BANG - Garden Guide
How to Grow Garlic
Growing GarlicGarlic (Allium Sativum) is a perennial herb of the Liliaceae (Lilly) family, which has now become one of the essential ingredients in many main course dishes. Not only does it have culinary uses but also many...
How to Choose a Fountain Pump
When replacing a fountain pump or choosing a new one, first there are some key terms to keep in mind:"Head": This is the maximum vertical lift of the pump. For example, a 6' head means the pump is rated to pump water up to 6...
An Olive Grove Of Your Own
We have about fifty and a half olive trees in the grove below our house. Im not certain about the fifty it could be anywhere between forty and sixty but I am absolutely certain about the half. You see, there is an olive...
Buying or Building Your Own Water Fountain
Things to ConsiderA great deal about fountains has changed over the last decade. Now there are really high class ones made of copper, bronze, concrete, and stone, and some fairly nice ones made of resin and fiberglass. There...
Fake Roses Won't Die
Recently we sent a dozen roses to an American serviceman serving in Iraq. We got a note from his wife asking us to coordinate getting the flowers sent to the APO box, hopefully before his birthday. Just in case you don't know...
A Guide to Buying Flowers for Your Garden
Flowers are a great addition to any garden or yards decor. They add color, fragrance, and elegance in what might be to an otherwise, boring and drab home. Nothing can offer quite visual flavor as much as a great floral...
Zoysia Grass - Find Out How to Make Your Lawn as Soft as a Carpet
As winter rolls back its frosty landscape, your plants and lawn wake-up to another season of challenges. What would you say to keeping your lawn greener ... decreasing your watering costs ... decreasing insect infestations and...
Get Your Garden Cooking With Friable Soil
Oh sure, fried green tomatoes are ok; but I'll take an extra helping of friable soil any day! This is the desire of any gardener who attempts to sink a shovel into the clay found in our area. Clay just does not make a great...
How to Keep Your Cut Flowers Fresher for Longer
Keeping cut flowers fresh is simple: just add water. And a little pampering, perhaps. Oh yes, and a brass penny, some bleach, some lemonade and some vinegar, but perhaps not all at once or perhaps not at all if youve any...