Blue Wild Flowers for Your Garden
Planting wild flowers in your garden, or simply scattering wild flower seeds around an area of your yard are both ways to take advantage of Mother Nature's treasured gifts. Wild flowers are carefree, colorful, and tend to attract bees, butterflys and birds. So planting wild flowers not only gives you... Read More
Funky Garden Plants 2
What's a perennial garden plant that blooms in the winter? A hellebore! It is an outdoor plant that is shocking to see blooming sometimes in the snow. There are many varieties. They are perennial which means they come back year after year.These are best planted in shady areas, but where... 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
Garden for Birds #4
I would like to know...WHO STOLE SUMMER???What did you do with it?And where are you hiding it?It seems as though just last week we were celebrating the beginning of summer.Looking forward to our yards and gardens.Planning vacations.Now, parents are celebrating "BACK TO SCHOOL!"That could mean more time in our yards... Read More
Tuscan Garden Design
If you're looking for a beautiful, old world garden style, then you should look into designing a Tuscan garden design. There are several different things that you can do with a Tuscan garden design, but there are a few things that you should keep in mind if you're planning on... Read More
Basics of Pruning Roses
Pruning your roses does not need to be a dreaded task. Follow these tips and make rose pruning an easy gardening job. Prune from the ground up. Most people start at the top and this can harm the rose and it uses your valuable time.Pruning your roses does not... Read More
How to Grow Hydrangeas
Whether you call them Hydrangea Macrophylla, House Hydrangea, French Hydrangea,, or Mopheads, growing Hydrangeas in the home garden can be an enjoyable experience. They are lovely, whether used as single plants or in mass, such as in a hedge, or border.Growing Conditions:Hydrangeas grow best in partial shade to full sun.... Read More
How to Buy a Porch Swing
The Porch Swing is enjoying a surge in popularity thanks to the latest Home & Garden trend towards building "Garden Rooms". Patio Furniture Retailers have responded by flooding the market with so many options that making a choice can be a daunting task. Here are some factors that you should... Read More
Patio Design and Patio Furniture - The Use of Focal Points
A focal point is an important design element; it is a place where the eye naturally comes to rest. In a well-designed patio there is always a planned focal point, such as a large dining set, perhaps with a well-selected umbrella. But a patio's focal point could also be another... Read More
How To Check If Cut Flowers Are Fresh
Fresh flowers should feel crisp or firm. Before you buy, run your hand under the flower heads from stem to petal tip. Proceed gently under the petals so as not to bruise them.If the flower vendor objects, give them a withering look and enquire in a loud voice, "Are these... Read More
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Store Your Outdoor Furnishings to Make Them Last
In many parts of North America, the end of "porch... 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
Brighten Your Path By Installing Decorative Landscape Lighting
Landscape lighting can add a beautiful quality to any home.... Read More
Teak Furniture - How to Care for it Properly
Many finer homes and businesses feature beautiful indoor and outdoor... Read More
Wind Chimes Soothe The Soul
They can be pretty to look at and soothing to... Read More
Organic or Chemical Feeding of Plants - Whats Best
A fundamental question in vegetable gardening is - what is... Read More
Ceiling Patio Heaters
It is unavoidable, Fall is coming and we like to... Read More
Garden Swings Create an Enchanted Garden Setting
Nothing invites one to sit and enjoy a lovingly created... Read More
Teak Furniture: The Premier Outdoor Furniture
When selecting furniture for their outdoor spaces, many people purchase... Read More
Cannibals on the Porch
No, ghosts of the Donner Party have not started haunting... Read More
Lawn Moles and Proper Lawn Care
Are your making mountains out of your molehills? Although lawn... Read More
Creativity with Ponds
Here's where your creative instincts kick in. This is where... Read More
Safety On Lawn Tractors
Every gardener riding a lawn tractor should be concerned about... Read More
Budget For Your Garden
Have you ever thought about how much it costs to... Read More
Planning a Water Garden...
A water garden is the area of your landscape that... Read More
The Perfect Porch Swing
There is a magical quality to porch swings. In his... Read More
Hydroponics Gardening verses Organic Gardening: Which Grows the Best Cannabis?
Copy-write 2005 Jan Money.Hydroponics gardening offers many advantages to the... Read More
Growing Palms
Palms Everybody recognises palm trees, they are the... Read More
Home for a Gnome?
Kitsch is defined by several dictionaries as relating to poor... Read More
Adirondack Chairs - How to Choose One
In Blue Mountain Lake, New York, you will find a... Read More
External vs. Submersible Pumps. Which One Should You Use?
For many people, it's never been a question of whether... Read More
Gardening and Flowers
Gardening is one of life's pleasures whether you grow flowers,... Read More
Herbs: Growing Your Own
The first thing you need to do when deciding to... Read More
10 Free Gardening Products
One of the pleasurable spin-offs in organic gardening is finding... Read More
Winter Gardening Looking Towards Spring
Ok, the title "winter gardening" might be a tad bit... Read More
Guide to Basic Lawn Mower Maintenance
Trying to start your lawn mower after a long winter... Read More
Marjoram: The Herb of Happiness
Called the "herb of happiness," Origanum majorana, commonly known as... Read More
Rose Meanings Explained
Roses are the traditional gift given on Valentines Day, but... Read More
Straw Bale Culture Technique
In general, plants grown in straw bales appear to require... Read More
Iris Flowers Remind Me Of Mom!
Iris flowers always bring memories of mom to mind. Let... Read More
Tomatoes: History, Origin, Facts... or Fiction?
A tomato importer, John Nix, decided to challenge the law... Read More
Gardeners Gift Ideas
Plant lovers and backyard enthusiasts are special people who will... Read More
The Amazing Hummingbird
Without a doubt, hummingbirds are beautiful and interesting creatures.Those living... Read More
How to Grow Apples
The first thing you need to grow apples is a... Read More
5 Simple Steps To Dividing Your Hardy Water Lilies
If you missed the springtime window of opportunity to divide... Read More
Bare Root Roses
Bare Root Roses, what to look for when buyingThe first... Read More
Selling Your House? Trim Your Shrubs!
Shrubbery and other greenery that has an unkempt appearance can... Read More
Escape to Sunny Mexico - at Home!
Can't get away for a southern vacation this year? Don't... Read More
Creativity with Ponds
Here's where your creative instincts kick in. This is where... Read More
Cozy Nooks: Creating a Secret Outdoor Place
Everyone seems to love a secret -- and when the... Read More
Using Push Reel Mowers
If you're not familiar with push reel mowers or if... Read More
Adirondack Chairs - How to Care for and Clean Them
Different from any other chair, the Adirondack chair was first... Read More
Gardeners: Contain Yourselves!
Whether you live in a tiny city apartment or on... Read More
Tranquility in Your Own Back Yard
A garden fountain can add beauty and serenity to you... Read More
High Intensity Discharge Grow Light (Generic)
HID lamps are categorized in three groups :Mercury Vapor ,... Read More
Basics of Pruning Roses
Pruning your roses does not need to be a dreaded... Read More
Plants, Birds, Love and Deer Hate
Hi Friends;This is the second year in a row I... Read More
Tips on How to Plant Roses
When spring comes and the ground is thawed, it is... Read More
Lap Pools ? Great Exercise Inside Or Any Size Backyard
Do you love swimming? Do you dream of an in... Read More
Plan for Winter Plantings
Part four in a seriesIt's hard to think about winter... Read More
Are You Being Taken Advantage of when Ordering Flowers Online?
Did you know that you can send flowers many different... 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
Planting Bare Root Roses
Before planting, the plants must be prepared. The following suggestions... Read More
How to Buy a Porch Swing
The Porch Swing is enjoying a surge in popularity thanks... Read More
Patio Design ? Expanding Your Home Outdoors
A patio can be... Read More
Add Rich Color To Your Garden With Blue Perennial Flowers
Blue flowers are some of the most striking plants around... Read More
Growing and Preserving Cut Flowers
There is nothing more cheerful than vases full of fresh... 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
Tips for Choosing a Chiminea for Your Backyard or Patio
Imagine that you want to stay warm in your backyard... Read More
A Kids Tree
During my youth kids were required to pass through a... Read More
Flowering Cherries
Flowering cherries While the briefness of their... Read More
History of the Adirondack Chair
If you were to travel to Blue Mountain Lake, New... Read More
Multi Purpose Tree ? Sugar Palm
Palm family is unique in the aspect that most of... Read More
A Few Simple Facts About Purple Martins
Purple Martins are the largest member of the swallow family.... Read More
Lawn Moles and Proper Lawn Care
Are your making mountains out of your molehills? Although lawn... Read More
The Home Garden
The garden should be near the house and away from... Read More
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