Release Some Tension...Spend Some Time In Your Garden
Gardening can be one of the most rewarding and relaxing hobbies that you can engage in. Picture a beautiful spring day, the sweet smell of grass in the air and you get to go out and work the soil and prepare your garden.One of the fascinating things about gardening is... Read More
Choosing the Perfect Landscape Painting
Landscape paintings are a beautiful way to spruce up the decor of your home. Although you can buy cheap reproduced paintings, you may want to consider purchasing an original from an artist to reduce the risk of a friend obtaining the same one. You can even buy one from an... Read More
Add Rich Color To Your Garden With Blue Perennial Flowers
Blue flowers are some of the most striking plants around and can add a rich splash of color to any garden. Plant them in a cluster of all blue or mix them in with other flowers for a rainbow of color.When planting flowers, it is important to remember to follow... Read More
Care of Dendrobium Orchids
DendrobiumsThis month I am focusing our attention to the care of Dendrobiums. These are one of the most popular of retail orchid plants. They are a true epiphyte or air plant. There pseudopods can gather and hold water very efficiently. Generally there will be a hybrid phalaenopsis and dendrobium, commonly... Read More
What is Compost Tea?
Organic gardeners all know compost is fantastic stuff. But now, there's something even better and that's compost tea. If you start with a good compost you'll have a versatile elixir for all your garden needs. Compost tea helps prevent foliage diseases and at the same time increase the nutrients to... Read More
Pest Control Tips for Maintaining Your Greenhouse
Greenhouses provide a warm, humid atmosphere and are home to a variety of different plants and flowers which is why they are a perfect target for insects. There are numerous types of insects which will want to live in your greenhouse and feed off of the wonderful plants and flowers... Read More
Gardening Tips for Early - Mid July
Now we are fast approaching the hottest time of the year, there are still some things that can be done in the garden. Below are a few gardening tips for those that love the summer warmth. For you who aren't particularly appreciative of the hot hot, then do your gardening... Read More
Liner Ponds versus Folding Preformed Ponds
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
Hills and Holes: Not Part of Your Landscaping Design?
Do pests 'gopher' your lawn? Chances are, if you have a lawn, you risk the chance of having pests, such as the gopher and his cousin the mole. And, perhaps even those pesky six-legged creatures- ants and other insects- call your grass patches home. Why are these animals and insects... Read More
How to Grow Snow Peas
Snow peas may have been named because in bright sunlight their light green pods look as if they might be tinged with frost. One of the oldest vegetables, the earliest recorded pea was grown in 9750 BC on the Thai-Burma border. Since snow peas are a favorite addition to Asian... Read More
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Mint: The Herb of Hospitality
The Mentha species or mints as they are commonly called... Read More
Build a Rain Garden
There's a new garden in town. It is (mostly) easy... Read More
Starting a Shade Garden...
The shade garden can be exploding with color and texture.... Read More
Frame Your Garden With Edging
You've planted the flowers, put in the shrubs and even... Read More
Choosing the Right Roses for your Garden
There are literally hundreds of types of roses that you... Read More
Guide to Basic Lawn Mower Maintenance
Trying to start your lawn mower after a long winter... Read More
Using Annuals in Your Perrenial Garden
Annuals in your pernnial garden are something to think about!... Read More
Building Liner Ponds
Surprisingly enough, it is usually in mid-summer that many gardeners... Read More
Garden Sheds: Wood Finishing and Weatherproofing Tips
To keep wood garden sheds, arbors, or trellises looking their... Read More
Learn All About Feng Shui Money Trees
A feng shui money tree is an indoor plant used... Read More
16 Lawn Mower Safety Tips
1. Always read the instruction manual before operating your lawnmower.... Read More
Catch a Leprechaun in Your Garden
There is no mention to be found of female leprechauns... Read More
The Ivy League
Parthenocissus tricuspidata is commonly known as Boston Ivy, Cottage Ivy,... Read More
Sculpture Can Bring Life to Your Garden
I should know: I've been a sculptor most of my... Read More
The Importance of Garden Decor
The Quest for SignificancePeople are looking for ways to add... Read More
Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction To Hydroponics Gardening For Beginners (Part 2) Plant Needs
THE BASICS OF HYDROPONICS.What Do Your Plants Need?All plants need... Read More
Growing Your Own Herbs for Tea
If you love herbal teas, as I do, you know... Read More
Homemade Hummingbird Nectar
HUMMINGBIRD NECTAR RECIPEWe love hummingbirds and love to watch them... Read More
Laying Out Your Landscape Part Two
Part Two in a SeriesOnce you have your landscape design... Read More
How To Brighten Up Your Home With These Flower Arrangement Ideas
A beautiful flower arrangement piece can become the focal point... 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... Read More
Garden Benches - What They Are
Putting in a flower garden or any garden for that... Read More
Mowing the Lawn
This is more of a follow up on my original... Read More
Thyme: The Herb of Courage
Garden thyme, fresh or dried, alone or combined with parsley... Read More
A Garden Bench: A Beautiful Addition To Any Garden
Okay, so you have spent hours upon hours creating the... Read More
How to Build a Shed
The easiest way to build a shed in the backyard... Read More
Landscape Design
Landscaping is a wonderful pastime enjoyed by many. It provides... Read More
Landscaping Design - The Primary Principles
Principles refer to standards or prescriptions for working with or... Read More
Planning a Water Garden...
A water garden is the area of your landscape that... Read More
You Cant Beat Perennials For Glorious Color All Season Long
When you start gardening with perennials, it's easy to think... Read More
The Sundial - Garden Ornament or Exotic Timepiece?
Most of us regard a sundial as an attractive ornament... 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
Planting Roses in Pots
In years past, serious rosarians would never consider having a... Read More
Growing Palms
Palms Everybody recognises palm trees, they are the... Read More
For the Birds: Selecting and Placing a Bird House
Bird watching brings enjoyment to many people. Selecting and correct... Read More
The Importance of Garden Decor
The Quest for SignificancePeople are looking for ways to add... Read More
You Take The Vacation - Not Your Garden
If you are planning to go on vacation, there are... Read More
The Difference Between Large and Small Ponds
If you think that a large pond is simply a... Read More
10 Tips for Successful Rose Planting
Planting roses isn't actually complicated, as long as you have... Read More
Blue Wild Flowers for Your Garden
Planting wild flowers in your garden, or simply scattering wild... Read More
22 Fun Things To Do With Your Dozen Rose Gift
Your dozen rose gift doesn't only have to decorate your... Read More
Decorate Your Outdoor Spaces on a Budget!
Many times when the weather becomes sultry, the only place... Read More
Delavays Blueberry (Vaccinium delavayi)
Whether we know it or not, most of us are... Read More
Brighten Your Path By Installing Decorative Landscape Lighting
Landscape lighting can add a beautiful quality to any home.... Read More
Fall Flowering Bulbs
Deciduous trees dazzle us with the brilliance of the golds,... Read More
Metal Outdoor Furniture - Explained
Mention metal patio furniture and you probably think of the... Read More
Unique Flowers make a memorable gift!
Think "outside of the box" when sending your next floral... Read More
Garden for Birds #4
I would like to know...WHO STOLE SUMMER???What did you do... Read More
Metal Garden Furniture
Since Victorian times metal garden furniture has become a popular... Read More
The String Algae Blues
Now that Spring is upon us and things are coming... Read More
Adirondack Chairs - The Proper Way to Care for Them
The Adirondack chair is unlike any other chair every made.... Read More
Funky Garden Plants 2
What's a perennial garden plant that blooms in the winter?... Read More
Poly Tarps: More Than Meets The Eye
To many people, "tarp" conjures an image of a crumpled... Read More
A Couple of Good Places to Buy Lawnmowers
After much searching and deliberation, I finally bought a lawnmower... Read More
Tips for Backyard Fish Ponds Care
Installing a backyard fish pond is an aesthetic addition to... Read More
Gardeners: Contain Yourselves!
Whether you live in a tiny city apartment or on... Read More
Lawn Disease And What To Do About It
Every lawn, whether new or established, is susceptible to a... Read More
Plants To Grow Old With or The Constant Battle
Following are a few paragraphs about the on going battle... 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
Letting Nature Grow Your Garden
It is wisest to let Nature have Her way. Nature... Read More
My Spring Bulbs Wont Bloom - Why?
You can hear the wailing from here. "Why aren't my... Read More
Aluminium And Wooden Greenhouses
An important addition to any British back garden, greenhouses are... Read More
Hand Feeding your Koi
One of the most rewarding and entertaining things about having... Read More
Backyard Bird--The Catbird
It's quiet now.Gone is the constant chatter, whistles and meowing... Read More
Gardening with Bamboo
Myths and facts A misconception about bamboo is that they... Read More
Solar Garden Lights
Solar lights are very popular for lighting yards and gardens.... Read More
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