Vegetable Garden Layout

The size of your yard will determine your final vegetable garden layout. What can be fun is the planning of the garden and the decisions surrounding the kind of garden you want. One of the very first decisions is whether it will be a ground level or raised bed garden.The... Read More

Koi Pond Aeration

To achieve Koi pond aeration, there are some things you can do. One, you can go to your local hobby store or pet supply store and purchase one of those small air pumps, hook some tubing to it, along with an air diffuser or sometimes called an air stone, and... Read More

Grow the BEST Tasting Tomatoes

Tired of tomatoes that are rock hard and taste like cardboard? Stupid question! Use these tips to grow your own tomatoes bursting with flavour.Tomatoes are the most popular home garden vegetable grown for good reason. They are easy to grow and will tolerate a wide variety of soil types. They... Read More

Manage Algae

There are several different ways to manage algae in your backyard pond. The best way however is when you have several different things all working together in harmony that will best take care of any algae problems you may have.The things that I'm talking about are as follows to manage... Read More

Spring Garden Tips

Gardeners, it's time to put your gardening skills to the test. If temperatures are cooperating, the merry months of May and June will be your busiest until September, with planning, planting, and patio projects to lead the way into summer. Don't be fooled by a late frost; find out the... Read More

Wild Flower Garden - Make Amends...Your Plants Will Love It

A wild flower garden, just like any garden you wish to plant, requires good quality soil that will meet the needs of the plants you put in it. That means that your garden soil may need some amendment. So why do you need to amend the soil and how do... Read More

To Salt or Not to Salt Your Pond

The important question of whether or not to add salt to your pond is often confusing for beginners and forgotten by experienced pond-keepers. To newbies and pro's alike we have this to say:"Add Salt Today to Keep the Fish Doctor Away"True, there are some negative effects of higher salt levels... Read More

What to Feed Your Fish During Colder Winter Months

With air and water temperatures dropping in most parts of the country, now is the time to greatly reduce the amount of food you are feeding your fish.When your water temperature starts falling below 65 degrees, you should consider switching your fish food to a more digestible wheat germ food.At... Read More

Pruning the Backyard Grapevine

Proper pruning of your backyard grapevines is essential to maintain vine size, shape, and yield of the grapes. If you don't prune your vines, they will become unruly, tangled messes. Fruit ripeness will suffer. Overproduction of the vine may lead to premature death. It is also one of the harder... Read More

Dont Roll that Lawn

Every spring some mysterious hormone hits the male of the species and the urge to "do lawn work" strikes.One rite of spring is act of rolling the lawn. I've never been able to figure out why someone would roll a lawn; in my household, a lawn is for rolling on,... Read More

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Park Benches

One of the best ways to create a warm and... Read More

How To Attract Hummingbirds

Yes! You can attract hummingbirds to your home. Even if... Read More

The Perfect Accent -- Miniature Roses

Indoors or out, you'll find miniature roses very easy to... Read More

Mowing the Lawn

This is more of a follow up on my original... Read More

A Teak Table - Accent Your Outdoor Decor With One

It's been time consuming, and there have been a lot... Read More

The Swallowtail -- A Beautiful Butterfly

Swallowtail butterflies are some of the most beautiful butterflies found... Read More

How to Grow Asparagus

Asparagus is a perennial plant with erect, edible stems and... Read More

How to Grow Cucumbers

The versatile cucumber (cucumis sativus) is tasty pickled, in a... Read More

Teak Planters - Accent Your Outdoor Space with One

Do you want to add something to your outdoor space... Read More

Adirondack Chairs - The Proper Way to Care for Them

The Adirondack chair is unlike any other chair every made.... Read More

Porch Swing Places: Where to Put a Porch Swing

So you've purchased a Porch Swing (or are about to)... Read More

Set Out a Feast for Your Feathered Friends

February is "Feed the Birds" month in much of North... Read More

The Flower Garden in August

Our flower garden in August can be brimming with activities... Read More

How to Grow Strawberries

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

Manage Algae

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

How to Attract Butterfly Activity...

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

Plants To Grow Old With or The Constant Battle

Following are a few paragraphs about the on going battle... Read More

Mustard: The Greatest Among The Herbs

Mustard plants have been used for thousands of years for... Read More

Landscape Wallpaper

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

How to Choose Between Goldfish and KOI

Many people have asked us over the years "Should I... Read More

Plan Before Buying Rose Bushes

So, you have decided to plant rose bushes in your... Read More

Mole Traps: Can You Use Them?

Mole control is one of the most complicated problems that... Read More

Catch a Leprechaun in Your Garden

There is no mention to be found of female leprechauns... Read More

Plant Hardiness Zones

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

Why Patio Benches are a Great Place to Relax and Enjoy

Having an outdoor patio offers the opportunity and place to... Read More

Grow Herbs in your Garden for Pleasure and Profit

Herbs can add a touch of magic to your garden... Read More

Hot-Weather Fish Feeding Facts

Summertime provides the best time of the year to water... Read More

How To Prune Your Roses For Stunning Results

Pruning and deadheading are essential to proper rose care. Alas,... Read More

A Bit About Bare Root Roses...

Scents from the rose garden filling the air as you... Read More

Easy Care Of Phalaenopsis

Do you have a knack for being with moths? Most... Read More

Selling Your House? Trim Your Shrubs!

Shrubbery and other greenery that has an unkempt appearance can... Read More

How to Build a Waterfall For Your Garden Pond

Building a waterfall is easier than you think and will... Read More

Choosing Pond Plants

A pond without plants is like cake without icing. Pond... Read More