Skip The Pesticide And Use Natural Alternatives
For best health, it is important to keep your environment as chemical free as possible. With better weather coming up, consider this:Many people do not realize that using pesticides and weed killers on lawns can cause health problems for your children and animals, as they often are on the lawn... Read More
Good Tools and Hard Work is What Creates EyeCatching and Functional Gardens
"Gardens are not made by sitting in the shade." -Rudyard KiplingSweat and toil along with gentle showers guarantee ? pleasant flowers and pleasing fruits and consoling shade. As Rudyard Kipling says, "Gardens are not made by sitting in the shade." It involves getting into the dust without hesitation. Long gone... Read More
The Exotic Rose of Sharon
Perhaps you were browsing the pages of a catalog and found a beautiful picture of the Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus Sriacus)? Or maybe you were lucky enough to see a Rose of Sharon in person at a local garden center?Are you wondering whether these will make a beautiful addition to... Read More
Landscaping of Hindu Religious Places
Traditionally Hindu tepmples were located either on hills or forests or river banks.In ancient times, the temples were constructed in such locations faraway from human habitations for providing a calm, peaceful and pleasant environment and also for ensuring a close bond between man and nature.Hindu temples are generally associated with... Read More
Gardeners Gift Ideas
Plant lovers and backyard enthusiasts are special people who will love your thoughtfulness when you chose a garden gift for them. If someone you know spends more than ninety percent of their day pruning and pairing, selecting garden gifts for their next birthday or anniversary might be the perfect token... Read More
Paving Stones
Imagine a beautiful pattern of paving stones as the central focus of your new patio. Stone circle kits are one of the most popular new products offered by suppliers of flagstones and pavers for patios. Stone pavers, such as sandstone paving slabs offer a wide range of beautiful styles and... Read More
The Protea Family (Proteaceae)
The protea family (Proteaceae) includes a wide range of ground covers, trees and shrubs that often make superb garden plants. While some of the species are frost-tender, they are in all other respects remarkably resilient plants that often thrive in situations where others would rapidly succumb. Poor soils and hot... Read More
Come With Me To The Casbah!
A ripe persimmon is a thing of beauty ? sweet, succulent and an amazing shade of orange-red. Orange and red continue to be popular colors in decorating this year but 2004's shades are softer and more vibrant, like ripe persimmons and pomegranates.Don't limit these jewel-tones to the inside of your... Read More
Choosing the Right Roses for Your Garden
The selection of roses you can grow in your home garden is enormous. With so many to choose from, finding just the right ones may seem more like work than play. To make this process easier, here are a few important factors to help you narrow down your field of... Read More
Introducting KOI-Cam!
This is a project I've had on the back burner for many months now, but now it's finally ready!We rigged up a wireless camera and aimed it at the KOI pond here, directly where my KOI get their daily feedings. To check it out right now, visit www.koi-cam.com.Right now, it's... Read More
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How to Rid that Lawn of Thatch!
You know that brown patchy debris in a lawn that... Read More
Gardening - Natural Science NOT Rocket Science
Don't force yourself out of the most profitable hobby in... Read More
Teak Furniture - How to Care for it Properly
Many finer homes and businesses feature beautiful indoor and outdoor... Read More
Roses and Juniper Rock Gardens
Wide circle driveways don't happen much anymore, but when they... Read More
Backyard Bird--The Catbird
It's quiet now.Gone is the constant chatter, whistles and meowing... Read More
A Look at Fall Flower Bulbs
Most people would think of fall as a season when... 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
How To Attract Hummingbirds
Yes! You can attract hummingbirds to your home. Even if... Read More
Balcony, Patio, and Courtyard Gardening
People choose balcony, patio, and courtyard gardening for many different... Read More
The Design Principle of Unity in Gardening and Landscaping
A principle of all art is unity. This means that... Read More
Spring Garden Tips
Gardeners, it's time to put your gardening skills to the... Read More
Landscaping Tips
When you want to create a beautiful and functional landscape,... Read More
Brighten Your Path By Installing Decorative Landscape Lighting
Landscape lighting can add a beautiful quality to any home.... Read More
Furniture Benches Are Perfect For Every Outdoor Space
The task of selecting outdoor furniture for your natural spaces... Read More
Storm Warnings For Ponds
California has earthquakes; we in the south and east coast... 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... Read More
How to Plant Tulips
Quality Dutch tulip bulbs are easy to come by and... Read More
Laying Out Your New Landscape
When planning your new landscape, the first place to start... Read More
Beauty After life - Plants For Drying - Grasses
Dried plants and dried flowers are midway for people who... Read More
Solar Garden Lights
Solar lights are very popular for lighting yards and gardens.... Read More
Winterizing Your Pond
For many parts of the country, it's getting to be... Read More
Turn Your Patio Into A Voluminous Vegetable Garden
My first apartment was a second-story condo in an urban... Read More
Would You Like More Information About Climbing Roses?
What is more beautiful than seeing a home or building... Read More
Blue Wild Flowers for Your Garden
Planting wild flowers in your garden, or simply scattering wild... Read More
Decorate Your Outdoor Spaces on a Budget!
Many times when the weather becomes sultry, the only place... Read More
Ten Considerations Before You Buy A Bird House
When you decide to buy one bird house or more... Read More
Mint: The Herb of Hospitality
The Mentha species or mints as they are commonly called... Read More
Pressure Washing Decks
A beautiful wooden deck, properly maintained, can add greatly to... Read More
How to Grow Cooking Herbs
Grow your own cooking herbs to add fresh zest and... Read More
Add Rich Color To Your Garden With Blue Perennial Flowers
Blue flowers are some of the most striking plants around... Read More
Tractors and Their History
I recently bought a small tractor for my garden, which... Read More
Making Memories with Flower Gardening
Flower gardening is not only about the present, but can... Read More
Feed the Birds
Elaborate and decorative or simple and functional, birdhouses and birdfeeders... Read More
The Protea Family (Proteaceae)
The protea family (Proteaceae) includes a wide range of ground... Read More
Perfume Your Garden and Home with Gardenias
One of my favorite plants is the large white-flowered Mystery... Read More
Xeriscaping is Waterwise Gardening
What is xeriscaping? You may have heard of xeriscaping as... Read More
You Say Tomato I Say Mosquito
Gathering tomatoes or other fruits of the garden might not... Read More
How To Attract Hummingbirds
Yes! You can attract hummingbirds to your home. Even if... Read More
Planning Permission Tips UK - Landscaping Schemes - Do They Add Value-Is It The Chicken Or The Egg?
Have you noticed how everything looks great at the moment... Read More
Easy Care Of Phalaenopsis
Do you have a knack for being with moths? Most... Read More
External vs. Submersible Pumps. Which One Should You Use?
For many people, it's never been a question of whether... Read More
Garden for Birds #4
I would like to know...WHO STOLE SUMMER???What did you do... Read More
Growing a Sustainable Garden!
Do you wish you could grow a sustainable vegetable garden?... 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
Hot-Weather Fish Feeding Facts
Summertime provides the best time of the year to water... Read More
Plant A Simple Tea Garden
Materials Needed 1 decorative clay or metal planter 1 package... Read More
Oregano: Joy of the Mountain
Known as "joy of the mountain," Origanum vulgare is commonly... Read More
Good Tools and Hard Work is What Creates EyeCatching and Functional Gardens
"Gardens are not made by sitting in the shade." -Rudyard... Read More
Storm Damage and Mature Tree Pruning
One winter evening I was working on the computer when... Read More
Orchid Care - What The Leaves Tell Us
Orchid Care Leaves Tell Us About Orchid HealthOver the past... Read More
Patio Design and Patio Furniture - The Use of Focal Points
A focal point is an important design element; it is... 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
The Heralded Teak Furniture Manufacturer: Kingsley-Bate
With an average lifespan of 75 years, teak wood has... Read More
Homemade Hummingbird Nectar
HUMMINGBIRD NECTAR RECIPEWe love hummingbirds and love to watch them... Read More
Patio Accessories ? Complete The Great Outdoors
Patio accessories can range from small to large and of... Read More
How to Raise House Plants from Seeds Easily
The principal house plants which are easy to raise by... Read More
Lazy Fish Worries
If your fish hang out at the bottom of the... Read More
10 Tips for Successful Rose Planting
Planting roses isn't actually complicated, as long as you have... Read More
Fish Health in Hot Summer Heat
Summer is over, but for many of us - the... Read More
The Basics of Growing Roses
So you want to grow roses? They are a beautiful... Read More
Tips On Caring For Your Cut Flowers
Imagine it's a special occasion and you've just received a... Read More
The Indoor Garden: Plants that Clean the Air
There are many reasons for creating an indoor garden ?... Read More
What Is One Flower Benefit That You Know Of?
The biggest flower benefit of all is the fact that... Read More
Homemade Hydroponics System Plan
Building your own water works system is quite simple and... Read More
Why are Adirondack Chairs & Adirondack Furniture a Cottage Favorite?
With summer right around the corner, it's time to sit... Read More
Moss on Lawns
Just about right now, we start to see moss on... Read More
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