The ancient Muslim poet, jurist, and theologian, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, may not have stumbled madly upon the very first rose back in 13th century Persia but he certainly immortalized it poignantly in his writing.

Roses are believed to have originated in ancient Persia but their cultivation quickly spread across the Northern Hemisphere, first from China to Europe and finally to North America. Rose enthusiasts throughout time and geography have helped to spread the cultivation and the adoration of this arrestingly lovely flowers to the point that, today, there are more than 20,000 varieties available. Read the rest of this entry »

If you have even a passing interest in the topic of Roses In Your Landscape, then you should take a look at the following information. This enlightening article presents some of the latest news on the subject of Roses In Your Landscape.

Roses have many uses in the home garden, both as standalone bushes and climbers and as part of an overall landscape of plants and flowers. The newest thinking in landscape gardening is to combine roses with other types of native plants and flowers, and roses certainly lend themselves to a striking place in the garden.

Roses are also wonderful when used to enhance and highlight areas of the home or surrounding landscape. For instance, climbing roses can be trained to grow up and over a trellis or to highlight and enhance a bare wall or garden shed. In addition, a spray of yellow roses growing against a brick or stone home can be a beautiful addition to the landscape. Read the rest of this entry »

Ever walked past someone’s garden and been so enraptured by the front yard that you hardly registered what the house looked like? In these days of the difficult-to-shift property market, that is the kind of garden you want.

Front yards that have appeal may draw a buyer into your home. If they like the way you have finished your yard - they may think that they will like the way you have finished your home.

At this time of the year a yard is more about evergreens and accessories than flowers, as there are very few blooms available. Also - and for this reason - it is at this time of year that the Japanese garden stands out. A Japanese garden can lend itself to almost any climate, from snowy to humid, from rainy to desert. Read the rest of this entry »

Gardens are one of the most important aspects of your home in terms of aesthetic value. The first thing that people see when they approach the house is the landscape and to make a great impression of your house, your garden should be vibrant. There is no better way of making a garden stunningly beautiful than adding brilliant colors amidst the green backdrop and this can be done by planting flowering shrubs.

What Are Flowering Shrubs?
The term flowering shrubs refers to a particular group of flowering foliage whose stems are woody and whose branches form an intricate network as opposed to the single-trunk structure of trees. Shrubs typically grow to about 10 to 20 feet, and can serve as great focal points for any garden with the stunning color of their flowers that could hover over a landscape. Read the rest of this entry »

There are some simple “rules of the road” you need to keep in mind when you grow azaleas. They will need a specific type of soil prepared for them and it can be difficult to grow these plants if the conditions are not right. Under some circumstances, some gardeners may fail at getting the results they hope for, however, with a little time and effort, and if these plants are grown in the right environment, they will yield good results in the form of a cascade of blooms every year.

Some factors that you will need to be mindful of when planting azaleas include the acidity of the soil, drainage, watering and amount of sunlight.

Although requiring a more acidic soil, overdoing it may lead to “root burn”, so this is something you need to be aware of when planting the bushes in your yard. A good camellia and azalea fertilizer should normalize the soil, however it might be worth having the soil tested if you are concerned if it is going to be overly acidic. Read the rest of this entry »