Posts Tagged ‘New York’

Planning and Building a Useful Herb Garden

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

 

You can buy herbs from a store. But have you thought about creating an herbal wonderland of your own? You can pick and choose herbs that tickle your fancy. This post is going to discuss building an herb garden with plants that grow and thrive in New Jersey and New York.

You should start with what would you like to plant. What would you like to have in your herb garden? Herbs are good for cooking and often used for medicinal purposes. I am going to list a few herbs that you may want to consider adding to your garden.

  • Echinacea – great for boosting immune systems
  • Sage – delicious!
  • Lavender – wonderfully relaxing
  • Thyme – versatile in recipes
  • Mint – makes a great tea
  • Chives – a kitchen staple
  • Dill – fabulous on fish
  • Parsley – more than just a garnish!

These are some of the many varieties of herbs you can plant in your herb gardens. People have big plots for herb gardens, or you can settle with a window sill herb garden. You can reach right outside your window and pick some fresh herbs for your culinary dishes. Most of the above plants will grow well and survive in New York or New Jersey.

Source: Herb Gardens
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Elegant Trees to Elevate Your Landscaping

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Yoshino Cherry Tree

 

Are you planning to redo your property in New Jersey or New York? Are you thinking of ways to beautify your property and give it some real curbside appeal? Or trees that will boost your property value?  If so this post will give you some great ideas for elegant trees and shrubs that grow well in New Jersey and New York.

The Yoshino Cherry tree is a stunningly beautiful tree. It has gorgeous white blossoms. It grows very well in most soils. And as a plus it is also draught resistant. This tree makes a statement when bordering a driveway. It would also look nice surrounding an outdoor living area. The Yoshino tree is indigenous to Japan and made its way to the US in 1902. There is a lot of history and culture behind this whimsical looking tree.

The Thuja Green Giant Tree is another tree that is aesthetically pleasing. It is an evergreen tree. It can hold up to extreme heat, is resistant to insects and pests, and is extremely easy to grow. These trees makes excellent privacy fences, because they grow in such a uniform shape. Another bonus to adding this tree is it is low maintenance. It only requires a trim at least once a year.

These are couple of trees that will make people stand and take notice of your landscaping. These trees boost property value and will beautify your lawn area.

Source: Fast Growing Tree
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When To Plant In New York

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Knowing when or when not to plant anything in your garden can be a tough thing to figure out. After all, you do not want your new vegetables or plants to whither away and die because you planted them at the wrong time. Still, that doesn’t answer the question, when can I plant in the state of New York

If it is fruits and vegetables you are worried about, the exact time can vary. The best method isn’t to guess and hope for the best, but instead do some research and find out what is the best time. This is a great resource for planting food crops in New York. Most farmers will already know this, but if you are just planting a small garden for vegetables, this information can come in handy.

Now we have the decorative plants. For this, there margin of error is really a lot less. The general rule of thumb is to plant in the spring while everything is growing back. This gives it the maximum amount of time for it to grow before the dormant season. However, there are some plants and trees that should be planted in the colder seasons, they are rare, but they do exist. To be on the safe side, ask the person that you are buying from. They would most likely know and can even give you advice for keeping your plant or tree healthy. That way your new addition to your garden can grow big and strong!


References

1. almanac.com
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