How to Grow Sweet Corn
Purchased corn, whether on the cob or in a can can't compare for taste! Sweet corn is easy to grow in the flower and fruit gardening guides home garden with just a little know how and a few corn facts.Corn needs warm soil temperatures (50° - 65° Fahrenheit) to germinate.... 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 the correct conditions in order to grow to their full potential. Plants grown using hydroponics systems are no exception to this basic rule. Like their soil grown cousins they need sufficient light of the correct wavelengths, a suitable temperature, an... Read More
How to Win the War Against Slugs and Snails
Slugs are one of the most hated of garden pests. You may have spent time carefully planting out your seedlings into the bed, but when you return next morning, you find chewed leaves, the growing points nibbled away and a mass of slimy trails all around. All clear evidence that... Read More
About Window Ledge Gardening
The growing of flowering or foliage plants on window ledges is a form of gardening in which most people can indulge. Those who live in flats, and others who have no gardens, and especially invalids who are confined to their rooms, derive an enormous amount of pleasure from this form... Read More
10 Free Gardening Products
One of the pleasurable spin-offs in organic gardening is finding alternative ways of coming up with the same, if not better, end result.....Household throwaways can be valuable to the alternate enthusiast. Here are ten recyclable ideas to make gardening a little less hard on the pocket!1. Hedge clippings: Instead of... Read More
Gardening - An Expression
Give the same plants to several people, you will see several arrangements. Each one distinct and different, yet, using the same plants.This is the ultimate reward of gardening- a means to express, to create with the help and inspiration from the gifts of Nature.Gardening is not just physically and aestheticallyrewarding.It... Read More
How to Choose Between Goldfish and KOI
Many people have asked us over the years "Should I add goldfish or KOI (or both) to my pond? The answer is "it depends."Goldfish are better suited to smaller water gardens and ponds, in the 50 - 500 gallon range. Goldfish are extremely hardy and easy to care for, which... Read More
Why You Should Always Have Garden Furniture
You've put a lot of work into your garden, from planning to digging to weeding to all the little tasks that keep it looking beautiful. Sharing your garden with others is the next step, and doing that requires more than pretty rows of plants. You created a garden to enjoy,... Read More
Fertilizers - What you Need to Feed Your Lawn
Just like humans need food, water and shelter to survive, lawns depend on certain elements to live, sixteen to be exact. Most of these elements are already found naturally in the environment, but several others need to be added to your lawn. Adding fertilizer with these three elements, nitrogen, potassium... Read More
Agio Patio Furniture
The fresh air of the early spring solstice and the celebration song of the earth call us to leave the safety and comfort of our indoor winter haven. We venture forth to explore the new life that is springing up all around us, and habitually look for a place to... Read More
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Grow Organic Vegetables
There are more reasons than ever why anybody with access... Read More
Basic Lawn Care - Mowing, Scarifiers, Aeration, and Watering Tips
The arrival of summer heralds a time of increased wear... Read More
Using Annuals in Your Perrenial Garden
Annuals in your pernnial garden are something to think about!... Read More
Seeds and More Seeds...What Your Garden Needs
Seeds are the most important ingredient in all gardening. Without... Read More
No Dig Gardens - How to Build One
The no dig garden is exactly what it describes...a fertile... Read More
Black Walnut Trees Produce A Natural Insecticide
The black walnut tree manufactures a substance that is a... Read More
Want a Garden but Not Enough Room or Soil? Then Hydroponics Gardening could be for You
Hydroponics gardening is a great idea for anyone who wants... Read More
Vegetable Garden Layout
The size of your yard will determine your final vegetable... Read More
Garden Sheds: Wood Finishing and Weatherproofing Tips
To keep wood garden sheds, arbors, or trellises looking their... Read More
Park Benches - Making the Right Choice
When most people hear the words, "park bench", they envision... Read More
Imagine Your Own Orchid Garden In A Pond
Who doesn't love to hear the water rushing and flowing... Read More
Teak Umbrella : Add the Final Touch to Your Patio
Okay, so you have agonized for weeks and finally went... Read More
Rock Gardens - A Different Kind of Garden
Planting a Rock Garden is a great alternative to the... Read More
Winter Gardening Looking Towards Spring
Ok, the title "winter gardening" might be a tad bit... Read More
A Look at Fall Flower Bulbs
Most people would think of fall as a season when... Read More
Gardening is Good Therapy
Many of us garden just for the sheer joy of... Read More
Commercial and Residential Flagpoles
The world's tallest unsupported flagpole is located in Amman, Jordan.... Read More
What is Compost Tea?
Organic gardeners all know compost is fantastic stuff. But now,... Read More
Adirondack Chairs - The Proper Way to Care for Them
The Adirondack chair is unlike any other chair every made.... Read More
Mustard: The Greatest Among The Herbs
Mustard plants have been used for thousands of years for... Read More
Build a Rain Garden
There's a new garden in town. It is (mostly) easy... Read More
Creativity with Ponds
Here's where your creative instincts kick in. This is where... Read More
Cannibals on the Porch
No, ghosts of the Donner Party have not started haunting... Read More
Hot Feeding Tips
Summer is the most enjoyable water gardening season and the... Read More
Fertilizing Your Water Lilies...
Unfortunately, sunlight is not enough.Your water lilies will grow, thrive,... Read More
How to Grow Basil
Today there are sprays, scented candles, plug-ins, and even discs... Read More
My Spring Bulbs Wont Bloom - Why?
You can hear the wailing from here. "Why aren't my... Read More
Sculpture Can Bring Life to Your Garden
I should know: I've been a sculptor most of my... Read More
Gardening for Kids
Children are continually bombarded with advertising for fast food and... Read More
Adirondack Chairs - How to Care for and Clean Them
Different from any other chair, the Adirondack chair was first... Read More
Tidy Your Garden Up Cheaply
Recently I got involved with gardening. Preior to that, all... Read More
Composting the Easy Way
Having an ample supply of good rich compost is the... Read More
Light Up Your Garden And Brighten Your Life
Extending Your Living SpaceThe garden is fast being considered to... Read More
All about Tulip Gardens
As the curtain of winter lifts, tulips are one of... Read More
Ultra Violet Pond Filter
Having an ultra violet pond filter will give you a... Read More
Spring Garden Tips
Gardeners, it's time to put your gardening skills to the... Read More
Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction To Hydroponics Gardening For Beginners (Part 3) Lighting
THE BASICS OF HYDROPONICS.An Introduction To Indoor Plant Grow Lights.There... Read More
How to Grow a Pineapple
The first thing you need to grow a pineapple is... Read More
Planning a Vegetable Garden
It is important when you start to plan a garden,... Read More
Selling Your House? Mow Your Lawn!
A property that has a well manicured lawn has one... Read More
Selling Your House? Trim Your Shrubs!
Shrubbery and other greenery that has an unkempt appearance can... Read More
Butterfly House in the Flower Garden
Whenever you decide to look for a butterfly house for... Read More
Turn Your Patio Into A Voluminous Vegetable Garden
My first apartment was a second-story condo in an urban... Read More
Oregano: Joy of the Mountain
Known as "joy of the mountain," Origanum vulgare is commonly... Read More
Light Up Your Garden And Brighten Your Life
Extending Your Living SpaceThe garden is fast being considered to... Read More
Hummingbirds
Many individuals are fascinated by hummingbirds. So much so, that... Read More
Backyard Landscaping
When most people think of landscaping, they think of a... Read More
Layer Your Plantings
Part three in a seriesIn our last article, we helped... Read More
Starting a Shade Garden...
The shade garden can be exploding with color and texture.... Read More
Slugging It Out In The Trenches
In an effort to introduce a shaft of sunlight into... Read More
Orange Perennials For Your Garden
Perennials are wonderful because, they bloom year after year. Sometimes,... Read More
Beauty With Indigenous Species
A garden a serves a man's every day need for... Read More
Daphnes for Scent and Colour
Anyone with even a passing knowledge of plants knows that... Read More
How to Build a Waterfall For Your Garden Pond
Building a waterfall is easier than you think and will... Read More
You Take The Vacation - Not Your Garden
If you are planning to go on vacation, there are... Read More
Edible Flowers in Your Garden
Flowers can be an integral part of cooking. While most... Read More
Are My Grapes Ready to Harvest?
This is the time of the year that I keep... Read More
Store Your Outdoor Furnishings to Make Them Last
In many parts of North America, the end of "porch... Read More
Lifes a Beach--A Shore Theme in your Outdoor Space
Twentieth century American architect Phillip Johnson once said, "I hate... Read More
Fall Pond Cleaning
Doing a full pond cleaning during the colder winter months... Read More
Light Up the Night! Quick Facts about Outdoor Lighting
When the days start to get shorter, the darkness may... Read More
The Sundial - Garden Ornament or Exotic Timepiece?
Most of us regard a sundial as an attractive ornament... Read More
Organic or Chemical Feeding of Plants - Whats Best
A fundamental question in vegetable gardening is - what is... Read More
Lawn Care Information
Recent lawn care information reports that a lot of us... Read More
Home for a Gnome?
Kitsch is defined by several dictionaries as relating to poor... Read More
Caring For Tropical And Exotic Flowers
Tropical flowers make an exciting change from the more traditional... Read More
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