What is the Right Plant and Where Do I Put It?
Know if your plants are disease-susceptible. Your choice of plants used in your garden is as important as the soil that you put those plants in. Select plants that are disease resistant and they will be much more easy to maintain and will give you the look you are wanting.... 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
With Outdoor Lighting You Can Enjoy Your Garden Into The Evening Hours
It is a beautiful evening and you are relaxing on your patio, enjoying the cool summer air. The flowers are blooming, the lawn is green and lush, everything is perfect, if only you could see! We spend so much time and money on our backyards, decks and patios, and then... 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
Here is Why You Should Use Gypsum in Gardening
Do you have clay or layer of hard subsoil problems in your garden? Then gypsum may be the answer to help loosen the soil structure. It is not considered a miracle substance and you will find that it doesn't work right away, but a 3 year program of applications should... Read More
Poly Tarps: More Than Meets The Eye
To many people, "tarp" conjures an image of a crumpled canvas in the corner of the garage, or maybe that shiny blue plastic sheet in the hardware store.But tarps are the beneficiary of some of the best technology in textile and chemical treatments. And so they have been adapted to... Read More
How to Grow Cucumbers
The versatile cucumber (cucumis sativus) is tasty pickled, in a salad, as a salad, in a sandwich, or just eaten raw. How to grow cucumbers depends largely in part on how you plan to eat them. Cucumbers come in over 120 varieties that range from small picklers to large slicers... Read More
Creativity with Ponds
Here's where your creative instincts kick in. This is where you make your pond your own. Basically, it's landscaping, but with a pond it can really become an artistic endeavor.Sandstone, bricks, slate, field stone, crushed bricks, stream pebbles, mulch, you name it. Let your imagination be your guide. And that's... Read More
The Meanings Behind the Colors of Roses
Roses are a sign of love and friendship and by giving someone a rose you are telling them how truly special they are. There are a number of colors of roses available and each one represents a different meaning to the receiver. If you are looking to purchase roses for... Read More
How to Grow Basil
Today there are sprays, scented candles, plug-ins, and even discs that promise to freshen your air by putting a variety of aromas into your home. However, when you know how to grow basil, you can have enough variety of fragrance to package your own potpourri! The most commonly grown basil... Read More
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Feng Shui in the Garden
"The Ancient Art of Placement" called Feng Shui (pronounced phung... Read More
Granite Flexible Preformed Rock Ponds
More than just a Preformed PondTraditionally, preformed ponds are large... Read More
My Spring Bulbs Wont Bloom - Why?
You can hear the wailing from here. "Why aren't my... Read More
The Ultimate Magic Garden
Spring is the season to start planting seeds for the... Read More
Sleeping Beauties: Porches For Dreaming
There's something magical about sleeping outside, drinking in the night... Read More
Organic Hydroponics - Simplified
These days, it's easy to get lost in the wealth... Read More
Marjoram: The Herb of Happiness
Called the "herb of happiness," Origanum majorana, commonly known as... Read More
Pond Construction
The location of your pond should be decided. You've picked... Read More
Gardenscape On A Shoestring
Many of us flip through garden magazines, all the while... Read More
Hummingbird Nesting Facts
Every spring the United States and Canada are blessed with... Read More
The Many Types of Palm Trees
There are thousands of species of Palm Trees. They are... Read More
Homemade Hummingbird Nectar
HUMMINGBIRD NECTAR RECIPEWe love hummingbirds and love to watch them... Read More
Beauty After life - Plants For Drying - Grasses
Dried plants and dried flowers are midway for people who... Read More
Teak Furniture - The Proper Way to Care For & Clean It
Teak furniture is tropical hardwood that has a rich, golden... Read More
The Tools of Rose Gardening
Like any job you tackle, it's always easier if you... Read More
Taming Your Outdoors
Slapping yourself silly trying to keep mosquitoes from biting you?... Read More
How to Control Deer in Your Garden
Deer are the most difficult of all pests to deter... Read More
All About Hybrid Tea Roses
Hybrid tea roses and the original tea rose are the... Read More
Indoor Gardening Tips for Jerry Seinfeld
"I have no plants in my house. They won't live... Read More
Orchid Care - What The Leaves Tell Us
Orchid Care Leaves Tell Us About Orchid HealthOver the past... Read More
Brilliant Beetroot!
Are you looking for a truly versatile vegetable to grow... Read More
Unique Flowers make a memorable gift!
Think "outside of the box" when sending your next floral... Read More
Blue Wild Flowers for Your Garden
Planting wild flowers in your garden, or simply scattering wild... Read More
Selling Your House? Mow Your Lawn!
A property that has a well manicured lawn has one... Read More
A Storage Bench Provides Much Needed Outdoor Space
If you are like most of us, there are two... Read More
Get your Garden Cooking with Friable Soil
Oh sure, fried green tomatoes are ok; but I'll take... Read More
You Cant Beat Perennials For Glorious Color All Season Long
When you start gardening with perennials, it's easy to think... Read More
Planning Permission Tips UK - Landscaping Schemes - Do They Add Value-Is It The Chicken Or The Egg?
Have you noticed how everything looks great at the moment... Read More
Layer Your Plantings
Part three in a seriesIn our last article, we helped... Read More
Preparing The Garden For Winter
Are you like me? Sad to see the summer end... Read More
Hummingbirds ? Attracting Those Little Flying Powerhouses
It's early in May a beautiful fairly warm day so... Read More
Hot Feeding Tips
Summer is the most enjoyable water gardening season and the... Read More
A Compost Primer
Most gardeners and landscapers will agree almost unanimously that the... Read More
The Importance of Garden Decor
The Quest for SignificancePeople are looking for ways to add... Read More
Easy Care Of Phalaenopsis
Do you have a knack for being with moths? Most... 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
Unique Flowers make a memorable gift!
Think "outside of the box" when sending your next floral... Read More
Tips on How to Plant Roses
When spring comes and the ground is thawed, it is... Read More
Hummingbirds
Many individuals are fascinated by hummingbirds. So much so, that... Read More
Garden Sheds: Wood Finishing and Weatherproofing Tips
To keep wood garden sheds, arbors, or trellises looking their... Read More
Planning a Water Garden...
A water garden is the area of your landscape that... Read More
Selling Your House? Mow Your Lawn!
A property that has a well manicured lawn has one... Read More
Preparing Successful Seedlings
Growing your own seedlings is very gratifying and far more... Read More
Planting Bare Root Roses
Before planting, the plants must be prepared. The following suggestions... Read More
New for 2006 - Granite Flexible Preformed Rock Ponds
Traditionally, preformed ponds are large shells, which are extremely burdensome... Read More
How To Build A Waterfall
The number one, most asked question that I receive about... Read More
Manage Algae
There are several different ways to manage algae in your... Read More
Composting - aka: The Circle of Life!
Composting is where the gardening thing comes full circle. You've... Read More
Flower Meanings
Certain types or colors of flowers mean different things, and... Read More
Planning a Vegetable Garden
It is important when you start to plan a garden,... Read More
Teak Umbrella : Add the Final Touch to Your Patio
Okay, so you have agonized for weeks and finally went... Read More
History of the Adirondack Chair
If you were to travel to Blue Mountain Lake, New... Read More
Introduction to Aquaponics
Hydroponics and aquaponics are very similar in every way except... Read More
Fountains of Refreshment
When hot, sticky days hit, try to use all your... Read More
How To Mow A Lawn
Although push lawn mowers are wonderful machines that do a... Read More
How to Grow Hydrangeas
Whether you call them Hydrangea Macrophylla, House Hydrangea, French Hydrangea,,... Read More
Mowing the Lawn
This is more of a follow up on my original... Read More
How to Find and Work With a Porch Swing Contractor To Install the Porch Swing of Your Dreams
You've found a great Porch Swing and you know exactly... Read More
Paving Stones
Imagine a beautiful pattern of paving stones as the central... Read More
Furniture Benches Are Perfect For Every Outdoor Space
The task of selecting outdoor furniture for your natural spaces... Read More
Pond Construction
The location of your pond should be decided. You've picked... Read More
Vegetable Growing for Beginners
If you have never grown vegetables before the first thing... Read More
CO2 for Free
We've all heard that there is no such thing as... Read More
y, Fun Garden Plants
I have a love for funky, fun and unique garden... Read More
How to Care for Your Outdoor Water Fountains
Garden lovers around the world love putting fountains among their... Read More
Basics of Pruning Roses
Pruning your roses does not need to be a dreaded... Read More
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