comorat is pleased to announce that the vegetable garden planted this season with the vital participation of his daughter, Madeline, is near harvest with yields beyond expectations. After a late start due to a rebuilding of the garden's irrigation system and the addition of a large size composter and garden house, Anthony M. Comorat...
Garden Party Foundation's goal: Raising awareness for charity and the need for philanthropic giving HIGHLAND PARK, Mich., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fantastic food, fabulous cars and fine wine will be served up at the fifth annual Garden Party, a fundraiser to help fight leukemia and neurofibromatosis and assist budding chefs. The event will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2013, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on the beautiful grounds of Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, Michigan. The event...
DENVER, May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dig It Yourself, a container gardening demo and sale, will be held at the Denver Pavilions on Saturday, June 1, from 11am-4pm in the plaza by Forever 21. Luan Akin and Rob Proctor from popular Denver-area garden center Tagawa Gardens will show area residents how to grow container gardens on small patio and balcony spaces. Edible plants and vegetables will also be available for purchase. Luan Akin, former TV reporter turned Tagawa Gardens Outreach...
NEW YORK, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Botanical Garden debuted the new Native Plant Garden, a cutting-edge 3.5-acre installation with a dramatic 230-foot-long water feature as its centerpiece during two opening weekend festivals, May 4-5 and May 11-12, 2013. It is the most contemporary garden design ever created at The New York Botanical Garden. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130509/NY11357 ) The Native Plant Garden was designed by Oehme, van Sweden,...
Rototiller Guy Features an Exclusive Formula on Website for Determining the Price of Landscaping for Los Angeles Area Residents. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 06, 2013 Mike Georgia, owner of Rototiller Guy, has created an easy to use tool on his website, http://www.rototillerguy.com for determining landscaping costs. “No other landscaper in the United States has a tool for estimating landscaping costs, like this,” said Mike. Instead of going through the hassle of calling contractors for...
Rising costs of landscape and garden care are causing financial distress for homeowners across the United States. Landscape.com offers groundbreaking solutions for homeowners and landscape developers alike, by creating a real time virtual marketplace where both can greatly benefit, keeping gardens and wallets green. Houston, TX (PRWEB) April 29, 2013 With economic stresses placed upon homeowners and business owners these days, the last thing they need is a huge bill for garden and...
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Xeriscaping and Xerogardening refers to landscaping and gardening in ways that help reduce or even eliminate the need for irrigation. This practice is promoted in areas that do not have easily accessible fresh water supply. As climate patterns shift, more and more regions are using this method. The term "˜xeri' or "˜xero' comes from the Greek "˜xeros' which means "dry". Plants that require the appropriate amount of irrigation in reference to the local climate are emphasized, and care...
