Now that spring is here, the garden will start getting out of hand. Weeds will flourish, snails will come out of hibernation, and throughout the Bay Area, wisteria will bud out in great profusion. The Chinese varieties (Wisteria sinensis) burst into pendulous clusters like fragrant, delicate clumps of grapes hanging from leafless stems. Japanese varieties [...]
By S. B. S.Surendran
Master Feng Shui consultant
and traditional Vaasthu practitioner
Feng Shui is an ancient Oriental method of dividing good and bad forces, which is gaining popularity worldwide.
Flowers are very special Feng Shui enhancers. It could be a simple floral decoration in our home,office or a nice bouquet for someone special. It could all be enhanced [...]
As Valentine’s Day approaches, thoughts turn to roses. And a gardener’s thoughts should turn to pruning the bushes.
Pruning reinvigorates a rosebush, keeps it healthy and ensures that the blooms are as big and abundant as possible. Says acclaimed rosarian and author Stephen Scanniello in A Year of Roses (Cool Springs Press, $24.99), “The worst [...]
In addition to shaping plants and removing yellowed and withered leaves, pruning encourages low-growing foliage, which makes plants fuller and more attractive. Lightly prune houseplants regularly during their active growth, but leave hard pruning for spring and fall.
How to Prune Houseplants
Always use sharp scissors or pruning shears that won’t crush stems or leave jagged edges, [...]
Certain pruning techniques are appropriate for all roses. Following this section on general rose pruning, you will find instructions for specific types of roses.
To prune roses you will need sharp pruning shears; long-handled lopping shears; and a pruning saw for any large, heavy, old stems. Bypass pruners (they cut like a pair of scissors) are [...]
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