Wild Flower Garden - Make Amends...Your Plants Will Love It
A wild flower garden, just like any garden you wish to plant, requires good quality soil that will meet the needs of the plants you put in it. That means that your garden soil may need some amendment. So why do you need to amend the soil and how do... Read More
Everyone Loves Flowers
Flowers Truly Reach Your Soul.Flowers are a heartfelt, natural way to lift our spirits. They can provide a smile for a tired face or even brighten a room for a convalescent. Just imagine your favourite flower. Are you smiling yet? You are definitely in a better mood.There isn't a doubt... Read More
Water Pond Designs
You can have different water pond designs, however ones that don't restrict water movement are the best. What I mean by that is you don't want to have a backyard pond with tight corners in it where it will be hard for water to circulate.The best water pond designs are... Read More
Cultivating Plants In Your Garden...What To Watch Out For
There are so many plants available for you to choose from that it's hard to know where to start. Are you looking for house plants, tropical plants or some beautiful garden plants? Green plants are not only beautiful to look at they also provide a much needed source of fresh... Read More
Basil: The King of Herbs
One of the most popular herbs is Ocimum basilicum commonly called sweet basil. Often called the 'king of herbs,' basil can be grown indoors or out. Sweet basil has inch-long, oval-pointed, dark green leaves and a clove-pepperish odour and taste. Sweet basil makes a handsome, bushy small plant, growing to... Read More
Rock Gardens - A Different Kind of Garden
Planting a Rock Garden is a great alternative to the normal flower and vegetable garden.Where Should This Garden Go:Typically an ideal spot for a rock garden is on a slope or naturally terraced area with rock formations already in place.However nature has not blessed every home with this perfect set... Read More
Organic or Chemical Feeding of Plants - Whats Best
A fundamental question in vegetable gardening is - what is the proper use of organic and/or chemical materials? Let's determine the truth of the matter, with four basic principles and a few brief examples from Dr. Jacob R. Mittleider's worldwide experience.I. First, let's consider what plants need, and where and... Read More
Homemade Hummingbird Nectar
HUMMINGBIRD NECTAR RECIPEWe love hummingbirds and love to watch them throughout the day, especially after a long day, relaxing in our backyard nature retreat.We have 4 feeders that are strategically located throughout our gardens. The red, hummingbird nectar feeders ( red attracts hummingbirds) are placed in areas that are naturally... Read More
How To Prevent Damping Off
Damping off is the single term used to describe underground, soil line, or crown rots of seedlings due to unknown causes. The term actually covers several soil borne diseases of plants and seed borne fungi. The fungi which cause root rot are species of Phyium, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia and Fusarium.There are... Read More
10 Tips to Care for Your Antique Ceramics
To care for your antique ceramics you need a gentle touch and they'll last you a long time. This month we'll give you some useful tips to help you care for them.1. When you are cleaning delicate ceramics, remember to use a soft-bristled brush to wash antique ceramics in warm... Read More
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How to Grow Bamboo
Bamboo is a mysterious and elusive plant that baffles taxonomists... Read More
Iris Flowers Remind Me Of Mom!
Iris flowers always bring memories of mom to mind. Let... Read More
Xeriscaping is Waterwise Gardening
What is xeriscaping? You may have heard of xeriscaping as... Read More
Tomatoes: History, Origin, Facts... or Fiction?
A tomato importer, John Nix, decided to challenge the law... Read More
Planting Roses in Pots
In years past, serious rosarians would never consider having a... Read More
Halfway Through Summer - Are We Having Fun Yet
Today is Thursday the 23rd of June and we're almost... Read More
The Truth About Tulips
Roses may be beautiful but Tulips are magnificent. The huge... Read More
How To Find Cheap Flower Delivery In Your Area
As humans, we are always on the lookout for a... Read More
Wind Chimes Go Great With Gardening
What could be more relaxing than gardening on a nice... Read More
8 Simple Tips to Keep Your Lawn Mower Running
1. If you have a non-electric mower which runs on... Read More
Flowers Wilting? Tips for Making Your Flowers Last Longer
We all know one disadvantage of flowers is that they... Read More
Gardening for Birds Part 2
We've had some well needed rain this past week, though... Read More
Patio Accessories ? Complete The Great Outdoors
Patio accessories can range from small to large and of... Read More
How To Attract Hummingbirds
Yes! You can attract hummingbirds to your home. Even if... Read More
Come With Me To The Casbah!
A ripe persimmon is a thing of beauty ? sweet,... Read More
Tips For Successful Backyard Grape Growing
Growing grapes in the backyard or garden can be a... Read More
Everyone Loves Flowers
Flowers Truly Reach Your Soul.Flowers are a heartfelt, natural way... Read More
The Amazing Hummingbird
Without a doubt, hummingbirds are beautiful and interesting creatures.Those living... Read More
Using Annuals in Your Perrenial Garden
Annuals in your pernnial garden are something to think about!... Read More
Grow the BEST Tasting Tomatoes
Tired of tomatoes that are rock hard and taste like... Read More
Pest Control Tips for Maintaining Your Greenhouse
Greenhouses provide a warm, humid atmosphere and are home to... Read More
Orchid Care What The Flower Tells
In Orchid Care The Flower Will Tell You About Some... Read More
Wildflower Seeds - Ten Reasons Why You Should Plant...
Native wildflowers are those that were growing naturally in the... Read More
Chicken Soup for the Soil
Keeping Your Soil HealthyYour soil is the most important part... Read More
Trust Your Plants - They Know How To Grow!
I've done a lot of container gardening over the years,... Read More
Sleeping Beauties: Porches For Dreaming
There's something magical about sleeping outside, drinking in the night... Read More
Mulch Your Spring Bulbs In The Fall For A Beautiful Spring Display
Flower bulbs need a good, long, winters sleep. Like some... Read More
Earthworm Friends in the Garden
Earthworms are a gardener's best friend.Research has shown that earthworm... Read More
Gallica Roses
Very soon stocks of new season's roses will... Read More
How To Prevent Damping Off
Damping off is the single term used to describe underground,... Read More
How To Mow A Lawn
Although push lawn mowers are wonderful machines that do a... Read More
Rock Gardens - A Different Kind of Garden
Planting a Rock Garden is a great alternative to the... 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
Everyone Loves Flowers
Flowers Truly Reach Your Soul.Flowers are a heartfelt, natural way... Read More
Make Your Fresh Cut Roses Last Longer!
Women adore getting flowers, most especially roses, as it is... Read More
Starting Seedlings Indoors
Unless you have access to a greenhouse, or something like... Read More
Wooden Greenhouses
An important addition to any British back garden, the greenhouse... Read More
Safety On Lawn Tractors
Every gardener riding a lawn tractor should be concerned about... Read More
How to Grow Snow Peas
Snow peas may have been named because in bright sunlight... Read More
Learn All About Feng Shui Money Trees
A feng shui money tree is an indoor plant used... Read More
Feeding the Hummingbirds
Early in May here in west central Wisconsin, I can... Read More
Gardening with Bamboo
Myths and facts A misconception about bamboo is that they... Read More
Ten Considerations Before You Buy A Bird House
When you decide to buy one bird house or more... Read More
Introduction to Aquaponics
Hydroponics and aquaponics are very similar in every way except... Read More
Teak Furniture - How to Care for it Properly
Many finer homes and businesses feature beautiful indoor and outdoor... Read More
Garden Sheds - More Than Just Storage
You may already have a garage or shed in your... Read More
Bonsai Trees - Our Own Little Forest
Bonsai trees have been grown in China and Japan for... Read More
The Garden As Healer
The word for 'paradise' comes from the Persian word for... Read More
The Heralded Teak Furniture Manufacturer: Kingsley-Bate
With an average lifespan of 75 years, teak wood has... Read More
Growing Great Potatoes
Potatoes are so easy to grow in the no dig,... 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
What You Should Know About Miniature Roses
Miniature roses are exactly what they sound like. They have... Read More
How to Care for Your Outdoor Water Fountains
Garden lovers around the world love putting fountains among their... Read More
Discount Patio Furniture ? An Easy Way to Get the Best
Buying discount patio furniture is an economical way to obtain... Read More
How To Build A Waterfall
The number one, most asked question that I receive about... Read More
Landscape Wallpaper
Landscape wallpaper can be a great addition to your computer's... 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
Straw Bale Culture Technique
In general, plants grown in straw bales appear to require... Read More
For the Birds: Selecting and Placing a Bird House
Bird watching brings enjoyment to many people. Selecting and correct... Read More
Liner Ponds versus Folding Preformed Ponds
IntroductionSo you've decided to build your very own backyard water... Read More
Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction To Hydroponics Gardening For Beginners (Part 2) Plant Needs
THE BASICS OF HYDROPONICS.What Do Your Plants Need?All plants need... Read More
22 Fun Things To Do With Your Dozen Rose Gift
Your dozen rose gift doesn't only have to decorate your... Read More
Gardening is Good Therapy
Many of us garden just for the sheer joy of... Read More
Edgeworthia Chrysantha
Although it is a member of the Thymelaeaceae, the family... 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
Gardening Vertically: Fad, Emerging Frontier or Long-Overlooked Art Form
Sure, it makes sense that there's a buzz about vertical... Read More
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