How to Grow Asparagus
Asparagus is a perennial plant with erect, edible stems and tiny branches that bear even tinier flowers that become red berries that contain the black Asparagus seed. Formerly in the Liliaceae family, botanists have realized that Asparagus is in a class by itself and have repositioned its 120 species in... Read More
Hummingbirds ? Attracting Those Little Flying Powerhouses
It's early in May a beautiful fairly warm day so I've decided to enjoy it and sit on the front porch.While relaxing in a rocking chair with my eyes closed, just enjoying the sun and early warmth I begin to hear a sound off in the distance. At first it's... Read More
5 Pieces of Equipment Gardeners Cant Live Without
Gardening is fun and rewarding and may be considered a hobby, talent or both and sometimes it's just luck. Gardening is not as easy as it looks and involves dedication, time and consistency and many trials and errors. There are many aspects to maintaining a healthy garden, but some aspects... Read More
The Flower Garden in August
Our flower garden in August can be brimming with activities we can do at this time of year, as we can for most of the year. We have some flower gardening tips to give you and some experiments to try. Feel free to send us your own flower gardening tips... Read More
Cast Aluminum Furniture
In days gone by, outdoor furniture was cast from iron. Today, cast aluminum furniture is used more often. Cast aluminum carries all of the grace and charm of cast furniture, but avoids the blight of rust and peeling paint.The process by which this gorgeous furniture is created begins with a... Read More
Come With Me To The Casbah!
A ripe persimmon is a thing of beauty ? sweet, succulent and an amazing shade of orange-red. Orange and red continue to be popular colors in decorating this year but 2004's shades are softer and more vibrant, like ripe persimmons and pomegranates.Don't limit these jewel-tones to the inside of your... Read More
10 Tips to Care for Your Antique Ceramics
To care for your antique ceramics you need a gentle touch and they'll last you a long time. This month we'll give you some useful tips to help you care for them.1. When you are cleaning delicate ceramics, remember to use a soft-bristled brush to wash antique ceramics in warm... Read More
Water Ponds and Wildlife - How To Attract More Animals to Your Backyard
Wildlife require water just as humans do. Water is essential for life. Songbirds use it for bathing and preening; waterfowl and shorebirds for finding food and escaping predators; and muskrat, mink and beaver for every part of their existence.Providing water can be as simple as a bird bath or small... Read More
Compost YES, Epsom Salts NO
You'll often hear garden writers recommending the use of Epsom salts in the garden as a general rule. First off, I'm not one of those writers. Secondly, Epsom salts are essentially magnesium so if your garden soil is magnesium starved, adding the Epsom salts will seemingly work miracles. If your... Read More
Planting Roses In Your Garden
Roses are an old standby for any garden and one of the worlds favorite flowers. There are over 5,000 varieties of roses in the United States and they can be used to enhance your garden in many ways - as creepers, shrubs, vines, climbers, hedges or just as beds of... Read More
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About Hummingbirds and How to Attract Them to Your Garden
Visualize watching a bright green hummingbird in your garden moving... Read More
Perfume Your Garden and Home with Gardenias
One of my favorite plants is the large white-flowered Mystery... Read More
Avoiding Unsightly Algae
Excessive organic matter in the pond provides nutrients for algae,... Read More
Organic Hydroponics - Simplified
These days, it's easy to get lost in the wealth... Read More
The Home Garden
The garden should be near the house and away from... Read More
Mosquitoes in Your Garden? Try Planting These
If you are a serious gardener, you spend lots of... Read More
Indoor Gardening Tips for Jerry Seinfeld
"I have no plants in my house. They won't live... Read More
An Outdoor Swing is A Great Way to Relax
There is simply no better vantage point from which to... Read More
Moss on Lawns
Just about right now, we start to see moss on... Read More
Butterfly House in the Flower Garden
Whenever you decide to look for a butterfly house for... Read More
Teak Garden Furniture: A Natural Extension of the Home
In the past, the garden has traditionally been a separate... Read More
Gift Ideas for Bird Lovers
Some of the best gifts you can give to a... Read More
Cozy Nooks: Creating a Secret Outdoor Place
Everyone seems to love a secret -- and when the... Read More
Growing Organic! Herbs, Flowers and Fruit
Creating no dig gardens on top of the soil gives... Read More
Want to Build a Pond?
A pond, logically, the first question you should ask is... Read More
Landscape Wallpaper
Landscape wallpaper can be a great addition to your computer's... Read More
Iris Flowers Remind Me Of Mom!
Iris flowers always bring memories of mom to mind. Let... Read More
Winter Gardening
As the end of summer approaches, unfortunately far too quickly,... Read More
Create a Hummingbird Garden Habitat
It's not difficult to create a garden that will attract... Read More
Here is Why You Should Use Gypsum in Gardening
Do you have clay or layer of hard subsoil problems... Read More
Gardening - Natural Science NOT Rocket Science
Don't force yourself out of the most profitable hobby in... Read More
Garlic: The Stinking Rose
Garlic (Allium sativum) has been used for centuries for both... Read More
Gardening - An Expression
Give the same plants to several people, you will see... Read More
Selling Your House? Trim Your Shrubs!
Shrubbery and other greenery that has an unkempt appearance can... Read More
Teak Adirondack Chairs
Outdoor furniture constructed with teak wood is a favorite among... Read More
Flowering Cherries
Flowering cherries While the briefness of their... Read More
How to Grow a Pineapple
The first thing you need to grow a pineapple is... Read More
Bedding Plants and Plugs (small plants)
It is not difficult to grow bedding plants from seeds,... Read More
A Teak Table - Accent Your Outdoor Decor With One
It's been time consuming, and there have been a lot... Read More
Get your Garden Cooking with Friable Soil
Oh sure, fried green tomatoes are ok; but I'll take... Read More
What to Feed Your Fish During Colder Winter Months
With air and water temperatures dropping in most parts of... Read More
Nontoxic Pest Control for Your Home and Garden
Pesticides are toxic and, while often effective against pests, can... Read More
Introduction to Botany
Botanists are individuals who conduct extensive study on plant biology... Read More
Backyard Ponds
Backyard ponds are a great source of fun and enjoyment.... Read More
Why are Adirondack Chairs & Adirondack Furniture a Cottage Favorite?
With summer right around the corner, it's time to sit... Read More
Hot Feeding Tips
Summer is the most enjoyable water gardening season and the... Read More
Create a Hummingbird Garden Habitat
It's not difficult to create a garden that will attract... Read More
Natural Garden Pest Control
No dig gardens essentially strive to be their own ecosystem.... Read More
Laying Out Your New Landscape
When planning your new landscape, the first place to start... Read More
Layer Your Plantings
Part three in a seriesIn our last article, we helped... Read More
Park Benches
One of the best ways to create a warm and... Read More
Gardening in Containers
Every Garden can benefit from the addition of container gardens.... Read More
Gardening is Good Therapy
Many of us garden just for the sheer joy of... Read More
How to Attract Butterfly Activity...
The flittering of the butterfly through your garden is no... Read More
How To Plan A Garden Right
Gardening is a hobby that brings joy, entertainment, and a... Read More
Teak Furniture: The Premier Outdoor Furniture
When selecting furniture for their outdoor spaces, many people purchase... Read More
Fertilizers - What you Need to Feed Your Lawn
Just like humans need food, water and shelter to survive,... Read More
Introduction to Aquaponics
Hydroponics and aquaponics are very similar in every way except... Read More
Brighten Your Path By Installing Decorative Landscape Lighting
Landscape lighting can add a beautiful quality to any home.... Read More
Tuberous Begonias
If you appreciate plants that have no hesitation in boldly... Read More
Maintaining Oxygen Levels in Fish and KOI Ponds
Severe environmental stressors are the most frequent causes of sudden... Read More
Canopy Swings - Escape the Weather with One
Do you love to sit outdoors and swing for hours... Read More
Wild Flower Garden - Plan to Plant
In the previous article I discussed design for your new... Read More
Wind Chimes Soothe The Soul
They can be pretty to look at and soothing to... Read More
Koi Pond Aeration
To achieve Koi pond aeration, there are some things you... Read More
Teak Furniture - A Cut Above The Rest
As you shop around for outdoor furniture, you will notice... Read More
All About Hybrid Tea Roses
Hybrid tea roses and the original tea rose are the... Read More
Starting Seedlings Indoors
Unless you have access to a greenhouse, or something like... Read More
Lawn Disease And What To Do About It
Every lawn, whether new or established, is susceptible to a... Read More
Storm Damage and Mature Tree Pruning
One winter evening I was working on the computer when... Read More
June Gardening Tips
These are just a few gardening tips for you to... Read More
Gardening and Flowers
Gardening is one of life's pleasures whether you grow flowers,... Read More
Teak Adirondack Chairs
Outdoor furniture constructed with teak wood is a favorite among... Read More
Garden Sheds - More Than Just Storage
You may already have a garage or shed in your... Read More
When to Plant Vegetaibles
Planting times for vegetables and other annual plants vary from... Read More
Protecting your Garden Pond from Pesky Predators
Notice any fish disappearing lately? While herons are present year-round,... Read More
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