Easter Lilies, and the Number One Gardening Question Right Now
Everybody asks about Easter lilies! Can they go outside; can I plant them in my garden? And to this I reply, "Why not?" Like other bulbs, there are two options if you plant your leftover Easter lily bulbs - either they will live and flower for many years (it is... Read More
Nontoxic Pest Control for Your Home and Garden
Pesticides are toxic and, while often effective against pests, can be dangerous for your family and pets. Outdoors, sprayed pesticides might drift on a breeze and dust your vegetable garden or your neighbor's yard. Indoors, pesticides can linger in the air, exposing the family to harmful chemicals. For these reasons,... Read More
What Type of Gazebo is Right for You? Top Questions You Need to Ask
Having a gazebo in the backyard is an excellent way to enhance the appearance while providing you with a quiet place to sit and relax after a hard day at work. Gazebos are wonderful for barbecue parties, family gatherings, or simply sipping on a cup of coffee or glass 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 a garden but doesn't have enough land or soil. Hydroponics gardening is, essentially, a way to cultivate plants using a nutrient solution instead of soil. With hydroponics gardening, it's easy to grow lovely flowers and succulent vegetables virtually anywhere you... Read More
Patio Swings Spruce Up Your Outdoor Space with Comfort and Style
Are you looking for a way to spruce up your patio while providing additional seating at the same time? Are you tired and bored of the same old stationary patio seating that can be purchased in most stores? If so, maybe you should consider furnishing your patio with a unique... Read More
A Little Known Secret to Successful Outdoor Gardening
Pruning...Outdoor gardening is so much easier when you know how. Outdoor gardening is much more enjoyable when you know a few secrets.Much of the enjoyment of outdoor gardening comes from the care and proper maintenance of the garden.Not many plants will look their best without some help, and pruning is... Read More
Gardening Tips for Early - Mid July
Now we are fast approaching the hottest time of the year, there are still some things that can be done in the garden. Below are a few gardening tips for those that love the summer warmth. For you who aren't particularly appreciative of the hot hot, then do your gardening... Read More
Working with Landscape Contractors
Having a beautiful and functional landscape is every homeowners dream. Hi, My name is John C Wilkes III and I have worked in the landscaping industry for over a decade. I achieved my degree in Landscape Architecture and went straight into the design and build sector. I have worked around... 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
How to Raise House Plants from Seeds Easily
The principal house plants which are easy to raise by sowing seeds are Aloe (succulent plant), Asparagus species, Begonia semper-florensundB. rex, cacti (many kinds), Clivia, Cyclamen, Eucalyptus, Fuchsia (varieties), Grevillea robusta, Opuntia, Passijiora, Phoenix (palm), Primula malacoides and P. obconica, Ricinus, Rochea (succulent plant), Saintpaulia (hybrids) and Solatium capsicastrum.The most... Read More
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Dont Roll that Lawn
Every spring some mysterious hormone hits the male of the... Read More
No Dig Gardens - How to Build One
The no dig garden is exactly what it describes...a fertile... Read More
Growing a Sustainable Garden!
Do you wish you could grow a sustainable vegetable garden?... Read More
Lazy Fish Worries
If your fish hang out at the bottom of the... Read More
All About Hybrid Tea Roses
Hybrid tea roses and the original tea rose are the... Read More
Gardening in Containers
Every Garden can benefit from the addition of container gardens.... Read More
Closing Up Your Container Garden
All good things eventually come to an end and so... 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
Keeping the Balance of Nature: Pond Water Maintenance
You might be tempted to let Mother Nature, tend to... Read More
A Look at Planting Flower Bulbs
Flowers are a favorite of many backyard gardeners. Thanks to... Read More
The Benefits of Landscaping
How much have you thought about landscaping? Do you know... Read More
Water Conservation in the Garden - Use a Rain Barrel to Harvest Rainwater
If you are a gardener you probably already do a... Read More
Balcony, Patio, and Courtyard Gardening
People choose balcony, patio, and courtyard gardening for many different... Read More
9-11 Changed Everything for the Garden Tractor Business
While traveling the US and occasionally taking the back highways... Read More
Roses and Juniper Rock Gardens
Wide circle driveways don't happen much anymore, but when they... Read More
Butterfly Gardening
Butterfly gardening is not only a joy, it is one... Read More
Fertilizers - What you Need to Feed Your Lawn
Just like humans need food, water and shelter to survive,... Read More
Garden for Birds #3
Well, another week is passing us by.I want to thank... Read More
Nontoxic Pest Control for Your Home and Garden
Pesticides are toxic and, while often effective against pests, can... Read More
How to Plant Tulips
Quality Dutch tulip bulbs are easy to come by and... Read More
5 Simple Steps to Care For Your Push Reel Mower
Though most Push Reel Mowers made today are durable, they... Read More
The Design Principle of Unity in Gardening and Landscaping
A principle of all art is unity. This means that... Read More
Agio Patio Furniture
The fresh air of the early spring solstice and the... Read More
Preparing Successful Seedlings
Growing your own seedlings is very gratifying and far more... Read More
Wild Flower Garden - Recreate the Splendor of Nature in Your Own Backyard
A few years ago I made the decision to create... Read More
Wooden Greenhouses
An important addition to any British back garden, the greenhouse... Read More
10 Tips for Successful Rose Planting
Planting roses isn't actually complicated, as long as you have... Read More
Starting Seedlings Indoors
Unless you have access to a greenhouse, or something like... Read More
Orchid Care What The Flower Tells
In Orchid Care The Flower Will Tell You About Some... Read More
Skip The Pesticide And Use Natural Alternatives
For best health, it is important to keep your environment... Read More
How to Grow Strawberries
In addition to the traditional strawberry patch, there are as... Read More
Fall Flowering Bulbs
Deciduous trees dazzle us with the brilliance of the golds,... Read More
Light Up Your Garden And Brighten Your Life
Extending Your Living SpaceThe garden is fast being considered to... Read More
Beauty After life - Plants For Drying - Grasses
Dried plants and dried flowers are midway for people who... Read More
Flower Meanings & History of Flowers
The charming and delicate beauty of flowers has fascinated people... Read More
The Exotic Rose of Sharon
Perhaps you were browsing the pages of a catalog and... Read More
Build a Rain Garden
There's a new garden in town. It is (mostly) easy... Read More
Garden Delights For Midsummer
We have once again reached the wonderful magical time of... Read More
Gardening for Kids
Children are continually bombarded with advertising for fast food and... Read More
The Design Principle of Unity in Gardening and Landscaping
A principle of all art is unity. This means that... Read More
How to Grow Avocado
Fruit gardening and vegetable gardening is a very exciting venture.... Read More
How to Grow Basil
Today there are sprays, scented candles, plug-ins, and even discs... Read More
What is the Right Plant and Where Do I Put It?
Know if your plants are disease-susceptible. Your choice of plants... Read More
Winter Gardening Looking Towards Spring
Ok, the title "winter gardening" might be a tad bit... Read More
Compost YES, Epsom Salts NO
You'll often hear garden writers recommending the use of Epsom... Read More
How to Grow Apples
The first thing you need to grow apples is a... Read More
Creativity with Ponds
Here's where your creative instincts kick in. This is where... Read More
How to Grow Asparagus
Asparagus is a perennial plant with erect, edible stems and... Read More
Frame Your Garden With Edging
You've planted the flowers, put in the shrubs and even... Read More
Starting Seedlings Indoors
Unless you have access to a greenhouse, or something like... Read More
Choosing the Right Roses for your Garden
There are literally hundreds of types of roses that you... Read More
Why Patio Benches are a Great Place to Relax and Enjoy
Having an outdoor patio offers the opportunity and place to... Read More
Easy to Grow Roses
There are many different types of roses. If you are... Read More
Fall Flowering Bulbs
Deciduous trees dazzle us with the brilliance of the golds,... Read More
Patio Design ? Expanding Your Home Outdoors
A patio can be... Read More
Paving Stones
Imagine a beautiful pattern of paving stones as the central... Read More
Italian Vegetable Seeds
Some might ask, "Why grow Italian vegetable seeds?" Why bother... Read More
A Couple of Good Places to Buy Lawnmowers
After much searching and deliberation, I finally bought a lawnmower... Read More
How To Build A Waterfall
The number one, most asked question that I receive about... Read More
Mix Perennials into Your Garden for Staying Power
Perennial plants and flowers stay around for more than just... Read More
Xeriscaping is Waterwise Gardening
What is xeriscaping? You may have heard of xeriscaping as... Read More
Orchid Care - What The Leaves Tell Us
Orchid Care Leaves Tell Us About Orchid HealthOver the past... Read More
Camellias
Camellias Named by Linnaeus in 1735 in honour of... Read More
The Ivy League
Parthenocissus tricuspidata is commonly known as Boston Ivy, Cottage Ivy,... Read More
You Take The Vacation - Not Your Garden
If you are planning to go on vacation, there are... Read More
Plants To Grow Old With or The Constant Battle
Following are a few paragraphs about the on going battle... Read More
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