http://www.shenar.biz Sat, 14 Jun 2008 06:49:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The American Rose Society did not at first accept the term 'floribunda'. Is a rose that is crossbred a true rose? I suppose that would be a matter of opinion. Roses are highly crossbred. A floribunda could be dubbed the modern rose. You might think ... http://www.shenar.biz/2008/05/27/have-you-heard-of-floribundas/ Antique roses, also called Victorian Roses, are said to be strong survivors and the most fragrant of the roses. The word antique applies obviously to its history. An antique of any kind, however, will catch a collector's eye. What better to put near a museum, which houses antiques, than a ... http://www.shenar.biz/2008/05/20/discover-antique-roses/ Patience is needed when you compost.  It can take anywhere from one month to one year for your first batch of humus to be ready to use.  It will depend on the size of your bin, if you are using cold or hot composting, what you are putting into the ... http://www.shenar.biz/2008/05/13/when-will-your-compost-be-ready/ As there are many uses for compost, you will find people with different interests and occupations utilizing this environmentally friendly resource. A homeowner can create a compost bin or pile to reduce the amount of trash they are throwing away.  As an added benefit they are creating a fertilizer for their ... http://www.shenar.biz/2008/05/06/who-should-compost/ In the Greco-Roman culture, the rose represented beauty, love and the season of spring. It also spoke of the fleetness of time, and therefore implied death and the next world. In Latin Christian iconography, the first use of the rose appears in the scenes representing the next world. Also used ... http://www.shenar.biz/2008/05/06/the-rose-a-marian-symbol/ Bonsai gardening is a recognized art in Japan, and the value of a beautiful bonsai, the world is recognizing with great speed. A bonsai plant can not only change the look of the area you live in or that of your garden, but also can a bonsai plant influence your ... http://www.shenar.biz/2008/04/29/indoor-bonsai-gardening-how-beautiful/ Some say roses aren't climbers by nature and must be taught. Just think....a climber that can grow to forty feet up a tree, yes, it's possible! If you prefer a smaller version, there is also the miniature climber to consider. Any rose is beautiful, but you might ... http://www.shenar.biz/2008/04/22/what-about-roses-called-climbers/ The hot composting method (also known as fast or active composting) is the most common as it yields desired results relatively quickly.  It is also the best method to take care of unwanted weeds as it will destroy the seeds during the heat phase. After you have picked a level site ... http://www.shenar.biz/2008/04/15/a-review-of-the-steps-to-successful-composting/ You may wonder what the different benefits are between fertilizer purchased from the store and compost humus that you make at home.  The aim of both is the same, to improve the quality of your garden, lawn, and soil but there are differences too. Many fertilizers that you purchase at your ... http://www.shenar.biz/2008/04/08/store-bought-fertilizer-versus-mature-compost/ There are many things that go into planning and planting a summer garden. Far too often would be gardeners do not consider the time and energy that should be spent maintaining the summer garden in order to keep your summer garden looking beauty and healthy throughout the long dog days ... http://www.shenar.biz/2008/04/01/maintaining-a-summer-garden/