ZERO TURN - Garden Guide
Cactus Grafting: Lophophora Williamsii to Trichocereus Candicans as a Rapid Propagation Technique
It is desirable to use a host plant such as Trichocereus candicans for grafting purposes to accelerate growth patterns for cactus such as Lophophora williamsii. Trichocereus candicans is preferred as a host plant over San Pedro...
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...
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...
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...
Composting - Doing it in a Big Way
Three is the magic number for a compost pile, especially in a quick compost system. In order for it to work well it needs to be three feet, three feet wide and three feet long. For most people this translates into a compost bin...
How to Grow Hydrangeas
Whether you call them Hydrangea Macrophylla, House
Hydrangea, French Hydrangea,, or Mopheads, growing
Hydrangeas in the home garden can be an enjoyable
experience. They are lovely, whether used as single plants
or in...
How To Plant And Care For Geraniums
Geraniums have long been a popular plant for both outdoor and indoor use.The common geranium can be grown in beds or containers and will do well in either. The ivy leafed geranium is a natural for hanging planters. The Regal or...
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...
Choosing The Right Portable Lawn Sprinkler For Your Lawn
You know that watering your lawn is an important part of lawn care but you have limited time to do it. Other than hiring someone to do it for you, you can set up a portable sprinkler to do the job for you. A portable sprinkler...
Are Zero Turn Mowers Really That Special?
They all have four tires, an engine, and a mowing deck, but are they any different from the rest? It seems like zero turn mowers are growing in popularity every year. Not only do they make quick work of large mowing areas, they...
Your Garden - Start With The Basics
What started out of a basic need, many ages ago, developed into what was possibly the first recreational activity known to man, gardening. Today it has many forms, such as a hobby in the form of recreational gardening;...
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...
How to Build a Pond: Basic Considerations
Those of you familiar with my writing are accustomed to raves and rants about doing things in cooperation with nature rather than fighting against her; many years of trying it both ways have convinced me that the natural way is...
Planting and Sowing Vegetables
Not all crops are harvested at the same time; some crops are planted after others have been harvested so best use of the available ground is made. This is illustrated by the planting of a crop of broad beans planted in November...
Foraging In The Forest: Finding Materials That Link Your Home To The Great Outdoors
Thinking about redecorating? Before you run to the nearest interior design store, consider looking to the forests instead. Natural, minimally-worked materials help make an interior that seamlessly transitions from the outdoors...
Sago Palm Care, Plant Shade Trees for Beauty and Comfort
There are many types of shade trees which are best for planting around your home, or on your sidewalk. Every variety has its own unique gifts, but to make certain you find the one that suits you and your home perfectly, choose...
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...
Give Sprouting Seeds A Head Start With Hydrogen Peroxide
It's seed sprouting time for gardeners around the country getting ready for a new gardening season. Getting seeds started early and growing them into strong plants before the last frost gives you a headstart on enjoying summer...
Sampler of Rare Fruits for Fun or Profit
Here is a sampler of unusual fruits showing up on temperate climate farms and in nurseries. Their rarity in your location, of course, depends on your growing region.Sea Buckthorn (Hipprophae rhamnoides)A very productive northern f