You Say Tomato I Say Mosquito

Gathering tomatoes or other fruits of the garden might not sound like a dangerous occupation, but with terrorism running rampant these days, even a walk thru the garden can require pre-emptive measures. In fact if you left the screen door open for a minute or so and heard a whiny... Read More

5 Simple Steps to Care For Your Push Reel Mower

Though most Push Reel Mowers made today are durable, they do require some basic care and simple maintenance in order to keep them running smoothly. Taking the following steps will ensure you have years of use on your push reel mower. Wipe the blades clean after each use. This helps... Read More

Gardening For Birds

What a cruel trick the weather is playing on us.WE HAVE SNOW ! ! !A bit depressing for us outdoor types.Yet, what better time to cheer myself up by writing to you.Karen is in the kitchen right now.Pookie (Putta) is leaning on me while I give him some attention.Who knows... Read More

Gardeners: Contain Yourselves!

Whether you live in a tiny city apartment or on a large country estate, gardening in containers is a way to add colour and the beauty of nature to your surroundings. The three main elements of creating successful containers gardens are:Choosing the potsGetting the right planting mediumSelecting the plantsIn all... 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

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

Planting Roses In Your Garden

Roses are an old standby for any garden and one of the worlds favorite flowers. There are over 5,000 varieties of roses in the United States and they can be used to enhance your garden in many ways - as creepers, shrubs, vines, climbers, hedges or just as beds of... Read More

Garden Fencing

I made my very first garden when I was six in a small corner at the end of my grandmother's garden. It was a small patch, not more than six rows by 10 plants long, but it was MINE, with the flowers I picked and the dirt that I dug.... Read More

Colorado Blue Spruce And Lush Red Roses

Set in a broad expanse of lush green lawn a length of split rail fence forms a corner. Carpeted with a thick layer of soil preserving and plant protecting cedar mulch, three tall Colorado blue spruce offset the right angles of the fence. Lush red roses climb and meander along... Read More

Garden Hot Tubs

Imagine starting your morning with a saunter out the back door to enjoy a cup of coffee in your garden hot tub, or relaxing just before bed with a lazy soak in your backyard hot tub under the stars. More and more homeowners are taking the plunge (pardon the pun!)... Read More

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Gallica Roses

Very soon stocks of new season's roses will... Read More

Make Your Fresh Cut Roses Last Longer!

Women adore getting flowers, most especially roses, as it is... Read More

Tarragon: A Favourite of French Chefs

Long a favourite of French chefs, the herb Artemisia dracunculus,... Read More

Making Memories with Flower Gardening

Flower gardening is not only about the present, but can... Read More

Starting a Shade Garden...

The shade garden can be exploding with color and texture.... Read More

How to Grow a Pineapple

The first thing you need to grow a pineapple is... Read More

The Home Garden

The garden should be near the house and away from... Read More

Want to Build a Pond?

A pond, logically, the first question you should ask is... Read More

How to Grow Bananas

If your grocer says, "Yes, we have no bananas. We... Read More

Gardening for Kids

Children are continually bombarded with advertising for fast food and... Read More

Teak Umbrella : Add the Final Touch to Your Patio

Okay, so you have agonized for weeks and finally went... Read More

Mix Perennials into Your Garden for Staying Power

Perennial plants and flowers stay around for more than just... Read More

How to Control Deer in Your Garden

Deer are the most difficult of all pests to deter... Read More

The Exotic Rose of Sharon

Perhaps you were browsing the pages of a catalog and... Read More

Creativity with Ponds

Here's where your creative instincts kick in. This is where... Read More

Backyard Landscaping

When most people think of landscaping, they think of a... Read More

Moss on Lawns

Just about right now, we start to see moss on... Read More

Protecting your Garden Pond from Pesky Predators

Notice any fish disappearing lately? While herons are present year-round,... Read More

Ceiling Patio Heaters

It is unavoidable, Fall is coming and we like to... Read More

Park Benches - Making the Right Choice

When most people hear the words, "park bench", they envision... Read More

Summer Lawn Care Tips

Summer is just around the corner, and your lawn could... Read More

Low Maintenance Teak Furniture

In all likelihood you have heard of teak furniture and... Read More

Tranquility in Your Own Back Yard

A garden fountain can add beauty and serenity to you... Read More

The Ivy League

Parthenocissus tricuspidata is commonly known as Boston Ivy, Cottage Ivy,... Read More

Orchid Care - What The Leaves Tell Us

Orchid Care Leaves Tell Us About Orchid HealthOver the past... Read More

A Teak Bench: The Perfect Complement To Any Outdoor Space

Are you searching for that perfect bench to set off... Read More

Summer Pond Tips

Low Oxygen levels Kill FishUse an oxygen tester and air... Read More

A Quick Overview of Outdoor Hot Tubs

There is nothing quite as relaxing as a leisurely evening... Read More

Agio Patio Furniture

The fresh air of the early spring solstice and the... Read More

The Truth About Tulips

Roses may be beautiful but Tulips are magnificent. The huge... Read More

5 Secrets to Growing Beautiful Roses

A rose is a rose is a rose - and... Read More

Parsley: A Cooks Best Friend

A cook's best friend, Petroselinum crispum, commonly known as curly... Read More

The Difference Between Large and Small Ponds

If you think that a large pond is simply a... Read More