OAKS - Garden Guide
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...
Want A View? Start Growing Orchids On Trees
Do you live in Southern Florida or California? If you do then you can really enjoy orchids year round. Growing orchids on trees can be a blast. It can enhance any surrounding. Beautiful, colorful orchid plants will make your...
Getting Rid of Standing Water in Your Yard
HOW TO GET RID OF STANDING WATER IN YOUR YARDDo you have one or more areas in your yard that hold water after a rainfall? This is a common problem, and sometimes difficult to solve. Over the years Ive talked with dozens of...
The Joy Of Mulch
It is spring in the south and I was in the garden today, looking around.It is not too bad. I couldnt see anything that will require sweating over. I am delighted! I am a lazy gardener. There the truth is out, and I dont...
Flowering Gardens
Hi there, We are lucky enough to live in the part of the country known as East Anglia and with it's gorgeous country side, woods, rivers and sea to admire. We have just got back from an early morning walk with our dog down in...
Choosing A Tree To Plant
Planting trees is one of the easiest yet effective means of giving your garden or your yard a face-lift. Trees can provide shade during summertime and protect you from harsh, chilly winds in the winter. Aside from these, they...
Site The Greenhouse - Orientation and Location
Before you can build a greenhouse, you must decide where it will be situated. This seems elementary, but careful thought must be given to the location and orientation of the finished greenhouse.First you must decide the...
History Of The Discovery Of The Native American Palm Trees
William Bartram, the famous botanist and explorer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was commissioned by the English aristocrats to collect, identify and record the plant and animal life growing in the English colonies. The...
Fall Colors for Southwestern Planting
Fall Colors for Southern New Mexico, East Texas and most of the southwest. I have already seen Raywood ash trees start to change slightly, getting ready to bring on it's vivid purple/burgandy show. Certain crape myrtles are...
The Joy Of Mulch
It is spring in the south and I was in the garden today, looking around.It is not too bad. I couldnt see anything that will require sweating over. I am delighted! I am a lazy gardener. There the truth is out, and I dont...
The Best Trees and Bushes to Attract Birds
Hearing the melodic songs of birds, seeing the bright red of a cardinal, or the quick, dipping flight of a chickadee are the things that make me say, "Yes, it is a good day". Planting the right bushes and trees in your yard can...
Watering House Plants All A Part of Houseplant Care
In general most house plants are watered from the top, however,
watering plants from above may not be the best for a few reasons.
The leaves on house plants like the African violet may become
spotted or damaged. Of course...
How To Start A Garden
Imagine for a second that you could actually have your own garden appear in real life exactly as it appears in your mind. That is a beautiful picture, no?Ok. Now open your eyes and look at your yard. What in the world were you...
Lawn And Landscape Watering Tips
When it comes to keeping your lawn and landscaping in peak condition, the odds are that you find yourself using a lot of water. Watering your yard can be an expensive proposition both in terms of the environment and your...
Water Gardening - Riding The Wave
There are plenty of possible reasons why the water garden has become such a popular landscaping feature in recent years, and different garden design professionals have different theories as to why this gardening style with...
What is a Rain Garden?
Homeowners across the country are discovering the joys and satisfaction of rain gardens. A rain garden is a landscaped area that actually replaces an area of lawn. Compared to a normal patch of lawn, a rain garden allows...
Easy Hypertufa Planters
To get an excellent book on this go here - http://www.rlstore.com/ I will give a short lesson here but recommend you get the book. It is money well spent.Lets get going!You will need a couple of heavy-duty cardboard boxes....
Fall And Winter Landscape Tips And Suggestions
Landscaping Tip for the Fall Season Pruning Your TreesIn general people prune too much. It is true that some trees require more pruning than others. For example, Live Oaks require more regular pruning than any other tree,...
Fall Planting - The Key to a Successful Spring Garden
So, you worked hard all week, changed the oil in the SUV, took the kids to practice and dance, and went to
the Friday night football game. Now the weekend is here and you still have a list, albeit a more leisurely one, of...
Sex In The Garden
Sex in the garden? What the .....? Did I go to the wrong place? No, no, no! Not the kind of sex in a garden that you would expect from some movie inspired by a D. H. Lawrence novel. No, what we are talking about is plant...