Introduction to Aquaponics
Hydroponics and aquaponics are very similar in every way except hydroponics requires the addition of fertilizer and there's no fish in the nutrient solution.In aquaponics, plants and fish live a symbiotic life with the fish feeding the plants, and the plants cleaning and filtering the fish's environment.The fish waste becomes... Read More
Suet Facts and Tips
If you are like many people, backyard birding is a hobby for you whether you actively encourage visits from birds or not. One way to attract birds is to put out suet -- beef fat -- and watch the crowds stop by and devour the treat. Suet is an inexpensive... Read More
Wild Flower Garden - Recreate the Splendor of Nature in Your Own Backyard
A few years ago I made the decision to create a wild flower garden within my existing garden. I had been working to develop a more earth friendly approach to my garden, trying different options for fertilizing and pest and weed control. The next logical step for me was to... Read More
Tips For Successful Backyard Grape Growing
Growing grapes in the backyard or garden can be a rewarding experience. It can also be quite a failure if not done properly. Grapevines are perennial plants and will grow for years to come. There are a few things to consider before you just jump in and start planting your... Read More
About Window Ledge Gardening
The growing of flowering or foliage plants on window ledges is a form of gardening in which most people can indulge. Those who live in flats, and others who have no gardens, and especially invalids who are confined to their rooms, derive an enormous amount of pleasure from this form... Read More
Camellias
Camellias Named by Linnaeus in 1735 in honour of the Jesuit priest and naturalist Georg Josef Kamel, Camellia is a genus originating mainly from China but with a range covering a large area of South East Asia. The exact number of species is not clear but it is somewhere... Read More
Poly Tarps: More Than Meets The Eye
To many people, "tarp" conjures an image of a crumpled canvas in the corner of the garage, or maybe that shiny blue plastic sheet in the hardware store.But tarps are the beneficiary of some of the best technology in textile and chemical treatments. And so they have been adapted to... Read More
Summer Lawn Care Tips
Summer is just around the corner, and your lawn could probably use a little maintenance before the summer season of backyard BBQs and swimming in the pool. So what are you doing now to get your lawn ready? Lawn care is often feared as a difficult and time intensive process,... Read More
Release Some Tension...Spend Some Time In Your Garden
Gardening can be one of the most rewarding and relaxing hobbies that you can engage in. Picture a beautiful spring day, the sweet smell of grass in the air and you get to go out and work the soil and prepare your garden.One of the fascinating things about gardening is... Read More
Tips for Backyard Fish Ponds Care
Installing a backyard fish pond is an aesthetic addition to your landscaping and offers a bit of tranquility as well. However, taking care of backyard fish ponds is not as easy as one might think. And, you have to do more than simply install the fish pond and then let... Read More
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Preliminary Considerations Before Building Your Own Backyard Garden Pond
This article is geared towards the beginner water gardener, who... Read More
Layer Your Plantings
Part three in a seriesIn our last article, we helped... Read More
How to Grow Sweet Corn
Purchased corn, whether on the cob or in a can... Read More
Composting and Composters: A Basic Introduction
Why Compost?Recent studies show that an average family throws away... Read More
Home for a Gnome?
Kitsch is defined by several dictionaries as relating to poor... Read More
Pruning the Backyard Grapevine
Proper pruning of your backyard grapevines is essential to maintain... Read More
Orchids Are One Of Natures Most Beautiful Flowers
Orchids are beautiful flowers. The interesting thing about orchids is... Read More
Garden Benches - What They Are
Putting in a flower garden or any garden for that... Read More
The Swallowtail -- A Beautiful Butterfly
Swallowtail butterflies are some of the most beautiful butterflies found... Read More
Why Teak Coffee Tables Are Essential For Your Outdoor Space
One of the best ways to bring together the many... Read More
10 Tips for Successful Rose Planting
Planting roses isn't actually complicated, as long as you have... Read More
Seeds and More Seeds...What Your Garden Needs
Seeds are the most important ingredient in all gardening. Without... Read More
Poly Tarps: More Than Meets The Eye
To many people, "tarp" conjures an image of a crumpled... Read More
Black Walnut Trees Produce A Natural Insecticide
The black walnut tree manufactures a substance that is a... Read More
The Rich History of Wild Roses
Wild roses, of the genus Rosa, are those naturally... Read More
Patio Swings Spruce Up Your Outdoor Space with Comfort and Style
Are you looking for a way to spruce up your... Read More
Outdoor Furniture: Exploring the Benefits of Teak
Of the many types of materials that are available for... Read More
Plan Before Buying Rose Bushes
So, you have decided to plant rose bushes in your... Read More
Tips On Caring For Your Cut Flowers
Imagine it's a special occasion and you've just received a... Read More
Orchid Care What The Flower Tells
In Orchid Care The Flower Will Tell You About Some... Read More
A Storage Bench Provides Much Needed Outdoor Space
If you are like most of us, there are two... Read More
Who Sells Flower Bulbs?
Flower bulbs offer some of the most distinctive, unusual flowers... Read More
Tips For Successful Backyard Grape Growing
Growing grapes in the backyard or garden can be a... Read More
Flowers That Beautify Your Home and Garden
To help gardeners choose flowers, various systems for rating hardiness... Read More
The Sundial - Garden Ornament or Exotic Timepiece?
Most of us regard a sundial as an attractive ornament... Read More
Working with Landscape Contractors
Having a beautiful and functional landscape is every homeowners dream.... Read More
Winter Gardening Looking Towards Spring
Ok, the title "winter gardening" might be a tad bit... Read More
Organic Hydroponics - Simplified
These days, it's easy to get lost in the wealth... Read More
Suet Facts and Tips
If you are like many people, backyard birding is a... Read More
Spring Garden Tips
Gardeners, it's time to put your gardening skills to the... Read More
How to Grow Bananas
If your grocer says, "Yes, we have no bananas. We... Read More
10 Free Gardening Products
One of the pleasurable spin-offs in organic gardening is finding... Read More
Professional Lawn Watering Techniques - Wireless Sensors for Lawns in Drought Areas
The technnology secrets will help home owners maintain lawns in... Read More
Introducting KOI-Cam!
This is a project I've had on the back burner... Read More
September Gardening Tips
Well it is now September, and the mornings are great... Read More
Herbs: Growing Your Own
The first thing you need to do when deciding to... Read More
Cyclamen
Think of cyclamen and the chances are that Mothers Day... Read More
Orchid Care - What The Root Tells Us
Orchid Care Part 4 Diseases of the RootsOur final part... Read More
The Home Garden
The garden should be near the house and away from... Read More
Planting Roses in Pots
In years past, serious rosarians would never consider having a... Read More
Roses and Juniper Rock Gardens
Wide circle driveways don't happen much anymore, but when they... Read More
Want to Build a Pond?
A pond, logically, the first question you should ask is... Read More
Tarragon: A Favourite of French Chefs
Long a favourite of French chefs, the herb Artemisia dracunculus,... Read More
Lawn Disease And What To Do About It
Every lawn, whether new or established, is susceptible to a... Read More
Rosemary: The Herb of Remembrance and Friendship
Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly called rosemary is an aromatic herb indigenous... Read More
Organic Gardening
"Organic gardening is not just the avoidance of chemicals, in... Read More
Gardening For Birds
What a cruel trick the weather is playing on us.WE... Read More
Thyme: The Herb of Courage
Garden thyme, fresh or dried, alone or combined with parsley... Read More
Are There Really Black Roses?
Throughout the course of time, black roses have conjured... Read More
Bird Baths in Your Yard
HOOEEEHas summer come in with a bang!Heat waves everywhere.And where... Read More
Parsley: A Cooks Best Friend
A cook's best friend, Petroselinum crispum, commonly known as curly... Read More
International Flower Delivery
As our global community continues to expand we often find... Read More
Gardenscape On A Shoestring
Many of us flip through garden magazines, all the while... Read More
Pond Filter
A pond filter is one of the most important components... Read More
Gardening with Bamboo
Myths and facts A misconception about bamboo is that they... Read More
The Benefits of Using Landscape Software
If you enjoy making your yard as beautiful as it... Read More
The String Algae Blues
Now that Spring is upon us and things are coming... Read More
Flower Meanings
Certain types or colors of flowers mean different things, and... Read More
Oregano: Joy of the Mountain
Known as "joy of the mountain," Origanum vulgare is commonly... Read More
Chives - Allium Schoenoprasum
Known as common garden chives, Allium schoenoprasum, can be grown... Read More
Camellias
Camellias Named by Linnaeus in 1735 in honour of... Read More
Five Tips For Garden Sanctuaries
The design of your garden has an amazing affect on... Read More
Science Cant Explain Everything!
You will know that if you have spent at least... Read More
Are You Being Taken Advantage of when Ordering Flowers Online?
Did you know that you can send flowers many different... Read More
Patio Accessories ? Complete The Great Outdoors
Patio accessories can range from small to large and of... Read More
Fall is the Time to Get Your Garden Trees and Shrubs Ready for Winter: Heres What to Do
Tips for winter care of trees and shrubsWith the garden... Read More
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