BACKWARD - Garden Guide
Planting and Sowing Vegetables
Not all crops are harvested at the same time; some crops are planted after others have been harvested so best use of the available ground is made. This is illustrated by the planting of a crop of broad beans planted in November...
Blower Fans
Fans utilize power from a motor to generate a volumetric flow of air at a given pressure, and are considered low-pressure air pumps more frequently than not. A propeller converts torque (turning force) from the motor (typically...
Espalier - The Art of Training Your Tree
What is an "espalier" you may be asking yourself. The term espalier has changed over the years. Originally it defined a trellis, or a frame, to which a tree was to be tied. It presently refers to the process of training your...
How To Grow Flowering Dogwood Trees From Seed
Flowering Dogwood trees can be easily grown from seed, however 99.9999% of the seedlings that sprout will be Cornus Florida, which is White Flowering Dogwood. It doesnt matter if you collect the seeds from a White Dogwood or...
8 Steps to Preparing Your New Soil for Planting
Before you start planting your new lawn, you need to take the necessary steps to make your new soil as healthy as possible so that future plants and grasses will be able to grow healthily.Here are eight steps to get your soil...
Choosing a New Lawnmower
When considering the type of lawnmower thats right for your needs you need to consider the size of your lawn, the price, the ease of use and the quality of the cut.Cylinder Mowers
Cylinder mowers can be either electric or g
Lawn Care Tips
A beautiful lawn does not come without some effort. Depending upon what type of soil you have, the amount of effort will vary. For instance when raising trees and shrubs, sandy or a gravel base soil is great. Landscape plants...
A Rose Gardening Book Can Help You Choose The Right Rose Bushes For Your Garden
It doesn't matter whether you're just starting out with your rose garden, or whether you've been growing roses for years. There will be a rose gardening book that's just ideal for your needs. A rose gardening book can help...
What To Do With Topsoil
Topsoil is one of those words that everyone knows, but, in fact, not everyone actually knows what to do with it. Jason Mulch bought some topsoil last week, because he was replanting his garden. He knew to get topsoil, since...
Garden Feng Shui: Adding the Elements of Wood and Water
Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese practice of placement and arrangement to make a harmonious feel, can help make your garden a much more serene place to relax. Incorporating Feng Shui into your garden is very easy with Bamboo...
In Search Of The Best Gardening Tools
There are different kinds of gardens that require different kinds of garden tools. There are shops for garden tools that cater to all kinds of gardens and others specialize in a certain kind of garden. There are also stores for...
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,...
The Tools You'll Need for Gardening
Different kinds of gardens require different kinds of garden tools. Hardware stores mostly cater for a wide range of tools, but there are shops that specialize in the more expensive kind of garden tool that shouts quality....
Battery Powered Chainsaws
Battery powered chainsaws are fairly rare in the United States, but if you are interested in a battery powered chainsaw you can find them. It may take some digging to do. There is one brand currently being offered that claims...
Battery Powered Chainsaws
Battery powered chainsaws are fairly rare in the United States, but if you are interested in a battery powered chainsaw you can find them. It may take some digging to do. There is one brand currently being offered that claims...
How to Choose a Perfect Wood Porch Swing
What types of wood are best for a porch swing?You can get porch swings made from different types of wood. The most popular are cedar, pine, cypress and alder.Cedar is the most desirable wood for porch swings because it is very...
Mow Your Lawn With A Garden Tractor
If you have a large front or back yard, chances are you'll use a riding mower to do the mowing. These mowers are certainly a boon, but you have to treat them carefully. Like any other piece of equipment, you'll need to do some...
Clean Those Gutters
Clean those guttersThere are two times in the year when you need to check your roof gutters for debris in the mid-Atlantic. This would be October thru December and April thru May.In the fall (October thru December), we have...
Start Your Garden Planning Now - Your Fall Garden
Start Now!
Springtime is upon us, so it is time to start thinking about your garden. I already see an erratic array of gardeners buzzing around like June bugs on a summer night here in my native East Texas. We have a very...
How To Choose The Right Lawnmower For Your Garden Lawn
It is all too easy to be confused by the myriad of lawnmowers available. The choice can seem confusing but there are some simple factors to understand which will help you to make the right decision when choosing and purchasing...