Urban gardens are named as such because they are often small, and the only accessible areas for plant life in an otherwise crowded urban area. The plants you pick for a small, urban garden need to look good for most of the year, with flowers that remain for most of the year, in various shapes and forms. Most importantly, they need to be low maintenance. What overall style and design you choose is down to…
Raised beds make it easy to build a frame around your existing garden area, increasing the height and depth of the available planting space. With raised beds, you can take advantage of small or large spaces and increase what you are able to grow. They also make gardening easier because they are raised to a better working height for planting and general gardening tasks. What are the benefits of raised beds? With a raised bed,…
Roses are known for their stunning and often scented flowering displays, as long as they aren’t being attacked. But, as is the case with all plants, there is a risk of damage from pests, with aphids being the main culprit. This is not a reason to remove your existing roses or avoid planting them, but it is nevertheless important to understand the common rose pests that attack roses, how to spot the early signs before…
Roses are very popular plants to have in any garden and are often scented. So much effort goes into maintaining them, such as spraying with fungicides in spring, undertaking the correct pruning methods and general care. But what happens when you notice caterpillars on your roses? For starters, these caterpillars are often the larvae of a common pest: the rose sawfly. What are rose sawflies? They are called sawflies because they take on the appearance…
Roses are considered one of the most popular garden plants no matter where you live. The problem manifests when your rose leaves start wilting and drooping, leaving a sad-looking bush behind. What can you do for wilting and drooping leaves? That depends on the cause. Thankfully, there are many fixes for different causes. Insufficient Watering If the leaves on your rose bush are droopy, it could mean they aren’t getting enough water, as with any…
