Nip The Bud http://NipTheBud.com Gardening Tips, Advice, Plants, Flowers, Fruits, Taxonomy, Horticulture and lots more updates en-us Copyright 2007, Nip The Bud team. 240 Garden grief http://NipTheBud.com/article.asp?articleid=96744 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:05 GMT http://NipTheBud.com/article.asp?articleid=96744 David Alvand has done little to endear himself to his neighbours. His gigantic leylandii trees tower above the roofline of his semi-detached house in Plymouth.

Garden grief

Horror stories about these fast-growing trees are not new, but gardens are surely fertile breeding grounds for all kinds of neighbourly disputes. If you have – or have ever had – neighbours with gardens that have troubled you, tell us about the nature of your complaint. Tasteless ornaments, outsized sheds, intrusive trampolines: what most gets your goat?

]]> Gardening week ahead: Cover crops for autumn http://NipTheBud.com/article.asp?articleid=96634 Thu, 9 Sep 2010 08:03 GMT http://NipTheBud.com/article.asp?articleid=96634 Protective structures come in a range of shapes and sizes and can be glass, rigid plastic or polythene. Cloches are easy to move around the garden and can be designed to cover individual plants or whole rows, and allow vital ventilation.

Gardening week ahead: Cover crops for autumn

Leafy plants, such as parsley, rocket, pak choi and spicy salad leaves will continue growing well into autumn if protected from frosts with fleece or plastic.Autumn-sown crops, such as broad beans, winter lettuce and chicory, will fare better over winter with shelter from wind and weather, reducing the risk of rot.

]]> Secrets Of Organic Rose Plant Gardening http://NipTheBud.com/article.asp?articleid=96483 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 07:18 GMT http://NipTheBud.com/article.asp?articleid=96483 How Nature Works Whether it is roses, other flower gardening, or just about any type of plant, the secret to successful organic gardening of any kind is to understand the way nature works. Nature always tries to maintain a delicate balance. By understanding the basics of how plants grow, you will understand how to maintain nature's balance and thus keep your roses healthy.

Secrets Of Organic Rose Plant Gardening

Basically, water and nutrients are absorbed into the root system and pulled up through the stems into the green leaves by the process of photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is a plant process that uses water and energy from the sun to convert carbon dioxide into carbohydrates that it uses for growth and other plant functions. The carbohydrates are stored in the branches and stems of roses, trees, and other plants. These stored carbohydrates are used as reserve energy for the plant. When a crises occurs, such as a broken stem or pathogenic attack, the stored carbohydrates are used. Stored carbohydrates are also used in the spring to create new stems and foliage.

]]> Asian Water Lilies and Lotus Flowers http://NipTheBud.com/article.asp?articleid=96348 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:46 GMT http://NipTheBud.com/article.asp?articleid=96348 Here are some Valentines Day flower pictures - Asian style. I think most are water lilies but some might be lotus flowers. Let us know what is what in the comments if you know the difference. Here is a beautiful pink water lily.

Asian Water Lilies and Lotus Flowers

]]> Bee decline already have dramatic effect on pollination of plants http://NipTheBud.com/article.asp?articleid=96247 Mon, 6 Sep 2010 07:46 GMT http://NipTheBud.com/article.asp?articleid=96247 Researchers have found that pollination levels of some plants have dropped by up to 50 per cent in the last two decades. The "pollination deficit" could see a dramatic reduction in the yield from crops. The research, carried out in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado, is the first to show that the effect is real and serves as a "warning" to Britain which if anything has seen an even greater decline in bees and pollinators.

Bee decline already have dramatic effect on pollination of plants

"This serves as a warning to other countries," said Professor James Thomson at the University of Toronto, who carried out the research. "For quite some time people have been suggesting that pollinators are in decline and that this could have an effect on pollination.

]]> Daisies Are the Simplest Plants http://NipTheBud.com/article.asp?articleid=95986 Sat, 4 Sep 2010 12:50 GMT http://NipTheBud.com/article.asp?articleid=95986 Daisies happen to be one of the best simple plants. They often grow on their own, but they are nice to have in the backyard for some color and also for simplicity. Often, you'll see these flowers thrown in a nice bouquet of flowers. They are simple and easy to grow, and that is why they are among the least expensive flower to purchase. You'll want to consider that the daisy looks good in a bed of flowers, but it is also a flower that can stand alone. They are wonderful in the gardens, but can make a huge difference to the décor of any room.

For those who are looking to become gardeners, but have not had much experience or success in the past, you'll want to pick the daisy. The daisy is one of the easiest flowers to plant and grow. Daisies are often planted by seed, but you can get many of the bigger daisies at the local nursery. Daisies will continue to multiple and grow each year. You may want to take your garden of daisies and separate some of the seedlings, because this will allow you to keep control of the growth. You'll also find that these plants will multiple at such a rate that it can begin to crowd the other plants and offspring. You'll need to separate the daisies, eventually.

]]> Feeding and Caring for Indoor Plants http://NipTheBud.com/article.asp?articleid=95757 Thu, 2 Sep 2010 07:24 GMT http://NipTheBud.com/article.asp?articleid=95757 Indoor plants should be welcomed in any home or apartment because of the creation of a pleasant indoor environment. A small indoor plant adds both color and a scenic picture to both tables and windows. The larger indoor plants seem to meld with the furniture groupings. The curious thing about these plants is why some indoor plants prosper and others just wilt and die over time. The important factor here is that most of the foliage plants, purchase for use as indoor plants,have as their origin tropical areas and conditions. Here then is your basic reason why a great many indoor plants require a humid and indirect  lighting environment.

]]> Care Free Decor: Artificial Plants And Silk Flowers http://NipTheBud.com/article.asp?articleid=95586 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 07:32 GMT http://NipTheBud.com/article.asp?articleid=95586 Care Free Decor: Artificial Plants And Silk Flowers: Flowers and plants are wonderful ways to add ambience throughout your home or office. Live flowers and plants can be a burden for a busy homeowner or office manager however, as they must receive the proper care in order to make the surroundings beautiful. A plant can die for any number of reasons, and a wilting plant or set of flowers will look tacky to visitors. Additionally, plants that are cared for will grow, and you will find yourself pruning and repotting your decorations a couple of times a year. Add to that the potential mess of fallen leaves and scattered dirt, and you will see why houseplants  can be quite a chore even if you are gifted with a green thumb.

]]> Poppie flowers don't last long http://NipTheBud.com/article.asp?articleid=94699 Mon, 9 Aug 2010 12:07 GMT http://NipTheBud.com/article.asp?articleid=94699 I have been trying for many years to grow poppies. This year they did well. What do I do with them now that they have stopped blooming?

T.H., New Hartford. Dear T.H.: Perennial or Oriental poppies grow vigorously once they have settled in to a suitable spot with moist, well drained soil and plenty of sunshine. The very showy flowers.

A patch in full bloom is visible from a few hundred feet away -- can be orange, pink, red, white or purple. The flowers only last a few days, but the seed pods are also attractive, so they prolong the season of interest for a couple of weeks. After that, the bristly foliage quickly deteriorates.

]]> Rescue my garden: How to bring a plant back to life http://NipTheBud.com/article.asp?articleid=93333 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:56 GMT http://NipTheBud.com/article.asp?articleid=93333 Rescue my garden How to bring a plant back to lifeFirst, gardening pro and Globe Style columnist Marjorie Harris helped Globe Life editor Kevin Siu with watering his garden, then she took on his weeds.

Here, she helps him diagnose whether he can revive some plants that are on life support.

How can I tell whether or not a plant can be saved? Every plant wants to survive and if there's some life in it, you'll see it at the base of the plant or.

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