EVERYTHING - Garden Guide
Low Maintenance Gardening Does Not Mean Boring Gardening
Low maintenance gardens need not look like the bare type, not many plants, lots of rocks, paving, gravel etc. You can have a beautiful garden following a few principles. Choice of plants, type of plants, garden layout,...
Sowing Seeds
Temperatures are still too cold for setting out spring plants in Virginia, but spring is here and the nursery staff is busy. Seeds need to be sown, cuttings taken, and plugs planted. The new ellepots are living up to their...
History of Parsley: Parsley in Greek History
Native to Mediterranean, parsley has been cultivated and used in culinary and medicine for thousands of years. In times of Hippocrates (he was born around the year 460 BC on the Greek island of Kos) parsley has been used in...
A Pot of Pastel Colours for Summer
Buck the trend for hot sizzling summer colours and opt for cool pastels instead.Osteospermum
There are lots of little osteospermums in garden centres and nurseries in the summer months of May June and heaps of colour choice....
The Ways to Treat Decking so That it Becomes Weatherproofed
It does not matter whether the climate you live in is hard winters or its temperate, by weatherproofing your decking you make certain that it lasts longer and looks beautiful.By taking a little time to make certain that your...
Leave Some Wiggle Room for the Worms
Composting is easy so long as you have the right materials and equipment necessary, but did you know that even the worms are your best friends in this process? Vermicomposting or vermiculture is essentially the process of...
Choosing The Right Portable Lawn Sprinkler For Your Lawn
You know that watering your lawn is an important part of lawn care but you have limited time to do it. Other than hiring someone to do it for you, you can set up a portable sprinkler to do the job for you. A portable sprinkler...
Your Garden - Start With The Basics
What started out of a basic need, many ages ago, developed into what was possibly the first recreational activity known to man, gardening. Today it has many forms, such as a hobby in the form of recreational gardening;...
It Died... So, Now What?
It died so now what? You bought that flower or plant you have been wanting. You planted it, cared for it, but... it died. Now what are your options?Once in a while you are going to do everything just right. You will pick the...
Using An Outdoor Canopy To Create New Living Space
Creating backyard living spaces is one of the hot trends in garden landscaping and home décor. Whether your desire is for a place to host parties, or simply to sit back and enjoy a quiet place, the idea is simply to get...
The Great History of Roses
It was roses, roses all the way.- Robert Browning What's in a name? That which we call a rose; By any other name would smell as sweet. - William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act 2 scene 2
Growing Vegetables using No-Energy Hydroponics
If you are worried about the safety of the food you eat, then you just might be interested in growing your own vegetables using no-energy hydroponics. Hydroponics is a dirt free method of growing plants usually using an inert...
Everything You Need To Know About Sago Palm Care
Sago palm care is essential in order to give it the best possible chance to grow and look beautiful in any garden. It adds a touch of sophistication and gives it a tropical look that can be treasured for years to come.A lot of...
The Beauty Of The Rainbird Sprinkler System
There are sprinkler systems, and then there is the Rainbird Sprinkler System. The Rainbird Sprinkler System belongs in a class all to themselves. Does your lawn suffer the results of not getting the proper amounts of watering...
Hydroponic Supplies You Need for a Productive Garden
Those who are new to hydroponic gardening frequently overbuy on supplies that they possibly may not need when first starting out. After all, the very basic hydroponic supplies that you need when starting out can readily be...
What You Should Know About Vinyl Gazebos
Most homeowners wanting to have a gazebo in their garden also want a structure that is virtually maintenance free. This is one area where vinyl gazebos fit the bill to perfection. Not only are they beautiful, but they will last...
Fish Fertilizers
Anyone looking for an organic fertilizer has heard of fish fertilizer. Further research will reveal two very different types: hydrolyzed fish and fish emulsion. If the label does not clearly state which it is, check the...
The Benefits Of A Reel Mower
Pushing a heavy lawn mower can be exhausting and a great alternative is to use a reel mower. It is very simple to use as well as safe. They give you a quality cut and the cost is much less than other types of lawn mowers. You...
Basic Ideas For Great Landscaping Plans
Landscaping can be very flexible. You can keep it simple as a starter. Later, you can re-do the area, or do design another area differently as your knowledge increases. It's easy to get started and theres no shortage of...
How Microbes Break Down Compost
Most folks love the fun process of composting in their home or backyard and even understand the science behind it all. But for the rest of us, composting is like another skill that we have to learn before we can even think...