October 9, 2008
A koi pond requires space, a financial investment and regular care and maintenance. If done correctly, a koi pond adds beauty and ambiance to your outdoor living space.
July 1, 2008
Read and research the topic of water gardening before attempting to build your own backyard garden pond. This will ensure that you will cut down on costly mistakes that can increase...
June 9, 2008
Tips for planning a professional garden makeover. Read this before you start sketching your garden design.
June 9, 2008
Sketch a garden design in five easy steps. Get some crayons ready as we put ideas to paper for your new garden makeover.
February 22, 2008
Gardening science fair projects can be both fun and educational for children – especially for those who may have no experience with growing plants. There are endless possibilities...
February 22, 2008
Gardening is a wonderful introduction to science and nature. If you are looking for a special way to spend time with a child in your life, think about planning a garden for kids....
February 22, 2008
Growing plants in the classroom is an excellent way to get students excited about science!
February 4, 2008
Gardening and plant care is one of the best life science or biology projects you can use in your classroom. Here are some tips for finding and getting grants to finance your gardening...
December 5, 2007
With a good quality misting system, you can cool your outdoor climate by as much as 35 degrees...WITHOUT GETTING EVERYONE WET!
October 1, 2007
There are many spring flowers that are available as spring bulbs. This article mentions the main bulbs, how to choose them, and what the planting care is to ensure a bumper spring...
September 12, 2007
If you’re new to vegetable gardening and don’t know where to begin, following these simple guidelines will help to get you started. In time, you will find that you get better...
September 12, 2007
You don't have to live in the tropics to grow palm trees. You do, however, need to provide the proper growing conditions in order for palm trees to flourish within the landscape.
April 19, 2007
Samurai movies, anime, and moss gardens... what do they have in common? All three rose to popularity in Japan before moving west into our cultural consciousness. In the case...
November 2, 2006
Using your garden tractor appropriately and caring for it well will increase its lifetime. Here are some tips on how to use a garden tractor:
Before you even put your key in...
November 1, 2006
Although my seven-year old boy wishes it were otherwise, a garden tractor is generally intended for larger gardens between 1-5 acres. When working with gardens of this size,...
October 11, 2006
If you're starting your own construction business, one of the first items of heavy equipment that you will need is a bulldozer. The most practical way to purchase a dozer is...
October 9, 2006
A lush, green, perfectly manicured lawn is the ultimate goal of many homeowners. However, unless you are fortunate enough to live in an area which receives abundant rainfall each...
October 7, 2006
It used to be that gardens were simply a way to add color to otherwise unused portions of a yard. Now, gardens are considered an extension of your home. In some cases, gardens...
October 7, 2006
Deciding what kind of lighting to use in your garden can be difficult. To make it easier, narrow it down by asking yourself a few basic questions.
October 7, 2006
If the last time that you opened your garage door was weeks ago, and things fell on you when you did, it's a sure sign that you need a garden shed! A shed can add extra storage...
October 4, 2006
So you're planning to build a gazebo...thanks to the Internet, blueprints for a variety of designs are only a few clicks away. Let's review the basic steps:
September 27, 2006
As any gardener knows, the plants are the most important part of a garden, but they're not the only part. Garden accessories give your garden character, add interest, and...
September 18, 2006
Are you tired of lighting a fire in a rusty old trash can and huddling around it for warmth? Do you feel that the trash can isn't really in harmony with a well-groomed English...
June 25, 2006
Greenhouses can make growing plants an easy experience regardless of the season. Before you get started, there are many items that you need to keep your greenhouse working at...
June 24, 2006
Sprinkler systems are a necessity for anyone with a lawn. They'll save you time, money and headaches. However, repairing a broken sprinkler system is less than desirable. There...
June 24, 2006
If you're in the process of choosing a lawn tractor, you must make sure that you actually have a need for one. Lawn tractors are not only expensive, but they're bulky...
June 20, 2006
A trellis is a frame that provides a place for climbing plants to climb. It can be as simple or complex as you like. Building your own trellis can be very rewarding, and it's...
June 18, 2006
If you live in an urban area, you may think that having a garden is a goal that will never be realized. If so, you're just not thinking high enough! More and more communities...
June 14, 2006
If you've ever marveled at the difference in taste between dried and fresh herbs, you know that it's worth the time and effort to plant your own herb garden. You may be surprised...
June 10, 2006
Designing a garden should be easy, right? Just wander around the garden store, pick out the plants that you like, take them home and plop them in the ground. Unfortunately,...
June 3, 2006
There is nothing quite like a water fountain to make your garden seem peaceful and idyllic, no matter what lies just outside its borders. There is a dizzying array of water fountains...
June 3, 2006
In Victorian times, a garden gazebo was a place for the ladies to retreat from the sun so as not to mar their perfect, porcelain skin. Today, gazebos can be used in a multitude...
May 24, 2006
It is inherently rewarding to have a vegetable, flower and/or herb garden: The garden can be a real sanctuary for the gardener. But perhaps you want even more out of your garden. ...
May 22, 2006
Growing a vegetable and herb garden is a rewarding task. When designing your vegetable and herb garden, here are some factors to keep in mind:
Determine Reasons for the Vegetable...
