Enjoy Your Own Fountain
Lots of people are making fountains part of their outdoor décor. And why not? Fountains add a touch of class and when chosen carefully, and really compliment your landscaping. The sound of the running water alone adds an extra dimension to your garden. Even if you don't have a water pond... More...
Gardening with Perennials
Garden with perennials for dependable variety year after year. Choose perennials that are easy to grow, brightly colored, pastel, short, or tall. Bleeding Hearts, Chrysanthemums, and Delphiniums are great perennial choices. Bleeding Hearts are heart-shaped, pink-to-rose flowers needing... More...
Do You Know How to Repot a Root-Bound Houseplant?
It is actually quite easy if you know the basics. It only takes a few minutes to give your houseplants a new lease on life. This article provides a few do's and don'ts. A Larger Container is not Always Necessary (or Better) The mistake that many people make when they see... More...
New Coneflower Varieties Brighten Spring Gardening
For those of you who are aficionados of native American wildflowers, you may want to consider an old favorite which has become even more popular because of new varieties recently developed. The Echinacea or Coneflower in its purple or white guise is well-adapted to semi-drought conditions... More...
Turn Your Back Yard into the Perfect Outdoor Room
For people who are living in colder winter climates, the thought of being able to get outside and enjoy their yard and beautiful garden is almost irresistible at this time of year. As you count the days waiting for spring, why not start planning how you’ll use your outdoor space this... More...
Gazebos Are Building Excitement
So, you’ve finally ordered the gazebo that you’ve always wanted. As you await its arrival, you’re planning on how and when you’re going to construct it. Perhaps you have a friend or two who will help you after work; or, maybe your brother-in-law will come over to help you on a weekend, and it... More...
Choosing and Caring for Teak Outdoor Furniture
When it comes to choosing a material to use for your outdoor furniture, you have many options to choose from: metal, plastic, cedar, oak, and of course teak. Teak is a great choice for outdoor furniture because it can withstand the weather and the wood becomes even more beautiful as it ages... More...
More Thanksgiving Dirt On Squanto And The Pilgrims
(Thomson, Illinois)—By now most Americans know that the real first Thanksgiving had very little to do with what is shown in elementary school pageants. What they may not know as much about is the story of the Pilgrims’ survival in the New World, the Native American Squanto who helped them and... More...
Best Quality Gardening Equipment
Quality gardening equipment is exactly what any dedicated gardener could use. However, it is not always possible to rush right out and spend hundreds, sometimes even thousands, of dollars on the latest and greatest gardening equipment. That is where improvisation comes in. A good gardener... More...
Green Gardening Tips
The winter has lived up to being a cold and windy months (for most of us). Annual rye will stay green throughout the winter months and begin to die off in the summer heat. You should be able to plant just about anything, including pansies, (which will last through next May) mums, winter veggies... More...
Teak Furniture and the Benefits of Using Teak Wood
Teak is one of the hardest, strongest and most durable of all woods, highly resistant to rotting and almost impervious to the effect of sun, rain, frost or snow. These characteristics make it the ideal wood for outdoor furniture as it can be left outside uncovered all 12 months of the... More...
Gardening Is Fun And Easy
The following guidelines pertain to plants recently transplanted into the garden. Most plants should have a label listing its intended zone. Before purchasing plants find out exactly which zone you live in and purchase plants hardy enough for your zone. Pruning is done primarily for the... More...
Organic Composting
Making compost will help you reduce pollution and cut down that landfill! Your plants will grow healthier and look happier for it and it will save you money on fertilisers too. Our local council in Manchester has now given us brown bins for us to add leaves, grass and other compost matter into,... More...
Gardening while Exercising
Whether you love gardens and gardening or you hate even the idea of lifting up a spade or getting the lawnmower out of the shed, gardening offers many benefits to those who are willing to at least try! Gardening is active living. It is a very popular physical activity throughout the world... More...
Artificial Flowers Are a Long Term Investment
There are several pros and cons between artificial flowers and fresh flowers. The first thing is with artificial flowers there is very little to clean, no liquids to get spilt, no dirt to prune, just rest it down and go about your business. Another good feature about artificial flowers is... More...