y, Fun Garden Plants
I have a love for funky, fun and unique garden plants. Here's one to try. It's called Sea Holly, and it's actually in the thistle family.Sea Holly is a perennial garden plant, which means you plant it once and it comes up year after year, somewhat depending on your climate.This... Read More
Wild Flower Garden - Recreate the Splendor of Nature in Your Own Backyard
A few years ago I made the decision to create a wild flower garden within my existing garden. I had been working to develop a more earth friendly approach to my garden, trying different options for fertilizing and pest and weed control. The next logical step for me was to... Read More
Teak Adirondack Chairs
Outdoor furniture constructed with teak wood is a favorite among consumers due to the beauty and durability of the individual pieces. For this reason, a wide variety of outdoor furniture is made using teak ranging from teak Adirondack chairs to classic, formal furnishings.Teak, a hard strong durable yellowish-brown wood, grows... Read More
Lazy Fish Worries
If your fish hang out at the bottom of the pond, or act restless and lazy, then it's likely that your pond is suffering from poor aeration.When oxygen levels drop below 7 PPM it not only affects the ability of your fish to breathe, but it also negates your pond's... 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
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 Grow Bamboo
Bamboo is a mysterious and elusive plant that baffles taxonomists who try to contain it within a botanical class and gardeners who try to contain it within a limited garden space as they learn how to grow bamboo. For many years, bamboo was thought to be a primitive grass but... 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
Balcony, Patio, and Courtyard Gardening
People choose balcony, patio, and courtyard gardening for many different reasons. Some are moving from a large house to smaller accommodation, some don't want the hassle of a large property, and some chose to live in rental property to avoid the high-cost of owning a home. Whatever the reason, this... Read More
Best Perennial Plants for Summer Color
Summer is here and it's time to plant and enjoy the beautiful flowers that blossom during the heat of the season. A perennial plant is one that remains in the ground for two or more years and ultimately gives a garden its character. Most perennials spread readily, filling out gardens... Read More
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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
The Design Principle of Unity in Gardening and Landscaping
A principle of all art is unity. This means that... Read More
Come With Me To The Casbah!
A ripe persimmon is a thing of beauty ? sweet,... Read More
Balcony, Patio, and Courtyard Gardening
People choose balcony, patio, and courtyard gardening for many different... Read More
How to Win the War Against Slugs and Snails
Slugs are one of the most hated of garden pests.... Read More
Teak Garden Furniture: A Natural Extension of the Home
In the past, the garden has traditionally been a separate... Read More
Water Pond Designs
You can have different water pond designs, however ones that... Read More
Gardeners: Contain Yourselves!
Whether you live in a tiny city apartment or on... Read More
Backyard Bird--The Catbird
It's quiet now.Gone is the constant chatter, whistles and meowing... Read More
Using Bulbs in Your Landscaping
Naturalized bulbs look beautiful in a wooded setting. You can... Read More
How to Grow Apples
The first thing you need to grow apples is a... Read More
Commercial and Residential Flagpoles
The world's tallest unsupported flagpole is located in Amman, Jordan.... Read More
y, Fun 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
Canopy Swings - Escape the Weather with One
Do you love to sit outdoors and swing for hours... Read More
Orchids Are One Of Natures Most Beautiful Flowers
Orchids are beautiful flowers. The interesting thing about orchids is... Read More
Pruning the Backyard Grapevine
Proper pruning of your backyard grapevines is essential to maintain... Read More
Orchid Myths -The Truth
Here are some of the popular orchid myths#1 Orchids are... Read More
How to Install a Liner Pond
Liner ponds are ideal for the experienced water gardener because... Read More
Chicken Soup for the Soil
Keeping Your Soil HealthyYour soil is the most important part... Read More
Care of Dendrobium Orchids
DendrobiumsThis month I am focusing our attention to the care... Read More
The Sundial - Garden Ornament or Exotic Timepiece?
Most of us regard a sundial as an attractive ornament... Read More
Camellias
Camellias Named by Linnaeus in 1735 in honour of... Read More
Organic Gardening
"Organic gardening is not just the avoidance of chemicals, in... Read More
Selling Your House? Trim Your Shrubs!
Shrubbery and other greenery that has an unkempt appearance can... Read More
Parsley: A Cooks Best Friend
A cook's best friend, Petroselinum crispum, commonly known as curly... Read More
Lawn Care Information
Recent lawn care information reports that a lot of us... Read More
Patios And Garden Pavers
Is your concrete or asphalt driveway an eyesore? Do you... Read More
What You Should Know About Miniature Roses
Miniature roses are exactly what they sound like. They have... Read More
Companion Planting
If you look closely at the natural landscape, you'll never... Read More
Make Your Fresh Cut Roses Last Longer!
Women adore getting flowers, most especially roses, as it is... Read More
Garden Sheds - More Than Just Storage
You may already have a garage or shed in your... Read More
Composting - aka: The Circle of Life!
Composting is where the gardening thing comes full circle. You've... Read More
Canopy Swings - Escape the Weather with One
Do you love to sit outdoors and swing for hours... Read More
Italian Vegetable Seeds
Some might ask, "Why grow Italian vegetable seeds?" Why bother... Read More
Flowering Cherries
Flowering cherries While the briefness of their... Read More
External vs. Submersible Pumps. Which One Should You Use?
For many people, it's never been a question of whether... Read More
Garden Fencing
I made my very first garden when I was six... Read More
Xeriscaping is Waterwise Gardening
What is xeriscaping? You may have heard of xeriscaping as... Read More
Gardening For Birds
What a cruel trick the weather is playing on us.WE... Read More
Set Out a Feast for Your Feathered Friends
February is "Feed the Birds" month in much of North... Read More
The Difference Between Large and Small Ponds
If you think that a large pond is simply a... Read More
Ten Considerations Before You Buy A Bird House
When you decide to buy one bird house or more... Read More
Edible Flowers in Your Garden
Flowers can be an integral part of cooking. While most... Read More
Indoor Gardening Tips for Jerry Seinfeld
"I have no plants in my house. They won't live... Read More
Guide to Basic Lawn Mower Maintenance
Trying to start your lawn mower after a long winter... Read More
The Advantages of Both a Liner Pond and a Preformed Pond, Rolled Up Into One Box!
INTRODUCTIONSo you've decided to build your very own backyard water... Read More
Dill: Scandinavias Most Important Culinary Herb
The ancient herb, Anethum graveolens or Fernleaf dill as it... Read More
Natural Garden Pest Control
No dig gardens essentially strive to be their own ecosystem.... Read More
Hummingbird Nesting Facts
Every spring the United States and Canada are blessed with... Read More
9-11 Changed Everything for the Garden Tractor Business
While traveling the US and occasionally taking the back highways... Read More
Teak Umbrella : Add the Final Touch to Your Patio
Okay, so you have agonized for weeks and finally went... Read More
y, Fun Garden Plants
I have a love for funky, fun and unique garden... Read More
Release Some Tension...Spend Some Time In Your Garden
Gardening can be one of the most rewarding and relaxing... Read More
Hot-Weather Fish Feeding Facts
Summertime provides the best time of the year to water... Read More
Wooden You Like to Know? A Primer to Wood Outdoor Furnishings
To many people, wood is the quintessential building material for... Read More
How to Control Deer in Your Garden
Deer are the most difficult of all pests to deter... Read More
Tips On Caring For Your Cut Flowers
Imagine it's a special occasion and you've just received a... Read More
Garden Room Boundaries
The areas of your landscape can be divided into several... Read More
Kirengeshoma palmata
Kirengeshoma palmata Sometimes known as yellow waxbells, Kirengeshoma palmata... Read More
How To Plan A Garden Right
Gardening is a hobby that brings joy, entertainment, and a... Read More
Fall Flowering Bulbs
Deciduous trees dazzle us with the brilliance of the golds,... Read More
How to Grow Hydrangeas
Whether you call them Hydrangea Macrophylla, House Hydrangea, French Hydrangea,,... Read More
Learn All About Feng Shui Money Trees
A feng shui money tree is an indoor plant used... Read More
About Hummingbirds and How to Attract Them to Your Garden
Visualize watching a bright green hummingbird in your garden moving... Read More
Wildflower Seeds - Ten Reasons Why You Should Plant...
Native wildflowers are those that were growing naturally in the... Read More
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