The Hosta A Shade Loving Perennial (12 Jun 2006) My first introductions to Hostas were four small green and white clumps edging a small section of my mother-in-law's driveway.
Decorative Garden Accents (12 Jun 2006) Think of your garden like you would a room in your home. After planning the shape, tilling the soil, choosing the right plants the last step is to add those personal touches. And just like indoors this is accomplished with accessories.
How to Create a Wildflower Garden (12 Jun 2006) In today's gardens often populated by geraniums, roses, and zinnias, wildflowers can provide a simple and graceful flair. Almost any garden or landscape can be beautified by their presence. Not only are wildflowers easy to grow but they possess a natural resistance to pests, disease, and harsh climates. They can survive in clay soil, nutrient poor soil, sandy soil, and practically no soil at all. Once established in their preferred habitat, wildflowers can survive on their own without pruning, weeding, primping, and little or no watering.
Plastic & Resin Patio Furniture What You Dont 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.
Teak Furniture: The Premier Outdoor Furniture (12 Jun 2006) When selecting furniture for their outdoor spaces, many people purchase pieces made with teak, a hard strong durable golden-brown wood, which is both resistant to the elements and requires little maintenance.
A Teak Bench: The Perfect Complement To Any Outdoor Space (12 Jun 2006) Are you searching for that perfect bench to set off your garden or outdoor space? Do you desire furnishings that can be both exquisite and durable? Do you want something unique, a spectacular piece of furniture that the neighbors will brag about? If so, you might find exactly what you are looking for in a teak bench.
Adirondack Furniture - What It is and Why You Want It (12 Jun 2006) Adirondack is the name given to a style of furnishings that date back to the late 1800's. During this time period, immediately following the civil war, upstate New York gained notoriety as a popular tourist destination. People, mostly the rich, flocked to the lavish hotels and guest houses that dotted the rustic landscape of the Adirondack Mountain range to relax and enjoy the tranquility and atmosphere that could be found in these remote destinations.
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.
Manage Algae (12 Jun 2006) Find out the best ways to manage algae in your backyard pond.
How to Grow Chocolate Cosmos (12 Jun 2006) Chocolate Cosmos will greatly enhance your garden, especially if you are a cholate lover. It is easy to grow and has a lovely chocolate like fragrance...
Spring Garden Tips (12 Jun 2006) Gardeners, it's time to put your gardening skills to the test. If temperatures are cooperating, the merry months of May and June will be your busiest until September, with planning, planting, and patio projects to lead the way into summer. By the time your garden is prime for planting, you should already have a plan of attack in place.
Vegetable Garden Layout (12 Jun 2006) The size of your yard will determine your final vegetable garden layout. What can be fun is the planning of the garden and the decisions surrounding the kind of garden you want. One of the very first decisions is whether it will be a ground level or raised bed garden.
Italian Vegetable Seeds (12 Jun 2006) Some might ask, "Why grow Italian vegetable seeds?" Why bother with going international when there are already plenty of seed companies in the U.S.?