Archive for the 'University of Gardening' Category

5 Things To Consider Before Purchasing a Push Reel Mower

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Push Reel Mowers are making a “comeback” of sorts, though, in reality they’ve never really left; they’ve just gotten better. There are a number of reasons why purchasing a reel mower would make sense such as: better for the environment; more exercise; lighter; and, better for the grass, to name a few. However, a push […]

Ficus Tree

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Ficus is a genus in the Moraceae family. The genus contain
around 800 species; from vines and shrubs to woody trees. A
majority of the fucus species originates from the tropical
regions, but some also grow wild in subtropical and temperate
zones.
One of the most well known ficus species is the Ficus carica, a
plant known as the Common […]

Keep Your Bird Feeders Filled For The Spring Rush

Saturday, May 3rd, 2008

March ushers in spring. Well, for most of us it does. Crocus begin to bloom, spring rains wash away winter crud and put that certain smell in the air. Robins and Redwing Blackbirds return to Michigan.Keeping the feeders cleaned and filled becomes more frequent as activity increases in my yard.
I feed and enjoy my birds […]

Tips For Windowsill Gardening

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

Believe it or not, keeping the green of Spring in you life year-round, is easier than you think. While it’s great fun to get outside and start planting that vegetable or flower garden, many people keep the freshness in their life even during the winter, by starting windowsill gardens.
Of all plants that are easiest to […]

Fountain - A Watery Touch To Your House

Saturday, April 5th, 2008

Water fountains inside a large garden pond, water bodies, or farm ponds, lends a beautifully elegant touch to them. The water fountains, due to filtration, keep the water clean, and provide additional oxygen to the pond fishes.
While selecting a fountain, make sure that the height of the water fountain spray is less than one […]