Plant Hardiness Zones (12 Jun 2006) When selecting plants for the landscape, is important to select plants that will grow in your climate. The United States has 10 of growing or climate zones. These zones range from the zone 1 in the extreme northern part of United States, to his own 10, which covers the southernmost part. Zone 1, is for the most hardiest of cold weather plants. Temperatures in zone 1 can reach 50 degrees below 0. Zone 10 on the other hand, is is a more tropical climate. Zone 10 plants only need to worry about cold temperatures of 30 to 40 degrees.
Planting and Caring for Flower Bulbs (12 Jun 2006) Would you like to have a beautiful display of spring flowers in your yard but you don't know where to start? This article provides everything you need to know to plant and care for spring bulbs.
Planting Bare Root Roses (12 Jun 2006) Before planting, the plants must be prepared. The following suggestions will help insure that your roses grow into healthy bushes, trees, etc.
Planting Roses (12 Jun 2006) The art of planting roses doesn't have to be a complicated thing to do. When you have the right knowledge there is no limit to how beautiful a garden or rosebush that you can create. In this guide, you will not only have all of the right skills at your fingertips, but you will get 101 tips that you can use to grow your very own bed of roses. With this extensive manual at hand, you will never have to buy another bouquet again. Now you will have all of the beauty and delicious fragrance that roses can give you with you all the time. Here are some of the best ideas and tips for planting your roses...
Planting Roses in Pots (12 Jun 2006) The best varieties of roses for planter living and planting instructions.
Planting Roses In Your Garden (12 Jun 2006) Roses are an old standby for any garden and one of the worlds favorite flowers. Learn how to properly plant and care for this beautiful garden plant.
Planting Summer Flower Bulbs (12 Jun 2006) In the summer, the sun is shining and everything is vibrant. Even the summer flowers are brighter and bolder. No meek pastels or pasty whites here; summer flower bulbs are vivacious. While less hardy plants are dried, brown, and dying, summer flowers are bright, alive, and thriving. Summer flower bulbs are flowers that bloom in the summer.
Plastic & Resin Patio Furniture – What You Don’t Know (12 Jun 2006) What is the first thought that comes through your mind when you hear "resin patio furniture" or "plastic patio furniture"? Is the word cheap or flimsy? You are not alone. But what you may not know is it is the latest trend and spreading fast.
Poly Tarps: More Than Meets The Eye (12 Jun 2006) Poly tarps are the beneficiary of some of the best technology in textile and chemical treatments, and are adaptable to a variety of uses at home, in the garden, on a camping trip, in the workshop, or on the construction site.
Pond Construction (12 Jun 2006) A little about pond construction to help you along the way.
Pond Filter (12 Jun 2006) A pond filter is a very important part of your pond - without one your pond water would get really mucky. The kind you need depends on its size and whether or not you have any fish...
Popular Adirondack Chairs - Everything You Need To Know (12 Jun 2006) Adirondack chairs were invented during the early 1900's by a vacationer who was looking for ways to furnish his summer home. By utilizing materials found around his Westport, NY, vacation home, Thomas Lee crafted a unique chair that caught the attention of a local carpenter and would eventually gain widespread popularity.
Porch Swing Places: Where to Put a Porch Swing (12 Jun 2006) The best place to install your Porch Swing is determined by the primary need that you are trying to satisfy. Recapturing cherished memories, solitude, romance, or simply enjoying a view all require different Porch Swing placement solutions.
Potting Benches: Beautiful and Practical (12 Jun 2006) Do you love spending time outdoors in your garden creating beautiful floral arrangements that can be enjoyed by all? Do you spend more time gathering up your supplies than you actually do planting flowers? If so, you should consider enhancing your garden with a potting bench.
Preliminary Considerations Before Building Your Own Backyard Garden Pond (12 Jun 2006) This article is geared towards the beginner water gardener, who is comtemplating the installation of his/her first garden pond. The key to a successful do-it-yourself project is to gather as much relevant information that you can. To follow are some preliminary considerations and design tips that must be taken into account, before embarking on a water gardening project.
Preparing Successful Seedlings (12 Jun 2006) Seedlings do much better in a garden than just planting seeds. This article will explain the way to get things off to a great start in your vegetable patch.
Preparing The Garden For Winter (12 Jun 2006) This article outlines the practical steps to putting the outdoor garden to rest for the winter.
Pressure Washing Decks (12 Jun 2006) Learn to pressure wash your deck and/or the decks of others. Useful primer gives you what you need to know to do the job right.