Organic or Chemical Feeding of Plants - Whats Best (12 Jun 2006) Want to know the truth about chemical fertilizers? Are they to be feared the same as chemical pesticides and herbicides? What's the difference. And what about organic fertilizers - aren't they also chemicals?? Here's the truth of the matter!
A Guide for Servicing Your Chainsaw (12 Jun 2006) Chainsaws provide many years of service for very little upkeep. Taking the time to service your chainsaw will help ensure that your equipment will not let you down. For safety reasons, make sure you only service your chainsaw when it is fully cooled, with the spark plug disconnected. If you are working with an electric chainsaw make sure it is unplugged first of all. You should also wear gloves and protection for your eyes.
A Rose is a Rose? (12 Jun 2006) Red Roses= Love, White Roses= Peace...There are many varied definitions of what each color of rose symbolizes.
Indoor Gardening Tips for Jerry Seinfeld (12 Jun 2006) Come on, admit it....is your thumb not as green as you want it to be? Are you having trouble keeping your house plants alive and healthy? Relax….you're not alone!
The Advantages of Both a Liner Pond and a Preformed Pond, Rolled Up Into One Box! (12 Jun 2006) So you've decided to build your very own backyard water garden. You are in the process of actively planning out your design, and you're visualizing the end-result. But have you paused to consider what kind of pond construction you will be using? Do you know what kind of pond constructions exist? The majority of garden ponds utilize one of two types of constructions: a preformed shell, or a pond liner.
How To Choose Water Garden Plants (12 Jun 2006) So. The water garden bug has bitten. You've dug and leveled and
sweated and said words you hope that no one else has heard. Now
it's time for the fun part - picking out your water garden
plants!
Introducting KOI-Cam! (12 Jun 2006) This is a project I've had on the back burner for many months
now, but now it's finally ready!
The Difference Between Large and Small Ponds (12 Jun 2006) If you think that a large pond is simply a small pond that "grew
up", you're in for some pond maintenance problems. Let's start
off my defining the terms that we'll be using here. A large pond
is anything over 1,000 gallons (5,000 liters). A pond that holds
over 4,000 gallons (20,000 liters) is a very large pond.
Overwintering Pond Fish (12 Jun 2006) The metabolism of koi and goldfish is controlled primarily by
water temperature. As the water cools, pond fish require less
protein in their diet.
Lazy Fish Worries (12 Jun 2006) If your fish hang out at the bottom of the pond, or act restless
and lazy, then it's likely that your pond is suffering from poor
aeration.
Planning a Vegetable Garden (12 Jun 2006) How to plan a successful vegetable garden based on your climate conditions. A few basic questions about what you want the garden to do is your best starting point.
Natural Garden Pest Control (12 Jun 2006) Some tips to keep your garden pest free using non-chemical items found around the house.
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.
Garden Sheds: Wood Finishing and Weatherproofing Tips (12 Jun 2006) Learn about how to select a wood finishing product to keep garden sheds, arbors, and trellises looking their best. Sealers, stains, or outdoor paint are the best wood finishing products for protecting exposed wood from sun, water, insect, and fungal damage.
Wooden Greenhouses (12 Jun 2006) A look at greenhouses and wooden ones in particular
Keeping the Balance of Nature: Pond Water Maintenance (12 Jun 2006) You might be tempted to let Mother Nature tend to your backyard
pond, and who could blame you? After all, she does a pretty good
job of taking care of really big ponds, so why would your
backyard ecosystem pose much of a challenge to her?