Gardening For Birds
What a cruel trick the weather is playing on us.WE HAVE SNOW ! ! !A bit depressing for us outdoor types.Yet, what better time to cheer myself up by writing to you.Karen is in the kitchen right now.Pookie (Putta) is leaning on me while I give him some attention.Who knows... Read More
The Ivy League
Parthenocissus tricuspidata is commonly known as Boston Ivy, Cottage Ivy, or Japanese Ivy. It covers the exterior walls of a number of prestigious northeastern universities and is probably responsible for the term "Ivy League." Boston Ivy is a deciduous, self-clinging vine with large (to 4-8 inches) glossy leaves. The color... Read More
Gardening for Birds Part 2
We've had some well needed rain this past week, though it makes it a bit difficult to get chores done outside.We're past the last frost date for my area so now I can get some planting done.I love to play in the dirt.Mr. robin sits close by waiting for me... Read More
Furniture Benches Are Perfect For Every Outdoor Space
The task of selecting outdoor furniture for your natural spaces can seem daunting at times. There are just so many options to choose from that many people get confused browsing through the large collections that can be found in catalogues, stores and even online.One of the simplest, yet beautiful solutions... Read More
How to Make Your Backyard a Wonderland Oasis
Home and garden accessories make the difference between house and home. Unfortunately, quality accessories can be notoriously expensive and in today's economy, finding beauty at a price one can afford is sometimes difficult but can be done. The difference between an empty backyard and a lush garden oasis comes down... 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
Garden Delights For Midsummer
We have once again reached the wonderful magical time of midsummer, when the garden is aglow with sensational blooms and a fantastic array of colors. Many of these wonderful blooms fill the air with their tantalising perfume.I often pause for a while especially at twilight when the scent from the... Read More
Theme Gardens
Flower gardens are for enjoyment. They provide you with visual beauty, the joy of working with soil and plants, and the pride of showing others what you have created. As a gardener, one is always experimenting and learning anew what delights a flower garden may bring forth. This enjoyment can... Read More
Patio Swings Spruce Up Your Outdoor Space with Comfort and Style
Are you looking for a way to spruce up your patio while providing additional seating at the same time? Are you tired and bored of the same old stationary patio seating that can be purchased in most stores? If so, maybe you should consider furnishing your patio with a unique... Read More
Marsh Marigold
The bright yellow flowers of the marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) are easy to mistake for the cowslip (primula veris). Both are widespread over Europe, Asia, and the U.S. However, the cowslip is a denizen of fields and pastures while the marsh marigold inhabits sloughs and stream banks.The marsh marigold has... Read More
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Hydroponics Gardening verses Organic Gardening: Which Grows the Best Cannabis?
Copy-write 2005 Jan Money.Hydroponics gardening offers many advantages to the... Read More
The Difference Between Large and Small Ponds
If you think that a large pond is simply a... Read More
Easy Care Of Phalaenopsis
Do you have a knack for being with moths? Most... Read More
A Couple of Good Places to Buy Lawnmowers
After much searching and deliberation, I finally bought a lawnmower... Read More
Gardening Vertically: Fad, Emerging Frontier or Long-Overlooked Art Form
Sure, it makes sense that there's a buzz about vertical... Read More
Perfume Your Garden and Home with Gardenias
One of my favorite plants is the large white-flowered Mystery... Read More
Cat Repellent or How to Keep Cats Out of Your Garden
Do cat repellents work? How to stop a cat from... Read More
Mowing the Lawn
This is more of a follow up on my original... Read More
Organic Roses in the Flower Garden
Many people believe growing their flowers and vegetables organically is... Read More
Agio Patio Furniture
The fresh air of the early spring solstice and the... Read More
Flower Meanings & History of Flowers
The charming and delicate beauty of flowers has fascinated people... Read More
Add Rich Color To Your Garden With Blue Perennial Flowers
Blue flowers are some of the most striking plants around... Read More
Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction To Hydroponics Gardening For Beginners
The Basics of Hydroponics Gardening.What is hydroponics gardening?Derived from the... Read More
How to Control Poison Ivy
Poison ivy is found throughout southern Canada and most of... Read More
Teak Furniture - How to Care for it Properly
Many finer homes and businesses feature beautiful indoor and outdoor... Read More
Roses and Juniper Rock Gardens
Wide circle driveways don't happen much anymore, but when they... Read More
How to Grow Hydrangeas
Whether you call them Hydrangea Macrophylla, House Hydrangea, French Hydrangea,,... Read More
The Ultimate Magic Garden
Spring is the season to start planting seeds for the... Read More
Gardening for Kids
Children are continually bombarded with advertising for fast food and... Read More
Xeriscaping is Waterwise Gardening
What is xeriscaping? You may have heard of xeriscaping as... Read More
The Rich History of Chrysanthemums
Did you know that those lush, colorful blooms called chrysanthemums... Read More
Fall is the Time to Get Your Garden Trees and Shrubs Ready for Winter: Heres What to Do
Tips for winter care of trees and shrubsWith the garden... Read More
Tillandsia Airplants - Dont Plant These Plants!
Watch out, it's a tillandsia! Have no fear, I said... Read More
Cast Aluminum Furniture
In days gone by, outdoor furniture was cast from iron.... Read More
Flowers and Butterflies, the Perfect Combination!
Spring is coming fast and with it the colors of... Read More
Colorado Blue Spruce And Lush Red Roses
Set in a broad expanse of lush green lawn a... Read More
Wooden Greenhouses
An important addition to any British back garden, the greenhouse... Read More
Creativity with Ponds
Here's where your creative instincts kick in. This is where... Read More
How to Grow Blueberries
Along with lip-smacking sweetness, flower and foliage are also worthy... Read More
Nontoxic Pest Control for Your Home and Garden
Pesticides are toxic and, while often effective against pests, can... Read More
Hand Feeding your Koi
One of the most rewarding and entertaining things about having... Read More
Decorate Your Outdoor Spaces on a Budget!
Many times when the weather becomes sultry, the only place... Read More
Dog Days of Summer
Here are a few tips to keep your garden and... Read More
Gardening and Flowers
Gardening is one of life's pleasures whether you grow flowers,... Read More
Manage Algae
There are several different ways to manage algae in your... Read More
Bottle Gardening or Terrarium - Design and Maintenance
Women take pride in home decoration and gardening and want... Read More
Herbs: Growing Your Own
The first thing you need to do when deciding to... Read More
Want to Build a Pond?
A pond, logically, the first question you should ask is... Read More
Themes of Shade
A Shade Garden can be created in any of several... Read More
Orchids Are One Of Natures Most Beautiful Flowers
Orchids are beautiful flowers. The interesting thing about orchids is... Read More
How To Prune Your Roses For Stunning Results
Pruning and deadheading are essential to proper rose care. Alas,... Read More
Gardening for Birds Part 2
We've had some well needed rain this past week, though... Read More
Can Your Sundial Really Tell The Time?
"I am a sundial, and I make a botch Of... Read More
Porch Swing Places: Where to Put a Porch Swing
So you've purchased a Porch Swing (or are about to)... Read More
To Salt or Not to Salt Your Pond
The important question of whether or not to add salt... Read More
The Amazing Hummingbird
Without a doubt, hummingbirds are beautiful and interesting creatures.Those living... Read More
Vegetable Garden Layout
The size of your yard will determine your final vegetable... Read More
Orchids Plus More Newsletter - December, 2004
Newsletter Name Change?After several of you made suggestions to me... Read More
Halfway Through Summer - Are We Having Fun Yet
Today is Thursday the 23rd of June and we're almost... Read More
Sleeping Beauties: Porches For Dreaming
There's something magical about sleeping outside, drinking in the night... Read More
Discount Patio Furniture ? An Easy Way to Get the Best
Buying discount patio furniture is an economical way to obtain... Read More
Gardening Vertically: Fad, Emerging Frontier or Long-Overlooked Art Form
Sure, it makes sense that there's a buzz about vertical... Read More
Turn Your Patio Into A Voluminous Vegetable Garden
My first apartment was a second-story condo in an urban... Read More
Wildflower Seeds - Ten Reasons Why You Should Plant...
Native wildflowers are those that were growing naturally in the... Read More
Hummingbirds ? Attracting Those Little Flying Powerhouses
It's early in May a beautiful fairly warm day so... Read More
Fertilizers - What you Need to Feed Your Lawn
Just like humans need food, water and shelter to survive,... Read More
Storm Damage and Mature Tree Pruning
One winter evening I was working on the computer when... Read More
CO2 for Free
We've all heard that there is no such thing as... Read More
Choosing the Right Roses for your Garden
There are literally hundreds of types of roses that you... Read More
Getting Started with Garden and Patio Design
The art of managing outdoor space Designing a patio -... Read More
Tuberous Begonias
If you appreciate plants that have no hesitation in boldly... Read More
Ecological Landscape Design and Organic Lawn Care
There is a growing recognition, that the expanding suburban landscape... Read More
High Intensity Discharge Grow Light (Generic)
HID lamps are categorized in three groups :Mercury Vapor ,... Read More
Growing Great Asparagus
I went out to feed the birds this morning -... Read More
Roses - Creating Beautiful Cut Roses
Many gardeners like to enjoy their roses twice - first... Read More
Orchid Care - What The Root Tells Us
Orchid Care Part 4 Diseases of the RootsOur final part... Read More
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