Garden Makeover On A Budget (12 Jun 2006) There's been a huge increase in the popularity of garden makeovers. Teams of people come in and transform your garden in less than a day. But how can you save money by avoiding the experts and costly plants and perform a garden makeover miracle yourself? Planning, research and the quality of plants are integral factors to saving money when buying plants for your garden.
Slugging It Out In The Trenches (12 Jun 2006) 'I have suffered enough from the same blasted slugs over the years without starting to buy drink for them,' he said. 'There's only one answer to those brutes...all out military action!'
Cannibals on the Porch (12 Jun 2006) I turned to look in the glass container as usual and there were over one-hundred little guys about five sixteenths of an inch long, running and jumping from branch to branch exploring the gallon container. They had all come from one egg case! Little did I know at that time what I was getting into as I tried to figure out how to get the other egg cases out of the container without half of the little guys escaping in the process.
Granite Flexible Preformed Rock Ponds (12 Jun 2006) There are many preformed rock pond shells in the market, but these tend to be extremely large and cumbersome. However, one manufacturer, Algreen Products Inc., has recently introduced a new granite flexible rock pond kit. This new folding pond shell has all the benefits of its black preformed predecessor, but both the pond and the streamlet look like rock.
A Look at Planting Flower Bulbs (12 Jun 2006) Flowers are a favorite of many backyard gardeners. Thanks to their ease of planting and relatively low cost, flower bulbs are a popular choice for flower gardens. Not only are flower bulbs beautiful, but planting them is a very simple undertaking.
Gardening Tips and Tricks for Late Autumn (12 Jun 2006) When you feel that first solid bite in the breeze and you see the songbirds winging their way south, and the trees are bursting with fire-laden hues, you know you can't be spending the weekend curled up by the fireplace with a good book. Not for long.
Straw Bale Culture Technique (12 Jun 2006) Growing plants in straw bales is not a common practice. Straw bale culture is a form of soilless cultivation or hydroponics. The technique is quite effective at growing healthy plants and can grow tomatoes, peppers or even cucumbers to list a few. Root vegetables like turnips or carrots are not ideal for straw culture. Certain herbs like cilantro, basil and parsley should do well when grown this way.
Winter Gardening (12 Jun 2006) As the end of summer approaches, unfortunately far too quickly, all is not lost for gardening with some great ideas on bringing a piece of your garden indoors and creating a winter garden.
How to Install a Liner Pond (12 Jun 2006) Liner ponds are ideal for the experienced water gardener because they allow for very forgiving installations, which consequently promotes greater creativity. However, for the very same reasons, liner ponds also require some extra pre-planning. To follow are instructions and tips on how you can install your very own liner pond.
Hydroponics Gardening verses Organic Gardening: Which Grows the Best Cannabis? (12 Jun 2006) Hydroponics gardening offers many advantages to the cannabis grower. In fact hydroponics gardening is probably the number one source all cannabis that is cultivated in the U.K. It seems these days that even though cannabis is still illegal...
Patio Accessories – Complete The Great Outdoors (12 Jun 2006) Patio accessories can add so much to your outdoor surroundings. Don't be afraid to think outside the box while decorating and look for unusual ways to make your patio more beautiful.
The Many Types of Palm Trees (12 Jun 2006) Have you considering palm trees for your home landscape? Think that your climate is not suitable? Read this article, and you may find a palm tree that will fit right in with your climate.
Gardening on a Budget (12 Jun 2006) The frugal gardener can find dozens of ways to create a sea of color without spending any green.
Frame Your Garden With Edging (12 Jun 2006) You've planted the flowers, put in the shrubs and even added a bird bath and a few garden decorations, but what's missing? Could it be the edging?
Tips on Growing Lettuce (12 Jun 2006) Lettuce can be difficult to grow during the hot summer months. Here are some tips on how to grow delicous lettuce all summer long.
Tips For Successful Backyard Grape Growing (12 Jun 2006) Jim Bruce of Rist Canyon Vineyards gives tips to growing grapevines in your backyard or garden that should be considered before planting your grapes that will affect how they are grown in years to come.
You Take The Vacation - Not Your Garden (12 Jun 2006) If you are planning to go on vacation, there are some
important tasks that you really must undertake to ensure
that your garden continues to maintain that well cared
for condition which you constantly strive for.
Making Memories with Flower Gardening (12 Jun 2006) Flower gardening is not only about the present, but can be about the past as well. Although this article is ostensibly about flower gardens, it is really more about carrying memories forward. This will enrich your flower garden.
