YARD - Garden Guide
Cheap But Magnificent Gift
Your best friend's birthday is coming up and you are at lost of what to offer him/her? Your parents' wedding anniversary's looming next week and you still have not gotten them any suitable present? No worries because there are...
To Iron, or Not to Iron - That is the Question
No, we're not talking about pressing clothing. We're talking about setting up an attractive perimeter around your yard - a perimeter that defines your boundaries with taste and a bit of sophistication. The infamous wooden...
Get Rid of Lizards
They may seem cute and friendly when youre watching the Animal Planet or Discovery, but not all lizards want to be your friend. In fact, some lizards can be dangerous pests. Do you know how to get free of lizards once...
What Type of Gazebo is Right for Me?
So youve decided that youre going to invest in a gazebo. Congratulations! What a great decision. There are so few structures like a gazebo that can stir such a feeling of relaxation and serenity. But the question now is...
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...
Landscape Supplies Most Gardeners Need
Getting started in gardening can be a great choice. The perks of the hobby can go well beyond a beautiful yard, too. Whether it's a gorgeous backyard, a designer front walk or just a simple flower garden desired, landscape...
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...
Patio Furniture That Will Turn Your Backyard Into Your Outdoor Retreat
When shopping for most things, people usually base their decision, at least in part, on looks. Patio furniture is no different. But there are many other things to consider. Asking yourself the following questions will help...
Fall Is The Time To Prepare For Winter With Mulching And Pruning
Here it is fall and the garden is ready to snooze. Hold it, there is more work to be completed. Some mulching and some pruning. Those fallen leaves and dying annuals are not for the trash but that organic material is black gold...
What Does It Take To Design And Build Your Own Fire Pit?
There are many alternatives to creating a fire pit other than buying a firepit model that is ready-made and requires some simple assembly. If you are a do-it-yourselfer looking to design and build your own fire pit you don't...
How To Get Started With Deep Beds
The use of deep beds as a method of growing crops has become very popular with organic gardeners for several reasons, including:
once set up, the amount of work you have to do every year (digging and so on) is much reduced...
Having Fun With Windchimes
There are many different ways you can enjoy windchimes. Most folks think of the most common way of hanging them on the front porch. And to this day that is still the
favorite way to hang and then enjoy your chimes. Of course...
Rubber Molds - How You Can Make One
I have been asked several times this summer if I make rubber molds. I don't, but decided that I would post a couple of do-it-yourself articles for those of you who feel inclined to give it a try.First let me explain why I don't...
A Modern Day Glove Affair
If you do a lot of gardening, then youll definitely want a good pair of gloves to protect your hands. You may be thinking, Aw, but I love the feel of dirt on my hands. Theres nothing like running your hands through...
The Ingenuity of Fire Pits: Tips on Buying, Use, and Safety Precautions
I know youve already felt it: a cool settling into the summer night and the dimming of our trusty blue sky coming earlier and earlier. With summer too quickly reaching a close and cool Autumn on its way, its time to spark...
Admiring Trees
Near at hand, we all can see beautiful trees. Every time I walk the city parks, or visit the country side, I gaze the trees that I cross bringing back memories of happy tree climbing, tent camping in the woods, long walks with...
5 Tips For Fish Pond Maintenance
One of the best things that individuals can include into their backyard is a fish pond. This will make the landscape of any garden appear more tranquil and beautiful. But the work that goes into having a fish pond does not end...
Tips On Finding The Best Backyard Fountain
Backyard water fountains always seemed both extravagant and elegant to me. Putting a water fountain in your front yard is ostentatious. Most water fountain homes are extremely expensive, so putting a prominent water feature up...
Selecting The Right Garden Fountain To Transform Your Outdoor Living
Spring is here! For many people, that means it is time to get their gardens ready for growing season. Time to plant seeds, bury bulbs and sit back to watch their handiwork sprout. But gardens are not just plants and...
Mandalas - A Restful Retreat, a Healing Symbol
Have you ever wanted to see inside yourself? Im not talking about an X-ray of your internal organs but an up close and personal view of who you are in spiritual terms. Mandala art can bring forth information from within you...