How to Water Your Houseplants Wisely
Over watering ranks first in causes of houseplant demise because it causes roots to rot. Most plants are tough so they can recover from under watering with only the loss of a few leaves -- unless you wait too long and pass the point of no return.Watering schedules depend on... 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
Ship Ahoy! The Nautical Touch in Your Outdoor Living Space
Would you rather be sailing or are you strictly a shore bird? Whether you're land-locked or seaside, you can create a nautical look in your outdoor living space by following a few easy principles. You'll find that even landlubbers can answer the siren song of the sea.Although any outside space... Read More
Italian Vegetable Seeds
Some might ask, "Why grow Italian vegetable seeds?" Why bother with going international when there are already plenty of seed companies in the U.S.?One reason is that there are Old World strains that just 'have that certain taste' that comes with a specific variety not offered from U.S. growers. You... Read More
How to Grow Chocolate Cosmos
Chocolate cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguinea) is both nose and eye candy for your garden. When it's in full bloom, mature blossoms on long, slender stems look like candy kisses on a stick and fill the late afternoon with the sweet scent of vanilla tinged chocolate. New blossoms hug the foliage of... Read More
How To Attract Hummingbirds
Yes! You can attract hummingbirds to your home. Even if you live in the middle of the city, and even if you've never had any luck getting them to come in the past.Try one or more of these tips, and you should begin to see hummers around your yard soon.Plant... Read More
Preparing The Garden For Winter
Are you like me? Sad to see the summer end but at the same time relieved that there is one less task to tend to. Weeding, watering, pruning, and more weeding is over for this year and with a few more chores the outdoor gardening year draws to a close.... Read More
How to Grow Blueberries
Along with lip-smacking sweetness, flower and foliage are also worthy reasons to grow blueberries. White, bell-shaped blossoms make a lovely addition to a spring garden and fiery scarlet foliage adds drama to a fading autumn landscape. In addition to taste and appearance, blueberries are ripe with medical advantages; they help... Read More
Gardening - Natural Science NOT Rocket Science
Don't force yourself out of the most profitable hobby in the universe because you think it's too hard to learn ...It isn't!Gardening is fast becoming the world's number one hobby, and with all the latest 'alternative' information we have to hand, gardening as a natural science is fun to learn... Read More
Teak Garden Furniture: A Natural Extension of the Home
In the past, the garden has traditionally been a separate entity, with wrought iron or plastic furniture dotting the landscape in no particular design pattern. Seen as simply a place to have a picnic or, perhaps, read a book on a nice day, attention wasn't given to the fact that... Read More
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Make Your Fresh Cut Roses Last Longer!
Women adore getting flowers, most especially roses, as it is... Read More
Fall Garden Chores for Spring Flowering Bulbs
As the school busses begin to rumble down the road... Read More
Can Your Sundial Really Tell The Time?
"I am a sundial, and I make a botch Of... Read More
Moss on Lawns
Just about right now, we start to see moss on... Read More
Granite Flexible Preformed Rock Ponds
More than just a Preformed PondTraditionally, preformed ponds are large... Read More
Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction To Hydroponics Gardening For Beginners (part 4) Environment
THE BASICS OF HYDROPONICS.The Success or Failure of Your Plants... Read More
Invite Spring Early - Grow in Your Basement
Now's the time to get ready to grow your own... Read More
Creativity with Ponds
Here's where your creative instincts kick in. This is where... Read More
Tarragon: A Favourite of French Chefs
Long a favourite of French chefs, the herb Artemisia dracunculus,... Read More
Fuchsia procumbens
Fuchsia (named after Leonhard Fuchs, a 16th century German botanist)... Read More
It?s Gardening Season!
It's gardening season again! Are you ready? Whether you are... Read More
Water Ponds and Wildlife - How To Attract More Animals to Your Backyard
Wildlife require water just as humans do. Water is essential... Read More
Fertilizers - What you Need to Feed Your Lawn
Just like humans need food, water and shelter to survive,... Read More
How to Choose Between Goldfish and KOI
Many people have asked us over the years "Should I... Read More
Hills and Holes: Not Part of Your Landscaping Design?
Do pests 'gopher' your lawn? Chances are, if you have... Read More
Guide to Basic Lawn Mower Maintenance
Trying to start your lawn mower after a long winter... Read More
5 Pieces of Equipment Gardeners Cant Live Without
Gardening is fun and rewarding and may be considered a... Read More
Understanding Weeds - But mostly How to Kill em
When I was a child, I loved to pick Dandelions.... Read More
Everyone Loves Flowers
Flowers Truly Reach Your Soul.Flowers are a heartfelt, natural way... Read More
The Benefits of Using Landscape Software
If you enjoy making your yard as beautiful as it... 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
Cyclamen
Think of cyclamen and the chances are that Mothers Day... Read More
Mix Perennials into Your Garden for Staying Power
Perennial plants and flowers stay around for more than just... Read More
Bare Root Roses
Bare Root Roses, what to look for when buyingThe first... Read More
Potting Benches: Beautiful and Practical
Do you love spending time outdoors in your garden creating... Read More
Ladybugs, Ladybugs, Come to My Garden
Ladybugs, also called lady beetles or ladybirds, can be a... Read More
How To Prune Your Roses For Stunning Results
Pruning and deadheading are essential to proper rose care. Alas,... Read More
Wildlife Gardener
Gardening for wildlife has become quite a passion for me,... Read More
Using Push Reel Mowers
If you're not familiar with push reel mowers or if... Read More
Halfway Through Summer - Are We Having Fun Yet
Today is Thursday the 23rd of June and we're almost... Read More
Teak Garden Furniture: A Natural Extension of the Home
In the past, the garden has traditionally been a separate... Read More
Composting and Composters: A Basic Introduction
Why Compost?Recent studies show that an average family throws away... Read More
How to Attract Butterfly Activity...
The flittering of the butterfly through your garden is no... Read More
To Salt or Not to Salt Your Pond
The important question of whether or not to add salt... Read More
Sleeping Beauties: Porches For Dreaming
There's something magical about sleeping outside, drinking in the night... Read More
Teak Garden Furniture: A Natural Extension of the Home
In the past, the garden has traditionally been a separate... Read More
Earthworm Friends in the Garden
Earthworms are a gardener's best friend.Research has shown that earthworm... Read More
Best Perennial Plants for Summer Color
Summer is here and it's time to plant and enjoy... Read More
Mix Perennials into Your Garden for Staying Power
Perennial plants and flowers stay around for more than just... Read More
Cast Aluminum Furniture
In days gone by, outdoor furniture was cast from iron.... Read More
Plant A Simple Tea Garden
Materials Needed 1 decorative clay or metal planter 1 package... Read More
Gardening Tips for Early - Mid July
Now we are fast approaching the hottest time of the... Read More
Why are Adirondack Chairs & Adirondack Furniture a Cottage Favorite?
With summer right around the corner, it's time to sit... Read More
Are You Being Taken Advantage of when Ordering Flowers Online?
Did you know that you can send flowers many different... Read More
Why You Should Always Have Garden Furniture
You've put a lot of work into your garden, from... Read More
Online Garden Seed Exchanges
If you've been gardening for any length of time you... Read More
The Hosta ? A Shade Loving Perennial
My first introductions to Hostas were four small green and... Read More
Avoiding Unsightly Algae
Excessive organic matter in the pond provides nutrients for algae,... Read More
Orchid Care - What The Leaves Tell Us
Orchid Care Leaves Tell Us About Orchid HealthOver the past... Read More
Patios And Garden Pavers
Is your concrete or asphalt driveway an eyesore? Do you... Read More
Invite Spring Early - Grow in Your Basement
Now's the time to get ready to grow your own... Read More
How to Choose Between Goldfish and KOI
Many people have asked us over the years "Should I... Read More
Butterfly House in the Flower Garden
Whenever you decide to look for a butterfly house for... Read More
Gardening--Fun and Frugal!
Whether you are an avid vegetable gardener, a beginning herb... Read More
When to Plant Vegetaibles
Planting times for vegetables and other annual plants vary from... Read More
Pine Furniture Care Guide
First, some background on PINE WOOD. Pine is a naturally... Read More
Growing Palms
Palms Everybody recognises palm trees, they are the... Read More
The Benefits of Landscaping
How much have you thought about landscaping? Do you know... Read More
Easter Lilies, and the Number One Gardening Question Right Now
Everybody asks about Easter lilies! Can they go outside; can... Read More
Basic Lawn Care - Mowing, Scarifiers, Aeration, and Watering Tips
The arrival of summer heralds a time of increased wear... Read More
Tuberous Begonias
If you appreciate plants that have no hesitation in boldly... Read More
Flower Meanings & History of Flowers
The charming and delicate beauty of flowers has fascinated people... Read More
A Quick Overview of Outdoor Hot Tubs
There is nothing quite as relaxing as a leisurely evening... Read More
Preparing The Garden For Winter
Are you like me? Sad to see the summer end... Read More
10 Tips for Successful Rose Planting
Planting roses isn't actually complicated, as long as you have... Read More
How to Build a Waterfall For Your Garden Pond
Building a waterfall is easier than you think and will... Read More
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