Grey Water- Not Drinking Water- For Your Garden

The average home can reduce their water consumption by around 30% by re-using grey water on their garden.The figures are compelling. Sure, they vary from household to household, but they go something like this?An average household on a suburban block consumes some 60,000 gallons/300,000 litres of water a year- all... Read More

Adirondack Chairs - How to Care for and Clean Them

Different from any other chair, the Adirondack chair was first created in the late 1800s by Thomas Lee as a means of making something exceptionally comfortable, affordable, and a chair that could be used in the house or backyard. What makes this chair so unique is the overall design. For... Read More

5 Secrets to Growing Beautiful Roses

A rose is a rose is a rose - and there are few things in the garden more beautiful. There are 5 secrets I want to share that will help you to grow healthy roses.1. Sunshine: Plan to put your rose bush in a spot where it will get as... Read More

The Many Types of Palm Trees

There are thousands of species of Palm Trees. They are considered to be tropical in nature, but most people are not aware that cold hardy palms may be planted outside without any visible damage from temperatures as cold as -20°F. You can see this as far north as Canada and... Read More

Park Benches - Making the Right Choice

When most people hear the words, "park bench", they envision one of two things - someone sitting at the local park feeding the pigeons or Forest Gump. No matter what your mind conjures up, park benches have been popular for a long time and will continue to be a place... 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

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

Tractors and Their History

I recently bought a small tractor for my garden, which prompted me to right this article.The tractor was a John Deere, GT235. John Deere tractors are quite popular in the USA, so thought I would share a few words about the man himself!John Deere was born in Rutland, Vermont in... Read More

A Garden Pond in Your Landscape - Want Water in Your Yard?

A Garden Pond in your Landscape - Want Water in your Yard?Thought about adding a garden pond? Should you? Here are the pros and cons to consider:On the pro side:A garden pond adds an entirely new dimension to your garden! Where before the living things were limited to plant life,... Read More

Gardening Tips for Early - Mid July

Now we are fast approaching the hottest time of the year, there are still some things that can be done in the garden. Below are a few gardening tips for those that love the summer warmth. For you who aren't particularly appreciative of the hot hot, then do your gardening... Read More

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Growing Your Own Herbs for Tea

If you love herbal teas, as I do, you know... Read More

The Zoo-Doo Man - Or How to Make the Best Compost in the World!

Is your garden soil great? Does it produce an abundant... Read More

Garden Sheds: Wood Finishing and Weatherproofing Tips

To keep wood garden sheds, arbors, or trellises looking their... 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

Gardening for Birds Part 2

We've had some well needed rain this past week, though... Read More

Teak Outdoor Furniture - Where Function Meets Beauty

The wonderful thing about choosing teak outdoor furniture is that... Read More

About Window Ledge Gardening

The growing of flowering or foliage plants on window ledges... Read More

You Say Tomato I Say Mosquito

Gathering tomatoes or other fruits of the garden might not... Read More

The Basics Of Pruning

The technique of pruning varies with the type of rose... Read More

What You Should Know About Miniature Roses

Miniature roses are exactly what they sound like. They have... Read More

Closing Up Your Container Garden

All good things eventually come to an end and so... Read More

How To Mow A Lawn

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

Growing Tomatoes Organically

Tomato Seeds Vs. Tomato Seedlings?Whether you start your own tomato... Read More

Ladybugs, Ladybugs, Come to My Garden

Ladybugs, also called lady beetles or ladybirds, can be a... Read More

Adirondack Furniture - What It is and Why You Want It

Adirondack is the name given to a style of furnishings... Read More

Dog Days of Summer

Here are a few tips to keep your garden and... Read More

Tillandsia Airplants - Dont Plant These Plants!

Watch out, it's a tillandsia! Have no fear, I said... Read More

How To Prune Your Roses For Stunning Results

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

How to Create a Zen Garden

When you hear the term "Zen Garden" the picture conjured... Read More

Teak Furniture - How to Care for it Properly

Many finer homes and businesses feature beautiful indoor and outdoor... Read More

How to Plant Tulips

Quality Dutch tulip bulbs are easy to come by and... Read More

Building Liner Ponds

Surprisingly enough, it is usually in mid-summer that many gardeners... Read More

Environmentally Safe Ways to Remove Weeds

There is a lot of concern about herbicides and what... Read More

Planting Roses

The art of planting roses doesn't have to be a... Read More

Durable Wooden Swing - Decorate Your Outdoors with One

There is nothing better to do on a hot, lazy... Read More

Garden for Birds #3

Well, another week is passing us by.I want to thank... Read More

Gardening For Birds

What a cruel trick the weather is playing on us.WE... Read More

Growing Great Potatoes

Potatoes are so easy to grow in the no dig,... Read More

CO2 for Free

We've all heard that there is no such thing as... Read More

Colour in the Garden

Colour affects our emotions, moods, physical, and spiritual well-being. It... Read More

How To Prevent Damping Off

Damping off is the single term used to describe underground,... Read More

Five Tips For Garden Sanctuaries

The design of your garden has an amazing affect on... Read More

A Beautiful Rose Is Natures Gift

Roses are one of natures most beautiful and splendid gifts.... Read More