Sunflowers
Hi there,I am Jhon Saunders and recently took up gardening as a hobby. i have managed to buy cheap gardening equipment and also items such as blubs, lights etc. I have submitted various articles on mow I did this. To view this articles, please search under my name.Sunflowers, what are... Read More
Teak Furniture - The Proper Way to Care For & Clean It
Teak furniture is tropical hardwood that has a rich, golden honey color when new. However, as teak begins to age and is exposed to the elements, the natural, beautiful color changes to a silvery gray patina. In fact, this is how you can distinguish finely aged outdoor teak furniture! The... Read More
Preliminary Considerations Before Building Your Own Backyard Garden Pond
This article is geared towards the beginner water gardener, who is comtemplating the installation of his/her first garden pond. The key to a successful do-it-yourself project is to gather as much relevant information that you can. To follow are some preliminary considerations and design tips that must be taken into... Read More
Pond Construction
The location of your pond should be decided. You've picked a good spot in your yard where you can see the pond from different places, and it's near enough to the house so you can see it from a window. This is really part of the fun because you can... Read More
Orchid Care What The Flower Tells
In Orchid Care The Flower Will Tell You About Some DiseasesTale for orchid care the flower. The orchid flower is usually a thing of beauty. When diseases strike it can be tell - tale. Like the leaves, the flower can tell you a great deal. Let's take a look at... 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
Plants To Grow Old With or The Constant Battle
Following are a few paragraphs about the on going battle I had with some of my plants!Way back when I was just starting to garden I excitedly gathered starts from here and there, and several times, when I asked people for a particular start, they, with raised eyebrow, would ask... Read More
Gardening During Hard Times or Emergencies - You Can Feed Yourself!
Do you ever worry about always having to rely on getting seeds and fertilizer from the store? What would you do in a survival situation, if you could not go to a store to purchase these things?Let's compare it to your food supply. What would you do about your store-purchased... Read More
Are You Being Taken Advantage of when Ordering Flowers Online?
Did you know that you can send flowers many different ways on the internet? With a few different options of delivering and ordering flowers online, you must be aware of security and safety of your personal information. Not only that, but you could be left with disappointing flowers for your... 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
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How To Prune Your Roses For Stunning Results
Pruning and deadheading are essential to proper rose care. Alas,... Read More
Gardening is Good Therapy
Many of us garden just for the sheer joy of... Read More
Create and Furnish Your Outdoor Room
More and more people are enjoying their time spent outdoors... 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
What Type of Gazebo is Right for You? Top Questions You Need to Ask
Having a gazebo in the backyard is an excellent way... Read More
Gardeners Gift Ideas
Plant lovers and backyard enthusiasts are special people who will... Read More
Solar Garden Lights
Solar lights are very popular for lighting yards and gardens.... Read More
Lifes a Beach--A Shore Theme in your Outdoor Space
Twentieth century American architect Phillip Johnson once said, "I hate... Read More
Keeping the Balance of Nature: Pond Water Maintenance
You might be tempted to let Mother Nature, tend to... Read More
Mosquitoes in Your Garden? Try Planting These
If you are a serious gardener, you spend lots of... Read More
Selecting Outdoor Benches
Outdoor benches are an excellent way to enhance a garden,... Read More
Introduction to Aquaponics
Hydroponics and aquaponics are very similar in every way except... Read More
How to Choose Between Goldfish and KOI
Many people have asked us over the years "Should I... Read More
Want to Build a Pond?
A pond, logically, the first question you should ask is... Read More
Camellias
Camellias Named by Linnaeus in 1735 in honour of... Read More
Growing a Sustainable Garden!
Do you wish you could grow a sustainable vegetable garden?... Read More
How to Grow Cooking Herbs
Grow your own cooking herbs to add fresh zest and... Read More
Backyard Landscaping
When most people think of landscaping, they think of a... Read More
How to Water Your Houseplants Wisely
Over watering ranks first in causes of houseplant demise because... Read More
With Outdoor Lighting You Can Enjoy Your Garden Into The Evening Hours
It is a beautiful evening and you are relaxing on... Read More
Growing Vegetables in Containers - The Compact Solution
Container vegetable gardens are a great alternative for those that... Read More
Theme Gardens
Flower gardens are for enjoyment. They provide you with visual... Read More
The Benefits of Landscaping
How much have you thought about landscaping? Do you know... Read More
The Perfect Garden Sundial
Is it possible for a garden sundial to tell perfect... Read More
How To Attract Hummingbirds
Yes! You can attract hummingbirds to your home. Even if... Read More
Potting Benches: Beautiful and Practical
Do you love spending time outdoors in your garden creating... Read More
Durable Wooden Swing - Decorate Your Outdoors with One
There is nothing better to do on a hot, lazy... Read More
Release Some Tension...Spend Some Time In Your Garden
Gardening can be one of the most rewarding and relaxing... Read More
Earthworm Friends in the Garden
Earthworms are a gardener's best friend.Research has shown that earthworm... Read More
Starting a Shade Garden...
The shade garden can be exploding with color and texture.... Read More
Building Liner Ponds
Surprisingly enough, it is usually in mid-summer that many gardeners... Read More
Perfume Your Garden and Home with Gardenias
One of my favorite plants is the large white-flowered Mystery... Read More
Mosquito Farms? Is That What Water Gardens Are?
What is nicer that a lovely backyard garden pond. The... Read More
The Tools of Rose Gardening
Like any job you tackle, it's always easier if you... Read More
Gardening with Bamboo
Myths and facts A misconception about bamboo is that they... Read More
Wild Flower Garden - Plan to Plant
In the previous article I discussed design for your new... Read More
Roses and Juniper Rock Gardens
Wide circle driveways don't happen much anymore, but when they... Read More
Maintaining Oxygen Levels in Fish and KOI Ponds
Severe environmental stressors are the most frequent causes of sudden... Read More
With So Many Choices For Patio Furniture, Finding The Perfect Set To Complement Your Yard Is Easy
There is nothing more relaxing than kicking back with a... Read More
Vegetable Growing for Beginners
If you have never grown vegetables before the first thing... Read More
Greenhouse Calamities ? Thoughts from a Novice Gardener
Greenhouses are a great addition to anyone's garden. They come... Read More
How to Grow Basil
Today there are sprays, scented candles, plug-ins, and even discs... Read More
To Salt or Not to Salt Your Pond
The important question of whether or not to add salt... Read More
The Heralded Teak Furniture Manufacturer: Kingsley-Bate
With an average lifespan of 75 years, teak wood has... Read More
Winterizing Your Pond
For many parts of the country, it's getting to be... Read More
How to Grow Hydrangeas
Whether you call them Hydrangea Macrophylla, House Hydrangea, French Hydrangea,,... Read More
How to Decorate your Outdoor Space without Breaking the Bank
Noted English clergyman Sydney Smith (1771-1845) is quoted as saying,... Read More
Spurce Up Your Garden With Decorative Birdhouses
Decorative Birdhouses are active garden ornamentation --the presence and movement... Read More
Nontoxic Pest Control for Your Home and Garden
Pesticides are toxic and, while often effective against pests, can... Read More
Teak Furniture - A Cut Above The Rest
As you shop around for outdoor furniture, you will notice... Read More
Patio Design ? Expanding Your Home Outdoors
A patio can be... Read More
Planting Bare Root Roses
Before planting, the plants must be prepared. The following suggestions... Read More
Teak Umbrella : Add the Final Touch to Your Patio
Okay, so you have agonized for weeks and finally went... Read More
Water Ponds and Wildlife - How To Attract More Animals to Your Backyard
Wildlife require water just as humans do. Water is essential... Read More
Wild Flower Garden - Recreate the Splendor of Nature in Your Own Backyard
A few years ago I made the decision to create... Read More
Dog Days of Summer
Here are a few tips to keep your garden and... Read More
Preliminary Considerations Before Building Your Own Backyard Garden Pond
This article is geared towards the beginner water gardener, who... Read More
Marsh Marigold
The bright yellow flowers of the marsh marigold (Caltha palustris)... Read More
A Teak Bench: The Perfect Complement To Any Outdoor Space
Are you searching for that perfect bench to set off... Read More
Landscaping Tips
When you want to create a beautiful and functional landscape,... Read More
Build a Rain Garden
There's a new garden in town. It is (mostly) easy... Read More
An Outdoor Swing is A Great Way to Relax
There is simply no better vantage point from which to... Read More
Patio Design and Patio Furniture - The Use of Focal Points
A focal point is an important design element; it is... Read More
Backyard Bird--The Catbird
It's quiet now.Gone is the constant chatter, whistles and meowing... Read More
Gardeners Gift Ideas
Plant lovers and backyard enthusiasts are special people who will... Read More
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