Durable Wooden Swing - Decorate Your Outdoors with One
There is nothing better to do on a hot, lazy afternoon than to lounge in your favorite outdoor swing while reading, napping or just watching the world pass by. And when evening approaches and the breeze gets cooler, an outdoor swing is also the perfect place to sit and unwind... Read More
Introduction to Aquaponics
Hydroponics and aquaponics are very similar in every way except hydroponics requires the addition of fertilizer and there's no fish in the nutrient solution.In aquaponics, plants and fish live a symbiotic life with the fish feeding the plants, and the plants cleaning and filtering the fish's environment.The fish waste becomes... Read More
You Take The Vacation - Not Your Garden
If you are planning to go on vacation, there are some important tasks that you really must undertake to ensure that your garden continues to maintain that well cared for condition which you constantly strive for.After all, because you have spent so much of your time during the rest of... Read More
Secrets of Growing Killer Tomatoes
Tomatoes have always been my favorite garden vegetable to grow and to eat. I have had success with the other standard garden vegetables, such as cucumbers, bell peppers, cauliflower etc. but tomatoes became my specialty over the years.I start my seeds indoors approximately 5-6 weeks before the last expected frost... Read More
A Teak Table - Accent Your Outdoor Decor With One
It's been time consuming, and there have been a lot of hard decisions along the way, but finally you have chosen the perfect outdoor furniture that fits your personality, budget and space. And as you sit on your new favorite chaise lounge, drink balanced precariously on the edge of the... Read More
How to Water Your Houseplants Wisely
Over watering ranks first in causes of houseplant demise because it causes roots to rot. Most plants are tough so they can recover from under watering with only the loss of a few leaves -- unless you wait too long and pass the point of no return.Watering schedules depend on... 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
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
Easy Care Of Phalaenopsis
Do you have a knack for being with moths? Most people would say, "no way". Yet, the moth orchids that I am talking about are the ones that sway nicely in the breeze and some of the newer hybrids have a nice fragrance. These moths are easy to care for,... Read More
Get your Garden Cooking with Friable Soil
Oh sure, fried green tomatoes are ok; but I'll take an extra helping of friable soil any day! This is the desire of any gardener who attempts to sink a shovel into the clay found in our area. Clay just does not make a great sandwich. Takes a lot of... Read More
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Wildflower Seeds - Ten Reasons Why You Should Plant...
Native wildflowers are those that were growing naturally in the... Read More
Adirondack Chairs - How to Care for and Clean Them
Different from any other chair, the Adirondack chair was first... Read More
Flowers and Butterflies, the Perfect Combination!
Spring is coming fast and with it the colors of... Read More
Teak Planters - Accent Your Outdoor Space with One
Do you want to add something to your outdoor space... Read More
A Compost Primer
Most gardeners and landscapers will agree almost unanimously that the... Read More
Wind Chimes Soothe The Soul
They can be pretty to look at and soothing to... Read More
Closing Up Your Container Garden
All good things eventually come to an end and so... Read More
How To Prevent Damping Off
Damping off is the single term used to describe underground,... Read More
Why are Adirondack Chairs & Adirondack Furniture a Cottage Favorite?
With summer right around the corner, it's time to sit... Read More
Patios And Garden Pavers
Is your concrete or asphalt driveway an eyesore? Do you... Read More
A Garden Bench: A Beautiful Addition To Any Garden
Okay, so you have spent hours upon hours creating the... Read More
Pest Control Tips for Maintaining Your Greenhouse
Greenhouses provide a warm, humid atmosphere and are home to... Read More
What to Feed Your Fish During Colder Winter Months
With air and water temperatures dropping in most parts of... Read More
Maintaining Oxygen Levels in Fish and KOI Ponds
Severe environmental stressors are the most frequent causes of sudden... 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
How to Make Your Own Rooting Hormone
When starting a new plant from a leaf or stem... Read More
Making Memories with Flower Gardening
Flower gardening is not only about the present, but can... Read More
How To Plan A Garden Right
Gardening is a hobby that brings joy, entertainment, and a... Read More
Backyard Landscaping
When most people think of landscaping, they think of a... Read More
Choosing the Proper Pond Pump
Whether you have a preformed or a liner pond, a... Read More
Garden Statuary - Time for a Fresh New Look
Spring is coming, and now is the time to get... Read More
Compost YES, Epsom Salts NO
You'll often hear garden writers recommending the use of Epsom... Read More
Decorative Garden Accents
Think of your garden like you would a room in... Read More
A Bit About Bare Root Roses...
Scents from the rose garden filling the air as you... Read More
Garden Room Boundaries...
The areas of your landscape can be divided into several... Read More
How to Grow Cucumbers
The versatile cucumber (cucumis sativus) is tasty pickled, in a... Read More
Introduction to Aquaponics
Hydroponics and aquaponics are very similar in every way except... 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
Five Tips For Garden Sanctuaries
The design of your garden has an amazing affect on... Read More
Keeping the Balance of Nature: Pond Water Maintenance
You might be tempted to let Mother Nature, tend to... Read More
Skip The Pesticide And Use Natural Alternatives
For best health, it is important to keep your environment... Read More
The Basics Of Pruning
The technique of pruning varies with the type of rose... Read More
Nontoxic Pest Control for Your Home and Garden
Pesticides are toxic and, while often effective against pests, can... Read More
Mole Traps: Can You Use Them?
Mole control is one of the most complicated problems that... Read More
Water Pond Designs
You can have different water pond designs, however ones that... Read More
A Look at Fall Flower Bulbs
Most people would think of fall as a season when... Read More
Gardening - An Expression
Give the same plants to several people, you will see... Read More
How to Choose Between Goldfish and KOI
Many people have asked us over the years "Should I... Read More
Garden Delights For Midsummer
We have once again reached the wonderful magical time of... 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
Solar Garden Lights
Solar lights are very popular for lighting yards and gardens.... Read More
Secrets of Growing Killer Tomatoes
Tomatoes have always been my favorite garden vegetable to grow... Read More
How To Choose Water Garden Plants
So. The water garden bug has bitten. You've dug and... Read More
Learn All About Feng Shui Money Trees
A feng shui money tree is an indoor plant used... Read More
Lawn Disease And What To Do About It
Every lawn, whether new or established, is susceptible to a... Read More
Budget For Your Garden
Have you ever thought about how much it costs to... Read More
Butterfly House in the Flower Garden
Whenever you decide to look for a butterfly house for... Read More
Tips for Backyard Fish Ponds Care
Installing a backyard fish pond is an aesthetic addition to... Read More
The String Algae Blues
Now that Spring is upon us and things are coming... Read More
Ten Considerations Before You Buy A Bird House
When you decide to buy one bird house or more... Read More
Easter Lilies, and the Number One Gardening Question Right Now
Everybody asks about Easter lilies! Can they go outside; can... Read More
Spurce Up Your Garden With Decorative Birdhouses
Decorative Birdhouses are active garden ornamentation --the presence and movement... Read More
Flowers Wilting? Tips for Making Your Flowers Last Longer
We all know one disadvantage of flowers is that they... Read More
Patios And Garden Pavers
Is your concrete or asphalt driveway an eyesore? Do you... Read More
Organic Hydroponics - Simplified
These days, it's easy to get lost in the wealth... Read More
Orchid Care What The Flower Tells
In Orchid Care The Flower Will Tell You About Some... Read More
The Incredible Daylily
Some people have referred to daylilies as the poor man's... Read More
Three Stumbling Blocks to Growing Grapes in the Backyard
Are you one of those home gardeners that don't know... Read More
Turn Your Patio Into A Voluminous Vegetable Garden
My first apartment was a second-story condo in an urban... Read More
International Flower Delivery
As our global community continues to expand we often find... Read More
16 Lawn Mower Safety Tips
1. Always read the instruction manual before operating your lawnmower.... Read More
Adirondack Chairs - The Proper Way to Care for Them
The Adirondack chair is unlike any other chair every made.... Read More
A Kids Tree
During my youth kids were required to pass through a... Read More
The Hosta ? A Shade Loving Perennial
My first introductions to Hostas were four small green and... Read More
Using Bulbs in Your Landscaping
Naturalized bulbs look beautiful in a wooded setting. You can... Read More
Garden Fencing
I made my very first garden when I was six... Read More
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