Hummingbirds
Many individuals are fascinated by hummingbirds. So much so, that they will do anything in their power to attract these petite creatures to their yards. So what is the best way to attract these wee feathered friends?Here are some tips to help make your home a hummingbird hot spot:What Do... Read More
How to Build a Shed
The easiest way to build a shed in the backyard is to make a trip to the local Lowe's or other hardware shop to purchase a shed-building kit.Never choose one from a picture in a brochure or from the Internet. When viewing in person, you can check for important quality... Read More
Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction To Hydroponics Gardening For Beginners (Part 3) Lighting
THE BASICS OF HYDROPONICS.An Introduction To Indoor Plant Grow Lights.There are basically three types of grow lights used in horticulture. These are:High Intensity Discharge Lights. (HID) These come in two types, the Metal Halide Grow Light(MH) and the High Pressure Sodium Grow Light (HPS)Metal Halide. Metal halide bulbs are designed... Read More
How to Choose Between Goldfish and KOI
Many people have asked us over the years "Should I add goldfish or KOI (or both) to my pond? The answer is "it depends."Goldfish are better suited to smaller water gardens and ponds, in the 50 - 500 gallon range. Goldfish are extremely hardy and easy to care for, which... Read More
Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction To Hydroponics Gardening For Beginners (Part 5) Plant Growth
PLANT GROWTH & PHYSIOLOGY. (Part 5)There are three classes of plants. Each of these classes metabolize in a different way. The first class are succulent plants called CAM. These plants like low light and high humidity levels and so thrive indoors, in bathrooms and kitchen areas.The second class of plants... Read More
Escape to Sunny Mexico - at Home!
Can't get away for a southern vacation this year? Don't despair -- plan a sunny Mexican style refresher for your patio décor and enjoy the festive atmosphere of a hacienda at home this summer.As with every other decorating style, Mexican décor has its own basic elements.ColorThe predominant color in the... Read More
Marjoram: The Herb of Happiness
Called the "herb of happiness," Origanum majorana, commonly known as sweet marjoram or knotted marjoram, is an herbal symbol of peace and well-being. Marjoram is grown as an annual in the colder parts of the world but is perennial in warmer regions. To keep it growing as a perennial, bring... Read More
Spice up Your Garden with Rare Flowering Bulbs
Any experienced gardener knows the secret to a beautiful garden is in the bulbs. Flowering bulbs are usually quite hardy and undemanding and can provide the most amazing shower of spring and summertime colors. Bulbs naturally package all the essentials they need to flourish and grow. All that's required is... Read More
Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction To Hydroponics Gardening For Beginners (Part 2) Plant Needs
THE BASICS OF HYDROPONICS.What Do Your Plants Need?All plants need the correct conditions in order to grow to their full potential. Plants grown using hydroponics systems are no exception to this basic rule. Like their soil grown cousins they need sufficient light of the correct wavelengths, a suitable temperature, an... Read More
Popular Adirondack Chairs - Everything You Need To Know
Adirondack chairs were invented during the early 1900's by a vacationer who was looking for ways to furnish his summer home. By utilizing materials found around his Westport, NY, vacation home, Thomas Lee crafted a unique chair that caught the attention of a local carpenter and would eventually gain widespread... Read More
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Rose - The Flower of Love and Romance
What is the flower that everyone visualizes and associates with... Read More
Why You Should Always Have Garden Furniture
You've put a lot of work into your garden, from... Read More
Easy to Grow Roses
There are many different types of roses. If you are... Read More
Seeding Flowers Indoors: An Inexpensive Way to a Beautiful Summer Garden
Every year you plan that THIS will be the year... Read More
Fountains of Refreshment
When hot, sticky days hit, try to use all your... Read More
Get your Garden Cooking with Friable Soil
Oh sure, fried green tomatoes are ok; but I'll take... Read More
How to Care for Long Stem Roses
Widely considered to be the most popular roses for... Read More
Tips for Choosing a Chiminea for Your Backyard or Patio
Imagine that you want to stay warm in your backyard... 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
How to Grow Apples
The first thing you need to grow apples is a... Read More
Growing a Sustainable Garden!
Do you wish you could grow a sustainable vegetable garden?... Read More
Metal Garden Furniture
Since Victorian times metal garden furniture has become a popular... Read More
Why Teak Furniture is the Better Choice
For centuries, it has been known that teak has qualities... Read More
10 Tips for Successful Rose Planting
Planting roses isn't actually complicated, as long as you have... Read More
Overwintering Pond Fish
The metabolism of koi and goldfish is controlled primarily by... Read More
Patio Accessories ? Complete The Great Outdoors
Patio accessories can range from small to large and of... Read More
Colour in the Garden
Colour affects our emotions, moods, physical, and spiritual well-being. It... Read More
Fake Grass
The history of artificial or fake grass is to say... Read More
Fun, Funky Garden Plants
I have a love for funky, fun and unique garden... Read More
Xeriscaping is Waterwise Gardening
What is xeriscaping? You may have heard of xeriscaping as... Read More
Budget For Your Garden
Have you ever thought about how much it costs to... Read More
Flowering Cherries
Flowering cherries While the briefness of their... Read More
Cyclamen
Think of cyclamen and the chances are that Mothers Day... Read More
How to Win the War Against Slugs and Snails
Slugs are one of the most hated of garden pests.... 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
Spurce Up Your Garden With Decorative Birdhouses
Decorative Birdhouses are active garden ornamentation --the presence and movement... 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
Fleur De Lotus: Purity in a Sullied World
Rising from a muddy pond, a lotus flower blossoms. Such... Read More
With So Many Choices For Patio Furniture, Finding The Perfect Set To Complement Your Yard Is Easy
There is nothing more relaxing than kicking back with a... Read More
The Difference Between Large and Small Ponds
If you think that a large pond is simply a... Read More
Bedding Plants and Plugs (small plants)
It is not difficult to grow bedding plants from seeds,... Read More
Decorate Your Outdoor Spaces on a Budget!
Many times when the weather becomes sultry, the only place... Read More
Canopy Swings - Escape the Weather with One
Do you love to sit outdoors and swing for hours... Read More
The Perfect Accent -- Miniature Roses
Indoors or out, you'll find miniature roses very easy to... Read More
Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction To Hydroponics Gardening For Beginners (part 4) Environment
THE BASICS OF HYDROPONICS.The Success or Failure of Your Plants... Read More
Mix Perennials into Your Garden for Staying Power
Perennial plants and flowers stay around for more than just... Read More
Water Pond Designs
You can have different water pond designs, however ones that... Read More
Hills and Holes: Not Part of Your Landscaping Design?
Do pests 'gopher' your lawn? Chances are, if you have... Read More
Vegetable Growing for Beginners
If you have never grown vegetables before the first thing... Read More
Black Walnut Trees Produce A Natural Insecticide
The black walnut tree manufactures a substance that is a... Read More
Garden Delights For Midsummer
We have once again reached the wonderful magical time of... Read More
5 Simple Steps to Care For Your Push Reel Mower
Though most Push Reel Mowers made today are durable, they... Read More
Planting Bare Root Roses
Before planting, the plants must be prepared. The following suggestions... Read More
Seeds and More Seeds...What Your Garden Needs
Seeds are the most important ingredient in all gardening. Without... Read More
Orchid Care - What The Root Tells Us
Orchid Care Part 4 Diseases of the RootsOur final part... Read More
Choosing Garden Furniture
No matter how pleasant a garden is, it is not... Read More
A Beautiful Rose Is Natures Gift
Roses are one of natures most beautiful and splendid gifts.... Read More
Winter Gardening
As the end of summer approaches, unfortunately far too quickly,... Read More
Planting Roses
The art of planting roses doesn't have to be a... Read More
A Little Known Secret to Successful Outdoor Gardening
Pruning...Outdoor gardening is so much easier when you know how.... Read More
Mole Traps: Can You Use Them?
Mole control is one of the most complicated problems that... Read More
5 Simple Steps To Dividing Your Hardy Water Lilies
If you missed the springtime window of opportunity to divide... Read More
The Amazing Hummingbird
Without a doubt, hummingbirds are beautiful and interesting creatures.Those living... Read More
Wildlife in Winter Ponds
This may seem contradictory, but you want to leave a... Read More
Safety On Lawn Tractors
Every gardener riding a lawn tractor should be concerned about... Read More
Building Liner Ponds
Surprisingly enough, it is usually in mid-summer that many gardeners... Read More
Park Benches - Making the Right Choice
When most people hear the words, "park bench", they envision... Read More
Gardening is Good Therapy
Many of us garden just for the sheer joy of... Read More
Growing Organic! Herbs, Flowers and Fruit
Creating no dig gardens on top of the soil gives... Read More
Online Garden Seed Exchanges
If you've been gardening for any length of time you... Read More
Growing Great Potatoes
Potatoes are so easy to grow in the no dig,... Read More
How to Build a Waterfall For Your Garden Pond
Building a waterfall is easier than you think and will... Read More
A Few Simple Facts About Purple Martins
Purple Martins are the largest member of the swallow family.... Read More
Caring For Tropical And Exotic Flowers
Tropical flowers make an exciting change from the more traditional... Read More
Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction To Hydroponics Gardening For Beginners (Part 2) Plant Needs
THE BASICS OF HYDROPONICS.What Do Your Plants Need?All plants need... Read More
Introduction to Botany
Botanists are individuals who conduct extensive study on plant biology... Read More
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