Tree Ferns

Tree ferns make wonderful feature plants and when grouped can turn a sheltered part of the garden into a beautiful cool fern gully. This will also provide an ideal lacy canopy under which smaller ferns will flourish. Popular tree ferns include Cyathea australis, C. cooperate Dicksonia Antarctica, can be planted after having its trunk severed providing it is well watered while the plant establishes its roots. Care and maintenance Ferns are undemanding by nature and a part from the occasional removal of dead fronds need very little attention. A fern garden should be mulched annually with organic materials such as compost, well-rotted animal manure or leaf mold. This will help to keep moisture and also supply natural plant foods. How to send flowers to philippines in discounted rate through www.philippinesflowersdelivery.com/ Trouble free lawns A rich carpet of green lawn is an asset to any garden. It will soften the outline of garden beds and paths; protect and insulate large expanses of soils; provide a cool, smooth surface to walk, sit or play on; and is the perfect natural accompaniment to shrubs and flowering plants. Unless you desire your lawn to be a showpiece, it is not necessary to spend a lot of time and effort to maintain an attractive surface. It does not have to be completely weed-free or as perfect as the local Bowling Green. Pulling weeds on hands and knees is no longer necessary when products are available such as combined lawn feeders and feeders which do two jobs in one easy application. Mowing a lawn make take time, but don’t be tempted to mow it too low. The lower you cut, the more frequently you have to mow, cutting too close will also lay it open to weed invasion, drought, the sun, and loss of plant food normally manufactured in the leaves. All these problems mean extra work. Selecting lawn types Check with your nurseryman on the most suitable lawn for your needs. This will depend largely on your climate and what you intend the lawn to be used for. If it is for playing on, choose one that will stand up to wear and tear. If it is for sitting on you will need a softer more comfortable grass. Appearance is another consideration. Lawn grasses are divided into warm season grasses and cool season grasses depending on their growth times and climatic preferences. Warm season grasses grow well during the warmer months with the main flush during summer.