Orchids Plus More Newsletter - December, 2004
Newsletter Name Change?After several of you made suggestions to me to shorten the name of the newsletter we have decided that it may be a good idea. But first I'd like some suggestions from you, our readers. You can send me your suggestions and next month I'll let you know... 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 season drawing to a close, it's awfully tempting to forget about your plants. But you should continue to water all woody plants - especially newly planted trees and shrubs and all evergreens. Helping your valuable garden trees and shrubs sail... Read More
10 Tips to Care for Your Antique Ceramics
To care for your antique ceramics you need a gentle touch and they'll last you a long time. This month we'll give you some useful tips to help you care for them.1. When you are cleaning delicate ceramics, remember to use a soft-bristled brush to wash antique ceramics in warm... Read More
Choosing Pond Plants
A pond without plants is like cake without icing. Pond plants fight algae, give fish a hiding place against predators, and beautify our own little slice of paradise to plunk down in at the end of a tiring day.Don't smother your pond with plants, however. Start with half the surface... Read More
Tillandsia Airplants - Dont Plant These Plants!
Watch out, it's a tillandsia! Have no fear, I said "Tillandsia," not Tarantula. Although several species of this plant genus have taken on the appearance of the ominous eight-legged spider, you can rest-assured that these plants do not bite. As the largest genus of the Bromeliad family of plants, tillandsia... Read More
Spurce Up Your Garden With Decorative Birdhouses
Decorative Birdhouses are active garden ornamentation --the presence and movement of birds creates a fluid focal point for your garden. As such, placement is critical for you to earn maximum benefit from your birdhouses. Cavity nesting birds will not be attracted to your garden without the appropriate environment. Each bird... Read More
Slugging It Out In The Trenches
In an effort to introduce a shaft of sunlight into a particularly gloomy conversation, I recently asked a gardening acquaintance of mine to explain the difference between a slug and a snail.For the next twelve minutes and seven seconds, this horticultural monomaniac held forth on the most minute and inconsequential... Read More
Chives - Allium Schoenoprasum
Known as common garden chives, Allium schoenoprasum, can be grown indoors and out. Chives are rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, and calcium. They are grown for the flavour of their leaves, which is reminiscent of onion, although much milder. Both the stems and light purple flowers are used... Read More
Outdoor Living Cleanses The Mind, Body, and Spirit
Through the use of various mediums pertaining to the outdoors, like hot tubs and patio furniture, one can relax and enjoy nature. Don't stay confined to four walls and a roof, breathe and inhale the free, fresh air only the beautiful outdoors can provide. Use your outdoor space as an... Read More
Wooden You Like to Know? A Primer to Wood Outdoor Furnishings
To many people, wood is the quintessential building material for furniture, both indoor and out. There's a wooden furniture form to suit every budget and décor -- from rustic twig loveseats to classis cedar Adirondack chairs to sophisticated teak tables and benches.In fact, the varieties of wood are dizzying. Which... Read More
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What is the Right Plant and Where Do I Put It?
Know if your plants are disease-susceptible. Your choice of plants... Read More
How to Grow Sweet Corn
Purchased corn, whether on the cob or in a can... Read More
Gardening Tips and Tricks for Late Autumn
Preparing for the Winter Months: Gardening in OctoberWhen you feel... Read More
Environmentally Safe Ways to Remove Weeds
There is a lot of concern about herbicides and what... Read More
How to Choose the Right Bulbs for Your Spring Flower Garden
Choosing the right bulbs involves more than just selecting colors... 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
How to Grow Snow Peas
Snow peas may have been named because in bright sunlight... Read More
Plant Hardiness Zones
When selecting plants for the landscape, is important to select... Read More
CO2 for Free
We've all heard that there is no such thing as... Read More
Orange Perennials For Your Garden
Perennials are wonderful because, they bloom year after year. Sometimes,... Read More
Rose Meanings Explained
Roses are the traditional gift given on Valentines Day, but... Read More
The Basics Of Pruning
The technique of pruning varies with the type of rose... Read More
Lawn Care Business Owners - Dont Buy Yourself A Job
Most businesses consist of the owner only or the owner... Read More
Laying Out Your New Landscape
When planning your new landscape, the first place to start... Read More
A Garden Bench: A Beautiful Addition To Any Garden
Okay, so you have spent hours upon hours creating the... Read More
Cultivating Plants In Your Garden...What To Watch Out For
There are so many plants available for you to choose... Read More
Mole Traps: Can You Use Them?
Mole control is one of the most complicated problems that... Read More
Garden Room Boundaries...
The areas of your landscape can be divided into several... Read More
A Garden Pond in Your Landscape - Want Water in Your Yard?
A Garden Pond in your Landscape - Want Water in... Read More
8 Simple Tips to Keep Your Lawn Mower Running
1. If you have a non-electric mower which runs on... Read More
Fuchsia procumbens
Fuchsia (named after Leonhard Fuchs, a 16th century German botanist)... Read More
Starting a Shade Garden...
The shade garden can be exploding with color and texture.... Read More
10 Tips to Care for Your Antique Ceramics
To care for your antique ceramics you need a gentle... Read More
Summer Pond Tips
Low Oxygen levels Kill FishUse an oxygen tester and air... Read More
10 Free Gardening Products
One of the pleasurable spin-offs in organic gardening is finding... Read More
Pruning Roses Secrets
Pruning your roses is one of the most needed and... Read More
Budget For Your Garden
Have you ever thought about how much it costs to... Read More
Backyard Ponds
Backyard ponds are a great source of fun and enjoyment.... Read More
Skip The Pesticide And Use Natural Alternatives
For best health, it is important to keep your environment... Read More
Choosing the Right Roses for Your Garden
The selection of roses you can grow in your home... Read More
Tips For Successful Backyard Grape Growing
Growing grapes in the backyard or garden can be a... Read More
Riding Lawn Mowers
Most riding lawn mowers are machines fun ride and extremely... Read More
Planting Roses In Your Garden
Roses are an old standby for any garden and one... Read More
Teak Garden Furniture: A Natural Extension of the Home
In the past, the garden has traditionally been a separate... Read More
Introducting KOI-Cam!
This is a project I've had on the back burner... Read More
A Couple of Good Places to Buy Lawnmowers
After much searching and deliberation, I finally bought a lawnmower... Read More
Set Out a Feast for Your Feathered Friends
February is "Feed the Birds" month in much of North... Read More
Companion Planting
If you look closely at the natural landscape, you'll never... Read More
Adirondack Furniture - What It is and Why You Want It
Adirondack is the name given to a style of furnishings... Read More
Bedding Plants and Plugs (small plants)
It is not difficult to grow bedding plants from seeds,... Read More
Mulch Your Spring Bulbs In The Fall For A Beautiful Spring Display
Flower bulbs need a good, long, winters sleep. Like some... Read More
Building Liner Ponds
Surprisingly enough, it is usually in mid-summer that many gardeners... Read More
Preliminary Considerations Before Building Your Own Backyard Garden Pond
This article is geared towards the beginner water gardener, who... Read More
Organic Gardening
"Organic gardening is not just the avoidance of chemicals, in... Read More
Discount Patio Furniture ? An Easy Way to Get the Best
Buying discount patio furniture is an economical way to obtain... Read More
Hand Feeding your Koi
One of the most rewarding and entertaining things about having... Read More
Laying Out Your Landscape Part Two
Part Two in a SeriesOnce you have your landscape design... Read More
Riding Lawn Mowers
Most riding lawn mowers are machines fun ride and extremely... Read More
Wooden You Like to Know? A Primer to Wood Outdoor Furnishings
To many people, wood is the quintessential building material for... Read More
Protecting your Garden Pond from Pesky Predators
Notice any fish disappearing lately? While herons are present year-round,... Read More
Understanding Weeds - But mostly How to Kill em
When I was a child, I loved to pick Dandelions.... Read More
The Care of Cattleya Orchids
Cattleya Care: a bit more in-depth.This month we are going... Read More
Tips on How to Plant Roses
When spring comes and the ground is thawed, it is... Read More
Teak Planters - Accent Your Outdoor Space with One
Do you want to add something to your outdoor space... Read More
How to Make Your Own Rooting Hormone
When starting a new plant from a leaf or stem... Read More
A Garden Bench: A Beautiful Addition To Any Garden
Okay, so you have spent hours upon hours creating the... Read More
Patio Accessories ? Complete The Great Outdoors
Patio accessories can range from small to large and of... Read More
The Tools of Rose Gardening
Like any job you tackle, it's always easier if you... Read More
Earthworm Friends in the Garden
Earthworms are a gardener's best friend.Research has shown that earthworm... Read More
How to Buy a Porch Swing
The Porch Swing is enjoying a surge in popularity thanks... Read More
How to Plant Tulips
Quality Dutch tulip bulbs are easy to come by and... Read More
Spice up Your Garden with Rare Flowering Bulbs
Any experienced gardener knows the secret to a beautiful garden... Read More
Seeds and More Seeds...What Your Garden Needs
Seeds are the most important ingredient in all gardening. Without... Read More
A Garden Pond in Your Landscape - Want Water in Your Yard?
A Garden Pond in your Landscape - Want Water in... Read More
Solar Garden Lights
Solar lights are very popular for lighting yards and gardens.... Read More
Budget For Your Garden
Have you ever thought about how much it costs to... Read More
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