EQUAL - Garden Guide
Cactus Grafting: Lophophora Williamsii to Trichocereus Candicans as a Rapid Propagation Technique
It is desirable to use a host plant such as Trichocereus candicans for grafting purposes to accelerate growth patterns for cactus such as Lophophora williamsii. Trichocereus candicans is preferred as a host plant over San Pedro...
How To Build Artificial Rock - The Methods The Professionals Use
Mixing concrete - the most important step in artificial rock makingMixing concrete is no different than baking a cake. If you do not put the right ingredients into the mix it will not turn out properly. In fact, mixing and...
Easiest Homemade Hydroponics System
Not every type of hydroponics system lends itself well to homemade design. For systems that use drip or spray heads, you have many costly items to purchase before you can produce a properly working system. Usually, you end up...
Modern Hybrid Canna Lily Improvement
Modern canna cultivars (varieties) began appearing 250 years ago with the collection of native wild cannas that are technically referred to by botanists as species. Canna wild species produced large leaves that were fast...
History Of Blackberry Plants
Blackberries were perceived by the ancient cultures as being a wild plant, and historical accounts for a backyard culture of blackberry bushes are few. The Greeks used the blackberry as a remedy for Gout, and the Romans made a...
Gardening is for the Birds
A couple of years ago someone asked me how I viewed my back yard. I told him that I thought it was the best room in the house. Actually, when we found this house the best selling point was the back yard. Yes, we are outdoors...
Daylilies - The Perfect Perennial
Common Names: Daylily, tawny lily, lemon lily
Botanical Name: Hemerocallis. Family: Liliaceae.The botanical name comes from the Greek hemera (day) and kallos (beauty). Daylilies are so named because each bloom lasts only...
Planting A Wildflower Garden
Full of vibrant colors and interesting textures, the wildflower meadow are frequently a welcome change to the lawn or the traditional garden. Since the meadow landscape is based on a natural landscape and are self-sustaining...
Patio Umbrella Buying Tips - Frame Components
As the rising trend for online shopping continues to grow by leaps and bounds, it is important for all consumers to perform their due diligence when choosing on a specific e-commerce vendor to buy from. As more and more mom...
Separating The Good Weeds From The Bad
In your fight against weeds youve probably come across any number of different types. And chances are equally likely that you went straight for the herbicide, or started pulling them up as soon as you saw them. But believe it...
How to Plant a Pot
Are you in need of a very simple and inexpensive way to add a decorative touch to your yard or garden? Well, I have the answer for you. In fact, you'll be recycling something that might have otherwise ended up in the...
Building a Deck
A deck is the most important aspect of a building. It enhances the beauty of a house. A deck is a flat extension area of a building, normally a floor, able to support weights. The deck is usually an outdoor area. The deck of...
Bulbs Planting in Autumn Ensures a Colourful Spring
In the spring, a young mans fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. Whereas in autumn a gardeners fancy turns to spring.
No sooner has autumn set in than we gardeners start to think of spring and spring bulb planting. There...
Organic Farming Made Easy
My introduction to organic farming began two years ago. Times were that trying to say the least at the time. I was living in a small rural farmhouse trying to eek out a living as a handyman. But as the housing boom has faded,...
How to Give Your Southwestern Backyard a True Southwestern Flair
Lets face it, the Southwestern Backyard is not the same as any other backyard. Try to plant a nice lawn, and you cultivate an expanse of brown crusty dead stuff. Or you will run up a water bill worthy of an Olympic swimming...
Outdoor Wood Benches - Your Next Garden Bench is Just a Click Away
There are many fantastic outdoor wood benches that Simply Benches has to offer. There are so many various designs, makes, and styles for outdoor wood benches; you will be able to find one to fit suits you and your garden...
Soil Plus Compost Equals Lush Healthy Plants
You find that your plants are giving you fits in your landscape because it seems like a parade of weeds, insects or diseases have invaded and taken over. The problem is probably not due to insects or diseases but the poor soil...
Metal Gazebo - The Power of Steel
Today, we see more and more people choosing to set up a gazebo,
creating a peaceful place just to kick back. Because of the
growing popularity, we also see some exciting changes in
material, design, and style. With this,...
How To Create A Butterfly Garden
Creating a butterfly garden is a little different from the standard flower garden, but that does not mean you need to be without any favorite flowers or fragrances. Many butterfly attractants are just as attractive to humans as...
History Of Plum Trees And Their Hybrids
The documentation of ancient plums growing in antiquity is sparse. The best evidence of that oldest existence is best documented through Americas most famous pomologist, Luther Burbank, who reported in his twelve volume...