http://gardeningtlc.com/blog Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:33:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hello Tom Here, The little green insects so frequently seen on house-plants are called aphis (plural aphides), plant-lice, or green-fly. They feed upon the tender growth of plants, especially the new leaves, and will rapidly sap and destroy the life of any plant if allowed to remain undisturbed. In the spring ... http://gardeningtlc.com/blog/2008/08/20/ridding-insects-on-house-plants/ Hello Tom Here, House plants are popular additions to many rooms. Growing hanging house plants in your home is fun. They provide a large amount of visual interest to any corner or window space. The proper regulation of the atmosphere as to moisture and temperature is one of the most important ... http://gardeningtlc.com/blog/2008/08/01/house-plants-atmosphere-and-temperatures/ Hello Tom Here, Probably the most important matter to be observed in growing garden-plants is that of watering them. The gardener should know just when to water, and to give it where it will do the most good. Novice gardeners often exhibit poor judgment in watering. It is the habit of ... http://gardeningtlc.com/blog/2008/07/10/a-wise-gardener-takes-his-ques-from-nature/ Hello Tom Here, Patio furnishings and accessories can all help you add that special touch to your yard. Outdoor benches are quickly gaining in popularity. Benches come in iron, concrete, or plastic. An outdoor bench is a thing of beauty and a place to sit and relax. Iron is a popular ... http://gardeningtlc.com/blog/2008/06/25/garden-furniture/ Hello Tom Here, The operation of "hilling" consists in drawing up the soil about the stems of growing plants, usually at the time of second or third hoeing. It used to be the practice to hill everything that could be hilled "up to the knees," but it has gradually been discarded ... http://gardeningtlc.com/blog/2008/05/26/garden-hilling-and-crop-rotation/ Hello Tom Here, The practice of tlc gardening work efforts will create an ideal plant environment, resulting in better yields with less labor. Whether natural gardening is your hobby or your livelihood, organic gardening is essential across the generations. Also for grandparents, this is; way to enjoy gardening with your ... http://gardeningtlc.com/blog/2008/05/21/why-cutivation-is-good-gardening/ Hello Tom Here, Garden seeds are the easiest way to start your own garden, whether it's a flower garden or a vegetable garden. Seed planting is one of the most important steps to successful home gardening. A seed may have the appearance to be all right and yet not have within ... http://gardeningtlc.com/blog/2008/05/04/from-garden-seed-to-plant/ Hello Tom Here, It's spring and I started thinking about how the sun feels warm and how the grass is continually coming alive from that warmth. It is simply amazing, the miracle of spring. A beautiful, well-kept lawn is not only pleasant to look at, it is an invitation to go ... http://gardeningtlc.com/blog/2008/03/30/restoring-the-natural-balance-with-tlc/ Hello Tom Here, In addition to our main site www.gardeningtlc.com, this blog will be full of great ideas, tips and resources to help us all become better gardeners. Besides it’s a great way to expand our social circle. I hope we all will enjoy the brief writings on this garden blog. Gardening is ... http://gardeningtlc.com/blog/2008/03/10/hi-and-welcome-to-the-new-blog-for-gardeningtlccomblog/