Tips For Successful Backyard Grape Growing
Growing grapes in the backyard or garden can be a rewarding experience. It can also be quite a failure if not done properly. Grapevines are perennial plants and will grow for years to come. There are a few things to consider before you just jump in and start planting your... Read More
The Incredible Daylily
Some people have referred to daylilies as the poor man's orchid. Indeed, daylilies, like orchids, are a beauty to behold. Daylilies are no longer just the muted yellow and orange plants grown in road ditches. They come in every color from white to deep purple (almost black) and in a... Read More
Decorate Your Outdoor Spaces on a Budget!
Many times when the weather becomes sultry, the only place we want to be is in our favorite chair on the porch, sipping ice-cold lemonade! So, if we are to spend our summer months languishing with Mother Nature, why not treat our "outdoor room" to a little freshening up, and... Read More
Dont Roll that Lawn
Every spring some mysterious hormone hits the male of the species and the urge to "do lawn work" strikes.One rite of spring is act of rolling the lawn. I've never been able to figure out why someone would roll a lawn; in my household, a lawn is for rolling on,... Read More
Composting - aka: The Circle of Life!
Composting is where the gardening thing comes full circle. You've created your garden bed, you've nurtured your plants.The results have been eaten by the family...and now the plants and refuse from the garden can be recycled into next year's compost. It is the closed loop of nature.This is so simple... Read More
Teak Furniture - How to Care for it Properly
Many finer homes and businesses feature beautiful indoor and outdoor furniture made from teak. Although the obvious reason is the beauty that comes from teak, there are many benefits to choosing this type of wood. Saturated with natural oils required to survive the rainforest where teak grows, this wood is... Read More
Backyard Bird--The Catbird
It's quiet now.Gone is the constant chatter, whistles and meowing sounds as you jump from branch to branch safeguarding your territory against all trespassers.Gone too is the uniform gray body offset with the black cap and tail feathers, with just a smidgen of rust coloration under the tail coverts, that... Read More
Teak Umbrella : Add the Final Touch to Your Patio
Okay, so you have agonized for weeks and finally went out and purchased that gorgeous teak patio table that you have had your eye on for quite a while. And now that it is nestled away in that perfect spot on your deck, you realize that the only thing that... Read More
Water Pond Designs
You can have different water pond designs, however ones that don't restrict water movement are the best. What I mean by that is you don't want to have a backyard pond with tight corners in it where it will be hard for water to circulate.The best water pond designs are... Read More
Introducting KOI-Cam!
This is a project I've had on the back burner for many months now, but now it's finally ready!We rigged up a wireless camera and aimed it at the KOI pond here, directly where my KOI get their daily feedings. To check it out right now, visit www.koi-cam.com.Right now, it's... Read More
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Herbs: Growing Your Own
The first thing you need to do when deciding to... Read More
Plan for Winter Plantings
Part four in a seriesIt's hard to think about winter... Read More
How To Choose Water Garden Plants
So. The water garden bug has bitten. You've dug and... Read More
5 Pieces of Equipment Gardeners Cant Live Without
Gardening is fun and rewarding and may be considered a... Read More
A Storage Bench Provides Much Needed Outdoor Space
If you are like most of us, there are two... 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
Starting Seedlings Indoors
Unless you have access to a greenhouse, or something like... Read More
Planning a Vegetable Garden
It is important when you start to plan a garden,... Read More
Drying Roses
There are many reasons why you might want to dry... Read More
How To Prune Your Roses For Stunning Results
Pruning and deadheading are essential to proper rose care. Alas,... Read More
Introducting KOI-Cam!
This is a project I've had on the back burner... Read More
How to Make Your Backyard a Wonderland Oasis
Home and garden accessories make the difference between house and... Read More
The Design Principle of Unity in Gardening and Landscaping
A principle of all art is unity. This means that... Read More
Garden Swings Create an Enchanted Garden Setting
Nothing invites one to sit and enjoy a lovingly created... Read More
Buying a Lawn Mower
Anyone with a lawn, no matter how small will at... Read More
Preliminary Considerations Before Building Your Own Backyard Garden Pond
This article is geared towards the beginner water gardener, who... Read More
Gardening Tips and Tricks for Late Autumn
Preparing for the Winter Months: Gardening in OctoberWhen you feel... Read More
Lazy Fish Worries
If your fish hang out at the bottom of the... Read More
Green Thumb Gifts: Beyond Gardening Gloves
Ahh, spring! It has sprung! Gardeners (and budding gardeners -... Read More
Selecting Outdoor Benches
Outdoor benches are an excellent way to enhance a garden,... Read More
Feeding the Hummingbirds
Early in May here in west central Wisconsin, I can... Read More
Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction To Hydroponics Gardening For Beginners (part 4) Environment
THE BASICS OF HYDROPONICS.The Success or Failure of Your Plants... Read More
Metal Garden Furniture
Since Victorian times metal garden furniture has become a popular... Read More
Bedding Plants and Plugs (small plants)
It is not difficult to grow bedding plants from seeds,... Read More
Environmentally Safe Ways to Remove Weeds
There is a lot of concern about herbicides and what... Read More
Everyone Loves Flowers
Flowers Truly Reach Your Soul.Flowers are a heartfelt, natural way... Read More
Teak Outdoor Furniture - Where Function Meets Beauty
The wonderful thing about choosing teak outdoor furniture is that... Read More
High Intensity Discharge Grow Light (Generic)
HID lamps are categorized in three groups :Mercury Vapor ,... Read More
Mowing the Lawn
This is more of a follow up on my original... Read More
Granite Flexible Preformed Rock Ponds
More than just a Preformed PondTraditionally, preformed ponds are large... Read More
Greenhouse Buying Guide - Choosing The Right Greenhouse
When choosing a new greenhouse for your garden there are... Read More
How to Control Deer in Your Garden
Deer are the most difficult of all pests to deter... Read More
Plants, Birds, Love and Deer Hate
Hi Friends;This is the second year in a row I... Read More
Introducting KOI-Cam!
This is a project I've had on the back burner... Read More
Fun, Funky Garden Plants
I have a love for funky, fun and unique garden... Read More
Introduction to Aquaponics
Hydroponics and aquaponics are very similar in every way except... 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
Koi Pond Aeration
To achieve Koi pond aeration, there are some things you... Read More
Grey Water- Not Drinking Water- For Your Garden
The average home can reduce their water consumption by around... Read More
My Spring Bulbs Wont Bloom - Why?
You can hear the wailing from here. "Why aren't my... Read More
Choosing the Right Roses for Your Garden
The selection of roses you can grow in your home... Read More
Simple Lawnmower Maintenance
Do you have trouble starting your lawnmower up in the... Read More
Orange Perennials For Your Garden
Perennials are wonderful because, they bloom year after year. Sometimes,... Read More
How to Grow Cooking Herbs
Grow your own cooking herbs to add fresh zest and... Read More
Solar Garden Lights
Solar lights are very popular for lighting yards and gardens.... Read More
Creativity with Ponds
Here's where your creative instincts kick in. This is where... Read More
Teak Patio Furniture Is The Perfect Choice For Your Terrace
You have spent hours of time and quite a lot... Read More
Chives - Allium Schoenoprasum
Known as common garden chives, Allium schoenoprasum, can be grown... Read More
How to Grow Cucumbers
The versatile cucumber (cucumis sativus) is tasty pickled, in a... Read More
Plan Before Buying Rose Bushes
So, you have decided to plant rose bushes in your... Read More
Professional Lawn Watering Techniques - Wireless Sensors for Lawns in Drought Areas
The technnology secrets will help home owners maintain lawns in... Read More
Winterizing Your Pond
For many parts of the country, it's getting to be... Read More
Chicken Soup for the Soil
Keeping Your Soil HealthyYour soil is the most important part... Read More
Pond Construction
The location of your pond should be decided. You've picked... Read More
How to Create a Wildflower Garden
In today's gardens often populated by geraniums, roses, and zinnias,... Read More
How to Attract Birds to Your Backyard Paradise For Less Than $100
Like many Americans, you may find bird watching to be... Read More
All About Hybrid Tea Roses
Hybrid tea roses and the original tea rose are the... Read More
February in the Garden
Often in February there is a surprisingly warm day. Everybody... Read More
Planting Roses
The art of planting roses doesn't have to be a... Read More
A Teak Bench: The Perfect Complement To Any Outdoor Space
Are you searching for that perfect bench to set off... Read More
How to Win the War Against Slugs and Snails
Slugs are one of the most hated of garden pests.... Read More
Fish Health in Hot Summer Heat
Summer is over, but for many of us - the... Read More
Colour in the Garden
Colour affects our emotions, moods, physical, and spiritual well-being. It... Read More
Water Conservation in the Garden - Use a Rain Barrel to Harvest Rainwater
If you are a gardener you probably already do a... Read More
Italian Vegetable Seeds
Some might ask, "Why grow Italian vegetable seeds?" Why bother... 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
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