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Geraniums Galore - A Container Garden Delight
All over the country, geraniums flaunt their red and scarlet, rose, pink, and white blooms with a gay abandon that few other plants can rival. In boxes on city fire escapes and rooftops, in window boxes on suburban and country...
You Can Grow Your Own Herb Garden - Part 2
Setting it all upIf you have chosen an outdoor garden, keep it small at first. 4' x 4' is a good size for a novice herb gardener, and will enable you to grow about 8-9 different herbs. Select a sunny spot which is easily...
How To Landscape With Rocks
Landscaping with rocks can be a unique and visually appealing way of turning your home and yard into a beautiful and enduring setting. Not only will the rocks be there forever, never needing to be cared for, but if the rocks...
Planting a Tree
Always start with the best quality nursery stock. Spend a few dollars more to insure the future growth of your tree. A few dollars more investment will make a big difference in how sturdy your tree will be in a few years. Go...
Tips You Need to Know on Building a Gazebo
Do you enjoy working on home improvement projects? Are you
thinking about building a gazebo, a place where you can relax or
entertain? If so, you can save money while experiencing the
gratification of a do-it-yourself...
Fall Garden Chores for Spring Flowering Bulbs
As the school busses start to rumble down the road again we are reminded that the gardening season is drawing to a close. For the gardener with an eye toward next spring, however, the season still promises plenty to be done in...
Seeding a Lawn
When is the best time to seed?Spring and late summer are the two best times to seed your lawn. Newly seeded lawns require wet, cool conditions in order to be successful. These conditions occur in April and May and then again in...
A Guide To Planting Trees
Before planting new trees, determine both your needs and the existing conditions of your site. Like all plants, trees have specific light, soil and space requirements. Remember that many trees grow quickly and continue to grow...
Geraniums Galore - A Container Garden Delight
All over the country, geraniums flaunt their red and scarlet, rose, pink, and white blooms with a gay abandon that few other plants can rival. In boxes on city fire escapes and rooftops, in window boxes on suburban and country...
How to Plant Shrubs
Do you remember the story of a burning bush? Do you know what type of plant is a bush?When you hear the word bush, the first thing that will come to your mind is the ancient story of a burning bush. Surely, this type of plant...
Training and Pruning Your Trees
Trees can flourish without care in the wild, but one destined to live long and beautify your yard should have special attention and care. With the right growth conditions which can only be insured by you- your tree can...
African Violet Care
African Violets are one of the most commonly kept indoor plants today. They are very beautiful and are not that difficult to keep. However, they do have a few care requirements that must be adhered to for them to survive.When...
Deck Swing Buying and Assembling Tips
Putting a swing on your porch or deck will definitely add elegance to it. Not only that, but family and friends will be able to enjoy your porch more when you install a swing, because after all, a porch or deck with a swing in...
5 Easy Tips for Assembling Your Outdoor Furniture
So, youve bought a wonderful patio set and you cant wait to get it together and start enjoying your new purchase. Great! Lets get to it. But wait, you have what seems like millions of different pieces of wood, screws, and...
How To Propagate Your Roses Through The Proper Use Of Rose Cuttings
Roses were spread across the U.S. when early pioneers brought their rose cuttings with them in mason jars to plant them in the new areas they were moving to. This art of propagating roses has been around since Victorian times...
10 Quick Tips to Keep Your Orchids Looking Gorgeous
Caring for your orchids can be a very fulfilling experience if you know what
youre doing. The problem is that many do not know the secrets to producing
and maintaining beautiful blooming orchids.Contrary to popular...
Making a Splash with Water Features in the Garden
Want to add additional charm and tranquility to your garden? Incorporate a water feature. No matter what size or type of garden you have, there are a number of water features that will fit into any design or space, as well as...
Bricklaying Basics
Although I spent many years bricklaying, Ill probably find it strange to write about it, rather than actually doing it. Its said that patience is a virtue, and I must say that a fair amount of it is needed when you lay...
Deck Swing Buying and Assembling Tips
Putting a swing on your porch or deck will definitely add elegance to it. Not only that, but family and friends will be able to enjoy your porch more when you install a swing, because after all, a porch or deck with a swing in...
Rain Chains Make Ordinary Rainy Days Go Away
If you're looking to add a melodious sound to your garden while leading rain water down to your rain barrel or decorative ceramic bowl, then look no further; a rain chain may be the unique item you're looking for. Rain chains...