Choosing the Proper Pond Pump (12 Jun 2006) Whether you have a preformed or a liner pond, a pond pump is a paramount component of any water feature. Stagnant bodies of water attract mosquito infestations, which are a nuisance, and also undesirable, due to the recent outbreaks of the West Nile virus. Therefore, it is paramount that you utilize a pond pump that circulates your body of water.
Choosing The Right Flowers For Mom (12 Jun 2006) If you are one of those people that are always left wondering what to get dear old mom for her birthday, Mother's Day, or any other holiday or occasion, the answer is flowers. Flowers for mom are the gift that is always the right size and color, and will never have to be returned. Flowers are always considered tasteful and thoughtful.
Choosing the Right Roses for your Garden (12 Jun 2006) There are literally hundreds of types of roses that you can grow in your garden. With such a selection to choose from, it can be extremely difficult to choose the rose that's right for you. To make this task a bit easier, We've outlined a few important factors you should consider, and explained some of the different types of roses to aid in your search.
Closing Up Your Container Garden (12 Jun 2006) All good things eventually come to an end and so summer is waning, even as autumn gives most of us a fresh start. I'll bet your summer container plantings aren't really benefiting, though, from the "...
CO2 for Free (12 Jun 2006) CO2 enrichment is used to dramatically increase crops yields. Many indoor and greenhouse farmers are venting CO2 from gas furnaces and gas hot water heaters outdoors into the environment, while simultaneously releasing or generating CO2 for their plants. Utilizing this simple technique, this previously wasted gas can be diverted in the proper amount to maintain a level of 1500pp. This technique will save farmers time and money, grow better plants, and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions into the environment.
Coaxing Fresh Vegetables From The Garden All Winter Long (12 Jun 2006) With a little care gardeners in cold weather climates can extend their vegetable production far beyond the normal growing season. This article presents a number of techniques to grow more vegetables, herbs, and flowers, further into the fall and winter than you may have thought possible.
Cocoa Trees (12 Jun 2006) Cocoa trees can grow as tall as fifty feet although they are usually kept pruned and kept much shorter to make it easier to harvest the cocoa bean pods. The trees reach their maximum productivity when they are thirty to forty years old. A cocoa tree will live approximately sixty years.
Colorado Blue Spruce And Lush Red Roses (12 Jun 2006) Lush garden spots with space to sit and chat welcome even the novice gardener to put up his feet and enjoy the sweet aroma of success. Add a restfull view and the setting just gets sweeter.
Colour in the Garden (12 Jun 2006) Colour affects us and the role of colour in the garden to effectively create different moods can be utilized to enhance our emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual lives. This article examines the meaning of the colours and plants that can be used to serve these purposes.
Come With Me To The Casbah! (12 Jun 2006) A ripe persimmon is a thing of beauty - sweet, succulent and an amazing shade of orange-red. Orange and red continue to be popular colors in decorating this year but 2004's shades are softer and more...
Commercial and Residential Flagpoles (12 Jun 2006) A standard commercial flagpole is thirty to thirty-five feet tall. However, if you just want to make a statement on the front lawn of your home, you are going to go a bit shorter. Residential flagpoles usually hover in the twenty- to twenty-five-foot range for a one- or two-story home.
Companion Planting (12 Jun 2006) Companion planting is a highly effective technique for organic gardeners. From controlling pests naturally to improving the flavor of your vegetables, companion planting is an easy and environmentally friendly way to manage your organic garden.
Compost YES, Epsom Salts NO (12 Jun 2006) Add compost to quickly improve your soils. Epsom salts often recommended for tomatoes are only of use if your soil is poor...
Composting - aka: The Circle of Life! (12 Jun 2006) A quick and easy guide to building your own compost. Composting is the natural finish on the 'circle of life' that gardening represents.
Composting and Composters: A Basic Introduction (12 Jun 2006) A beginners guide to composting including how to begin, what can be composted and a brief commentary on the benefits of composting.
Composting the Easy Way (12 Jun 2006) Do you want to make beautiful compost for your garden but feel you don't have time? This article shows you how to easily make rich compost without a lot of back breaking effort.
Container Gardening Indoors and Outdoors (12 Jun 2006) This article shows you how to use container gardening for color, mini gardens and placement to add brightness and interest to your gardens. A tutorial on the many uses of container gardening.
Containing Your Garden (12 Jun 2006) If you love flowers and plants, but there is limited yard space where you live, you don't have to be content with admiring the lush gardens and greenery of others' gardens. Discover or Re-discover the concept of container gardening.
Control Those Weeds the Easy Way (12 Jun 2006) Unfortunately, weed seeds are very quick to germinate. In fact, weed seeds only need to be within an inch of the soil surface to sprout. It doesn't take long before they appear, and they will rudely elbow their way in beside plants and shrubs. Though some weeds can be fairly attractive, you should quickly rid your garden of them, as they will take over.
Cozy Nooks: Creating a Secret Outdoor Place (12 Jun 2006) Everyone seems to love a secret -- and when the secret is a nook in your outdoor space, all the better. A nook is defined as a private or secluded quiet inner place. Any outside space, from a balcony...
