Gardening, Garden Tools
A gardening maxim is "you can not have too much compost." So what do you do in the bin is overflowing and ready to use? If a garden bed is empty the answer is obvious, dig it in. Compost only does great things for the soil. Add lots. Three inches one year and one inch each year thereafter is a good rule of thumb. More is better although some say you can overdo it.
Sandy soil will hold more water with lots of compost and the nutrients that used to wash away are now able to stay near the roots where the plants can use them for great growth. Earthworms will move in for the compost and will add their castings to the mix for increased plant health.
Those same earthworms may have difficulty in clay...
Retractable Awning - Outstanding Convenience
Doing everything possible to enjoy the outdoors to the fullest
is what we see thousands of people doing by adding a retractable
awning to their home. If you want to sit in the shade or stay
out of the rain while also...
Upside Down - Perfect for Your Tomatoes
You may have seen upside down tomato gardens and planters advertised, or you may have thought of building an upside down planter of your own. But what are the advantages of these upside down planters, and what are the options...
Shredders - Which One to Choose
Why shred?
When piles of prunings pose a problem, sort it with a shredder -- it's the business for converting heaps to handfuls.Then what? Add them to the compost heap, spread them around shrubs, or make a trip to the tip.
Hydroponics - Why Not Start Your Own Hydroponic Garden?
Hydroponics is the cultivation of plants in a nutrient rich solution rather than in soil. It involves growing plants inside without using real sunlight. The word hydroponics comes from two Greek words, meaning "water...
Backyard Bird--The Catbird
It's quiet now.Gone is the constant chatter, whistles and meowing sounds as you jump from branch to branch safeguarding your territory against all trespassers.Gone too is the uniform gray body offset with the black cap and tail...
How to Grow Japanese Red Maple Trees from Seed
Most Japanese Maple seeds ripen in the fall. Watch the tree and wait for the seeds to turn brown. The seeds are ready to be harvested when they are brown and can be easily removed from the tree.The seeds are attached to a wing,...
Permanently Remove Green Pool Algae
Green algae is a common swimming pool problem, which may appear as a greenish growth on the floor and walls of a swimming pool, a green tint to the pool water, or greenish material suspended in the pool water. The only swimming...
The Hows and Whys About Compost Bins
Why garden compost bins are a must for every householdComposting is an ongoing natural process whereby living organisms such as fungi, bacteria insects and mould feed on and break down organic matter. As part of this process, th
Creating Bluebird Trails
Blue bird trails are created to humor these birds that can be quite fussy about the location of their homes. For this reason they are rarely spotted in yards or in urban areas. Some people say that bird houses and bluebirds...
Outdoor Screened Canopies
Outdoor screened canopies offer cool shade and great protection from extreme heat and rain. These canopies also guard against flying insects. They add comfort and elegance to your backyard picnics, barbecues, luxury camping,...