Gardening on a Budget
When we moved into our south Anchorage log home I had glorious plans for the 1/3 acre lot. Some previous owner had chopped down every tree counting on the neighboring woodlands for green and shade. The house was near the street with a lumpy hilly and narrow backyard that ended... Read More
My Spring Bulbs Wont Bloom - Why?
You can hear the wailing from here. "Why aren't my bulbs blooming?" "There are a lot of leaves on them but not a single flower."The overall cause of a bulb not producing a bloom is either the bud wasn't formed or it was damaged in some way. No bud equals... Read More
How To Grow Luscious Tomatoes
The tomato is the most commonly grown vegetable in the States. Here are some tips on how to grow your own bountiful crop of tomatoes.Tomatoes should be grown in full sunlight.Tomato plants require abundant moisture.Tomatoes grow well in many types of soil but prefer fertile, well-drained soil with pH of... Read More
The Heralded Teak Furniture Manufacturer: Kingsley-Bate
With an average lifespan of 75 years, teak wood has long been commended as the ideal choice for outdoor furniture. It has qualities unlike any other wood in its ability to withstand the rigors of adverse climates, yet weather attractively.There are only a handful of successful teak furniture manufacturers and... Read More
Easy Care Of Phalaenopsis
Do you have a knack for being with moths? Most people would say, "no way". Yet, the moth orchids that I am talking about are the ones that sway nicely in the breeze and some of the newer hybrids have a nice fragrance. These moths are easy to care for,... Read More
A Kids Tree
During my youth kids were required to pass through a tree climbing phase as part of the transition from being a kid to becoming a teenager. Not just any old tree would do of course. The majestic oak was always a tower of strength but the limbs were too high... Read More
Fake Grass
The history of artificial or fake grass is to say the least an interesting one and arose out of the social desire to in-effect ward off what could be seen, as far back as the 1950s, as an increasingly unhealthy tendency by youngsters not to exercise.History has it that birth... Read More
Outdoor Furniture: Exploring the Benefits of Teak
Of the many types of materials that are available for the construction of outdoor furniture, teak is often overlooked. This beautiful wood ? of tropical origin ? adds character and elegance to your outdoor design through a blending of nature and man-made elements which provide an outstanding aesthetic presentation to... Read More
Dog Days of Summer
Here are a few tips to keep your garden and a few specific problems from getting away from you during the month of August gardening. Your lawn, again usually three things or any combination of them may be the culprit(s) for making your lawn or patches of your lawn turn... Read More
Fall Flowering Bulbs
Deciduous trees dazzle us with the brilliance of the golds, oranges and reds they display before dropping their leaves in the autumn. However, you don't have to be satisfied with autumn leaf color alone. Consider planting fall flower bulbs.Spring-flowering bulbs are universal symbols of spring. Many of us wait to... Read More
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Seeds and More Seeds...What Your Garden Needs
Seeds are the most important ingredient in all gardening. Without... Read More
Kirengeshoma palmata
Kirengeshoma palmata Sometimes known as yellow waxbells, Kirengeshoma palmata... Read More
Summer Lawn Care Tips
Summer is just around the corner, and your lawn could... Read More
Adirondack Chairs - The Proper Way to Care for Them
The Adirondack chair is unlike any other chair every made.... Read More
A Compost Primer
Most gardeners and landscapers will agree almost unanimously that the... Read More
Pest Control Tips for Maintaining Your Greenhouse
Greenhouses provide a warm, humid atmosphere and are home to... Read More
Blue Wild Flowers for Your Garden
Planting wild flowers in your garden, or simply scattering wild... Read More
Growing Great Potatoes
Potatoes are so easy to grow in the no dig,... Read More
Wooden Greenhouses
An important addition to any British back garden, the greenhouse... Read More
Patio Design ? Expanding Your Home Outdoors
A patio can be... Read More
Multi Purpose Tree ? Sugar Palm
Palm family is unique in the aspect that most of... Read More
Build a Rain Garden
There's a new garden in town. It is (mostly) easy... Read More
7 Factors Needed for a Compost Pile
Compost, made from decomposed grass clippings, leaves, twigs, and branches,... Read More
How to Make Your Own Rooting Hormone
When starting a new plant from a leaf or stem... Read More
CO2 for Free
We've all heard that there is no such thing as... Read More
Organic Hydroponics - Simplified
These days, it's easy to get lost in the wealth... Read More
How to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden
The flittering of the butterfly through your garden is no... Read More
Guide to Basic Lawn Mower Maintenance
Trying to start your lawn mower after a long winter... Read More
Developing the Perfect Landscaping Idea
Using landscaping ideas can be an effective way to attract... Read More
How To Prevent Damping Off
Damping off is the single term used to describe underground,... Read More
Lawn Moles and Proper Lawn Care
Are your making mountains out of your molehills? Although lawn... Read More
Hot Feeding Tips
Summer is the most enjoyable water gardening season and the... Read More
Sunflowers
Hi there,I am Jhon Saunders and recently took up gardening... Read More
How to for Lawns ? Mowing
How often you mow your lawn will depend on a... Read More
Balcony, Patio, and Courtyard Gardening
People choose balcony, patio, and courtyard gardening for many different... Read More
Everyone Loves Flowers
Flowers Truly Reach Your Soul.Flowers are a heartfelt, natural way... Read More
Xeriscaping is Waterwise Gardening
What is xeriscaping? You may have heard of xeriscaping as... Read More
Care of Dendrobium Orchids
DendrobiumsThis month I am focusing our attention to the care... Read More
Build A Simple Planter Box
Love flowers, but don't have the space -- or the... Read More
For the Birds: Selecting and Placing a Bird House
Bird watching brings enjoyment to many people. Selecting and correct... Read More
Garlic: The Stinking Rose
Garlic (Allium sativum) has been used for centuries for both... Read More
What to Feed Your Fish During Colder Winter Months
With air and water temperatures dropping in most parts of... Read More
Fun, Funky Garden Plants
I have a love for funky, fun and unique garden... Read More
What Is One Flower Benefit That You Know Of?
The biggest flower benefit of all is the fact that... Read More
February in the Garden
Often in February there is a surprisingly warm day. Everybody... Read More
Three Stumbling Blocks to Growing Grapes in the Backyard
Are you one of those home gardeners that don't know... Read More
Patios And Garden Pavers
Is your concrete or asphalt driveway an eyesore? Do you... Read More
Developing the Perfect Landscaping Idea
Using landscaping ideas can be an effective way to attract... Read More
Chives - Allium Schoenoprasum
Known as common garden chives, Allium schoenoprasum, can be grown... Read More
Choosing Garden Furniture
No matter how pleasant a garden is, it is not... Read More
You Say Tomato I Say Mosquito
Gathering tomatoes or other fruits of the garden might not... Read More
Landscaping of Hindu Religious Places
Traditionally Hindu tepmples were located either on hills or forests... Read More
Balcony, Patio, and Courtyard Gardening
People choose balcony, patio, and courtyard gardening for many different... Read More
Grow the BEST Tasting Tomatoes
Tired of tomatoes that are rock hard and taste like... Read More
Solar Garden Lights
Solar lights are very popular for lighting yards and gardens.... Read More
Plants To Grow Old With or The Constant Battle
Following are a few paragraphs about the on going battle... Read More
The Difference Between Large and Small Ponds
If you think that a large pond is simply a... Read More
Cast Aluminum Furniture
In days gone by, outdoor furniture was cast from iron.... Read More
Perfume Your Garden and Home with Gardenias
One of my favorite plants is the large white-flowered Mystery... Read More
Simple Lawnmower Maintenance
Do you have trouble starting your lawnmower up in the... Read More
Metal Outdoor Furniture - Explained
Mention metal patio furniture and you probably think of the... Read More
Teak Furniture - A Cut Above The Rest
As you shop around for outdoor furniture, you will notice... Read More
Pine Furniture Care Guide
First, some background on PINE WOOD. Pine is a naturally... Read More
The Basics of Growing Roses
So you want to grow roses? They are a beautiful... Read More
Storm Damage and Mature Tree Pruning
One winter evening I was working on the computer when... Read More
Mulch Your Spring Bulbs In The Fall For A Beautiful Spring Display
Flower bulbs need a good, long, winters sleep. Like some... Read More
Landscaping Design - The Primary Principles
Principles refer to standards or prescriptions for working with or... Read More
Letting Nature Grow Your Garden
It is wisest to let Nature have Her way. Nature... Read More
Chicken Soup for the Soil
Keeping Your Soil HealthyYour soil is the most important part... Read More
Gardening For Birds
What a cruel trick the weather is playing on us.WE... Read More
Easter Lilies, and the Number One Gardening Question Right Now
Everybody asks about Easter lilies! Can they go outside; can... Read More
Gardening for Kids
Children are continually bombarded with advertising for fast food and... Read More
Oregano: Joy of the Mountain
Known as "joy of the mountain," Origanum vulgare is commonly... Read More
8 Simple Tips to Keep Your Lawn Mower Running
1. If you have a non-electric mower which runs on... Read More
How to Grow Strawberries
In addition to the traditional strawberry patch, there are as... Read More
Homemade Hydroponics System Plan
Building your own water works system is quite simple and... Read More
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