KEY - Garden Guide
The Death Of The Windsor Retaining Wall
My father asked me the other day, what question did I get most from my landscape and lawn care customers. The answer: How much does it cost and what kind of retaining wall can I install?Customers and potential customers alike...
Solar Lights - Transform Your Outdoor Spaces To An After Dark Wonderland
Lets assume youve just completed an extensive landscaping project. You spent a lot of time planning and now its finished and you want to just sit back and enjoy. But, as the daylight fades, you start to lose sight of it...
Sampler of Rare Fruits for Fun or Profit
Here is a sampler of unusual fruits showing up on temperate climate farms and in nurseries. Their rarity in your location, of course, depends on your growing region.Sea Buckthorn (Hipprophae rhamnoides)A very productive northern f
Patio Water Features
Fountains and garden ponds were once only seen in parks, stately homes, or homes of wealthy families. Today, we can all enjoy the tranquility of water even if our "yards" are limited to a patio or balcony.Adding water to your...
Planting A Tree That Will Last For Generations
Many people like to enhance the appearance of their home by planting trees in their yard. Trees can be a wonderful way to add depth and interest to your yard as well as provide shade and shelter. But planting a tree is not...
Raising Roses and Your Climate Zone
To become a proud owner of a beautiful rose garden this year, one of the first things you should research what climate zone you are in. It may be nice to know that your yard will receive lots of sunshine. But, one of the key...
Tomatoes: Apples Of Love
Native to the Andean region of South American and under cultivation in Peru in the sixteenth century, tomatoes (Lycopersicum esculentum) have been grown for thousands of years. The Spanish introduced them to the European...
Garden Bridges: Impact Gardens Dramatically With Wooden Garden Bridges
Nothing adds form and functionality more attractively than wooden garden bridges placed strategically outdoor landscape appeal. This hardscape item can add dramatic interest to water gardens; serve as a practical (and...
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...
Death of the Windsor Retaining Wall
My father asked me the other day, what question did I get most from my landscape and lawn care customers. The answer: How much does it cost and what kind of retaining wall can I install?Customers and potential customers...
How to Clone with Success
Every step here has a reason...either to reduce the stress on the new clone or to encourage root growth. Every drop of water you use will be plain water with 10 ml/gallon Thrive Alive B1 added. You will need to start with a...
Rolling Shutter - Robust Window Treatment Rides Out The Storms
An exterior rolling shutter is not limited to acting as a sound barrier, sunblock, and security sentry. As an alternative to exterior wood shutters, these tough window treatments are designed to provide maximum home improvement...
Why Use An Aquarium Or Pond UV Sterilizer - How UV Sterilization Works
Basics:Ultra violet sterilization is one of the most effective means of controlling algae (green water) in ponds and is also effective at disease prevention in aquariums and ponds and for general water quality control in...
Physiology of Indoor Trees
Physiology is the study of the functions of living things. In plants, physiology involves fundamental processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, flowering, sugar storage, and dormancy.The environment limits...
Learn How to Enhance Your Habitat
Enhancing your habitat StoryHabitat, simply put is the area where animals live. The key to wildlife survival, habitat supplies four basic elements: food, water, cover and nesting areas.Whether you have a small backyard or a...
Making The Most Of A Small Yard Today
A small yard does not have to be devoid of landscaping elements. There are plenty of things that can be done with a small yard to help it look nice, while not encroaching too much on usable space. The key is to plan well, and...
Composting for Beginners - Do's and Don'ts, Bins and Tumblers
Lots of novice gardeners believe that their plants and vegetables only need plenty of water and sunlight in order to sustain a healthy and fruitful lifespan. However this is not entirely true as plants also need healthy soil...
Strawbale Construction Wins Hands Down
A couple friends of ours, Conrad and Carol, are in the process of getting district approval for the construction of their straw bale home. Bedtime stories of little pigs seem to have created skewed views of straw houses as...
Transform Your Garden With A Wooden Playhouse
To make a ideal play place, start with a generic square playhouse (plans are easy to find online) or a pre-fabricated shed, available from most home improvement stores. Customize it with some paint, a few fancy features and a...
Tulips and Their Role in Different Cultures
Tulips have been, and are still, being admired by people in many different regions and cultures. Wild Tulips are found in Europe, Africa and Asia. Their native area stretches from southern Europe to northern Africa, and...