What is Compost Tea?
Organic gardeners all know compost is fantastic stuff. But now, there's something even better and that's compost tea. If you start with a good compost you'll have a versatile elixir for all your garden needs. Compost tea helps prevent foliage diseases and at the same time increase the nutrients to... Read More
Wind Chimes Soothe The Soul
They can be pretty to look at and soothing to hear, but did you know that that wind chimes also have healing effects? Just listening to the tones of the chimes can help calm your mind and release stress. Calming your mind, the tones of the chimes help to release... Read More
How to Grow Hydrangeas
Whether you call them Hydrangea Macrophylla, House Hydrangea, French Hydrangea,, or Mopheads, growing Hydrangeas in the home garden can be an enjoyable experience. They are lovely, whether used as single plants or in mass, such as in a hedge, or border.Growing Conditions:Hydrangeas grow best in partial shade to full sun.... Read More
Orange Perennials For Your Garden
Perennials are wonderful because, they bloom year after year. Sometimes, I forget that I even have them planted and then they spring up to my surprise and delight! I like to add some zip to my garden with flowers that are orange in color. They add a vibrant touch and... Read More
The Perfect Yellow Roses for Your Home or Garden
Yellow roses are beauties, aren't they? Don't they look beautiful on a sunny morning? Yellow roses say spring just their look and color. The yellow rose, while somewhat rare in its natural habitat, is becoming a popular item in the floral shop. Yellow roses might be what you are looking... Read More
Invite Spring Early - Grow in Your Basement
Now's the time to get ready to grow your own seedlings! It's not really difficult, and can extend your growing season by many weeks. For example, by planting brassica's (cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower) in February in your basement under grow-lights, you can put large, sturdy transplants into your garden by... Read More
Simple Lawnmower Maintenance
Do you have trouble starting your lawnmower up in the spring? Before deciding to take your lawnmower in for repair, try these few simple suggestions. After completing them most of the time your lawnmower will fire up and run like a champ.Pull and clean the Spark PlugMost of the time... Read More
Avoiding Unsightly Algae
Excessive organic matter in the pond provides nutrients for algae, contributing to its growth. Algae can obscure the view of colorful fish, and more dangerously, it robs the water of valuable oxygen and releases harmful pollutants.UV clarifiers also are effective tools that use ultraviolet light to destroy the reproductive ability... 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
You Say Tomato I Say Mosquito
Gathering tomatoes or other fruits of the garden might not sound like a dangerous occupation, but with terrorism running rampant these days, even a walk thru the garden can require pre-emptive measures. In fact if you left the screen door open for a minute or so and heard a whiny... Read More
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Backyard Landscaping
When most people think of landscaping, they think of a... Read More
Escape to Sunny Mexico - at Home!
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Plan for Winter Plantings
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Five Tips For Garden Sanctuaries
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Make The Most From Your Vegetable Garden
All your hard work has paid off, and now you... Read More
Manage Algae
There are several different ways to manage algae in your... Read More
Wildflower Seeds - Ten Reasons Why You Should Plant...
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Garden Statuary - Time for a Fresh New Look
Spring is coming, and now is the time to get... Read More
The Importance of Garden Decor
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Professional Lawn Watering Techniques - Wireless Sensors for Lawns in Drought Areas
The technnology secrets will help home owners maintain lawns in... Read More
Choosing Garden Furniture
No matter how pleasant a garden is, it is not... Read More
Park Benches - Making the Right Choice
When most people hear the words, "park bench", they envision... Read More
Garden Room Boundaries...
The areas of your landscape can be divided into several... Read More
Gardening--Fun and Frugal!
Whether you are an avid vegetable gardener, a beginning herb... Read More
The Indoor Garden: Plants that Clean the Air
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Tips for Backyard Fish Ponds Care
Installing a backyard fish pond is an aesthetic addition to... Read More
Aluminium And Wooden Greenhouses
An important addition to any British back garden, greenhouses are... Read More
Chives - Allium Schoenoprasum
Known as common garden chives, Allium schoenoprasum, can be grown... Read More
16 Lawn Mower Safety Tips
1. Always read the instruction manual before operating your lawnmower.... Read More
Composting the Easy Way
Having an ample supply of good rich compost is the... Read More
Are You Being Taken Advantage of when Ordering Flowers Online?
Did you know that you can send flowers many different... Read More
A Garden Bench: A Beautiful Addition To Any Garden
Okay, so you have spent hours upon hours creating the... Read More
June Gardening Tips
These are just a few gardening tips for you to... Read More
The Truth About Tulips
Roses may be beautiful but Tulips are magnificent. The huge... Read More
The Sundial - Garden Ornament or Exotic Timepiece?
Most of us regard a sundial as an attractive ornament... Read More
Slugging It Out In The Trenches
In an effort to introduce a shaft of sunlight into... Read More
Easy Pond and Water Garden Construction
Today's successful water garden usually is designed as an ecosystem... Read More
External vs. Submersible Pumps. Which One Should You Use?
For many people, it's never been a question of whether... Read More
Planting Bare Root Roses
Before planting, the plants must be prepared. The following suggestions... Read More
How to Grow Basil
Today there are sprays, scented candles, plug-ins, and even discs... Read More
Easy to Grow Roses
There are many different types of roses. If you are... Read More
How to Create a Wildflower Garden
In today's gardens often populated by geraniums, roses, and zinnias,... Read More
Flowering Cherries
Flowering cherries While the briefness of their... Read More
Working with Landscape Contractors
Having a beautiful and functional landscape is every homeowners dream.... Read More
A Kids Tree
During my youth kids were required to pass through a... Read More
Adirondack Chairs - How to Care for and Clean Them
Different from any other chair, the Adirondack chair was first... Read More
Granite Flexible Preformed Rock Ponds
More than just a Preformed PondTraditionally, preformed ponds are large... Read More
Flower Meanings
Certain types or colors of flowers mean different things, and... Read More
How To Prune Your Roses For Stunning Results
Pruning and deadheading are essential to proper rose care. Alas,... Read More
Italian Vegetable Seeds
Some might ask, "Why grow Italian vegetable seeds?" Why bother... Read More
February in the Garden
Often in February there is a surprisingly warm day. Everybody... Read More
Sleeping Beauties: Porches For Dreaming
There's something magical about sleeping outside, drinking in the night... Read More
Feeding the Hummingbirds
Early in May here in west central Wisconsin, I can... Read More
Colour in the Garden
Colour affects our emotions, moods, physical, and spiritual well-being. It... Read More
Do You Know About A Bamboo Orchid
Bamboo Orchid PlantWhen you think of bamboo you really think... Read More
Backyard Landscaping
When most people think of landscaping, they think of a... Read More
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Now's the time to get ready to grow your own... Read More
Agio Patio Furniture
The fresh air of the early spring solstice and the... Read More
The Swallowtail -- A Beautiful Butterfly
Swallowtail butterflies are some of the most beautiful butterflies found... Read More
Teak Adirondack Chairs
Outdoor furniture constructed with teak wood is a favorite among... Read More
Metal Garden Furniture
Since Victorian times metal garden furniture has become a popular... Read More
Gardening During Hard Times or Emergencies - You Can Feed Yourself!
Do you ever worry about always having to rely on... Read More
Bird Baths in Your Yard
HOOEEEHas summer come in with a bang!Heat waves everywhere.And where... Read More
Tuscan Garden Design
If you're looking for a beautiful, old world garden style,... Read More
Pond Construction
The location of your pond should be decided. You've picked... Read More
Understanding Weeds - But mostly How to Kill em
When I was a child, I loved to pick Dandelions.... Read More
Spring Garden Tips
Gardeners, it's time to put your gardening skills to the... Read More
Light Up the Night! Quick Facts about Outdoor Lighting
When the days start to get shorter, the darkness may... Read More
Fertilizing Your Water Lilies...
Unfortunately, sunlight is not enough.Your water lilies will grow, thrive,... Read More
Orchid Care What The Flower Tells
In Orchid Care The Flower Will Tell You About Some... Read More
Parsley: A Cooks Best Friend
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How to Create a Wildflower Garden
In today's gardens often populated by geraniums, roses, and zinnias,... Read More
Plants, Birds, Love and Deer Hate
Hi Friends;This is the second year in a row I... Read More
The Rich History of Chrysanthemums
Did you know that those lush, colorful blooms called chrysanthemums... Read More
Building Liner Ponds
Surprisingly enough, it is usually in mid-summer that many gardeners... Read More
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