FEEDS - Garden Guide
Deer Ticks
Hundreds of species of ticks are found across the world. The deer tick is a species of tick that is small and dark legged. It is also known as the seed tick or bear tick and feeds primarily on mice, deer, cattle, and humans.In...
Planting A Vegetable Garden
Planting a vegetable garden at home can be fun, economical, and educational, but it can also be quite frustrating if you dont do some planning and preparation. Here are some ideas to get you started, check with your local...
Keeping Deer Out of Your Garden
Oh, those darling little "Bambi's". I quickly get over the "Bambi Syndrome" when I see the deer eating the flowers and shrubs I have nurtured, and spent so much money to buy. How to keep deer out of your garden is a question...
How to Grow Organic Tomatoes
There are many rewards for tackling the back yard pass time of growing tomatoes:
working our hands in the dirt is a form of meditation,
it carries on traditions of our ancestors,
and it slows our world down enough to enjoy...
Backyard Problem Solver - Inexpensive Hints & Tips
Whether you are a renter or a home owner on a limited budget, there are many inexpensive ways for you to become your own backyard problem solver. The best potential backyard problem solving approach is preventative...
Getting The Most Out Of Your Hydroponics
Hydroponics is one of those subjects that few know muchm if anything about; is rife with misinformation and a minefield of useless products.Water temperature - Your nutrient solution should feel COLD at 21oC NOT WARM. 21...
Clean Glass Bird Feeders Mean More Birds
Express your love for birds uniquely through glass bird feeders. The artful designs done on glass bird feeders are certain to make your bird cage, porch, or garden a little more interesting and lively. The intricate designs,...
The Best Organic Garden Pest Control Treatments
We forget with the enhancement of technology how to live in a world without it. The same can be said for pest control. We have forgotten that pest control on farms and in home gardens used to be organic. We invented "better"...
Bird Feeder Basics
Bird FeedersThe fastest way to a bird's heart is definitely through their stomach. Put up a backyard bird feeder and birds will certainly come to feed in your yard. Where you live determines what you'll see because of...
Tips about Flower Care
Flower care means doing special procedures on cut flowers in order to prolong their life span. Cut flowers are easy to wilt, if they do not receive proper flower care. Flower care helps them retain their fresh looks for a long...
God and 16 Nutrients
Fertilizing begonia is not food for the begonia; all plants make their own food through process called photosynthesis, the begonia plant utilizes filtered light from the sun this creates sugars from carbon dioxide and water,...
6 Steps To A Greener, Healthier Lawn
It is important to understand that a lawn that is easy to care for and gives you the health and beauty you desire is dependant on several steps including those that occur before you make your first application of fertilizer....
How to Improve the Soil Quality of Your Lawn
Good soil is the foundation of a healthy lawn. To grow well, your lawn needs soil with good texture, some key nutrients, and the right pH, or acidity/alkalinity balance. Start by checking the texture of your soil to see whether...
7 Factors Needed For A Compost Pile
Compost, made from decomposed grass clippings, leaves, twigs, and branches, becomes a dark, crumbly mixture of organic matter.Learn how composting works. Even a newbie to composting can make good quality compost. It can be...
How To Prepare For Spring Lawn Maintenance
YOUR LANDSCAPE WHAT YOU DONT KNOW COULD KILL MILLIONSThats right. As a homeowner, youre responsible for millions of living organisms. Youre the Jack Bauer of the show 24 protecting millions of innocent lives!...
Gardening 101 For Arid Climates
Now, now. Before I hear the seasonal sighs and woeful mumblings of secret New England jealousy, let me offer a word of encouragement. You can do it. This is not an unattainable goal. There are no insurmountable obstacles here....
Enriching the Land and Enriching Our Lives
In our previous article we talked about how important it is to keep our topsoil enriched, so that it has the vitality to maintain itself. We mentioned that erosion the manmade variety, not the natural type has become one...
How to make a Lawn and Ensure it Remains Green and Healthy
The lawn is one of the most important features in a garden, and a well maintained lawn is a beautiful sight. See our features below to learn how to make a lawn from scratch, how to deal with problems and pests and how to...
Humming Bird Feeders
Humming birds are tiny creatures averaging 3.5 inches from head to tail. They are the worlds smallest bird, and they are spectacular to witness because of their brilliant colors an their motionless, hovering feeding habits.The...
What Is Compost And Why Does My Garden Need It?
Some people think compost is a just a bunch of manure. Others think it's what happens to your body when you die and get buried, "My uncle Joe died last year and his body has been de-compostin' ever since." Compost is defined in...