Winter Gardening Looking Towards Spring
Ok, the title "winter gardening" might be a tad bit misleading. I am not suggesting that you actually garden during the winter but you should be using this time to plan your upcoming garden. As you look out at your yard and garden area during the cold months of winter,... Read More
Are My Grapes Ready to Harvest?
This is the time of the year that I keep hearing the question "When do I harvest my grapes?" Or sometimes the question is phrased "Are my grapes ripe yet?" And then there's the "Are they ready yet?"Yes, it's that time of the year when grapes are turning color and... 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 handy spring garden guide to get started. Believe it or not, the key is avoid getting too impatient and doing certain jobs too soon. Early spring jobs: in the yard Start winter cleanup of the lawn when the... Read More
Bedding Plants and Plugs (small plants)
It is not difficult to grow bedding plants from seeds, and you may be surprised to know you do not need to have a greenhouse or some hot room to grow them in. I have managed to grow my plants by placing them in an old carton/pot covered in a... Read More
Growing Organic! Herbs, Flowers and Fruit
Creating no dig gardens on top of the soil gives you many immediate advantages over the usual garden. It is quick and easy It will improve the soil underneath the bed It is weed free and organicWhile my site has concentrated on the vegetable garden, the same garden building techniques... 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
Ten Considerations Before You Buy A Bird House
When you decide to buy one bird house or more -- be aware that there are many designs being sold that are unsuitable for the birds. These houses may not attract any birds or the types of birds you wish, or they may actually be harmful. Many are very cute... Read More
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 garden. You are in the process of actively planning out your design, and you're visualizing the end-result. But have you paused to consider what kind of pond construction you will be using? Do you know what kind of pond constructions... Read More
Fall is the Time to Get Your Garden Trees and Shrubs Ready for Winter: Heres What to Do
Tips for winter care of trees and shrubsWith the garden season drawing to a close, it's awfully tempting to forget about your plants. But you should continue to water all woody plants - especially newly planted trees and shrubs and all evergreens. Helping your valuable garden trees and shrubs sail... Read More
Get your Garden Cooking with Friable Soil
Oh sure, fried green tomatoes are ok; but I'll take an extra helping of friable soil any day! This is the desire of any gardener who attempts to sink a shovel into the clay found in our area. Clay just does not make a great sandwich. Takes a lot of... Read More
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Adirondack Chairs - The Proper Way to Care for Them
The Adirondack chair is unlike any other chair every made.... Read More
Cat Repellent or How to Keep Cats Out of Your Garden
Do cat repellents work? How to stop a cat from... Read More
A Few Simple Facts About Purple Martins
Purple Martins are the largest member of the swallow family.... Read More
Choosing Garden Furniture
No matter how pleasant a garden is, it is not... Read More
Dream Yard
Do you ever dream about what your yard could look... Read More
Planning a Vegetable Garden
It is important when you start to plan a garden,... Read More
Working with Landscape Contractors
Having a beautiful and functional landscape is every homeowners dream.... Read More
Wild Flower Garden - Make Amends...Your Plants Will Love It
A wild flower garden, just like any garden you wish... Read More
How To Plan A Garden Right
Gardening is a hobby that brings joy, entertainment, and a... Read More
Easy to Grow Roses
There are many different types of roses. If you are... Read More
Set Out a Feast for Your Feathered Friends
February is "Feed the Birds" month in much of North... Read More
Hot-Weather Fish Feeding Facts
Summertime provides the best time of the year to water... Read More
Bare Root Roses
Bare Root Roses, what to look for when buyingThe first... Read More
A Teak Table - Accent Your Outdoor Decor With One
It's been time consuming, and there have been a lot... Read More
Butterfly House in the Flower Garden
Whenever you decide to look for a butterfly house for... Read More
Dont Roll that Lawn
Every spring some mysterious hormone hits the male of the... Read More
y, Fun Garden Plants
I have a love for funky, fun and unique garden... Read More
Organic Gardening
"Organic gardening is not just the avoidance of chemicals, in... Read More
Themes of Shade
A Shade Garden can be created in any of several... Read More
Choosing the Proper Pond Pump
Whether you have a preformed or a liner pond, a... Read More
Xeriscaping is Waterwise Gardening
What is xeriscaping? You may have heard of xeriscaping as... Read More
Are You Being Taken Advantage of when Ordering Flowers Online?
Did you know that you can send flowers many different... Read More
Drying Roses
There are many reasons why you might want to dry... Read More
Potting Benches: Beautiful and Practical
Do you love spending time outdoors in your garden creating... Read More
Enjoy Creating and Growing a Sustainable Garden While Feeding Your Family
A sustainable garden means one that can be sustained over... Read More
Cannibals on the Porch
No, ghosts of the Donner Party have not started haunting... Read More
Green Thumb Gifts: Beyond Gardening Gloves
Ahh, spring! It has sprung! Gardeners (and budding gardeners -... Read More
Outdoor Furniture: Exploring the Benefits of Teak
Of the many types of materials that are available for... Read More
Can Your Sundial Really Tell The Time?
"I am a sundial, and I make a botch Of... Read More
Seeds and More Seeds...What Your Garden Needs
Seeds are the most important ingredient in all gardening. Without... Read More
Decorative Garden Accents
Think of your garden like you would a room in... Read More
Basic Lawn Care - Mowing, Scarifiers, Aeration, and Watering Tips
The arrival of summer heralds a time of increased wear... 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
How to Win the War Against Slugs and Snails
Slugs are one of the most hated of garden pests.... Read More
A Look at Fall Flower Bulbs
Most people would think of fall as a season when... Read More
Potting Benches: Beautiful and Practical
Do you love spending time outdoors in your garden creating... Read More
Wild Flower Garden - Make Amends...Your Plants Will Love It
A wild flower garden, just like any garden you wish... Read More
Fun, Funky Garden Plants
I have a love for funky, fun and unique garden... Read More
Flowers Wilting? Tips for Making Your Flowers Last Longer
We all know one disadvantage of flowers is that they... Read More
Teak Planters - Accent Your Outdoor Space with One
Do you want to add something to your outdoor space... Read More
Come With Me To The Casbah!
A ripe persimmon is a thing of beauty ? sweet,... Read More
Tractors and Their History
I recently bought a small tractor for my garden, which... Read More
Are My Grapes Ready to Harvest?
This is the time of the year that I keep... Read More
Wooden Greenhouses
An important addition to any British back garden, the greenhouse... Read More
A Compost Primer
Most gardeners and landscapers will agree almost unanimously that the... Read More
Composting - aka: The Circle of Life!
Composting is where the gardening thing comes full circle. You've... Read More
Summer Pond Tips
Low Oxygen levels Kill FishUse an oxygen tester and air... Read More
How to Raise House Plants from Seeds Easily
The principal house plants which are easy to raise by... Read More
You Say Tomato I Say Mosquito
Gathering tomatoes or other fruits of the garden might not... Read More
Storm Damage and Mature Tree Pruning
One winter evening I was working on the computer when... Read More
Spring Garden Tips
Gardeners, it's time to put your gardening skills to the... Read More
Laying Out Your Landscape Part Two
Part Two in a SeriesOnce you have your landscape design... Read More
Backyard Landscaping
When most people think of landscaping, they think of a... Read More
Halfway Through Summer - Are We Having Fun Yet
Today is Thursday the 23rd of June and we're almost... Read More
Planning a Water Garden...
A water garden is the area of your landscape that... Read More
No Dig Gardens - How to Build One
The no dig garden is exactly what it describes...a fertile... Read More
Growing Your Own Herbs for Tea
If you love herbal teas, as I do, you know... Read More
Adirondack Chairs - How to Choose One
In Blue Mountain Lake, New York, you will find a... Read More
Layer Your Plantings
Part three in a seriesIn our last article, we helped... Read More
The Indoor Garden: Plants that Clean the Air
There are many reasons for creating an indoor garden ?... Read More
Bare Root Roses, What To Look For When Buying
The first thing to look for is the plant's grade.... Read More
Planning a Vegetable Garden
It is important when you start to plan a garden,... Read More
For the Birds: Selecting and Placing a Bird House
Bird watching brings enjoyment to many people. Selecting and correct... Read More
Park Benches
One of the best ways to create a warm and... Read More
Landscaping Tips
When you want to create a beautiful and functional landscape,... Read More
Toxic Pollutants & Their Effect on Fish Health
Once water temperatures increase in the summer months, fish become... Read More
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