http://mastergardeningblog.com Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:38:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en by Teresa Odle It’s rainy season and gardeners, farmers, ranchers and homeowners with all sorts of projects have to get out in the mud and muck to finish up summer and fall projects. I don’t know about you, but wet feet are among my pet peeves. Le Chameau Country Lady Wellington ... http://mastergardeningblog.com/?p=322 There’s something about going back to the charm and quiet of a reel mower that appealed to me. I remembered watching my dad and brothers pushing one around in my early childhood. When I pulled the NaturCut Ideal 40 reel mower out of the box, I saw those familiar blades ... http://mastergardeningblog.com/?p=314 by Teresa Odle If you’re like me, you prefer looking at a beautiful flowering vine to your neighbor’s garbage can. Even  when  you know and like your neighbors, you enjoy privacy in certain areas of your home and yard. A well-placed trellis can help provide privacy and it’s a practical tool ... http://mastergardeningblog.com/?p=308 by Teresa Odle Each year, American gardeners face frustrating problems with their edible or ornamental gardens. Many of these are caused by likable critters and others by creepy crawlers. Controlling pests requires a little knowledge and attention. Here are MasterGardening.com's Top 10 garden pests and a few ... http://mastergardeningblog.com/?p=285 By Teresa Odle It’s not just that I love pots, as I say every spring when I shop for herbs and ornamentals to fill the decorative containers that scatter our patios and lawn.  Container gardening has so many benefits that if I could, I’d grow just about everything in containers.  Here’s ... http://mastergardeningblog.com/?p=273 by Teresa Odle I live in New Mexico, and our average annual rainfall is less than nine inches. The high desert air dries out plants quickly, especially when temperatures reach the 90s. Watering plants and lawns is essential, although also controversial. So the first rule of watering in dry climates ... http://mastergardeningblog.com/?p=263 By Teresa Odle If you’re not lucky enough to live next to a river, creek, waterfall or other natural water feature, you can add one to your landscape easily. The reason fountains are so popular is that they block out city sounds and add what I think is one of the ... http://mastergardeningblog.com/?p=252 By Teresa Odle Mothers who love to garden also love gifts related to gardening. From books to tools to potted plants, you can’t go wrong by giving the gift of earth and growth. For examples, think of a book specific to the mother in your life. Has she been having problems ... http://mastergardeningblog.com/?p=239 By Teresa Odle There is no better material for your vegetables and ornamentals than compost. And it’s cheap, easy to produce and earth friendly. Like any gardening activity, it takes a little planning and work up front, but once you get going, it’s easy and productive. A helpful article on Composting ... http://mastergardeningblog.com/?p=202 Don't forget to do something good for the earth today. Plant a tree, start a garden or just spend time communing with nature. We would like to make your Earth Day a little greener. Today only, save 20% on all products at Mastergardening.com! Enter the coupon code EARTH at checkout to ... http://mastergardeningblog.com/?p=190