Outdoor Furniture (12 Jun 2006) Preserving your outdoor furniture...
Creating Your Own Garden in Small Spaces (12 Jun 2006) If you have a balcony, all you need is a little imagination and patience, and a bit of a green thumb and you too can have a pocket garden worth bragging about.
The Art Of Landscaping Your Garden (12 Jun 2006) Landscaping is the one gardening endeavor that can consume lots and lots of your time and energy. If you are thinking of tackling it on a grand scale, you will need some major preparation. If you were to consider hiring a professional landscaper, you would most probably find that the costs would be quite horrendous...
Japanese Gardens: The Practical Use of Stones and Boulders (12 Jun 2006) There are many elements and features that are found in Japanese gardens. The 3 most important Japanese garden elements used are plants, water, and rocks. This article forcuses on the pratcical use of stones within the garden design, along with its aesthetic qualities.
7 Natural Stone Pebble Projects For Every Home (12 Jun 2006) Natural stone pebbles are becoming extremely popular in homes because of their wide range of colors and uses. Here are a few ideas for use in your own home.
What Part Does Pruning Play In Bonsai? (12 Jun 2006) Pruning is necessary to maintain (or refine growth to obtain) the right shape of a bonsai and encourage new growth.
Enjoy Rose Gardening (12 Jun 2006) The rose. It has been the subject of many a poem, prose and song. It has been one of the many symbols of beauty, love and female sexuality. It has warmed and won hearts all over...
How to Keep your Brick Patio Weed Free (12 Jun 2006) In researching this article, I found one instance where a homeowner was so incensed by the weeds in her patio that she set fire to them with a blowtorch! . This article will help you to keep your brick patio weed free and your serenity in tact.....
Garden Bridges Span the Ages (12 Jun 2006) Wooden bridges have been used for many centuries for things such as draw bridges, for spanning crevices, over creeks, ponds, gulleys and in fact anywhere to cross over low areas such as valleys, dips and depressions as well as water of course.
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.
Easy Steps to Composting (12 Jun 2006) Want to know how to start gardening? Confused where to start? Let Fran help you with easy to follow tips and advice. This article tackles the subject of compost and explains step-by-step the do's and don'ts!
A Guide To Japanese Gardens (12 Jun 2006) Ready for something different in your garden? Take a look at Japanese bridges. These beautiful ornamental bridges bring the Far East right into your back yard or garden.
Learn How to Enhance Your Habitat (12 Jun 2006) Begin by walking around your yard or property to identify any existing habitat resources. Make a map or plan of the land, noting any trees, shrubs, flowers, plants, vines and secret spots that might provide cover for wildlife. Look for brush and rock piles, as well as water or wetland areas.
Solar Residential Outdoor Lighting is Becoming the Product of Choice for Millions of Consumers (12 Jun 2006) Residential outdoor lighting is a huge industry. Many consumers are now installing either low voltage landscape lighting or solar powered landscape lighting products. Solar powered lights are becoming very popular due to new technologies and dramatic increases in reliability.
Greenscapes: Energy Efficient Landscaping (12 Jun 2006) Energy use related to caring for a landscape can also be reduced with a carefully planned out landscape. When you have features that reduce lawn space, you do not have to use as much water to keep it healthy.
A Look at Fall Flower Bulbs (12 Jun 2006) Most people would think of fall as a season when trees are changing colors and dying. For many, the autumn leaves are our last dance with color before the dark, gray winter sets in. It doesn't have to be that way, though. Fall flowers can offer a splash of rebirth and color in a season otherwise known for falling leaves.
Three Stumbling Blocks to Growing Grapes in the Backyard (12 Jun 2006) Jim Bruce of Rist Canyon Vineyards discusses the three stumbling blocks that home gardeners make when growing grapes so that you may avoid the problems that most home gardeners make that leads to disasterous grape growing results
Wild Flower Garden - Recreate the Splendor of Nature in Your Own Backyard (12 Jun 2006) A wild flower garden offers us the chance to watch nature's miracles right outside our own window. Wild flower gardens create a setting that encourages visits from birds and butterflies and once established, do not require a lot of care.
