YEARLY - Garden Guide
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...
History Of The Jujube Tree
Chinese poets spoke about the wonderful jujube in 600 BC. The fruit of the jujube has been used in ancient Chinese medicine for many nutritional remedies for 2500 years. Jujubes were used by Gerard in Europe as a medicinal herb...
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...
History Of The Jujube Tree
Chinese poets spoke about the wonderful jujube in 600 BC. The fruit of the jujube has been used in ancient Chinese medicine for many nutritional remedies for 2500 years. Jujubes were used by Gerard in Europe as a medicinal herb...
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...
History Of Olive Trees
Olive trees, Olea europaea, are the oldest fruit trees and certainly are one of the most important fruit trees in history. Olive tree culture has been closely connected to the rise and fall of Mediterranean empires and...
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...
Do You Need Annuals or Perennials for Your Garden
Do I Need Annual or Perennial Plants?The crocus delights us in early spring as it dares to peek through the snow and lift its face to the sun. Soon after follow tulips, narcissus, iris, lilacs
all perennials that welcome...
Tips For Maintaining Your Flowering Gardens
Help in maintaining your flowering gardensWant to know some tips on getting a healthy,blooming and well maintained flowering gardens . Read on and learn good insider tips and advice. Our tips are aimed at gardeners of all...
History Of The Cherry Tree
There are only a few instances in the ancient historical record concerning cherry trees. This absence in the record perhaps resulted in the fragile nature and perishability of the fruit, unlike the fruit from the apple tree....
Maintenance of Your Outdoor Furniture
There is nothing more appealing for your home that outdoor furniture, even though exposure to the always-changing climate may deteriorate it faster than any other furniture.Whether you are the owner of outdoor furniture or a...
A Self - Sufficient Water Garden
One of the primary advantages of choosing to have a water garden is that if you plan it well, a water garden will maintain itself. With a water garden, you can say goodbye to traditional garden tasks like raking, mowing,...
Fun With Flower Gardening
Flower gardening is becoming more and more popular every day. Flowers smell nice, look beautiful, and brighten your day. Flower gardening is a simple inexpensive hobby that's loads of fun. While most people grow flowers for...
Chain Link Fences
Are you looking at buying a fence for your home or property? There are many fencing options available on the market today. You could either use a modern fancy-looking fence, or a beautiful Victorian-style fence. Chain-link...
Easy Tips For Planting Garden Bulbs
Garden bulbs are a great way to get color in your garden year after year without having to replant. But many people are intimidated by planting and caring for bulbs, and never get to experience these great flowering plants....
Soil Erosion Control
Soil erosion is a costly problem, so it is very important to plan ahead when buying a home. Making certain soil erosion control and rain damage prevention are done right during the original landscaping and building of your home...
Hydrangea Planting Guide
With hydrangea planting, you first need to choose what type of hydrangeas you wish to plant. There are many different varieties, all of which grow to different heights, work better in some areas, than in others, and require...
Phoenix Palm Trees For Landscapes And Offices
Commercially, the Phoenix genus of palm trees is broad and very desirable for use in landscape situations of the south, and to decorate offices. Huge specimens of the Canary Island Date Palm, Phoenix canariensis, show...
Lawn Care Solutions - Inorganic Fences
Inorganic fencing is just as easy to maintain as organic fencing, but can be more dramatic and offer instant privacy. Inorganic fencing includes: wooden fencing (organic material, inorganic feel), stone fencing, brick fencing,...
Low Maintenance Gardening - 7 Steps To A Beautiful And Easy Garden
Plant a Low Maintenance Garden
This year why not plant a low maintenance garden. It will not only satisfy your Spring fever urges but will also add beauty and value to your home.1. Plan
You can save time and energy if