Your All Things Plants newsletter for May 28, 2012

• 56 new members.
• 158 new threads.
• 3,262 new posts.
• 1,369 new images to the plant database.
• 35 new comments in the plant database.

There were 11 new gardening ideas posted last week:

By paulgrow May 28, 2012 Watering tip for newly planted trees and shrubs Use a root feeder when watering newly planted trees and shrubs. It prevents runoff, gets the water to the root zone and saves water. These can be often picked up at a garage sale for a dollar or two. (one comment)

By critterologist May 28, 2012 A quick marker tip Since garden markers sometime get moved or lost, I try to put a plastic label (a section of window blind, labelled with Sharpie Industrial Marker) in the hole when I'm planting. This is especially good for perennials I know I'll want to dig/divide/share in the future -- when I dig it up and find the tag, I'll know exactly what it is, regardless of what happened to its official garden marker. (one comment)

By Sharon May 27, 2012 Garden Tours: HollyAnnS Join us as we travel to south central Pennsylvania to see the gardens that Holly and her husband have created. It's going to be a delightful journey through a beautiful garden. Be sure to click the pictures so you don't miss a thing. (1,802 words - Read the full article) (13 comments)

By wildflowers May 26, 2012 A quick tip Brush snow from evergreens as soon as possible after a storm by using a broom in an upward, sweeping motion; as heavy snow or ice accumulation on the branches can cause serious damage. (4 comments)

By plantladylin May 25, 2012 A hand-y tip If you garden barehanded as I often do, keep a bar of soap and nail brush next to the sink (or outside near a garden hose) for quick clean up. (5 comments)

By threegardeners May 24, 2012 Containers - simply so easy Growing flowers in a container is so easy. No rules need apply to have beautiful containers this summer. (170 words - Read the full article) (8 comments)

By psa May 24, 2012 A watering tip Consider drip feed or soaker hose watering to efficiently keep your soil moist without encouraging foliage diseases. Mulch can increase the effectiveness of these watering methods, feed the plants, protect the roots, and trap soil-borne diseases and pests away from the foliage. (one comment)

By Trish May 23, 2012 Simply Succulents: A Review Join me as I sample and review plants from a second succulent source: Simply Succulents. (524 words - Read the full article) (3 comments)

By Boopaints May 23, 2012 A quick tip ALWAYS keep a water bottle with you when you garden in the summer. Stay hydrated! (9 comments)

By vic May 22, 2012 A quick shade tip If your new transplants are getting too much sun, you can put an umbrella over them. Anchor the umbrella handle with something heavy like a concrete block, or drive a stake in the ground and tie the handle to it. You can also pound a length of pvc or galvanized pipe into the ground and drop the handle in. (5 comments)

By Sharon May 22, 2012 Let 'em grow: Dandelions This is one in a series of very short articles that might change your mind about some surprisingly good weeds. And even if your mind isn't changed, you'll still be well informed. (209 words - Read the full article) (79 comments)