External vs. Submersible Pumps. Which One Should You Use?

For many people, it's never been a question of whether to use a submersible pump vs. an external pump because most people have smaller ponds and are used to just using a submersible pump. They're easy to install, and are pretty reliable - so why even consider an external pump?There... Read More

Gardening is Good Therapy

Many of us garden just for the sheer joy of it. But did you know that all over the country the healing aspects of gardening are being used as therapy or as an adjunct to therapy? Although this might sound like a new concept, garden therapy has been around for... Read More

Lady Bugs Are Your #1 Natural Pest Control

First, this bug has many names. Some of it's names are:lady bugs ladybugs lady beetle asiatic lady beetle Asian Lady Beetle Asian Lady Bugs Multicolored Asian Lady BeetleThe Ladybird Beetle is the correct name for a Lady bug and are not bugs but are... Read More

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

Wildflower Seeds - Ten Reasons Why You Should Plant...

Native wildflowers are those that were growing naturally in the landscape before the first settlers arrived from Europe. Ever since that time more and more plants have been introduced from around the world with very mixed results. Although many of the imports are now prized garden specimens, others are regarded... Read More

Choosing the Perfect Landscape Painting

Landscape paintings are a beautiful way to spruce up the decor of your home. Although you can buy cheap reproduced paintings, you may want to consider purchasing an original from an artist to reduce the risk of a friend obtaining the same one. You can even buy one from an... 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

How to Grow Hydrangeas

Whether you call them Hydrangea Macrophylla, House Hydrangea, French Hydrangea,, or Mopheads, growing Hydrangeas in the home garden can be an enjoyable experience. They are lovely, whether used as single plants or in mass, such as in a hedge, or border.Growing Conditions:Hydrangeas grow best in partial shade to full sun.... Read More

Adirondack Chairs - The Proper Way to Care for Them

The Adirondack chair is unlike any other chair every made. First designed by Thomas Lee in the early 1900s, this chair is amazingly comfortable, very affordable, and a chair that could easily be used for indoor furniture or outdoors by the pool or perhaps on the deck or patio. The... Read More

Hot-Weather Fish Feeding Facts

Summertime provides the best time of the year to water garden ? and also to be on the alert for high-temperature problems.To remain healthy and continue growing, fish need to get all the nutrients available from their food, so feed them food they can easily assimilate in their systems. If... Read More

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You Take The Vacation - Not Your Garden

If you are planning to go on vacation, there are... Read More

Rose Meanings Explained

Roses are the traditional gift given on Valentines Day, but... Read More

Best Perennial Plants for Summer Color

Summer is here and it's time to plant and enjoy... Read More

Butterfly Gardening

Butterfly gardening is not only a joy, it is one... Read More

The Indoor Garden: Plants that Clean the Air

There are many reasons for creating an indoor garden ?... Read More

Growing Palms

Palms Everybody recognises palm trees, they are the... Read More

How To Build A Waterfall

The number one, most asked question that I receive about... Read More

Potting Benches: Beautiful and Practical

Do you love spending time outdoors in your garden creating... Read More

Landscape Wallpaper

Landscape wallpaper can be a great addition to your computer's... Read More

Liner Ponds versus Folding Preformed Ponds

IntroductionSo you've decided to build your very own backyard water... Read More

The Ultimate Magic Garden

Spring is the season to start planting seeds for the... Read More

How to Grow Avocado

Fruit gardening and vegetable gardening is a very exciting venture.... Read More

Adirondack Chairs - How to Choose One

In Blue Mountain Lake, New York, you will find a... Read More

Iris Flowers Remind Me Of Mom!

Iris flowers always bring memories of mom to mind. Let... Read More

How to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden

The flittering of the butterfly through your garden is no... Read More

Garden Makeover On A Budget

There's been a huge increase in the popularity of garden... Read More

Buying a Lawn Mower

Anyone with a lawn, no matter how small will at... Read More

Flowering Cherries

Flowering cherries While the briefness of their... Read More

How To Mow A Lawn

Although push lawn mowers are wonderful machines that do a... Read More

Rose - The Flower of Love and Romance

What is the flower that everyone visualizes and associates with... Read More

Marjoram: The Herb of Happiness

Called the "herb of happiness," Origanum majorana, commonly known as... Read More

Plant Hardiness Zones

When selecting plants for the landscape, is important to select... Read More

Orchid Myths -The Truth

Here are some of the popular orchid myths#1 Orchids are... Read More

The Difference Between Large and Small Ponds

If you think that a large pond is simply a... 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

Storm Damage and Mature Tree Pruning

One winter evening I was working on the computer when... Read More

Summer Lawn Care Tips

Summer is just around the corner, and your lawn could... Read More

Manage Algae

There are several different ways to manage algae in your... Read More

How to Attract Birds to Your Backyard Paradise For Less Than $100

Like many Americans, you may find bird watching to be... Read More

Are You Being Taken Advantage of when Ordering Flowers Online?

Did you know that you can send flowers many different... Read More

How To Check If Cut Flowers Are Fresh

Fresh flowers should feel crisp or firm. Before you buy,... Read More

How to Grow Strawberries

In addition to the traditional strawberry patch, there are as... Read More

Turn Your Patio Into A Voluminous Vegetable Garden

My first apartment was a second-story condo in an urban... Read More