To Salt or Not to Salt Your Pond
The important question of whether or not to add salt to your pond is often confusing for beginners and forgotten by experienced pond-keepers. To newbies and pro's alike we have this to say:"Add Salt Today to Keep the Fish Doctor Away"True, there are some negative effects of higher salt levels... Read More
Garlic: The Stinking Rose
Garlic (Allium sativum) has been used for centuries for both cooking and medicinal purposes. Known as the 'stinking rose' and Russian penicillin, its medicinal purposes have been documented for centuries and have always been a popular remedy for colds, coughs, and sore throats. Garlic was used in World War I... Read More
Green Thumb Gifts: Beyond Gardening Gloves
Ahh, spring! It has sprung! Gardeners (and budding gardeners - no pun intended) have begun the quest for a weedless lawn, or a bountiful garden. But if you're looking for gifts for someone with a green thumb (or someone with green thumb envy), consider the situation first.Some people think of... Read More
The Ivy League
Parthenocissus tricuspidata is commonly known as Boston Ivy, Cottage Ivy, or Japanese Ivy. It covers the exterior walls of a number of prestigious northeastern universities and is probably responsible for the term "Ivy League." Boston Ivy is a deciduous, self-clinging vine with large (to 4-8 inches) glossy leaves. The color... Read More
Understanding Weeds - But mostly How to Kill em
When I was a child, I loved to pick Dandelions. The pretty yellow flowers were small, colorful, and looked nice tucked behind my ear! However, if one had popped up in the front yard, my hair accessory would have been considered an atrocity!I often feel sorry for weeds. They are... Read More
Trust Your Plants - They Know How To Grow!
I've done a lot of container gardening over the years, and one thing is a given for potted plants: it's a life of constant change. Moving around from one part of the garden, patio or sunroom to another, moving indoors and back outdoors again, and of course the inevitable periodic... Read More
Fish Health in Hot Summer Heat
Summer is over, but for many of us - the heat remains. Here a couple of things to do to keep your fish healthy and your pond clear going into winter. First, remember to keep your pond well aerated. This is very important to your fish because the pond water... Read More
5 Pieces of Equipment Gardeners Cant Live Without
Gardening is fun and rewarding and may be considered a hobby, talent or both and sometimes it's just luck. Gardening is not as easy as it looks and involves dedication, time and consistency and many trials and errors. There are many aspects to maintaining a healthy garden, but some aspects... Read More
Tuberous Begonias
If you appreciate plants that have no hesitation in boldly stating their presence with huge, almost artificially perfect flowers, then tuberous begonias are for you. While some may find them rather too overstated, downright brazen even, if you like colour, and plenty of it, with subtlety an option rather than... Read More
Growing Your Own Herbs for Tea
If you love herbal teas, as I do, you know they are just a little bit pricey. However, growing your own herbs is easy and so much fun!Here are just a few of the herbs you might want to consider for a tea garden:Chamomile: Remember the favorite tea of Peter... Read More
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A Garden Bench: A Beautiful Addition To Any Garden
Okay, so you have spent hours upon hours creating the... Read More
Black Walnut Trees Produce A Natural Insecticide
The black walnut tree manufactures a substance that is a... Read More
Using Bulbs in Your Landscaping
Naturalized bulbs look beautiful in a wooded setting. You can... Read More
Planting Roses In Your Garden
Roses are an old standby for any garden and one... Read More
Making Memories with Flower Gardening
Flower gardening is not only about the present, but can... Read More
Buying a Lawn Mower
Anyone with a lawn, no matter how small will at... Read More
Home for a Gnome?
Kitsch is defined by several dictionaries as relating to poor... Read More
For the Birds: Selecting and Placing a Bird House
Bird watching brings enjoyment to many people. Selecting and correct... Read More
Introduction to Botany
Botanists are individuals who conduct extensive study on plant biology... Read More
Homemade Hummingbird Nectar
HUMMINGBIRD NECTAR RECIPEWe love hummingbirds and love to watch them... Read More
Why are Adirondack Chairs & Adirondack Furniture a Cottage Favorite?
With summer right around the corner, it's time to sit... Read More
Fall Flowering Bulbs
Deciduous trees dazzle us with the brilliance of the golds,... Read More
How to Grow Sweet Corn
Purchased corn, whether on the cob or in a can... Read More
Guide to Basic Lawn Mower Maintenance
Trying to start your lawn mower after a long winter... 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
How to Install a Liner Pond
Liner ponds are ideal for the experienced water gardener because... Read More
New for 2006 - Granite Flexible Preformed Rock Ponds
Traditionally, preformed ponds are large shells, which are extremely burdensome... Read More
Ship Ahoy! The Nautical Touch in Your Outdoor Living Space
Would you rather be sailing or are you strictly a... Read More
Hummingbirds ? Attracting Those Little Flying Powerhouses
It's early in May a beautiful fairly warm day so... Read More
Ten Considerations Before You Buy A Bird House
When you decide to buy one bird house or more... Read More
Dream Yard
Do you ever dream about what your yard could look... Read More
Organic or Chemical Feeding of Plants - Whats Best
A fundamental question in vegetable gardening is - what is... Read More
Growing Palms
Palms Everybody recognises palm trees, they are the... Read More
Here is Why You Should Use Gypsum in Gardening
Do you have clay or layer of hard subsoil problems... Read More
Halfway Through Summer - Are We Having Fun Yet
Today is Thursday the 23rd of June and we're almost... Read More
Earthworm Friends in the Garden
Earthworms are a gardener's best friend.Research has shown that earthworm... Read More
Pruning the Backyard Grapevine
Proper pruning of your backyard grapevines is essential to maintain... 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
Turn Your Patio Into A Voluminous Vegetable Garden
My first apartment was a second-story condo in an urban... Read More
Teak Furniture - A Cut Above The Rest
As you shop around for outdoor furniture, you will notice... Read More
Flower Meanings & History of Flowers
The charming and delicate beauty of flowers has fascinated people... Read More
Growing Organic! Herbs, Flowers and Fruit
Creating no dig gardens on top of the soil gives... Read More
Amish Furniture on the Front Porch
While shopping on line the other day at www.stoveramishfurniture.com, I... Read More
February in the Garden
Often in February there is a surprisingly warm day. Everybody... Read More
Pruning Roses Secrets
Pruning your roses is one of the most needed and... Read More
Five Tips For Garden Sanctuaries
The design of your garden has an amazing affect on... Read More
Would You Like More Information About Climbing Roses?
What is more beautiful than seeing a home or building... Read More
Protecting your Garden Pond from Pesky Predators
Notice any fish disappearing lately? While herons are present year-round,... Read More
It?s Gardening Season!
It's gardening season again! Are you ready? Whether you are... Read More
Want a Garden but Not Enough Room or Soil? Then Hydroponics Gardening could be for You
Hydroponics gardening is a great idea for anyone who wants... Read More
Garden Room Boundaries
The areas of your landscape can be divided into several... Read More
How to Care for Long Stem Roses
Widely considered to be the most popular roses for... Read More
Organic Roses in the Flower Garden
Many people believe growing their flowers and vegetables organically is... Read More
Gardening Tips and Tricks for Late Autumn
Preparing for the Winter Months: Gardening in OctoberWhen you feel... Read More
Landscape Design
Landscaping is a wonderful pastime enjoyed by many. It provides... Read More
Water Ponds and Wildlife - How To Attract More Animals to Your Backyard
Wildlife require water just as humans do. Water is essential... Read More
Liner Ponds versus Folding Preformed Ponds
IntroductionSo you've decided to build your very own backyard water... Read More
Gardening for Kids
Children are continually bombarded with advertising for fast food and... Read More
Overwintering Pond Fish
The metabolism of koi and goldfish is controlled primarily by... Read More
A Couple of Good Places to Buy Lawnmowers
After much searching and deliberation, I finally bought a lawnmower... Read More
Growing Organic! Herbs, Flowers and Fruit
Creating no dig gardens on top of the soil gives... Read More
Create and Furnish Your Outdoor Room
More and more people are enjoying their time spent outdoors... Read More
Popular Adirondack Chairs - Everything You Need To Know
Adirondack chairs were invented during the early 1900's by a... Read More
Manage Algae
There are several different ways to manage algae in your... Read More
How to Grow Bamboo
Bamboo is a mysterious and elusive plant that baffles taxonomists... Read More
Flowers and Butterflies, the Perfect Combination!
Spring is coming fast and with it the colors of... Read More
Build A Simple Planter Box
Love flowers, but don't have the space -- or the... Read More
Backyard Bird--The Catbird
It's quiet now.Gone is the constant chatter, whistles and meowing... Read More
The Sundial - Garden Ornament or Exotic Timepiece?
Most of us regard a sundial as an attractive ornament... Read More
A Rose is a Rose?
There are many varied definitions of what each color of... 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
Suet Facts and Tips
If you are like many people, backyard birding is a... Read More
Drying Roses
There are many reasons why you might want to dry... Read More
An Outdoor Swing is A Great Way to Relax
There is simply no better vantage point from which to... Read More
Compost YES, Epsom Salts NO
You'll often hear garden writers recommending the use of Epsom... Read More
Edible Flowers in Your Garden
Flowers can be an integral part of cooking. While most... Read More
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