A Storage Bench Provides Much Needed Outdoor Space
If you are like most of us, there are two things that you cannot get enough of: storage and outdoor seating. What if I told you that I have the perfect solution to solve both of these problems and that it comes in a stylish, hard to resist package?The truth... 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
Learn All About Feng Shui Money Trees
A feng shui money tree is an indoor plant used in order to attract prosperity and wealth into any space. The feng shui money tree's botanical name is Pachira, and its care requires the average sun light and watering that any other indoor plant would need. Its height can reach... Read More
Catch a Leprechaun in Your Garden
There is no mention to be found of female leprechauns in traditional Irish legend, so as to how they came to be .. your guess is as good as mine. These apparently aged, diminutive men are hard-working cobblers, turning out exquisite shoes for other sprites. If you happen across... 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
Using Bulbs in Your Landscaping
Naturalized bulbs look beautiful in a wooded setting. You can plant them and leave them to multiply. After the bulbs bloom the foliage will die down, but you can interplant bulbs with ground covers for a carefree and beautiful garden.For a natural look you should arrange your bulbs informally. If... Read More
Growing Palms
Palms Everybody recognises palm trees, they are the universal symbol for the tropics but many are hardy enough for our temperate climate gardens. Until recently New Zealand gardeners have had only a very limited range of palms to choose from. In the last five years the range has... Read More
Online Garden Seed Exchanges
If you've been gardening for any length of time you have probably realized a couple of things.1: Gardening can be quite expensive 2: Finding the plants you really want can be a daunting task.If you're anything like me, you enjoy making changes to your gardens on pretty much a yearly... Read More
Bottle Gardening or Terrarium - Design and Maintenance
Women take pride in home decoration and gardening and want some unique and prized possessions that are not part of the neighboring dwellings. Gardening offers opening as there is no end to creativity, especially in the fields of flower arrangement, bonsai, mini-rock garden etc. But a sure and unique possession... Read More
Dog Days of Summer
Here are a few tips to keep your garden and a few specific problems from getting away from you during the month of August gardening. Your lawn, again usually three things or any combination of them may be the culprit(s) for making your lawn or patches of your lawn turn... Read More
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Easter Lilies, and the Number One Gardening Question Right Now
Everybody asks about Easter lilies! Can they go outside; can... Read More
Garden Room Boundaries...
The areas of your landscape can be divided into several... Read More
5 Simple Steps To Dividing Your Hardy Water Lilies
If you missed the springtime window of opportunity to divide... Read More
How to Care for Long Stem Roses
Widely considered to be the most popular roses for... Read More
How to Grow Bananas
If your grocer says, "Yes, we have no bananas. We... Read More
How to Grow Asparagus
Asparagus is a perennial plant with erect, edible stems and... Read More
Fertilizers - What you Need to Feed Your Lawn
Just like humans need food, water and shelter to survive,... Read More
Mix Perennials into Your Garden for Staying Power
Perennial plants and flowers stay around for more than just... Read More
The String Algae Blues
Now that Spring is upon us and things are coming... Read More
Using Annuals in Your Perrenial Garden
Annuals in your pernnial garden are something to think about!... Read More
Poly Tarps: More Than Meets The Eye
To many people, "tarp" conjures an image of a crumpled... Read More
Edible Flowers in Your Garden
Flowers can be an integral part of cooking. While most... Read More
Lawn Moles and Proper Lawn Care
Are your making mountains out of your molehills? Although lawn... 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
The Incredible Daylily
Some people have referred to daylilies as the poor man's... Read More
The Swallowtail -- A Beautiful Butterfly
Swallowtail butterflies are some of the most beautiful butterflies found... Read More
Oregano: Joy of the Mountain
Known as "joy of the mountain," Origanum vulgare is commonly... Read More
Fun, Funky Garden Plants
I have a love for funky, fun and unique garden... Read More
The Rich History of Chrysanthemums
Did you know that those lush, colorful blooms called chrysanthemums... Read More
How to Grow Strawberries
In addition to the traditional strawberry patch, there are as... Read More
Bird Baths in Your Yard
HOOEEEHas summer come in with a bang!Heat waves everywhere.And where... Read More
For the Birds: Selecting and Placing a Bird House
Bird watching brings enjoyment to many people. Selecting and correct... Read More
The Meanings Behind the Colors of Roses
Roses are a sign of love and friendship and by... Read More
Hummingbird Migration
Specific humming bird migration patterns differ by species and habitats,... Read More
How to Grow Basil
Today there are sprays, scented candles, plug-ins, and even discs... Read More
Metal Garden Furniture
Since Victorian times metal garden furniture has become a popular... Read More
Tractors and Their History
I recently bought a small tractor for my garden, which... Read More
Why Patio Benches are a Great Place to Relax and Enjoy
Having an outdoor patio offers the opportunity and place to... Read More
Pond Construction
The location of your pond should be decided. You've picked... Read More
Park Benches - Making the Right Choice
When most people hear the words, "park bench", they envision... Read More
Feng Shui in the Garden
"The Ancient Art of Placement" called Feng Shui (pronounced phung... Read More
Spice up Your Garden with Rare Flowering Bulbs
Any experienced gardener knows the secret to a beautiful garden... Read More
About Window Ledge Gardening
The growing of flowering or foliage plants on window ledges... Read More
Fall Flowering Bulbs
Deciduous trees dazzle us with the brilliance of the golds,... Read More
Flowers and Butterflies, the Perfect Combination!
Spring is coming fast and with it the colors of... Read More
How to Water Your Houseplants Wisely
Over watering ranks first in causes of houseplant demise because... Read More
Secrets of Growing Killer Tomatoes
Tomatoes have always been my favorite garden vegetable to grow... Read More
Why Teak Coffee Tables Are Essential For Your Outdoor Space
One of the best ways to bring together the many... Read More
Earthworm Friends in the Garden
Earthworms are a gardener's best friend.Research has shown that earthworm... Read More
Growing Your Own Herbs for Tea
If you love herbal teas, as I do, you know... Read More
Turn Your Patio Into A Voluminous Vegetable Garden
My first apartment was a second-story condo in an urban... Read More
Aluminium And Wooden Greenhouses
An important addition to any British back garden, greenhouses are... Read More
Italian Vegetable Seeds
Some might ask, "Why grow Italian vegetable seeds?" Why bother... Read More
Decorative Garden Accents
Think of your garden like you would a room in... Read More
The Ultimate Magic Garden
Spring is the season to start planting seeds for the... Read More
Gardening Vertically: Fad, Emerging Frontier or Long-Overlooked Art Form
Sure, it makes sense that there's a buzz about vertical... Read More
Science Cant Explain Everything!
You will know that if you have spent at least... Read More
Flowering Cherries
Flowering cherries While the briefness of their... Read More
Indoor Gardening Tips for Jerry Seinfeld
"I have no plants in my house. They won't live... Read More
How to Win the War Against Slugs and Snails
Slugs are one of the most hated of garden pests.... Read More
Set Out a Feast for Your Feathered Friends
February is "Feed the Birds" month in much of North... Read More
Furniture Benches Are Perfect For Every Outdoor Space
The task of selecting outdoor furniture for your natural spaces... Read More
Frame Your Garden With Edging
You've planted the flowers, put in the shrubs and even... Read More
Garden Makeover On A Budget
There's been a huge increase in the popularity of garden... Read More
History of the Adirondack Chair
If you were to travel to Blue Mountain Lake, New... Read More
High Intensity Discharge Grow Light (Generic)
HID lamps are categorized in three groups :Mercury Vapor ,... Read More
The Importance of Garden Decor
The Quest for SignificancePeople are looking for ways to add... Read More
Fertilizers - What you Need to Feed Your Lawn
Just like humans need food, water and shelter to survive,... Read More
Winter Gardening Looking Towards Spring
Ok, the title "winter gardening" might be a tad bit... Read More
Butterfly Gardening
Butterfly gardening is not only a joy, it is one... Read More
The Zoo-Doo Man - Or How to Make the Best Compost in the World!
Is your garden soil great? Does it produce an abundant... Read More
Xeriscaping is Waterwise Gardening
What is xeriscaping? You may have heard of xeriscaping as... Read More
Easy Care Of Phalaenopsis
Do you have a knack for being with moths? Most... Read More
Parsley: A Cooks Best Friend
A cook's best friend, Petroselinum crispum, commonly known as curly... Read More
Water Pond Designs
You can have different water pond designs, however ones that... Read More
Making Memories with Flower Gardening
Flower gardening is not only about the present, but can... Read More
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