Decorate Your Outdoor Spaces on a Budget!
Many times when the weather becomes sultry, the only place we want to be is in our favorite chair on the porch, sipping ice-cold lemonade! So, if we are to spend our summer months languishing with Mother Nature, why not treat our "outdoor room" to a little freshening up, and... Read More
An Outdoor Swing is A Great Way to Relax
There is simply no better vantage point from which to view the beauty of nature, the occasional passerby and the antics of wildlife than an outdoor swing. Outdoor swings do more than provide a beautiful addition to your outdoor décor; they provide a relaxation spot, gathering place and a comfortable... Read More
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
Enjoy Creating and Growing a Sustainable Garden While Feeding Your Family
A sustainable garden means one that can be sustained over time, and would necessarily involve I) growing food you want to eat, so you are motivated to continue growing, II) growing economically, so that it is worthwhile doing, as well as III) taking care of environmental issues, so that the... Read More
Lawn Moles and Proper Lawn Care
Are your making mountains out of your molehills? Although lawn moles are underground creatures, the benefits they add to your garden are clearly visible and far outweigh the disadvantages.Of the six species of mole found in North America, the Eastern mole (or gray mole) is the most common. Moles are... Read More
Easy to Grow Roses
There are many different types of roses. If you are new to rose gardening, then it is wise to choose varieties of easy to grow roses to begin your rose garden. Some roses require constant attention and caring for while others require none. Roses come in varieties of high maintenance... Read More
Teak Patio Table - Why You Need One
Do you love to cook outdoors but end up having to dine on makeshift outdoor furniture or maybe even inside because you simply do not have the furniture to properly entertain in your yard, deck or patio? Would you love to find the perfect patio table or set to transform... Read More
Flower Meanings & History of Flowers
The charming and delicate beauty of flowers has fascinated people of all nations and backgrounds for centuries. Flowers have been bred and cultivated for their decorative beauty as well as their ability to heal diseases. Flowers are the subject of poems and myths, and religious symbols are associated with flowers... Read More
Build a Rain Garden
There's a new garden in town. It is (mostly) easy to install, looks good year-round, requires almost no maintenance and has a terrifically upbeat impact on the environment. No wonder rain gardens are such a great new gardening trend!Storm water runoff can be a big problem in summer during heavy... Read More
Edgeworthia Chrysantha
Although it is a member of the Thymelaeaceae, the family that includes the daphnes, it would be hard to imagine a plant less like a daphne at first glance. However, if you are familiar with the deciduous Daphne genkwa, there is some hint of resemblance there. The genus comprises three... Read More
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How to Grow Apples
The first thing you need to grow apples is a... Read More
How To Build A Waterfall
The number one, most asked question that I receive about... Read More
Pest Control Tips for Maintaining Your Greenhouse
Greenhouses provide a warm, humid atmosphere and are home to... Read More
Fall Flowering Bulbs
Deciduous trees dazzle us with the brilliance of the golds,... Read More
Indoor Gardening Tips for Jerry Seinfeld
"I have no plants in my house. They won't live... Read More
The Garden As Healer
The word for 'paradise' comes from the Persian word for... Read More
How to Make Your Backyard a Wonderland Oasis
Home and garden accessories make the difference between house and... Read More
Simple Lawnmower Maintenance
Do you have trouble starting your lawnmower up in the... Read More
Wind Chimes Go Great With Gardening
What could be more relaxing than gardening on a nice... Read More
Roses - Creating Beautiful Cut Roses
Many gardeners like to enjoy their roses twice - first... Read More
Summer Lawn Care Tips
Summer is just around the corner, and your lawn could... Read More
What is the Right Plant and Where Do I Put It?
Know if your plants are disease-susceptible. Your choice of plants... Read More
Natural Garden Pest Control
No dig gardens essentially strive to be their own ecosystem.... Read More
Building Liner Ponds
Surprisingly enough, it is usually in mid-summer that many gardeners... Read More
Easy to Grow Roses
There are many different types of roses. If you are... Read More
Dill: Scandinavias Most Important Culinary Herb
The ancient herb, Anethum graveolens or Fernleaf dill as it... Read More
Paving Stones
Imagine a beautiful pattern of paving stones as the central... Read More
Roses and Juniper Rock Gardens
Wide circle driveways don't happen much anymore, but when they... Read More
Xeriscaping is Waterwise Gardening
What is xeriscaping? You may have heard of xeriscaping as... Read More
Letting Nature Grow Your Garden
It is wisest to let Nature have Her way. Nature... 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
Garden Sheds: Wood Finishing and Weatherproofing Tips
To keep wood garden sheds, arbors, or trellises looking their... Read More
Mowing the Lawn
This is more of a follow up on my original... Read More
Grey Water- Not Drinking Water- For Your Garden
The average home can reduce their water consumption by around... Read More
Ladybugs, Ladybugs, Come to My Garden
Ladybugs, also called lady beetles or ladybirds, can be a... Read More
Want a Garden, But Don?t have Enough Dirt Or Space? Hydroponics Gardening Is The Answer!
Hydroponics gardening is the perfect solution for anybody who wants... Read More
8 Simple Tips to Keep Your Lawn Mower Running
1. If you have a non-electric mower which runs on... Read More
Growing Your Own Herbs for Tea
If you love herbal teas, as I do, you know... Read More
It?s Gardening Season!
It's gardening season again! Are you ready? Whether you are... Read More
Ten Considerations Before You Buy A Bird House
When you decide to buy one bird house or more... Read More
The Ultimate Magic Garden
Spring is the season to start planting seeds for the... Read More
Colour in the Garden
Colour affects our emotions, moods, physical, and spiritual well-being. It... Read More
Add Value to Your Home - Landscaping
Just recently my friend had his house appraised between $800,000... Read More
Garden Hot Tubs
Imagine starting your morning with a saunter out the back... Read More
The Perfect Accent -- Miniature Roses
Indoors or out, you'll find miniature roses very easy to... Read More
Canopy Swings - Escape the Weather with One
Do you love to sit outdoors and swing for hours... Read More
Park Benches
One of the best ways to create a warm and... Read More
Garden for Birds #3
Well, another week is passing us by.I want to thank... Read More
10 Free Gardening Products
One of the pleasurable spin-offs in organic gardening is finding... Read More
Gardenscape On A Shoestring
Many of us flip through garden magazines, all the while... Read More
External vs. Submersible Pumps. Which One Should You Use?
For many people, it's never been a question of whether... Read More
Starting a Shade Garden...
The shade garden can be exploding with color and texture.... Read More
Orchid Care What The Flower Tells
In Orchid Care The Flower Will Tell You About Some... Read More
How To Grow Luscious Tomatoes
The tomato is the most commonly grown vegetable in the... Read More
Oregano: Joy of the Mountain
Known as "joy of the mountain," Origanum vulgare is commonly... Read More
Tractors and Their History
I recently bought a small tractor for my garden, which... Read More
Gardening on a Budget
When we moved into our south Anchorage log home I... Read More
Pond Construction
The location of your pond should be decided. You've picked... Read More
Homemade Hydroponics System Plan
Building your own water works system is quite simple and... Read More
Planting Bare Root Roses
Before planting, the plants must be prepared. The following suggestions... Read More
Orchids Plus More Newsletter - December, 2004
Newsletter Name Change?After several of you made suggestions to me... Read More
Science Cant Explain Everything!
You will know that if you have spent at least... Read More
Riding Lawn Mowers
Most riding lawn mowers are machines fun ride and extremely... Read More
Multi Purpose Tree ? Sugar Palm
Palm family is unique in the aspect that most of... Read More
A Garden Bench: A Beautiful Addition To Any Garden
Okay, so you have spent hours upon hours creating the... Read More
Using Annuals in Your Perrenial Garden
Annuals in your pernnial garden are something to think about!... Read More
Backyard Landscaping
When most people think of landscaping, they think of a... Read More
Tarragon: A Favourite of French Chefs
Long a favourite of French chefs, the herb Artemisia dracunculus,... Read More
Landscaping of Hindu Religious Places
Traditionally Hindu tepmples were located either on hills or forests... Read More
Porch Swing Places: Where to Put a Porch Swing
So you've purchased a Porch Swing (or are about to)... Read More
Hills and Holes: Not Part of Your Landscaping Design?
Do pests 'gopher' your lawn? Chances are, if you have... Read More
Why You Should Always Have Garden Furniture
You've put a lot of work into your garden, from... Read More
5 Pieces of Equipment Gardeners Cant Live Without
Gardening is fun and rewarding and may be considered a... Read More
Garden Benches - What They Are
Putting in a flower garden or any garden for that... Read More
Growing Great Asparagus
I went out to feed the birds this morning -... Read More
The Importance of Garden Decor
The Quest for SignificancePeople are looking for ways to add... Read More
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