October 18, 2007
- How to choose a garden hose
So you have decided you need a new garden hose, but you're not sure what kind of garden hose you should get. Maybe you should go to Wal-mart and buy the hose that you get every year and just be done with it, right? (…)
October 16, 2007
- How to fix a pothole
Potholes, no matter where they are, are a pain, but they don't have to be expensive to fix. You can fix a pothole in your own driveway very easily. (…)
October 13, 2007
- How to Grow a Butterfly Bush
Butterfly bushes are becoming more popular and plenty of people are planting them. Just be careful because they can attract bees as well. (…)
October 12, 2007
- Growing Bell Peppers
a. Two months before the last frost, plant the bell pepper seeds indoors and use a pot that is at two or more inches bigger. (…)
October 11, 2007
August 22, 2007
- Bonsai Gardening and Indoor Bonsai Plants
The best time of year to start a bonsai plant is in the summer. Select a woody plant about 8 to 15 inches tall and a suitable container. Wooden containers or even a rock as a container are also used. (…)
August 20, 2007
- Herb Gardens
A small herb garden is one of the most essential plantations for any country kitchen garden. All it needs is a little bit of maintenance and care. Thus, anyone can have a country kitchen garden. (…)
August 16, 2007
- Gardening Tips for the Arrival of August and Your Freezing Berries
Growing poppies is not a very easy task and that is quite a known fact to all of you who have a love for gardening and flowers. (…)
August 11, 2007
- Organic Gardening, a Great Idea
Your garden is surely a plot that you love and cherish but keeping it safe from moles, ants, woodlice and caterpillars is real hard isn't it? (…)
July 22, 2007
- Garden Gnomes
History of the Mystical Gnome:
Garden gnomes were customarily handmade in terracotta clay and were treasured, collectible ornaments that stayed in the family and were passed down through generations. (…)
July 18, 2007
- Garden Accents
Your garden should reflect the personality and your individual style. It should be decorated and designed in ways that you, yourself, like and enjoy. (…)
July 6, 2007
- Preparing Your Garden Soil
Every successful garden starts with good soil. If your garden's soil is inadequate, even Herculean efforts won�t be able to produce a high-yielding or attractive garden space. (…)
July 2, 2007
- Naturally Repelling Garden Pests
As evidence mounts regarding the risks associated with pesticide use in both environmental and health terms, many home gardeners are looking for alternative methods of pest control. (…)
June 28, 2007
- Where to Find Free Gardening Help
If you are new to gardening, you might be in need of some guidance and assistance. Although anyone can tend to a garden successfully, it does require a knowledge base and some level of expertise. (…)
June 24, 2007
- Special Hints for Container Gardens
Not everyone has access to a large backyard or open field, but most everyone does enjoy the idea of sampling fresh treats from the garden. (…)
June 21, 2007
- Gardening for Children
Gardening is a wonderful way to introduce children to science, nature and responsibility while simultaneously providing them with a fun opportunity. (…)
June 17, 2007
- Indoor Seed Sowing
Sowing Seeds indoors
The two most important factors in outdoor sowing are soil texture and drainage. Texture is of greater importance in germinating seeds than soil fertility. (…)
June 14, 2007
- Outdoor Seed Sowing
Serpentine layering is used for plants with long supple stems (vines, for instance) which travel close to the ground. (…)
June 11, 2007
- Plant Propagation
Practically all perennials can be propagated by cuttings. The clipping itself should be made at a sharp short diagonal, just below a node or joint. (…)
June 9, 2007
- Planting Bulbs
Bulbs should be planted from 3 to 6 inches deep, and, as a rule of thumb, the larger the bulb, the deeper it should be planted. (…)
