The Perfect Accent -- Miniature Roses

Indoors or out, you'll find miniature roses very easy to grow. These little guys sometimes get overlooked because they give off little fragrance, yet they can be the perfect visual accent to any home or garden.Compared to their full-sized cousins, miniature roses are practically maintenance-free. Just give them a "bath"... Read More

Basil: The King of Herbs

One of the most popular herbs is Ocimum basilicum commonly called sweet basil. Often called the 'king of herbs,' basil can be grown indoors or out. Sweet basil has inch-long, oval-pointed, dark green leaves and a clove-pepperish odour and taste. Sweet basil makes a handsome, bushy small plant, growing to... Read More

A Look at Planting Flower Bulbs

Flowers are a favorite of many backyard gardeners. Thanks to their ease of planting and relatively low cost, flower bulbs are a popular choice for flower gardens. Not only are flower bulbs beautiful, but planting them is a very simple undertaking.Planting flower bulbs is so easy, in fact, that it's... Read More

Selecting Outdoor Benches

Outdoor benches are an excellent way to enhance a garden, create additional seating in a backyard or add a resting spot for a business. With outdoor benches, you will discover a huge selection of materials such as stone, wood, concrete, brick, etc. Keep in mind that one type of material... Read More

Light Up Your Garden And Brighten Your Life

Extending Your Living SpaceThe garden is fast being considered to be an extension to your living space and homeowners are putting as much effort into creating a harmonious environment outside as they are inside. A beautiful garden is also considered to be one of the biggest selling features of a... Read More

Choosing the Perfect Landscape Painting

Landscape paintings are a beautiful way to spruce up the decor of your home. Although you can buy cheap reproduced paintings, you may want to consider purchasing an original from an artist to reduce the risk of a friend obtaining the same one. You can even buy one from an... Read More

CO2 for Free

We've all heard that there is no such thing as a 'free lunch'; well the process described in this article may be as close to one as you get. Most of us already know the benefits of CO2 enrichment for photosynthesis. To maximize indoor growing and greenhouse potential, CO2 is... Read More

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

How To Choose Water Garden Plants

So. The water garden bug has bitten. You've dug and leveled and sweated and said words you hope that no one else has heard. Now it's time for the fun part ? picking out your water garden plants!Plant varieties within these four categories are what you need to eyeball: deep-water,... Read More

Building Liner Ponds

Surprisingly enough, it is usually in mid-summer that many gardeners begin to think about installing a small pond or water garden. Ponds don't need to be weeded or watered, and they can supply exuberant color in the form of water lilies and bog plants.The sound of a splashing fountain or... Read More

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A Kids Tree

During my youth kids were required to pass through a... Read More

Orchids Are One Of Natures Most Beautiful Flowers

Orchids are beautiful flowers. The interesting thing about orchids is... Read More

Seeding Flowers Indoors: An Inexpensive Way to a Beautiful Summer Garden

Every year you plan that THIS will be the year... Read More

Introduction to Aquaponics

Hydroponics and aquaponics are very similar in every way except... Read More

How to Choose Between Goldfish and KOI

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

Rosemary: The Herb of Remembrance and Friendship

Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly called rosemary is an aromatic herb indigenous... Read More

Layer Your Plantings

Part three in a seriesIn our last article, we helped... Read More

The Meanings Behind the Colors of Roses

Roses are a sign of love and friendship and by... Read More

Selling Your House? Mow Your Lawn!

A property that has a well manicured lawn has one... Read More

Plan for Winter Plantings

Part four in a seriesIt's hard to think about winter... Read More

Gardening Tips and Tricks for Late Autumn

Preparing for the Winter Months: Gardening in OctoberWhen you feel... Read More

Selling Your House? Trim Your Shrubs!

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

How To Prevent Damping Off

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

Gardening - An Expression

Give the same plants to several people, you will see... Read More

Gardeners: Contain Yourselves!

Whether you live in a tiny city apartment or on... Read More

How to Care for Your Outdoor Water Fountains

Garden lovers around the world love putting fountains among their... Read More

How to Control Deer in Your Garden

Deer are the most difficult of all pests to deter... Read More

Orchid Care - What The Root Tells Us

Orchid Care Part 4 Diseases of the RootsOur final part... Read More

Aluminium And Wooden Greenhouses

An important addition to any British back garden, greenhouses are... Read More

An Outdoor Swing is A Great Way to Relax

There is simply no better vantage point from which to... Read More

Teak Adirondack Chairs

Outdoor furniture constructed with teak wood is a favorite among... Read More

Preparing Successful Seedlings

Growing your own seedlings is very gratifying and far more... Read More

Hummingbird Migration

Specific humming bird migration patterns differ by species and habitats,... Read More

Frame Your Garden With Edging

You've planted the flowers, put in the shrubs and even... Read More

Come With Me To The Casbah!

A ripe persimmon is a thing of beauty ? sweet,... Read More

Gardeners Gift Ideas

Plant lovers and backyard enthusiasts are special people who will... Read More

February in the Garden

Often in February there is a surprisingly warm day. Everybody... Read More

22 Fun Things To Do With Your Dozen Rose Gift

Your dozen rose gift doesn't only have to decorate your... Read More

How to Choose the Right Bulbs for Your Spring Flower Garden

Choosing the right bulbs involves more than just selecting colors... Read More

Laying Out Your Landscape Part Two

Part Two in a SeriesOnce you have your landscape design... Read More

Indoor Gardening Tips for Jerry Seinfeld

"I have no plants in my house. They won't live... Read More

Care of Dendrobium Orchids

DendrobiumsThis month I am focusing our attention to the care... Read More

Teak Furniture - A Cut Above The Rest

As you shop around for outdoor furniture, you will notice... Read More