The Container Vegetable Garden
If you live in an apartment or town home, you probably think you don't have enough space to grow vegetables. Lack of space is no longer an excuse since many modern vegetable varieties are perfect for growing in containers on a sunny window ledge or patio.You can grow salad vegetables... Read More
Hummingbird Migration
Specific humming bird migration patterns differ by species and habitats, but there are a few common points linking the different species' migration habits.All hummingbirds migrate because of the hormonal changes within their bodies which are set off by changes in the length of daylight. This tells the birds when it... Read More
A Rose is a Rose?
There are many varied definitions of what each color of rose symbolizes. Florists and floral experts alike will agree that flowers hold the meaning we give them and the feeling with which they are given.With this in mind, there are some common folklore associations relevant to each color of rose.... Read More
Dream Yard
Do you ever dream about what your yard could look like some day? As you look through garden catalogs filled with beautiful trees, shrubs, flowers and pictures of beautifully landscaped yards--complete with ponds and garden sculptures--the choices seem endless. Before ordering hundreds of plants or giving up because you cannot... Read More
Composting - aka: The Circle of Life!
Composting is where the gardening thing comes full circle. You've created your garden bed, you've nurtured your plants.The results have been eaten by the family...and now the plants and refuse from the garden can be recycled into next year's compost. It is the closed loop of nature.This is so simple... Read More
Metal Outdoor Furniture - Explained
Mention metal patio furniture and you probably think of the light, fly-away aluminium loungers of your youth or that half-ton cast iron table and chair set on your neighbour's lawn.But metal outdoor furniture has come a long way. Here's a quick primer on the available types and their care.Construction MethodsMetal... 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
Fuchsia procumbens
Fuchsia (named after Leonhard Fuchs, a 16th century German botanist) is a genus of over 100 species of shrubs and small trees. Although there are four New Zealand native species (colensoi, excorticata, perscandens and procumbens) and one from Tahiti, the vast bulk of the genus occurs in Central and South... 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
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
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Mix Perennials into Your Garden for Staying Power
Perennial plants and flowers stay around for more than just... Read More
The Heralded Teak Furniture Manufacturer: Kingsley-Bate
With an average lifespan of 75 years, teak wood has... Read More
June Gardening Tips
These are just a few gardening tips for you to... Read More
The Perfect Porch Swing
There is a magical quality to porch swings. In his... Read More
Parsley: A Cooks Best Friend
A cook's best friend, Petroselinum crispum, commonly known as curly... Read More
Gardening for Birds Part 2
We've had some well needed rain this past week, though... Read More
Seeds and More Seeds...What Your Garden Needs
Seeds are the most important ingredient in all gardening. Without... Read More
Can Your Sundial Really Tell The Time?
"I am a sundial, and I make a botch Of... Read More
Budget For Your Garden
Have you ever thought about how much it costs to... Read More
Compost YES, Epsom Salts NO
You'll often hear garden writers recommending the use of Epsom... Read More
Feng Shui in the Garden
"The Ancient Art of Placement" called Feng Shui (pronounced phung... Read More
How To Find Cheap Flower Delivery In Your Area
As humans, we are always on the lookout for a... Read More
Think Vintage for Your Garden
Container gardeners take note. Tired of clay pots? Think vintage,... Read More
The Sundial - Garden Ornament or Exotic Timepiece?
Most of us regard a sundial as an attractive ornament... Read More
Themes of Shade
A Shade Garden can be created in any of several... Read More
A Quick Overview of Outdoor Hot Tubs
There is nothing quite as relaxing as a leisurely evening... Read More
Viburnum
Viburnums are related to the honeysuckles, so it should come... Read More
Popular Adirondack Chairs - Everything You Need To Know
Adirondack chairs were invented during the early 1900's by a... Read More
How to Buy a Porch Swing
The Porch Swing is enjoying a surge in popularity thanks... Read More
Gardening is Good Therapy
Many of us garden just for the sheer joy of... Read More
Starting a Shade Garden...
The shade garden can be exploding with color and texture.... Read More
Tomatoes: History, Origin, Facts... or Fiction?
A tomato importer, John Nix, decided to challenge the law... Read More
Companion Planting
If you look closely at the natural landscape, you'll never... Read More
5 Simple Steps to Care For Your Push Reel Mower
Though most Push Reel Mowers made today are durable, they... Read More
Simple Lawnmower Maintenance
Do you have trouble starting your lawnmower up in the... Read More
Teak Furniture - How to Care for it Properly
Many finer homes and businesses feature beautiful indoor and outdoor... Read More
Teak Furniture - A Cut Above The Rest
As you shop around for outdoor furniture, you will notice... Read More
Composting and Composters: A Basic Introduction
Why Compost?Recent studies show that an average family throws away... Read More
Why Patio Benches are a Great Place to Relax and Enjoy
Having an outdoor patio offers the opportunity and place to... Read More
Using Annuals in Your Perrenial Garden
Annuals in your pernnial garden are something to think about!... Read More
The Ultimate Magic Garden
Spring is the season to start planting seeds for the... Read More
How to Grow Strawberries
In addition to the traditional strawberry patch, there are as... Read More
Gardening with Bamboo
Myths and facts A misconception about bamboo is that they... Read More
Basil: The King of Herbs
One of the most popular herbs is Ocimum basilicum commonly... Read More
Metal Garden Furniture
Since Victorian times metal garden furniture has become a popular... Read More
Who Sells Flower Bulbs?
Flower bulbs offer some of the most distinctive, unusual flowers... Read More
Feeding the Hummingbirds
Early in May here in west central Wisconsin, I can... Read More
Gardening in Containers
Every Garden can benefit from the addition of container gardens.... Read More
Fall Pond Cleaning
Doing a full pond cleaning during the colder winter months... Read More
Straw Bale Culture Technique
In general, plants grown in straw bales appear to require... Read More
9-11 Changed Everything for the Garden Tractor Business
While traveling the US and occasionally taking the back highways... Read More
Safety On Lawn Tractors
Every gardener riding a lawn tractor should be concerned about... Read More
Spring Garden Tips
Gardeners, it's time to put your gardening skills to the... Read More
Growing and Preserving Cut Flowers
There is nothing more cheerful than vases full of fresh... Read More
How to Care for Your Outdoor Water Fountains
Garden lovers around the world love putting fountains among their... Read More
The Exotic Rose of Sharon
Perhaps you were browsing the pages of a catalog and... Read More
The Container Vegetable Garden
If you live in an apartment or town home, you... Read More
How to Grow Chocolate Cosmos
Chocolate cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguinea) is both nose and eye candy... Read More
Caring For Tropical And Exotic Flowers
Tropical flowers make an exciting change from the more traditional... Read More
Manage Algae
There are several different ways to manage algae in your... Read More
External vs. Submersible Pumps. Which One Should You Use?
For many people, it's never been a question of whether... 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
Teak Planters - Accent Your Outdoor Space with One
Do you want to add something to your outdoor space... Read More
About Hummingbirds and How to Attract Them to Your Garden
Visualize watching a bright green hummingbird in your garden moving... 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
How to Build a Shed
The easiest way to build a shed in the backyard... Read More
Grow the BEST Tasting Tomatoes
Tired of tomatoes that are rock hard and taste like... Read More
Good Tools and Hard Work is What Creates EyeCatching and Functional Gardens
"Gardens are not made by sitting in the shade." -Rudyard... Read More
How to Raise House Plants from Seeds Easily
The principal house plants which are easy to raise by... 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
Plan for Winter Plantings
Part four in a seriesIt's hard to think about winter... Read More
Garden Room Boundaries
The areas of your landscape can be divided into several... Read More
Invite Spring Early - Grow in Your Basement
Now's the time to get ready to grow your own... Read More
Backyard Bird--The Catbird
It's quiet now.Gone is the constant chatter, whistles and meowing... Read More
What Is One Flower Benefit That You Know Of?
The biggest flower benefit of all is the fact that... 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
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