Brilliant Beetroot!
Are you looking for a truly versatile vegetable to grow and serve? Try beetroot! It has the most amazing colour and texture. Varieties range in colour from gold to deep red/purple and are delicious raw, boiled, baked, pickled and juiced. Even the leaves are edible! The root is packed with... Read More
Best Perennial Plants for Summer Color
Summer is here and it's time to plant and enjoy the beautiful flowers that blossom during the heat of the season. A perennial plant is one that remains in the ground for two or more years and ultimately gives a garden its character. Most perennials spread readily, filling out gardens... Read More
Fertilizers - What you Need to Feed Your Lawn
Just like humans need food, water and shelter to survive, lawns depend on certain elements to live, sixteen to be exact. Most of these elements are already found naturally in the environment, but several others need to be added to your lawn. Adding fertilizer with these three elements, nitrogen, potassium... Read More
Think Vintage for Your Garden
Container gardeners take note. Tired of clay pots? Think vintage, because when you do, there'll be lots to choose from. Most likely vintage items will be worn and chipped which will only add charm to your garden.Raid the Bathroom.Forget about a relaxing soak in the tub. Vintage claw-foot bathtubs can... Read More
Winter Gardening
As the end of summer approaches, unfortunately far too quickly, all is not lost for gardening with some great ideas on bringing a piece of your garden indoors and creating a winter garden.Studies have shown that as the year progresses the less sunlight and more dreary days we have, the... Read More
Unique Flowers make a memorable gift!
Think "outside of the box" when sending your next floral gift! The possibilities are endless! Floral Design is an art and florists can customize a masterpiece of flowers!Many florists put a sampling of arrangements on their websites for you to see, but don't feel confined to the photos! The most... Read More
Potting Benches: Beautiful and Practical
Do you love spending time outdoors in your garden creating beautiful floral arrangements that can be enjoyed by all? Do you spend more time gathering up your supplies than you actually do planting flowers? If so, you should consider enhancing your garden with a potting bench.Potting benches do more than... Read More
Learn All About Feng Shui Money Trees
A feng shui money tree is an indoor plant used in order to attract prosperity and wealth into any space. The feng shui money tree's botanical name is Pachira, and its care requires the average sun light and watering that any other indoor plant would need. Its height can reach... Read More
How to Grow Sweet Corn
Purchased corn, whether on the cob or in a can can't compare for taste! Sweet corn is easy to grow in the flower and fruit gardening guides home garden with just a little know how and a few corn facts.Corn needs warm soil temperatures (50° - 65° Fahrenheit) to germinate.... Read More
How and When to Plant Roses
When spring comes and the ground is thawed, it is time to start planting your rose garden. Roses have been a cherished aphrodisiac since biblical times. They have been around for over 3000 years, yet they still hold a particular mystery and fascination, not to mention the fact that they... Read More
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The Flower Garden in August
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The Difference Between Large and Small Ponds
If you think that a large pond is simply a... Read More
Popular Adirondack Chairs - Everything You Need To Know
Adirondack chairs were invented during the early 1900's by a... 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
A Look at Planting Flower Bulbs
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The Benefits of Landscaping
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Teak Furniture - The Proper Way to Care For & Clean It
Teak furniture is tropical hardwood that has a rich, golden... Read More
Tuberous Begonias
If you appreciate plants that have no hesitation in boldly... Read More
You Take The Vacation - Not Your Garden
If you are planning to go on vacation, there are... Read More
10 Free Gardening Products
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Flowering Cherries
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Wind Chimes Go Great With Gardening
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All about Tulip Gardens
As the curtain of winter lifts, tulips are one of... Read More
Fleur De Lotus: Purity in a Sullied World
Rising from a muddy pond, a lotus flower blossoms. Such... Read More
Gardenscape On A Shoestring
Many of us flip through garden magazines, all the while... Read More
Hot-Weather Fish Feeding Facts
Summertime provides the best time of the year to water... Read More
Funky Garden Plants 2
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The Advantages of Both a Liner Pond and a Preformed Pond, Rolled Up Into One Box!
INTRODUCTIONSo you've decided to build your very own backyard water... Read More
5 Simple Steps to Care For Your Push Reel Mower
Though most Push Reel Mowers made today are durable, they... Read More
How to Grow Hydrangeas
Whether you call them Hydrangea Macrophylla, House Hydrangea, French Hydrangea,,... Read More
Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction To Hydroponics Gardening For Beginners (Part 3) Lighting
THE BASICS OF HYDROPONICS.An Introduction To Indoor Plant Grow Lights.There... Read More
Planting Roses In Your Garden
Roses are an old standby for any garden and one... Read More
How and When to Plant Roses
When spring comes and the ground is thawed, it is... Read More
Buying a Lawn Mower
Anyone with a lawn, no matter how small will at... Read More
What Type of Gazebo is Right for You? Top Questions You Need to Ask
Having a gazebo in the backyard is an excellent way... Read More
5 Things To Consider Before Purchasing a Push Reel Mower
Push Reel Mowers are making a "comeback" of sorts, though,... Read More
Storm Warnings For Ponds
California has earthquakes; we in the south and east coast... Read More
How to Install a Liner Pond
Liner ponds are ideal for the experienced water gardener because... Read More
Winterizing Your Pond
For many parts of the country, it's getting to be... Read More
How to Grow Sweet Corn
Purchased corn, whether on the cob or in a can... Read More
Tillandsia Airplants - Dont Plant These Plants!
Watch out, it's a tillandsia! Have no fear, I said... Read More
Flowers and Butterflies, the Perfect Combination!
Spring is coming fast and with it the colors of... Read More
Grow the BEST Tasting Tomatoes
Tired of tomatoes that are rock hard and taste like... Read More
Edible Flowers in Your Garden
Flowers can be an integral part of cooking. While most... Read More
Mustard: The Greatest Among The Herbs
Mustard plants have been used for thousands of years for... Read More
The Heralded Teak Furniture Manufacturer: Kingsley-Bate
With an average lifespan of 75 years, teak wood has... Read More
Simple Lawnmower Maintenance
Do you have trouble starting your lawnmower up in the... Read More
Teak Umbrella : Add the Final Touch to Your Patio
Okay, so you have agonized for weeks and finally went... Read More
Lazy Fish Worries
If your fish hang out at the bottom of the... Read More
Gardeners: Contain Yourselves!
Whether you live in a tiny city apartment or on... Read More
How to Win the War Against Slugs and Snails
Slugs are one of the most hated of garden pests.... Read More
Selecting Outdoor Benches
Outdoor benches are an excellent way to enhance a garden,... Read More
Basics of Pruning Roses
Pruning your roses does not need to be a dreaded... Read More
Herbs: Growing Your Own
The first thing you need to do when deciding to... Read More
5 Pieces of Equipment Gardeners Cant Live Without
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Mix Perennials into Your Garden for Staying Power
Perennial plants and flowers stay around for more than just... Read More
Gardening - Natural Science NOT Rocket Science
Don't force yourself out of the most profitable hobby in... Read More
Rock Gardens - A Different Kind of Garden
Planting a Rock Garden is a great alternative to the... Read More
Landscape Design
Landscaping is a wonderful pastime enjoyed by many. It provides... Read More
Natural Garden Pest Control
No dig gardens essentially strive to be their own ecosystem.... Read More
Fish Health in Hot Summer Heat
Summer is over, but for many of us - the... Read More
All About Hybrid Tea Roses
Hybrid tea roses and the original tea rose are the... Read More
Overwintering Pond Fish
The metabolism of koi and goldfish is controlled primarily by... Read More
How To Plan A Garden Right
Gardening is a hobby that brings joy, entertainment, and a... Read More
Garden Benches - What They Are
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Garden Room Boundaries
The areas of your landscape can be divided into several... Read More
Growing and Preserving Cut Flowers
There is nothing more cheerful than vases full of fresh... Read More
What Is One Flower Benefit That You Know Of?
The biggest flower benefit of all is the fact that... Read More
Spring Garden Tips
Gardeners, it's time to put your gardening skills to the... Read More
My Spring Bulbs Wont Bloom - Why?
You can hear the wailing from here. "Why aren't my... Read More
5 Most Popular Flowers for Your Garden
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How To Prevent Damping Off
Damping off is the single term used to describe underground,... Read More
Growing Vegetables in Containers - The Compact Solution
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Closing Up Your Container Garden
All good things eventually come to an end and so... Read More
Orchid Care - What The Root Tells Us
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Italian Vegetable Seeds
Some might ask, "Why grow Italian vegetable seeds?" Why bother... Read More
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