How to Make Your Own Rooting Hormone
When starting a new plant from a leaf or stem cutting, the cutting will be more likely to form roots and create a new plant if a rooting hormone is used.While commercial rooting hormone can be used there are organic homemade versions that work as well.To make rooting hormone soak... Read More
Companion Planting
If you look closely at the natural landscape, you'll never see a large area populated by a single species. Why then would it make sense to plant a single crop in a field or in a section of your garden? It doesn't. Companion planting makes a lot of sense.Single crops... Read More
Store Your Outdoor Furnishings to Make Them Last
In many parts of North America, the end of "porch season" has arrived. Whether you're clearing out for some oncoming bad weather, closing up the cottage for the season, beating the vandals on devil's night, or just retreating to your nest for the winter, you'll want to store away all... Read More
Teak Adirondack Chairs
Outdoor furniture constructed with teak wood is a favorite among consumers due to the beauty and durability of the individual pieces. For this reason, a wide variety of outdoor furniture is made using teak ranging from teak Adirondack chairs to classic, formal furnishings.Teak, a hard strong durable yellowish-brown wood, grows... Read More
Park Benches - Making the Right Choice
When most people hear the words, "park bench", they envision one of two things - someone sitting at the local park feeding the pigeons or Forest Gump. No matter what your mind conjures up, park benches have been popular for a long time and will continue to be a place... Read More
How to for Lawns ? Mowing
How often you mow your lawn will depend on a number of factors. Firstly how much time you have to devote to your lawn's maintenance. How fast your lawn grows, and this in turn will depend on whether you fertilise it regularly and whether it receives adequate water and sunlight.... Read More
Introduction to Botany
Botanists are individuals who conduct extensive study on plant biology - from the simple to the most complex plant organisms; studying all aspect of an individual plant or an entire ecology. Many botanists are involved in a broad range of activities including academic, both teaching and researching (Including field and... Read More
Here is Why You Should Use Gypsum in Gardening
Do you have clay or layer of hard subsoil problems in your garden? Then gypsum may be the answer to help loosen the soil structure. It is not considered a miracle substance and you will find that it doesn't work right away, but a 3 year program of applications should... Read More
June Gardening Tips
These are just a few gardening tips for you to consider here in late June. Many people seem to think that just because all the plants have been put into their places for the summer and your perennials are blooming, or past bloom, there is no more work to be... Read More
How to Grow Cooking Herbs
Grow your own cooking herbs to add fresh zest and flavor to your menus year-round!Is It a Cooking Herb or a Spice?The first thing to know in selecting which herbs to grow is the difference between cooking (culinary) herbs and spices. The cinnamon stick you put in your hot chocolate... Read More
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About Hummingbirds and How to Attract Them to Your Garden
Visualize watching a bright green hummingbird in your garden moving... Read More
Want to Build a Pond?
A pond, logically, the first question you should ask is... Read More
Canopy Swings - Escape the Weather with One
Do you love to sit outdoors and swing for hours... Read More
How to Control Poison Ivy
Poison ivy is found throughout southern Canada and most of... Read More
A Teak Chair - Create a Livable Outdoor Space with One
When creating a comfortable, usable outdoor space, nothing could me... Read More
How to Attract Butterfly Activity...
The flittering of the butterfly through your garden is no... Read More
Vegetable Garden Layout
The size of your yard will determine your final vegetable... Read More
Growing Orchids as House Plants
One of the long standing myths that I still hear... Read More
Spring Garden Tips
Gardeners, it's time to put your gardening skills to the... Read More
The Basics of Growing Roses
So you want to grow roses? They are a beautiful... Read More
Mosquito Farms? Is That What Water Gardens Are?
What is nicer that a lovely backyard garden pond. The... Read More
Rock Gardens - A Different Kind of Garden
Planting a Rock Garden is a great alternative to the... Read More
Tips For Successful Backyard Grape Growing
Growing grapes in the backyard or garden can be a... Read More
Organic Hydroponics - Simplified
These days, it's easy to get lost in the wealth... Read More
Fish Health in Hot Summer Heat
Summer is over, but for many of us - the... Read More
Blue Wild Flowers for Your Garden
Planting wild flowers in your garden, or simply scattering wild... Read More
The String Algae Blues
Now that Spring is upon us and things are coming... Read More
Decorate Your Outdoor Spaces on a Budget!
Many times when the weather becomes sultry, the only place... Read More
Gardening During Hard Times or Emergencies - You Can Feed Yourself!
Do you ever worry about always having to rely on... Read More
Patio Design and Patio Furniture - The Use of Focal Points
A focal point is an important design element; it is... Read More
Gardening Tips for Early - Mid July
Now we are fast approaching the hottest time of the... Read More
Halfway Through Summer - Are We Having Fun Yet
Today is Thursday the 23rd of June and we're almost... Read More
The Hosta ? A Shade Loving Perennial
My first introductions to Hostas were four small green and... Read More
How to Grow Avocado
Fruit gardening and vegetable gardening is a very exciting venture.... Read More
What to Feed Your Fish During Colder Winter Months
With air and water temperatures dropping in most parts of... Read More
Landscaping Tips
When you want to create a beautiful and functional landscape,... Read More
How to Rid that Lawn of Thatch!
You know that brown patchy debris in a lawn that... Read More
How To Choose Water Garden Plants
So. The water garden bug has bitten. You've dug and... Read More
y, Fun Garden Plants
I have a love for funky, fun and unique garden... Read More
Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction To Hydroponics Gardening For Beginners (Part 5) Plant Growth
PLANT GROWTH & PHYSIOLOGY. (Part 5)There are three classes of... Read More
Grow Organic Vegetables
There are more reasons than ever why anybody with access... Read More
How to Grow Chocolate Cosmos
Chocolate cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguinea) is both nose and eye candy... Read More
Making Memories with Flower Gardening
Flower gardening is not only about the present, but can... Read More
Dream Yard
Do you ever dream about what your yard could look... Read More
A Garden Pond in Your Landscape - Want Water in Your Yard?
A Garden Pond in your Landscape - Want Water in... Read More
Theme Gardens
Flower gardens are for enjoyment. They provide you with visual... Read More
Fertilizers - What you Need to Feed Your Lawn
Just like humans need food, water and shelter to survive,... Read More
Teak Planters - Accent Your Outdoor Space with One
Do you want to add something to your outdoor space... Read More
Garden for Birds #3
Well, another week is passing us by.I want to thank... Read More
The Perfect Garden Sundial
Is it possible for a garden sundial to tell perfect... Read More
Fountains of Refreshment
When hot, sticky days hit, try to use all your... Read More
Planting Roses in Pots
In years past, serious rosarians would never consider having a... Read More
Why Teak Coffee Tables Are Essential For Your Outdoor Space
One of the best ways to bring together the many... Read More
Viburnum
Viburnums are related to the honeysuckles, so it should come... Read More
Potting Benches: Beautiful and Practical
Do you love spending time outdoors in your garden creating... Read More
Hummingbird Migration
Specific humming bird migration patterns differ by species and habitats,... Read More
Mint: The Herb of Hospitality
The Mentha species or mints as they are commonly called... 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... Read More
All About Hybrid Tea Roses
Hybrid tea roses and the original tea rose are the... Read More
My Spring Bulbs Wont Bloom - Why?
You can hear the wailing from here. "Why aren't my... Read More
Turn Your Patio Into A Voluminous Vegetable Garden
My first apartment was a second-story condo in an urban... Read More
Butterfly Gardening
Butterfly gardening is not only a joy, it is one... Read More
Outdoor Furniture: Exploring the Benefits of Teak
Of the many types of materials that are available for... Read More
5 Things To Consider Before Purchasing a Push Reel Mower
Push Reel Mowers are making a "comeback" of sorts, though,... Read More
Rock Gardens - A Different Kind of Garden
Planting a Rock Garden is a great alternative to the... Read More
How to Grow Blueberries
Along with lip-smacking sweetness, flower and foliage are also worthy... Read More
Choosing the Proper Pond Pump
Whether you have a preformed or a liner pond, a... Read More
What to Feed Your Fish During Colder Winter Months
With air and water temperatures dropping in most parts of... Read More
Budget For Your Garden
Have you ever thought about how much it costs to... Read More
Three Stumbling Blocks to Growing Grapes in the Backyard
Are you one of those home gardeners that don't know... Read More
Set Out a Feast for Your Feathered Friends
February is "Feed the Birds" month in much of North... Read More
Composting the Easy Way
Having an ample supply of good rich compost is the... Read More
How to for Lawns ? Mowing
How often you mow your lawn will depend on a... Read More
Winterizing Your Pond
For many parts of the country, it's getting to be... Read More
Release Some Tension...Spend Some Time In Your Garden
Gardening can be one of the most rewarding and relaxing... Read More
Garden Delights For Midsummer
We have once again reached the wonderful magical time of... Read More
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