Orchid Care What The Flower Tells
In Orchid Care The Flower Will Tell You About Some DiseasesTale for orchid care the flower. The orchid flower is usually a thing of beauty. When diseases strike it can be tell - tale. Like the leaves, the flower can tell you a great deal. Let's take a look at... Read More
Summer Lawn Care Tips
Summer is just around the corner, and your lawn could probably use a little maintenance before the summer season of backyard BBQs and swimming in the pool. So what are you doing now to get your lawn ready? Lawn care is often feared as a difficult and time intensive process,... Read More
Funniest Pond Stories-Part 1, May 2004
Get ready for some gut-wrenching, laugh out loud hilarious pond stories from all over the world...(Continued from May Issue of PondStuff!)We had some hilarious, truly gut wrenching, laugh out-loud stories sent in by some of you. Here we're going to highlight some of the funniest stories for you to read.We... Read More
Vegetable Growing for Beginners
If you have never grown vegetables before the first thing that you need to decide is where to plant them in your garden. Most vegetables need 6-8 hours of sunlight a day although greens can manage with less. Choose a site in an area that will not be shaded by... Read More
Understanding Weeds - But mostly How to Kill em
When I was a child, I loved to pick Dandelions. The pretty yellow flowers were small, colorful, and looked nice tucked behind my ear! However, if one had popped up in the front yard, my hair accessory would have been considered an atrocity!I often feel sorry for weeds. They are... Read More
The Amazing Hummingbird
Without a doubt, hummingbirds are beautiful and interesting creatures.Those living in the wild usually have a lifespan of 3 to 5 years. However, in captivity, hummingbirds can survive for more than 10 years!They feed off of insects, taking down an average of 400 to 500 per day, even more when... Read More
Mint: The Herb of Hospitality
The Mentha species or mints as they are commonly called include many varieties that flavour everything from appetizers to desserts. The best-known species in North American are peppermint (M. x piperita) and spearmint (M. spicata), which are highly valued for commercial use. Mint symbolises "hospitality" and can be grown in... Read More
Marjoram: The Herb of Happiness
Called the "herb of happiness," Origanum majorana, commonly known as sweet marjoram or knotted marjoram, is an herbal symbol of peace and well-being. Marjoram is grown as an annual in the colder parts of the world but is perennial in warmer regions. To keep it growing as a perennial, bring... Read More
Oregano: Joy of the Mountain
Known as "joy of the mountain," Origanum vulgare is commonly called culinary oregano or Turkish oregano. Oregano is a close relative of marjoram and is also known as pot marjoram. Similar in taste to marjoram, oregano's taste is more pungent and has overtones of mint. Greek oregano, subspecies hirtum of... Read More
Gardening During Hard Times or Emergencies - You Can Feed Yourself!
Do you ever worry about always having to rely on getting seeds and fertilizer from the store? What would you do in a survival situation, if you could not go to a store to purchase these things?Let's compare it to your food supply. What would you do about your store-purchased... Read More
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Delavays Blueberry (Vaccinium delavayi)
Whether we know it or not, most of us are... Read More
Developing the Perfect Landscaping Idea
Using landscaping ideas can be an effective way to attract... Read More
Preliminary Considerations Before Building Your Own Backyard Garden Pond
This article is geared towards the beginner water gardener, who... Read More
How to Find and Work With a Porch Swing Contractor To Install the Porch Swing of Your Dreams
You've found a great Porch Swing and you know exactly... Read More
Poly Tarps: More Than Meets The Eye
To many people, "tarp" conjures an image of a crumpled... Read More
How to Make Your Own Rooting Hormone
When starting a new plant from a leaf or stem... Read More
A Compost Primer
Most gardeners and landscapers will agree almost unanimously that the... Read More
Early Spring Garden Guide: What To Do In The Yard And Garden Now
Can't wait to get back to the garden? Use this... Read More
Get your Garden Cooking with Friable Soil
Oh sure, fried green tomatoes are ok; but I'll take... Read More
5 Simple Steps to Care For Your Push Reel Mower
Though most Push Reel Mowers made today are durable, they... Read More
Indoor Gardening Tips for Jerry Seinfeld
"I have no plants in my house. They won't live... Read More
Orange Perennials For Your Garden
Perennials are wonderful because, they bloom year after year. Sometimes,... Read More
Tomatoes: History, Origin, Facts... or Fiction?
A tomato importer, John Nix, decided to challenge the law... Read More
Pest Control Tips for Maintaining Your Greenhouse
Greenhouses provide a warm, humid atmosphere and are home to... Read More
Manage Algae
There are several different ways to manage algae in your... Read More
Garden Fencing
I made my very first garden when I was six... Read More
Making Memories with Flower Gardening
Flower gardening is not only about the present, but can... Read More
Wild Flower Garden - Plan to Plant
In the previous article I discussed design for your new... Read More
When to Plant Vegetaibles
Planting times for vegetables and other annual plants vary from... Read More
Bottle Gardening or Terrarium - Design and Maintenance
Women take pride in home decoration and gardening and want... Read More
The Home Garden
The garden should be near the house and away from... Read More
The Perfect Garden Sundial
Is it possible for a garden sundial to tell perfect... Read More
A Look at Planting Flower Bulbs
Flowers are a favorite of many backyard gardeners. Thanks to... Read More
Hills and Holes: Not Part of Your Landscaping Design?
Do pests 'gopher' your lawn? Chances are, if you have... Read More
Outdoor Furniture: Exploring the Benefits of Teak
Of the many types of materials that are available for... Read More
Why are Adirondack Chairs & Adirondack Furniture a Cottage Favorite?
With summer right around the corner, it's time to sit... Read More
Gardening--Fun and Frugal!
Whether you are an avid vegetable gardener, a beginning herb... Read More
Brighten Your Path By Installing Decorative Landscape Lighting
Landscape lighting can add a beautiful quality to any home.... Read More
A Teak Chair - Create a Livable Outdoor Space with One
When creating a comfortable, usable outdoor space, nothing could me... Read More
A Teak Table - Accent Your Outdoor Decor With One
It's been time consuming, and there have been a lot... Read More
Dream Yard
Do you ever dream about what your yard could look... 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
Fertilizers - What you Need to Feed Your Lawn
Just like humans need food, water and shelter to survive,... Read More
Flower Meanings
Certain types or colors of flowers mean different things, and... Read More
Gardening for Kids
Children are continually bombarded with advertising for fast food and... Read More
Wild Flower Garden - Yours to Design and Plan
To design a wild flower garden, you do not need... Read More
Gardening Tips and Tricks for Late Autumn
Preparing for the Winter Months: Gardening in OctoberWhen you feel... Read More
Why Teak Furniture is the Better Choice
For centuries, it has been known that teak has qualities... Read More
With So Many Choices For Patio Furniture, Finding The Perfect Set To Complement Your Yard Is Easy
There is nothing more relaxing than kicking back with a... 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
Grow Herbs in your Garden for Pleasure and Profit
Herbs can add a touch of magic to your garden... Read More
Orchid Myths -The Truth
Here are some of the popular orchid myths#1 Orchids are... Read More
Flowers That Beautify Your Home and Garden
To help gardeners choose flowers, various systems for rating hardiness... Read More
The Design Principle of Unity in Gardening and Landscaping
A principle of all art is unity. This means that... Read More
Adirondack Chairs - How to Choose One
In Blue Mountain Lake, New York, you will find a... Read More
Pressure Washing Decks
A beautiful wooden deck, properly maintained, can add greatly to... Read More
Cannibals on the Porch
No, ghosts of the Donner Party have not started haunting... Read More
Companion Planting
If you look closely at the natural landscape, you'll never... Read More
The Container Vegetable Garden
If you live in an apartment or town home, you... Read More
Toxic Pollutants & Their Effect on Fish Health
Once water temperatures increase in the summer months, fish become... Read More
Beauty After life - Plants For Drying - Grasses
Dried plants and dried flowers are midway for people who... Read More
Are My Grapes Ready to Harvest?
This is the time of the year that I keep... Read More
Butterfly Gardening
Butterfly gardening is not only a joy, it is one... Read More
Cultivating Plants In Your Garden...What To Watch Out For
There are so many plants available for you to choose... Read More
Vegetable Growing for Beginners
If you have never grown vegetables before the first thing... Read More
Light Up the Night! Quick Facts about Outdoor Lighting
When the days start to get shorter, the darkness may... Read More
Developing the Perfect Landscaping Idea
Using landscaping ideas can be an effective way to attract... Read More
The Meanings Behind the Colors of Roses
Roses are a sign of love and friendship and by... Read More
Seeds and More Seeds...What Your Garden Needs
Seeds are the most important ingredient in all gardening. Without... Read More
The Many Types of Palm Trees
There are thousands of species of Palm Trees. They are... Read More
Get your Garden Cooking with Friable Soil
Oh sure, fried green tomatoes are ok; but I'll take... Read More
Growing Tomatoes Organically
Tomato Seeds Vs. Tomato Seedlings?Whether you start your own tomato... Read More
Planning a Water Garden...
A water garden is the area of your landscape that... Read More
A Teak Bench: The Perfect Complement To Any Outdoor Space
Are you searching for that perfect bench to set off... Read More
The Exotic Rose of Sharon
Perhaps you were browsing the pages of a catalog and... Read More
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