TAKES - 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...
Your Bonsai - Essential Tips for Good Health
Bonsai originated in China more than one thousand years ago; however, the Bonsai was developed by the Japanese. Bonsai is a Japanese word meaning "tray-planted" or simply defined bonsai is a plant in a pot. The bonsai is much...
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...
How to Care for Your Fresh Cut Flower Arrangement
A fresh flower arrangement wont last forever, but you can take some simple steps to prolong its beauty at least several extra days. In fact, you should expect long lasting flowers such as carnations, chrysanthemums,...
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...
If You Have a Favorite Bouquet
If you have a favorite artificial bouquet that is looking kind of weathered and worn it can be
brought back to its former beauty with a little effort on your part, especially if it is a silk bouquet.
These can last longer...
Mistakes When Planting Or Transplanting
We can plant too early. Remember those beautiful warm March or April days when we are tempted to go out and start our gardens? Why not, the stores already have the plants for us to transfer so it must be time. Early planting...
How To Build Artificial Rock - The Methods The Professionals Use
Mixing concrete - the most important step in artificial rock makingMixing concrete is no different than baking a cake. If you do not put the right ingredients into the mix it will not turn out properly. In fact, mixing and...
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...
Homemade Compost Bins
Homemade compost bins can be as simple or as elaborate as you like. In fact it is not necessary to build one at all. Compost can be made quite well in a pile or a series of piles. On the other hand there are advantages to a...
Taking Care Of Your Beautiful Garden Pond
Keep a pond looking great by following certain seasonal, as well as typical guidelines
When it is time for the colder air to take over, pond care will still be necessary if you want to maintain the good condition of 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...
Easiest Homemade Hydroponics System
Not every type of hydroponics system lends itself well to homemade design. For systems that use drip or spray heads, you have many costly items to purchase before you can produce a properly working system. Usually, you end up...
How To Control Poison Ivy
Poison ivy is found throughout southern Canada and most ofthe United States except Alaska and Hawaii. It is readilyfound along road sides, fences, railroads, and streams.But it can also be found in your own back yard. It...
Spa Gazebos - The Ultimate Relaxation Spot
Spa gazebos are truly are luxurious experience. Ask anyone who owns one. Having a spa gazebo installed in my backyard is one of the best decisions I have made for my landscape and mental health.I always wanted a hot tub, but...
A Bird Bath - A Perfect Gift For Your Backyard
On a typical sunny weekend afternoon, countless of individuals, men or women, across this country that will head out into their backyards, pruning shears in hand, and start to cut and clip and trim the various plants and bushes...
Peace Lilly Brown Tips on the Leaves Why?
The Peace Lilly is a beautiful plant, with dark green leaves boosting bright
white flowers the down side they can get brown tips on the end f the leaves.
Why? There are lots of reasons the tips may turn brown....
Pond Liner Defects - Count The Cost
So you are considering building your own koi pond, or having one built? Do not add your name to the growing list of disgusted leaky pond owners.Please research all aspects of water gardening before proceeding. I am not...
The Benefits of Cedar and Teak Outdoor Furniture
There are many things you should take into consideration when selecting your outdoor furniture. For instance, you need to figure out how much upkeep is involved with each type of furniture, and how long the piece will last...
About Tree Seeds And Bonsai Seeds Germination Instructions
About Basic Care of SeedsIt is important to maintain the freshness of the seeds in order to facilitate proper germination. This is why we store all of our seeds in a refrigerator dedicated for this purpose. Therefore, in order...