Wild Flower Garden - Yours to Design and Plan
To design a wild flower garden, you do not need to be a specialist or an artist, you just need to be observant and let your creative juices flow. Look around you, what is unique about your surroundings? Do you wish to enhance or compliment these things. Will your new... Read More
Beauty With Indigenous Species
A garden a serves a man's every day need for s refreshing and pleasent experience.We have to appreciate that the garden serves as a home not only to the trees and plants that appear, but is a home to lots of small and big creatures of animal kingdom. Thus a... Read More
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
Kirengeshoma palmata
Kirengeshoma palmata Sometimes known as yellow waxbells, Kirengeshoma palmata is a late-flowering rhizomatous perennial up to 1.2m high with arching stems and is native to the woods and mountain lowlands of Korea and the Japanese islands of Shikoku and Kyushu. The unusual name? No, it doesn't come from an... 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 the summer monsoons where I live in New Mexico have begun. The kids are starting back to school and I feel the onset of fall. I'm getting that garden planning itch again! It happens 2-3 times a year... This time,... Read More
Tips For Successful Backyard Grape Growing
Growing grapes in the backyard or garden can be a rewarding experience. It can also be quite a failure if not done properly. Grapevines are perennial plants and will grow for years to come. There are a few things to consider before you just jump in and start planting your... Read More
Patios And Garden Pavers
Is your concrete or asphalt driveway an eyesore? Do you need to create an attractive retaining wall? Although most people use garden pavers to create patios, driveways and other hardscaping elements are often created using garden pavers, as well.More and more homeowners are tearing up their cracked and stained concrete... Read More
Layer Your Plantings
Part three in a seriesIn our last article, we helped you layout your new landscape. In this article we'll explore which plants to put where and what makes an effective landscape.If you think of your landscape as a stage, you can easily imagine the basics of layout. On a stage,... Read More
Roses - Creating Beautiful Cut Roses
Many gardeners like to enjoy their roses twice - first in the garden, then indoors as cut flowers. By choosing the right roses, cutting them at the proper time of day, and conditioning them after cutting, you can enjoy your cut roses for the longest possible time - up to... Read More
Preliminary Considerations Before Building Your Own Backyard Garden Pond
This article is geared towards the beginner water gardener, who is comtemplating the installation of his/her first garden pond. The key to a successful do-it-yourself project is to gather as much relevant information that you can. To follow are some preliminary considerations and design tips that must be taken into... Read More
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Iris Flowers Remind Me Of Mom!
Iris flowers always bring memories of mom to mind. Let... Read More
Blue Wild Flowers for Your Garden
Planting wild flowers in your garden, or simply scattering wild... Read More
Durable Wooden Swing - Decorate Your Outdoors with One
There is nothing better to do on a hot, lazy... Read More
Bedding Plants and Plugs (small plants)
It is not difficult to grow bedding plants from seeds,... Read More
Hummingbirds ? Attracting Those Little Flying Powerhouses
It's early in May a beautiful fairly warm day so... Read More
Hummingbird Migration
Specific humming bird migration patterns differ by species and habitats,... Read More
Choosing the Proper Pond Pump
Whether you have a preformed or a liner pond, a... Read More
Orchids Plus More Newsletter - December, 2004
Newsletter Name Change?After several of you made suggestions to me... Read More
Teak Adirondack Chairs
Outdoor furniture constructed with teak wood is a favorite among... Read More
Light Up Your Garden And Brighten Your Life
Extending Your Living SpaceThe garden is fast being considered to... Read More
How to Choose Between Goldfish and KOI
Many people have asked us over the years "Should I... Read More
Unique Flowers make a memorable gift!
Think "outside of the box" when sending your next floral... Read More
Roses - Creating Beautiful Cut Roses
Many gardeners like to enjoy their roses twice - first... Read More
To Salt or Not to Salt Your Pond
The important question of whether or not to add salt... Read More
Backyard Ponds
Backyard ponds are a great source of fun and enjoyment.... Read More
How to Grow Cucumbers
The versatile cucumber (cucumis sativus) is tasty pickled, in a... Read More
Selling Your House? Mow Your Lawn!
A property that has a well manicured lawn has one... Read More
The Care of Cattleya Orchids
Cattleya Care: a bit more in-depth.This month we are going... Read More
The Hosta ? A Shade Loving Perennial
My first introductions to Hostas were four small green and... Read More
Storm Damage and Mature Tree Pruning
One winter evening I was working on the computer when... Read More
Build A Simple Planter Box
Love flowers, but don't have the space -- or the... Read More
How to Buy a Porch Swing
The Porch Swing is enjoying a surge in popularity thanks... Read More
Hot Feeding Tips
Summer is the most enjoyable water gardening season and the... 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
A Look at Fall Flower Bulbs
Most people would think of fall as a season when... Read More
How to Grow Snow Peas
Snow peas may have been named because in bright sunlight... Read More
The Benefits of Using Landscape Software
If you enjoy making your yard as beautiful as it... Read More
Adirondack Chairs - How to Choose One
In Blue Mountain Lake, New York, you will find a... Read More
How to Find and Work With a Porch Swing Contractor To Install the Porch Swing of Your Dreams
You've found a great Porch Swing and you know exactly... Read More
How to Make Your Own Rooting Hormone
When starting a new plant from a leaf or stem... Read More
Orchid Myths -The Truth
Here are some of the popular orchid myths#1 Orchids are... Read More
Green Thumb Gifts: Beyond Gardening Gloves
Ahh, spring! It has sprung! Gardeners (and budding gardeners -... Read More
Park Benches
One of the best ways to create a warm and... Read More
Orchids Plus More Newsletter - December, 2004
Newsletter Name Change?After several of you made suggestions to me... Read More
Teak Furniture - How to Care for it Properly
Many finer homes and businesses feature beautiful indoor and outdoor... Read More
Backyard Landscaping
When most people think of landscaping, they think of a... Read More
Environmentally Safe Ways to Remove Weeds
There is a lot of concern about herbicides and what... Read More
How to Grow Bamboo
Bamboo is a mysterious and elusive plant that baffles taxonomists... Read More
The Ultimate Magic Garden
Spring is the season to start planting seeds for the... Read More
Garden Room Boundaries...
The areas of your landscape can be divided into several... Read More
The Sundial - Garden Ornament or Exotic Timepiece?
Most of us regard a sundial as an attractive ornament... Read More
Make Your Fresh Cut Roses Last Longer!
Women adore getting flowers, most especially roses, as it is... Read More
The Incredible Daylily
Some people have referred to daylilies as the poor man's... Read More
Choosing the Right Roses for your Garden
There are literally hundreds of types of roses that you... Read More
Want a Garden, But Don?t have Enough Dirt Or Space? Hydroponics Gardening Is The Answer!
Hydroponics gardening is the perfect solution for anybody who wants... Read More
Escape to Sunny Mexico - at Home!
Can't get away for a southern vacation this year? Don't... Read More
Introduction to Aquaponics
Hydroponics and aquaponics are very similar in every way except... Read More
Orchids Are One Of Natures Most Beautiful Flowers
Orchids are beautiful flowers. The interesting thing about orchids is... Read More
Pressure Washing Decks
A beautiful wooden deck, properly maintained, can add greatly to... Read More
Gardening Vertically: Fad, Emerging Frontier or Long-Overlooked Art Form
Sure, it makes sense that there's a buzz about vertical... Read More
Flowers and Butterflies, the Perfect Combination!
Spring is coming fast and with it the colors of... 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
Garden Sheds: Wood Finishing and Weatherproofing Tips
To keep wood garden sheds, arbors, or trellises looking their... Read More
Manage Algae
There are several different ways to manage algae in your... Read More
Garden Room Boundaries
The areas of your landscape can be divided into several... Read More
Lifes a Beach--A Shore Theme in your Outdoor Space
Twentieth century American architect Phillip Johnson once said, "I hate... Read More
Choosing the Perfect Landscape Painting
Landscape paintings are a beautiful way to spruce up the... Read More
Toxic Pollutants & Their Effect on Fish Health
Once water temperatures increase in the summer months, fish become... Read More
Seeds and More Seeds...What Your Garden Needs
Seeds are the most important ingredient in all gardening. Without... Read More
September Gardening Tips
Well it is now September, and the mornings are great... Read More
Getting Started with Garden and Patio Design
The art of managing outdoor space Designing a patio -... Read More
Backyard Bird--The Catbird
It's quiet now.Gone is the constant chatter, whistles and meowing... Read More
Build A Simple Planter Box
Love flowers, but don't have the space -- or the... 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
The Ivy League
Parthenocissus tricuspidata is commonly known as Boston Ivy, Cottage Ivy,... Read More
All about Tulip Gardens
As the curtain of winter lifts, tulips are one of... Read More
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