Aluminium And Wooden Greenhouses
An important addition to any British back garden, greenhouses are firmly established in the British way of life. It's probably the inclement weather that drives the british gardener 'inside'. If you are visiting this site then you are probably thinking about obtaining a new greenhouse. It is possible you don't... Read More
Canopy Swings - Escape the Weather with One
Do you love to sit outdoors and swing for hours but have to cut your relaxing excursions short due to the intense sun or brief summer showers? Do you get tired of having to wipe down your outdoor furniture before you can actually sit in it and enjoy it without... Read More
Set Out a Feast for Your Feathered Friends
February is "Feed the Birds" month in much of North America. And what great timing! If you're going through a cold winter, you can help the wintering birds that are going through it with you. If you live further south, you'll have not only year-round feathered friends to feed, but... Read More
Teak Planters - Accent Your Outdoor Space with One
Do you want to add something to your outdoor space that will take it from beautiful to breathtaking? Do you have all of the right teak furniture but feel that something is missing, some accent that will truly make your space unique and worthy of only the highest praise? If... Read More
Turn Your Patio Into A Voluminous Vegetable Garden
My first apartment was a second-story condo in an urban complex, far displaced from the groomed suburban landscapes and sprawling gardens I had grown up with. My only connection to the outdoors was a small porch, surrounded by brown siding and a fading carpet of artificial turf.To add a little... Read More
Landscape Design
Landscaping is a wonderful pastime enjoyed by many. It provides a natural beauty and needs no ornaments or other attractive items to help achieve its magnificence. What it does need, however, is a little TLC from you and great ideas to keep the landscape design ever changing and up to... 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
A Guide for Servicing Your Chainsaw
Chainsaws provide many years of service for very little upkeep. Taking the time to service your chainsaw will help ensure that your equipment will not let you down. For safety reasons, make sure you only service your chainsaw when it is fully cooled, with the spark plug disconnected. If you... Read More
Rose Meanings Explained
Roses are the traditional gift given on Valentines Day, but they're well-received any time of year. The color and type of rose does carry a meaning, though. Be aware of what you're giving: the color of a rose can have a very different meaning from what you intend. If you're... Read More
Why are Adirondack Chairs & Adirondack Furniture a Cottage Favorite?
With summer right around the corner, it's time to sit back and enjoy a cool beverage in an Adirondack chair.Adirondack chair you say? What's that? The Adirondack chair is an outdoor armchair having an angled back and seat made of wide, usually wooden slats. It's been around since the early... Read More
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Mowing the Lawn
This is more of a follow up on my original... Read More
How To Brighten Up Your Home With These Flower Arrangement Ideas
A beautiful flower arrangement piece can become the focal point... Read More
Edgeworthia Chrysantha
Although it is a member of the Thymelaeaceae, the family... Read More
Gardening and Flowers
Gardening is one of life's pleasures whether you grow flowers,... Read More
A Little Known Secret to Successful Outdoor Gardening
Pruning...Outdoor gardening is so much easier when you know how.... Read More
Tips On Caring For Your Cut Flowers
Imagine it's a special occasion and you've just received a... Read More
8 Simple Tips to Keep Your Lawn Mower Running
1. If you have a non-electric mower which runs on... 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
Growing a Sustainable Garden!
Do you wish you could grow a sustainable vegetable garden?... Read More
Create and Furnish Your Outdoor Room
More and more people are enjoying their time spent outdoors... Read More
The Flower Garden in August
Our flower garden in August can be brimming with activities... Read More
Using Push Reel Mowers
If you're not familiar with push reel mowers or if... Read More
Sunflowers
Hi there,I am Jhon Saunders and recently took up gardening... Read More
New for 2006 - Granite Flexible Preformed Rock Ponds
Traditionally, preformed ponds are large shells, which are extremely burdensome... Read More
Cultivating Plants In Your Garden...What To Watch Out For
There are so many plants available for you to choose... Read More
Ecological Landscape Design and Organic Lawn Care
There is a growing recognition, that the expanding suburban landscape... Read More
Bare Root Roses, What To Look For When Buying
The first thing to look for is the plant's grade.... Read More
Gardening - An Expression
Give the same plants to several people, you will see... Read More
Multi Purpose Tree ? Sugar Palm
Palm family is unique in the aspect that most of... Read More
Canopy Swings - Escape the Weather with One
Do you love to sit outdoors and swing for hours... Read More
Tomatoes: History, Origin, Facts... or Fiction?
A tomato importer, John Nix, decided to challenge the law... Read More
The Container Vegetable Garden
If you live in an apartment or town home, you... Read More
Feng Shui in the Garden
"The Ancient Art of Placement" called Feng Shui (pronounced phung... Read More
Why Teak Furniture is the Better Choice
For centuries, it has been known that teak has qualities... Read More
Granite Flexible Preformed Rock Ponds
More than just a Preformed PondTraditionally, preformed ponds are large... Read More
Build A Simple Planter Box
Love flowers, but don't have the space -- or the... Read More
Easter Lilies, and the Number One Gardening Question Right Now
Everybody asks about Easter lilies! Can they go outside; can... Read More
A Look at Planting Flower Bulbs
Flowers are a favorite of many backyard gardeners. Thanks to... Read More
Developing the Perfect Landscaping Idea
Using landscaping ideas can be an effective way to attract... Read More
Marsh Marigold
The bright yellow flowers of the marsh marigold (Caltha palustris)... Read More
Choosing the Perfect Landscape Painting
Landscape paintings are a beautiful way to spruce up the... Read More
Fun, Funky Garden Plants
I have a love for funky, fun and unique garden... Read More
Hills and Holes: Not Part of Your Landscaping Design?
Do pests 'gopher' your lawn? Chances are, if you have... Read More
Ten Considerations Before You Buy A Bird House
When you decide to buy one bird house or more... Read More
How to Grow Hydrangeas
Whether you call them Hydrangea Macrophylla, House Hydrangea, French Hydrangea,,... Read More
Gardening During Hard Times or Emergencies - You Can Feed Yourself!
Do you ever worry about always having to rely on... Read More
Wildflower Seeds - Ten Reasons Why You Should Plant...
Native wildflowers are those that were growing naturally in the... Read More
Selling Your House? Trim Your Shrubs!
Shrubbery and other greenery that has an unkempt appearance can... Read More
Early Spring Garden Guide: What To Do In The Yard And Garden Now
Can't wait to get back to the garden? Use this... Read More
The Sundial - Garden Ornament or Exotic Timepiece?
Most of us regard a sundial as an attractive ornament... Read More
Plan for Winter Plantings
Part four in a seriesIt's hard to think about winter... Read More
Grow Organic Vegetables
There are more reasons than ever why anybody with access... Read More
Grow Herbs in your Garden for Pleasure and Profit
Herbs can add a touch of magic to your garden... Read More
Park Benches - Making the Right Choice
When most people hear the words, "park bench", they envision... Read More
Create and Furnish Your Outdoor Room
More and more people are enjoying their time spent outdoors... Read More
Making Memories with Flower Gardening
Flower gardening is not only about the present, but can... Read More
Fall Garden Planning - Garden Plans for Next Spring and Ordering by Mail
It's August, the weather has cooled a bit here and... Read More
Create a Hummingbird Garden Habitat
It's not difficult to create a garden that will attract... 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
The Perfect Porch Swing
There is a magical quality to porch swings. In his... Read More
Cast Aluminum Furniture
In days gone by, outdoor furniture was cast from iron.... Read More
Keeping the Balance of Nature: Pond Water Maintenance
You might be tempted to let Mother Nature, tend to... Read More
Make The Most From Your Vegetable Garden
All your hard work has paid off, and now you... Read More
Dill: Scandinavias Most Important Culinary Herb
The ancient herb, Anethum graveolens or Fernleaf dill as it... Read More
Commercial and Residential Flagpoles
The world's tallest unsupported flagpole is located in Amman, Jordan.... Read More
Earthworm Friends in the Garden
Earthworms are a gardener's best friend.Research has shown that earthworm... Read More
Landscape Design
Landscaping is a wonderful pastime enjoyed by many. It provides... Read More
Bonsai Trees - Our Own Little Forest
Bonsai trees have been grown in China and Japan for... Read More
Can Your Sundial Really Tell The Time?
"I am a sundial, and I make a botch Of... Read More
Home for a Gnome?
Kitsch is defined by several dictionaries as relating to poor... Read More
Organic or Chemical Feeding of Plants - Whats Best
A fundamental question in vegetable gardening is - what is... Read More
How To Prune Your Roses For Stunning Results
Pruning and deadheading are essential to proper rose care. Alas,... Read More
A Garden Bench: A Beautiful Addition To Any Garden
Okay, so you have spent hours upon hours creating the... Read More
The Basics Of Pruning
The technique of pruning varies with the type of rose... Read More
Patio Design and Patio Furniture - The Use of Focal Points
A focal point is an important design element; it is... Read More
A Compost Primer
Most gardeners and landscapers will agree almost unanimously that the... Read More
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