http://blog.gardora.net Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:24:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://www.gravatar.com/blavatar/d3c1a524a7d5f33aa5c524a633cf2f49?s=96&d=http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://blog.gardora.net http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/31/lift-and-divide-herbaceous-perennials/ http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/31/lift-and-divide-herbaceous-perennials/#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:23:33 +0000 Gardora http://blog.gardora.net/?p=2195 ]]> In mild areas, and during dry spells, you can still lift and divide herbaceous perennials.

]]> http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/31/lift-and-divide-herbaceous-perennials/feed/ 0 Gardora http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/31/overwatered-cyclamen/ http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/31/overwatered-cyclamen/#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:16:45 +0000 Gardora http://blog.gardora.net/?p=2191 ]]> Do the leaves on your Cyclamen turn yellow? This may be a sign of overwatering.

]]> http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/31/overwatered-cyclamen/feed/ 0 Gardora http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/30/cut-back-vines-ivy-and-virginia-creeper/ http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/30/cut-back-vines-ivy-and-virginia-creeper/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:10:34 +0000 Gardora http://blog.gardora.net/?p=2187 ]]> Ornamental vines, ivy, Virginia creeper and Boston ivy can be cut back now: keep them away from windows and doors.

]]> http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/30/cut-back-vines-ivy-and-virginia-creeper/feed/ 0 Gardora http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/30/cut-back-grasses-and-perennials/ http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/30/cut-back-grasses-and-perennials/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:06:57 +0000 Gardora http://blog.gardora.net/?p=2183 ]]> Start cutting back grasses and other perennials left for winter interest.

]]> http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/30/cut-back-grasses-and-perennials/feed/ 0 Gardora http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/29/prepare-a-shelter-for-peaches-and-nectarines/ http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/29/prepare-a-shelter-for-peaches-and-nectarines/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:02:07 +0000 Gardora http://blog.gardora.net/?p=2179 ]]> Do you have peaches or nectarines? Prepare a polythene shelter to protect them from peach leaf curl.

]]> http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/29/prepare-a-shelter-for-peaches-and-nectarines/feed/ 0 Gardora http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/29/feed-garden-birds-4/ http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/29/feed-garden-birds-4/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:58:11 +0000 Gardora http://blog.gardora.net/?p=2175 ]]> Care for the birds in your garden: keep putting out food and water.

]]> http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/29/feed-garden-birds-4/feed/ 0 Gardora http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/28/pot-up-amaryllis-bulbs/ http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/28/pot-up-amaryllis-bulbs/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:51:53 +0000 Gardora http://blog.gardora.net/?p=2171 ]]> Amaryllis bulbs can be potted up now: bring them into active growth with regular watering and feeding.

]]> http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/28/pot-up-amaryllis-bulbs/feed/ 0 Gardora http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/28/tie-climbers-onto-their-supports/ http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/28/tie-climbers-onto-their-supports/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:47:59 +0000 Gardora http://blog.gardora.net/?p=2167 ]]> Wall shrubs and climbers should be tied onto their supports to protect them from wind damage.

]]> http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/28/tie-climbers-onto-their-supports/feed/ 0 Gardora http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/27/water-your-houseplants/ http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/27/water-your-houseplants/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:44:56 +0000 Gardora http://blog.gardora.net/?p=3037 ]]> Do not forget to water your houseplants ! Need some tips? Best practices for watering: http://j.mp/5Rg5eU

]]> http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/27/water-your-houseplants/feed/ 0 Gardora http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/27/diseases-on-winter-pansies/ http://blog.gardora.net/2010/01/27/diseases-on-winter-pansies/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:41:53 +0000 Gardora http://blog.gardora.net/?p=2163 ]]> Watch out for downy mildew and black spot on winter pansies: Remove any infected leaves and destroy them.

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