PARALLEL - Garden Guide
Blower Fans
Fans utilize power from a motor to generate a volumetric flow of air at a given pressure, and are considered low-pressure air pumps more frequently than not. A propeller converts torque (turning force) from the motor (typically...
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...
Espalier - The Art of Training Your Tree
What is an "espalier" you may be asking yourself. The term espalier has changed over the years. Originally it defined a trellis, or a frame, to which a tree was to be tied. It presently refers to the process of training your...
Herbal Medicine Chest in Your Backyard
What could be easier than growing an herb garden with no effort? Of course, you'll have to harvest your weeds, but you would do that anyhow: it's called weeding.Spring is an especially fertile time for harvesting your weeds -...
The Basics Of Pruning
The technique of pruning varies with the type of rose and the landscape purpose for which it was planted, whether its growing in the ground or in a container. Pruning can range from removing unwanted buds to severely...
How To Buy Orchids Flower - Expert Tips For Gardening Enthusiasts
Buy your orchids as soon as they appear in the stores when they are fresh from the nursery, and the blooms will last for weeks.When buying your orchid plant, first examine it carefully. The plant may have been healthy and fit...
Learn How To Prune Needle Evergreens & Fruit Trees
Needle Evergreens: Junipers, arborvitae and yews may be pruned any time and at almost any place. With upright junipers, follow along the branch that needs to be shortened until you come to a side shoot lying on top of it, or...
Waterfall Gardens
Waterfall gardens are gardens built around natural or artificially built waterfalls. They are generally located far from the hustle and bustle of urban life. They are designed to be abundant in natural beauty and tranquility....
Waterfall Gardens
Waterfall gardens are gardens built around natural or artificially built waterfalls. They are generally located far from the hustle and bustle of urban life. They are designed to be abundant in natural beauty and tranquility....
Another Kind of Energy or ComPost-Modernism
PERMACULTURE HAS ITS GENESIS in the visionary work of J. Russell Smith, J. Sholto Douglas, Robert Hart, and others less well known, who, two generations ago and more, realized the urgency of transforming the basis of...
Choosing a Deck Railing Design
When looking for deck railing design you will be in for a treat. The number of different designs on the market today is overwhelming and beautiful. From the traditional wood railing to glass you can have it all.The Chippendale...
Set Yourself Apart - Create Your Own Wind Chime Garden
Wind chimes are an eclectic addition to any landscape. They add a dynamic element to yards that host flower gardens and water features and can accessorize walkways, herb gardens, and entry ways. There is no limit to how you...
4 Essential Elements in the Oriental Garden - From a South African Perspective
Western gardeners have the utmost respect and admiration for oriental gardens, not just because of the feeling of peace and tranquility with which they are imbued, but also because of their seeming simplicity and, to us, the...
Real Men Use Reel Mowers
Real men (and women) use reel lawn mowers. There are many benefits to using a reel lawn mower namely, they are better for the environment than a rotary mower.Here are some other benefits of reel mowers:· You just push it...
Greenhouses - Building a Greenhouse
Thorough planning and preparation is essential before starting your greenhouse project. Building a greenhouse need not be time-consuming or expensive. Your greenhouse design will very much depend on your homes home...
Solar Lamp Post Fixtures For Your Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting is quickly becoming more recognized as just as important as indoor lighting. Consider using solar lamp post fixture for your outdoor lighting.More and more people are considering their outside area as part of...
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....
Master Gazebo - Creme Da La Creme
Today, the number of gazebo manufacturers is growing. With the
increasing demand, manufacturers are coming up with new
materials and styles to beat out the competition. However, one
company definitely unrivaled is the one...
Sustainable Gardening
If you are here you are interested in gardening and maybe using and reusing as many of the resources that you have in your plot already. This really does not depend on the area that you play with. It may be just a few metres or...
Gardening Gifts for Green Thumbs
In need of a good gift for a friend or relative? A great solution is visiting the local hardware store. For that someone with a big green thumb, the hardware store is an endless source of options. So what are the best...