Come With Me To The Casbah!
A ripe persimmon is a thing of beauty ? sweet, succulent and an amazing shade of orange-red. Orange and red continue to be popular colors in decorating this year but 2004's shades are softer and more vibrant, like ripe persimmons and pomegranates.Don't limit these jewel-tones to the inside of your... Read More
Pruning Roses Secrets
Pruning your roses is one of the most needed and the most annoyingly difficult tasks that goes with proper rose care. It takes a steady hand the proper procedure to ensure the best possible roses that you can get.Pruning your roses is basically the act of getting rid of dead... Read More
Store Your Outdoor Furnishings to Make Them Last
In many parts of North America, the end of "porch season" has arrived. Whether you're clearing out for some oncoming bad weather, closing up the cottage for the season, beating the vandals on devil's night, or just retreating to your nest for the winter, you'll want to store away all... Read More
How and When to Plant Roses
When spring comes and the ground is thawed, it is time to start planting your rose garden. Roses have been a cherished aphrodisiac since biblical times. They have been around for over 3000 years, yet they still hold a particular mystery and fascination, not to mention the fact that they... Read More
How to Grow Hydrangeas
Whether you call them Hydrangea Macrophylla, House Hydrangea, French Hydrangea,, or Mopheads, growing Hydrangeas in the home garden can be an enjoyable experience. They are lovely, whether used as single plants or in mass, such as in a hedge, or border.Growing Conditions:Hydrangeas grow best in partial shade to full sun.... Read More
Wild Flower Garden - Make Amends...Your Plants Will Love It
A wild flower garden, just like any garden you wish to plant, requires good quality soil that will meet the needs of the plants you put in it. That means that your garden soil may need some amendment. So why do you need to amend the soil and how do... Read More
How to Buy a Porch Swing
The Porch Swing is enjoying a surge in popularity thanks to the latest Home & Garden trend towards building "Garden Rooms". Patio Furniture Retailers have responded by flooding the market with so many options that making a choice can be a daunting task. Here are some factors that you should... Read More
Ceiling Patio Heaters
It is unavoidable, Fall is coming and we like to enjoy the outdoors as long as possible.As Fall is drawing near. Outsite living enthousiasts like us like to extent their season.And when winter is over and the first signs of spring are there we want to enjoy our patio againPatio... Read More
A Kids Tree
During my youth kids were required to pass through a tree climbing phase as part of the transition from being a kid to becoming a teenager. Not just any old tree would do of course. The majestic oak was always a tower of strength but the limbs were too high... Read More
September Gardening Tips
Well it is now September, and the mornings are great aren't they? It is now beginning to be the best time to plant trees and shrubs. It is a great time because the above ground temperatures are dropping and the below ground temps are still warm.This helps plants get a... Read More
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Pruning the Backyard Grapevine
Proper pruning of your backyard grapevines is essential to maintain... Read More
Ceiling Patio Heaters
It is unavoidable, Fall is coming and we like to... Read More
Choosing Pond Plants
A pond without plants is like cake without icing. Pond... Read More
Edible Flowers in Your Garden
Flowers can be an integral part of cooking. While most... Read More
Ecological Landscape Design and Organic Lawn Care
There is a growing recognition, that the expanding suburban landscape... Read More
Vegetable Growing for Beginners
If you have never grown vegetables before the first thing... Read More
How to Grow Apples
The first thing you need to grow apples is a... Read More
5 Simple Steps To Dividing Your Hardy Water Lilies
If you missed the springtime window of opportunity to divide... Read More
Garden Hot Tubs
Imagine starting your morning with a saunter out the back... 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
Parsley: A Cooks Best Friend
A cook's best friend, Petroselinum crispum, commonly known as curly... Read More
Using Bulbs in Your Landscaping
Naturalized bulbs look beautiful in a wooded setting. You can... Read More
Composting the Easy Way
Having an ample supply of good rich compost is the... Read More
Sleeping Beauties: Porches For Dreaming
There's something magical about sleeping outside, drinking in the night... Read More
Easy Pond and Water Garden Construction
Today's successful water garden usually is designed as an ecosystem... Read More
Selling Your House? Mow Your Lawn!
A property that has a well manicured lawn has one... Read More
Viburnum
Viburnums are related to the honeysuckles, so it should come... Read More
Mosquitoes in Your Garden? Try Planting These
If you are a serious gardener, you spend lots of... Read More
How to Grow Bamboo
Bamboo is a mysterious and elusive plant that baffles taxonomists... Read More
Growing Palms
Palms Everybody recognises palm trees, they are the... Read More
Introducting KOI-Cam!
This is a project I've had on the back burner... Read More
Teak Patio Table - Why You Need One
Do you love to cook outdoors but end up having... Read More
Park Benches
One of the best ways to create a warm and... Read More
What to Feed Your Fish During Colder Winter Months
With air and water temperatures dropping in most parts of... Read More
How to Grow Hydrangeas
Whether you call them Hydrangea Macrophylla, House Hydrangea, French Hydrangea,,... Read More
Plant Hardiness Zones
When selecting plants for the landscape, is important to select... Read More
Starting Seedlings Indoors
Unless you have access to a greenhouse, or something like... Read More
Marsh Marigold
The bright yellow flowers of the marsh marigold (Caltha palustris)... Read More
Backyard Bird--The Catbird
It's quiet now.Gone is the constant chatter, whistles and meowing... Read More
Tarragon: A Favourite of French Chefs
Long a favourite of French chefs, the herb Artemisia dracunculus,... Read More
10 Tips to Care for Your Antique Ceramics
To care for your antique ceramics you need a gentle... Read More
Create and Furnish Your Outdoor Room
More and more people are enjoying their time spent outdoors... Read More
Wooden Greenhouses
An important addition to any British back garden, the greenhouse... Read More
The Incredible Daylily
Some people have referred to daylilies as the poor man's... Read More
Plant A Simple Tea Garden
Materials Needed 1 decorative clay or metal planter 1 package... Read More
Butterfly Gardening
Butterfly gardening is not only a joy, it is one... Read More
Cyclamen
Think of cyclamen and the chances are that Mothers Day... Read More
10 Tips to Care for Your Antique Ceramics
To care for your antique ceramics you need a gentle... Read More
Commercial and Residential Flagpoles
The world's tallest unsupported flagpole is located in Amman, Jordan.... Read More
Wildlife in Winter Ponds
This may seem contradictory, but you want to leave a... Read More
Landscape Wallpaper
Landscape wallpaper can be a great addition to your computer's... Read More
Lap Pools ? Great Exercise Inside Or Any Size Backyard
Do you love swimming? Do you dream of an in... 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
Building Liner Ponds
Surprisingly enough, it is usually in mid-summer that many gardeners... Read More
Enjoy Creating and Growing a Sustainable Garden While Feeding Your Family
A sustainable garden means one that can be sustained over... Read More
Teak Adirondack Chairs
Outdoor furniture constructed with teak wood is a favorite among... Read More
How to Grow Strawberries
In addition to the traditional strawberry patch, there are as... Read More
Decorate Your Outdoor Spaces on a Budget!
Many times when the weather becomes sultry, the only place... 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
Gardeners: Contain Yourselves!
Whether you live in a tiny city apartment or on... Read More
A Garden Pond in Your Landscape - Want Water in Your Yard?
A Garden Pond in your Landscape - Want Water in... Read More
Light Up the Night! Quick Facts about Outdoor Lighting
When the days start to get shorter, the darkness may... Read More
How To Find Cheap Flower Delivery In Your Area
As humans, we are always on the lookout for a... Read More
Liner Ponds versus Folding Preformed Ponds
IntroductionSo you've decided to build your very own backyard water... Read More
Cat Repellent or How to Keep Cats Out of Your Garden
Do cat repellents work? How to stop a cat from... Read More
Patio Swings Spruce Up Your Outdoor Space with Comfort and Style
Are you looking for a way to spruce up your... Read More
Choosing the Proper Pond Pump
Whether you have a preformed or a liner pond, a... Read More
Tips for Backyard Fish Ponds Care
Installing a backyard fish pond is an aesthetic addition to... Read More
Fountains of Refreshment
When hot, sticky days hit, try to use all your... Read More
Set Out a Feast for Your Feathered Friends
February is "Feed the Birds" month in much of North... Read More
Colorado Blue Spruce And Lush Red Roses
Set in a broad expanse of lush green lawn a... Read More
Wooden Greenhouses
An important addition to any British back garden, the greenhouse... Read More
Teak Patio Furniture Is The Perfect Choice For Your Terrace
You have spent hours of time and quite a lot... Read More
Mosquitoes in Your Garden? Try Planting These
If you are a serious gardener, you spend lots of... Read More
5 Things To Consider Before Purchasing a Push Reel Mower
Push Reel Mowers are making a "comeback" of sorts, though,... Read More
Companion Planting
If you look closely at the natural landscape, you'll never... Read More
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