Compost YES, Epsom Salts NO

You'll often hear garden writers recommending the use of Epsom salts in the garden as a general rule. First off, I'm not one of those writers. Secondly, Epsom salts are essentially magnesium so if your garden soil is magnesium starved, adding the Epsom salts will seemingly work miracles. If your... Read More

Gardening Tips for Early - Mid July

Now we are fast approaching the hottest time of the year, there are still some things that can be done in the garden. Below are a few gardening tips for those that love the summer warmth. For you who aren't particularly appreciative of the hot hot, then do your gardening... Read More

Starting Seedlings Indoors

Unless you have access to a greenhouse, or something like it, those living in cooler climates will have to start seedlings indoors if they are to take full advantage of their growing season.Here are some gardening tips to starting seedlings indoors.You can use an enclosed porch, a garage, a shed... Read More

Introduction to Botany

Botanists are individuals who conduct extensive study on plant biology - from the simple to the most complex plant organisms; studying all aspect of an individual plant or an entire ecology. Many botanists are involved in a broad range of activities including academic, both teaching and researching (Including field and... Read More

Who Sells Flower Bulbs?

Flower bulbs offer some of the most distinctive, unusual flowers around. Gladioli, lilies, crocus, lilac, daylilies? all are instantly recognizable. When it comes time to buy flower bulbs, however, many people are at a loss. Who sells flower bulbs?In searching for "the" flower bulb company, Jackson and Perkins is probably... Read More

A Little Known Secret to Successful Outdoor Gardening

Pruning...Outdoor gardening is so much easier when you know how. Outdoor gardening is much more enjoyable when you know a few secrets.Much of the enjoyment of outdoor gardening comes from the care and proper maintenance of the garden.Not many plants will look their best without some help, and pruning is... Read More

Suet Facts and Tips

If you are like many people, backyard birding is a hobby for you whether you actively encourage visits from birds or not. One way to attract birds is to put out suet -- beef fat -- and watch the crowds stop by and devour the treat. Suet is an inexpensive... Read More

Pruning the Backyard Grapevine

Proper pruning of your backyard grapevines is essential to maintain vine size, shape, and yield of the grapes. If you don't prune your vines, they will become unruly, tangled messes. Fruit ripeness will suffer. Overproduction of the vine may lead to premature death. It is also one of the harder... Read More

Riding Lawn Mowers

Most riding lawn mowers are machines fun ride and extremely cool to look at. However, they are just a dream for many gardeners who can not afford one of these powerful gardening equipment. A riding mower can be a practical time saving machine for professionals as well as for beginner... Read More

Gardening for Birds Part 2

We've had some well needed rain this past week, though it makes it a bit difficult to get chores done outside.We're past the last frost date for my area so now I can get some planting done.I love to play in the dirt.Mr. robin sits close by waiting for me... Read More

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External vs. Submersible Pumps. Which One Should You Use?

For many people, it's never been a question of whether... Read More

How to Grow Bananas

If your grocer says, "Yes, we have no bananas. We... Read More

Storm Warnings For Ponds

California has earthquakes; we in the south and east coast... Read More

Catch a Leprechaun in Your Garden

There is no mention to be found of female leprechauns... Read More

The Perfect Accent -- Miniature Roses

Indoors or out, you'll find miniature roses very easy to... Read More

How to Care for Your Outdoor Water Fountains

Garden lovers around the world love putting fountains among their... Read More

Gardening For Birds

What a cruel trick the weather is playing on us.WE... Read More

Tranquility in Your Own Back Yard

A garden fountain can add beauty and serenity to you... Read More

You Say Tomato I Say Mosquito

Gathering tomatoes or other fruits of the garden might not... Read More

Butterfly House in the Flower Garden

Whenever you decide to look for a butterfly house for... Read More

Hummingbird Nesting Facts

Every spring the United States and Canada are blessed with... Read More

Fish Health in Hot Summer Heat

Summer is over, but for many of us - the... Read More

How To Build A Waterfall

The number one, most asked question that I receive about... Read More

22 Fun Things To Do With Your Dozen Rose Gift

Your dozen rose gift doesn't only have to decorate your... Read More

Here is Why You Should Use Gypsum in Gardening

Do you have clay or layer of hard subsoil problems... Read More

Garden Hot Tubs

Imagine starting your morning with a saunter out the back... Read More

How to Grow Chocolate Cosmos

Chocolate cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguinea) is both nose and eye candy... Read More

Growing Organic! Herbs, Flowers and Fruit

Creating no dig gardens on top of the soil gives... Read More

Funniest Pond Stories-Part 1, May 2004

Get ready for some gut-wrenching, laugh out loud hilarious pond... Read More

Growing Your Own Herbs for Tea

If you love herbal teas, as I do, you know... Read More

Rose Meanings Explained

Roses are the traditional gift given on Valentines Day, but... Read More

Daphnes for Scent and Colour

Anyone with even a passing knowledge of plants knows that... Read More

Gardening During Hard Times or Emergencies - You Can Feed Yourself!

Do you ever worry about always having to rely on... Read More

Gallica Roses

Very soon stocks of new season's roses will... Read More

Environmentally Safe Ways to Remove Weeds

There is a lot of concern about herbicides and what... Read More

How and When to Plant Roses

When spring comes and the ground is thawed, it is... 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

Adirondack Chairs - The Proper Way to Care for Them

The Adirondack chair is unlike any other chair every made.... Read More

Plan Before Buying Rose Bushes

So, you have decided to plant rose bushes in your... Read More

How to Build a Shed

The easiest way to build a shed in the backyard... Read More

Teak Garden Furniture: A Natural Extension of the Home

In the past, the garden has traditionally been a separate... Read More

How to Grow Apples

The first thing you need to grow apples is a... Read More

Bonsai Trees - Our Own Little Forest

Bonsai trees have been grown in China and Japan for... Read More