Potting Benches: Beautiful and Practical
Do you love spending time outdoors in your garden creating beautiful floral arrangements that can be enjoyed by all? Do you spend more time gathering up your supplies than you actually do planting flowers? If so, you should consider enhancing your garden with a potting bench.Potting benches do more than... Read More
Fleur De Lotus: Purity in a Sullied World
Rising from a muddy pond, a lotus flower blossoms. Such epitome of purity in a turbid environment has sparked off much inspiration in ancient oriental literature and Buddhist teachings, shaping a repertoire of odes to the graceful demeanour and refreshing fragrance of the lotus.HistoryThe lotus has played a vital role... Read More
Herbs: Growing Your Own
The first thing you need to do when deciding to create your own Herb Garden is to decide on the size of the plot of land you want to use. This will depend on what herbs and how much you want to grow. Unless you are an experienced gardener or... Read More
How to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden
The flittering of the butterfly through your garden is no accident if you planned your garden carefully. The adult butterfly flitters from flower to flower - sipping nectar from many flowers in your gardens, while other adult butterflies search for areas to lay their larvae. It is good to take... Read More
The Tools of Rose Gardening
Like any job you tackle, it's always easier if you have the right tools. Before heading out to your rose garden, make sure you arm yourself with these basic rose gardening tools.Gloves"You can complain because a rose has thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have a rose." - Tom... Read More
How to Rid that Lawn of Thatch!
You know that brown patchy debris in a lawn that accumulates on top of the soil but below the grass line? That's thatch.Thatch consist of grass clippings, grass stems, roots, and other debris that either decomposes or accumulates on a lawn over time.A few reasons thatch can occur are1) A... Read More
10 Tips for Successful Rose Planting
Planting roses isn't actually complicated, as long as you have some good advice and tips to start with...1. Check with your local gardening center or florist for the best type of roses to grow in you climate. If you are a novice, you should look fo? disease resistant types of... Read More
Organic Hydroponics - Simplified
These days, it's easy to get lost in the wealth of knowledge available on hydroponics cultivation. The dizzying collection of fertilizers, additives and supplement doesn't necessarily help the situation. From foliage to root, there's something for everyone and for every kind of situation.But is all this necessary to grow great... Read More
How to Choose the Right Bulbs for Your Spring Flower Garden
Choosing the right bulbs involves more than just selecting colors and cultivars. Timing, bulb size, and most importantly, bulb health are equally significant factors in designing your spring garden.Before purchasing any bulbs, know the differences in bulb types. Along with true bulbs, several types of flowers, sold as bulbs, grow... Read More
Overwintering Pond Fish
The metabolism of koi and goldfish is controlled primarily by water temperature. As the water cools, pond fish require less protein in their diet. When koi and goldfish are fed high-protein food in cool water, the excess protein is excreted as ammonia from the gills. The microscopic organisms that make... Read More
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Turn Your Patio Into A Voluminous Vegetable Garden
My first apartment was a second-story condo in an urban... Read More
Herbs: Growing Your Own
The first thing you need to do when deciding to... Read More
Bonsai Trees - Our Own Little Forest
Bonsai trees have been grown in China and Japan for... Read More
Funky Garden Plants 2
What's a perennial garden plant that blooms in the winter?... Read More
Easter Lilies, and the Number One Gardening Question Right Now
Everybody asks about Easter lilies! Can they go outside; can... Read More
The Truth About Tulips
Roses may be beautiful but Tulips are magnificent. The huge... Read More
Planting Bare Root Roses
Before planting, the plants must be prepared. The following suggestions... Read More
Flower Meanings & History of Flowers
The charming and delicate beauty of flowers has fascinated people... Read More
The Advantages of Both a Liner Pond and a Preformed Pond, Rolled Up Into One Box!
INTRODUCTIONSo you've decided to build your very own backyard water... Read More
Laying Out Your Landscape Part Two
Part Two in a SeriesOnce you have your landscape design... Read More
Teak Furniture: The Premier Outdoor Furniture
When selecting furniture for their outdoor spaces, many people purchase... Read More
The Rich History of Wild Roses
Wild roses, of the genus Rosa, are those naturally... Read More
Spring Garden Tips
Gardeners, it's time to put your gardening skills to the... Read More
Composting - aka: The Circle of Life!
Composting is where the gardening thing comes full circle. You've... Read More
Bottle Gardening or Terrarium - Design and Maintenance
Women take pride in home decoration and gardening and want... Read More
Lap Pools ? Great Exercise Inside Or Any Size Backyard
Do you love swimming? Do you dream of an in... Read More
Teak Furniture - How to Care for it Properly
Many finer homes and businesses feature beautiful indoor and outdoor... Read More
Orchid Myths -The Truth
Here are some of the popular orchid myths#1 Orchids are... Read More
Choosing Pond Plants
A pond without plants is like cake without icing. Pond... Read More
Beauty After life - Plants For Drying - Grasses
Dried plants and dried flowers are midway for people who... Read More
Gardening is Good Therapy
Many of us garden just for the sheer joy of... Read More
Tips for Backyard Fish Ponds Care
Installing a backyard fish pond is an aesthetic addition to... Read More
Companion Planting
If you look closely at the natural landscape, you'll never... Read More
Patio Accessories ? Complete The Great Outdoors
Patio accessories can range from small to large and of... Read More
Italian Vegetable Seeds
Some might ask, "Why grow Italian vegetable seeds?" Why bother... Read More
How to Grow Cooking Herbs
Grow your own cooking herbs to add fresh zest and... Read More
Feed the Birds
Elaborate and decorative or simple and functional, birdhouses and birdfeeders... Read More
How to Care for Your Outdoor Water Fountains
Garden lovers around the world love putting fountains among their... Read More
Growing Organic! Herbs, Flowers and Fruit
Creating no dig gardens on top of the soil gives... Read More
Maintaining Oxygen Levels in Fish and KOI Ponds
Severe environmental stressors are the most frequent causes of sudden... Read More
How To Find Cheap Flower Delivery In Your Area
As humans, we are always on the lookout for a... Read More
No Dig Gardens - How to Build One
The no dig garden is exactly what it describes...a fertile... Read More
Who Sells Flower Bulbs?
Flower bulbs offer some of the most distinctive, unusual flowers... Read More
Fun, Funky Garden Plants
I have a love for funky, fun and unique garden... Read More
Lawn Moles and Proper Lawn Care
Are your making mountains out of your molehills? Although lawn... Read More
Online Garden Seed Exchanges
If you've been gardening for any length of time you... Read More
Growing Palms
Palms Everybody recognises palm trees, they are the... Read More
Garden Makeover On A Budget
There's been a huge increase in the popularity of garden... Read More
Patio Accessories ? Complete The Great Outdoors
Patio accessories can range from small to large and of... Read More
Gardening - Natural Science NOT Rocket Science
Don't force yourself out of the most profitable hobby in... Read More
Gardening During Hard Times or Emergencies - You Can Feed Yourself!
Do you ever worry about always having to rely on... Read More
Park Benches
One of the best ways to create a warm and... Read More
Tarragon: A Favourite of French Chefs
Long a favourite of French chefs, the herb Artemisia dracunculus,... Read More
How to Choose Between Goldfish and KOI
Many people have asked us over the years "Should I... Read More
Hummingbird Migration
Specific humming bird migration patterns differ by species and habitats,... Read More
Simple Lawnmower Maintenance
Do you have trouble starting your lawnmower up in the... Read More
Cat Repellent or How to Keep Cats Out of Your Garden
Do cat repellents work? How to stop a cat from... Read More
You Say Tomato I Say Mosquito
Gathering tomatoes or other fruits of the garden might not... Read More
Garlic: The Stinking Rose
Garlic (Allium sativum) has been used for centuries for both... Read More
A Storage Bench Provides Much Needed Outdoor Space
If you are like most of us, there are two... Read More
Feed the Birds
Elaborate and decorative or simple and functional, birdhouses and birdfeeders... Read More
Dont Roll that Lawn
Every spring some mysterious hormone hits the male of the... Read More
Paving Stones
Imagine a beautiful pattern of paving stones as the central... Read More
Plan for Winter Plantings
Part four in a seriesIt's hard to think about winter... Read More
Buying a Lawn Mower
Anyone with a lawn, no matter how small will at... Read More
How To Build A Waterfall
The number one, most asked question that I receive about... Read More
Create and Furnish Your Outdoor Room
More and more people are enjoying their time spent outdoors... Read More
Summer Lawn Care Tips
Summer is just around the corner, and your lawn could... Read More
Grey Water- Not Drinking Water- For Your Garden
The average home can reduce their water consumption by around... Read More
Trust Your Plants - They Know How To Grow!
I've done a lot of container gardening over the years,... Read More
Funky Garden Plants 2
What's a perennial garden plant that blooms in the winter?... Read More
How to Find and Work With a Porch Swing Contractor To Install the Porch Swing of Your Dreams
You've found a great Porch Swing and you know exactly... Read More
The Flower Garden in August
Our flower garden in August can be brimming with activities... Read More
Mosquitoes in Your Garden? Try Planting These
If you are a serious gardener, you spend lots of... Read More
Teak Garden Furniture: A Natural Extension of the Home
In the past, the garden has traditionally been a separate... Read More
Hand Feeding your Koi
One of the most rewarding and entertaining things about having... Read More
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