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Rain Gardens A New Landscape By : M Wakefield A rain garden functions like a native woodland by collecting, absorbing, and filtering storm-water runoff. Outdoor Landscape Lighting as a Security System By : Bob Taylor Outdoor landscape lighting is one of the best security systems you can install. Landscape lighting can be used as a deterrent to residential crime. Correct proportions of outdoor landscape lighting surrounding your home, has been shown to minimize crimes by as much as fifty percent. Landscape lighting has two great uses to aid in the security of your home. Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Design By : Bob Taylor You spend all that time creating a masterpiece garden that the neighbors will envy. Ooops. You just realize you forgot to install the landscape lighting. The best time to plan a good landscape lighting design is when you are planning your garden layout. Choosing Annuals or Perennials for your Garden By : Danish The crocus delights us in early spring as it dares to peek through the snow and lift its face to the sun. Soon after follow tulips, narcissus, iris, lilacs… all perennials that welcome spring with vibrant color and fragrance. Perennial plants bloom at different times during the growing season and delight you with variety in color and size from earliest spring to late autumn. Identifying Common Weed Species Made Easy By : Gordon Warre Weeds may be a nuisance because they have thorns or prickles, cause skin irritation when contacted, or parts of the plants might come off and attach to fur or clothes. Gardens Are A Magical Part of Family Life! By : India Cooper Gardens are a magical part of family life. Some outdoor space, however limited, is a real bonus when you have children. A space to run around in, play with a ball and learn to dig, water and nurture plants is really beneficial to kids growing up. Koi Ponds - Tips On Building The Pond Of Your Dreams By : Corbin Newlyn Koi ponds can add a lot of beauty to your landscape provided you do the proper planning and furnish the proper care? Read on to learn more. 3 Reasons Why You Need Mulch In Your Garden By : Chris Dailey Think of the many times that you have been in your garden, bent over, raking, wishing that you had more time and that you were out of the sun that is currently scorching your back and shoulders. Here are three ways that you can use mulch in your garden as a way to defend yourself against not only weeds, but also the onslaught of natural elements that may harm your organic plants. Encourage Visitors to Your Garden By : India Cooper Is your garden your oasis? If so then how can you encourage others to join you? Frogs, birds and insects all need a home and with minimal effort you can invite them into your garden and watch them help you maintain it. Home Lawn Care - Tips By : Paul Zayer Home lawn care could be as simple or complex as you make it. Before deciding to put in different colors and varieties of exotic plants it is important to figure out just how much free time you could spend on the maintenance of these special plants, or in lieu of your own loving care, if you can afford to have a professional landscape team come around to take regular care of your plants. New Gardeners Guide to Planting a Container Garden By : Jude Wright Container gardens give those people who don't have yards or room for a "regular" garden a way to grow the gardens they crave. Now, they can have a garden on a deck, patio or in a window box or even inside their houses. All types of plants can be grown: vegetables, shrubs, roses, annuals, perennials. The list is endless. The Ancient Symbolism of an Orange Blossom By : Dexter Bedd Gabriel Garcia Marquez utilized the symbolism of the orange blossom in his novel, Chronicle of a Death Foretold, to magnify Angela Vicario's lie and indecency. Angela Vicario, who was to marry the wealthy and mysterious Bayardo San Roman, dared to lay with a man before she was married and therefore shamelessly wore the orange blossoms on her gown. Organic Gardening - How To Grow A Bountiful Organic Garden By : Chris Dailey Although the concept of growing your own garden, let alone an organic garden, may seem difficult or foreign to most of us, learning how to grow an organic garden is not as difficult as it might seem. Here are a few tips on how you can begin your walk down the organic gardening pathway of life. Stop Weeds With Organic Compost By : Chris Dailey One of the largest time consumers in the organic gardening arena is taking care of weeds. One of the easiest ways to combat weeds is with organic compost. Here are a few tips on how to use organic compost to help battle weeds that will pop up in your garden. How To Use Organic Compost With Bulbs By : Chris Dailey Organic compost is a potent resource for nutrients, however, because of this, there is something that needs to be said regarding its use with bulbs and how much compost to use with these plants as you carry them over into the next season. Here are a few tips on how to use organic compost in a proper way in order to prepare your plants with bulbs to bloom in a healthy way. How To Make A Mulch Pile By : Chris Dailey Creating a mulch pile for your garden is one of the more important things you can do when preparing for your organic planting. Here are a few tips on how you can create a very large and easy to maintain mulch pile for your organic garden. Organic Garden Pest Control - Stop Pests The Organic Way By : Chris Dailey We have forgotten that pest control for our crops can be grown in an organic way and that the spreading of pesticides over our crops that lead to build ups within the aquifers that provide the crops water can become devastating over time. Here are a few tips on how to successfully create organic compost and maintain pest-control a natural way. The Story Of The Rose By : Gaizka Pujana But what makes this shrub so special? Why has the rose become so popular, especially in modern times? There are many theories surrounding the rose's rise to prominence, and most are based on myth and stories of the heart. The fact remains that roses offer so much more to the giver and to the receiver than just the simple act of giving and receiving. Discover Facts About History Of Landscape and Landscaping By : Paul Zayer Landscaping or shaping the landscape if you prefer refers to any activity or process that changes the features of a piece of land in a observable way, such as living elements of fauna and flora, landforms, such as terrain shape and elevation or bodies of water, human elements, like fences and structures, and abstract factors such as elements to somewhat manage the lighting and /or weather conditions. Indoor Gardening for Kids - Start in a Dish By : Jude Wright Indoor gardening for kids is actually much easier to handle than an outside garden. An indoor garden can be maintained in one area and you don't have to worry about taking your children out in the rain to pull weeds. People Advised To Take More Precautions With Gardens By : Mark Dawson The majority of garden-owners are leaving themselves open to risk, it has been suggested. According to RIAS, increasing numbers of Britons are spending money on their green space due to the rising popularity of makeover programmes and the concept of having an "outdoor room". The Truth Behind Why Many Gardens Fail By : Richard Murray With spring on the way and people getting ready to garden, some for the first time; this might be a good time to review some of the mistakes that most of us have made at one time or another. You work hard and have dreams of a beautiful and bountiful garden, than disappointment sets in. Following are a few simple steps will help to eliminate your frustrations and produce a greater harvest. Discover the Satisfaction of Having Your Own Vegetable Garden By : Jude Wright Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetable garden? One of the most satisfying feelings is that of eating food that you have grown yourself. Home grown foods are also better for you, and you can save money on groceries besides. If you want a garden but don't quite know where to start, here are some basics to get you started. Vermicomposting Systems - Fast Composting On A Shoestring Budget By : Chris Dailey One of natures most underrated workers are the eisenia fetida or red wiggler worms. They can take vegetation that is currently rotting and process it in a way that creates compost as the natural end product of what they do with this organic matter. Here is a very easy vermicomposting system that anyone can do in order to create their own worm compost machine. Compost Tea - The Tea Of Worms Explained By : Chris Dailey There is a certain kind of tea that no one should drink but is one of the most beneficial, nutrient filled solutions that has ever existed. It is called worm tea. What is worm tea? Here are a few tips on how you can create and use worm tea otherwise known as compost tea to enhance your organic gardening needs. Make A Worm Bin - The Economical Worm Bin Solution By : Chris Dailey It is a well known fact in the organic gardening community that red worms create some of the best compost that you can use in your garden. It is actually a very simple process which I am going to oversimplify to get to the main point. Here are a few tips on how you can make a worm bin that will work in any urban or rural indoor situation. Organic Gardening Tip - 5 Tips To Successful Organic Gardens By : Chris Dailey People that have a successful garden have created one based upon their consistent upkeep, planning, and a desire to make their garden grow. Here are a few tips on how to make sure that your organic garden goals are reached by looking at planning, soil preparation, fertilizers, irrigation, and insect and disease control. Organic Herbs - Grow Herbs Organically In 3 Easy Steps By : Chris Dailey If you are a cook or a chef, or just simply enjoy tasty food that is seasoned with herbs, one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family is to begin to grow your own herbs. Here are three easy steps that you can take in order to begin growing organic herbs without all of the hassle and price when buying them at your local store. Container Gardening - Easy Steps To Successful Container Gardening By : Chris Dailey One of the more popular forms of gardening, as of late, is called container gardening. Its popularity is based upon the fact that you can bring almost any type of vibrant arrangement into your garden, home, deck or patio, bringing life to your surroundings in a very neat and tidy way. By adding different types of flowers including perennials, garden variety plants, or herbs of your choice, container gardening will create an inspirational treat for your family and friends alike. Tips To Improve The Looks Of The Lawn By : MIKE SELVON Just about everyone is familiar with the term "curb appeal" as it relates to someone's first impression of a house. It only takes people a second to judge the home from the outside based on what they see when they first arrive. One of the simplest ways to assure that your home is blessed with god curb appeal is to take steps to see to it that the lawn is as beautiful and inviting as possible. Tips For Winter Lawn Care By : MIKE SELVON A simple way to be sure that your lawn is hearty and healthy every spring is to give it the right lawn care during the cold months of late fall and winter. Even though most lawns seem completely dormant during these months, how the grass is cared for during this time can make a difference to the overall health and beauty of it in the summer. Below are some ideas that will ensure that the lawn is as healthy as it can be when warm weather returns. Testing Your Soil & Other April Gardening Tips By : Leonard Perry Testing your soil, potting summer bulbs, and planting peas are some of the gardening activities for this month. Dahlias, cannas, and gladiolus are available now and you can get a head start by potting them up indoors. Plant them in large containers and keep them in a cool room, if possible, in a sunny window until planting time outside. Dahlias may need to be pinched back while still indoors to keep the plants from getting leggy. Growing Egg Plants By : Leonard Perry The National Garden Bureau has picked eggplant as the vegetable to showcase for 2008. It is easy to grow from seed, is widely adaptable, and is genetically diverse with several types to choose from that you may not be familiar with. Although eggplant can often be found for sale in garden outlets, many more varieties are available from seeds you can start yourself. The Story Buds Can Tell By : Leonard Perry Watching when buds and then flowers appear on specific plants from year to year now is being used to watch for changes in climate. Knowing these dates also can be related to the appearance of certain pests and diseases, so can tell you the best times for control. The study of such biological events is known as “phenology.” It is easy, once you know a few tips, and now you can join a national network of gardeners and naturalists all sharing this interest. Tips For Lawn And Garden Weed Control By : MIKE SELVON The thought of attempting to keep your lawn and garden free from invasions of weeds without blasting them with noxious chemicals might be a lofty ideal, but probably conjures up visions of sore backs and aching knees. However, kneeling in the garden and snatching weeds by hand is not the only way to avoid using chemicals to kill the unwanted plants. In fact, there are some great ways to accomplish this end by working smarter, not harder. How To Pot Orchids By : Jimmy Cox Bear one thing in mind when potting orchids: Don't use glazed or painted earthenware pots! Though decorative, they are damaging to plant growth. They keep the compost overwatered and underaired - both fatal to orchids. Otherwise, potting orchids - except for the trick of packing osmunda - is no different from potting azaleas or begonias. Removing Suckers & Other March Gardening Tips By : Leonard Perry Sowing vegetable seeds indoors, unwrapping roses, and removing suckers from fruit trees are some of the gardening activities for this month. If you wrapped or otherwise protected your roses for the winter, begin unwrapping them in late March. Do this gradually, so the plant awakens slowly as the weather warms. Perennials For Shade By : Leonard Perry Whether you have a mainly wooded landscape, or live in a neighborhood where the trees have matured into a dense canopy, there are some hardy herbaceous perennials you can grow under them successfully. Allegheny spurge, Cinnamon fern, barrenwort, foamflower, astilbe, hostas, bigroot geranium, and Japanese forest grass all are adapted to a shady habitat. These all need a well-drained soil, and are hardy to at least USDA zone 4 (average annual minimum temperature of –20 to –30 degrees F). The Economic Value of Landscaping By : Leonard Perry Economically, landscaping can increase property and resale values, lower energy costs, improve business and sales, and create positive perceptions for areas. Landscaping can add up to 14 percent to the resale value of a building, and speed up its sale by up to 6 weeks. Another source of information has a similar increase of 15 percent in resale value, by spending 5 percent of your home value on landscaping, resulting in a 150 percent or more return on your investment. Recycling in the Garden By : Leonard Perry The average American in 2006 generated 4.6 pounds of solid waste per day, or 251 million tons total according to the EPA. Here are 20 ideas on how you might lessen your own waste generation by recycling waste from your home and garden, back into the garden . Vegetables Like Coffee By : Leonard Perry Stocking up on coffee grounds for your vegetables, sowing peas, and planting asparagus are some of the spring activities for this year’s vegetable garden. Coffee grounds contain some major nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) as well as some micronutrients, so put them to work in your garden. Growing Garden Structures that are Timeless By : Dennis Goinich Have you ever seen a garden that just looked wrong, or the sense of the area didn't feel right? Most often, something about the setup and layout seems awry, too closed in or very square and unattractive. It's possible that the garden was simply too cluttered. People start creating a garden area and want to add fences, fountains, statues, eye-catchers and any number of things to make their garden look nice. Sadly, in doing so, they forget the number one rule of garden layout: The more natural a garden, the better. Daylilies: The Multi-Colored Perennial By : Art Gib Perennials are quite popular for the home gardener. They will grow and bloom every year. They will survive over winter usually by bulbs, tubers, woody crows and rhizomes carrying over next year's new growth. The Daylily has scapes that grow from the roots. Along the scapes sprouts buds that will later pop open as individual blooms. You May Want to Consider Artificial Bonsai Trees By : Thomas Henricks Maybe you would like your garden to show the beauty of Bonsai trees but are not sure if if you are ready to care for the genuine plant. You may want to consider laying out a design that incorporates artificial Bonsai trees. The main positive feature of this option is the fact that it frees you from the extremely time consuming requirement of constant attention and maintenance that will be required to maintain the real thing. Eat Green! How to Grow Your Own Organic Fruit and Vegetables By : Stephen Dolan Organic gardening differs from "conventional" gardening mainly in the areas of fertilization and pest control. Organic gardening is planting without chemical fertilizers and naturally building the soil to support healthy plant life. People are increasingly aware that organic food is better for the environment. This primer of organic gardening will help you get started in this fun, healthy hobby. Organic Rose Gardening - What Is It By : Matthew Hick The term organic seems to be everywhere these days, from the vegetables in the produce aisle to the cereal we eat in the morning. There are many definitions and ideas about what truly makes something organic, but in rose gardening and gardening in general it's pretty simple. Organic gardening is rooted in the concept of feeding the soil and strengthening your plants naturally so that the plants will flourish without the need for chemical fertilizer or pesticides. Rose Gardening Tips - Common Reasons Why Roses Get Damaged By : Matthew Hick Contrary to popular opinion, rose gardens are relatively simple to start and maintain. Rose plants are hardy perennials, many of them surviving with little or no human intervention, growing wild. Getting your garden off to a good start may be the best way to stave off the dangers that could damage your plants in the long run. Herb Gardening - 10 Tips To Start Your Own Indoor Herb Garden By : Children belonging to all age groups can take up the absorbing pursuit of herb gardening, which is quite uncomplicated and requires very little effort to undertake. Youngsters as well as teenagers take pleasure in herb gardening. Being aware of the varied herb uses right through cooking history as well as in daily life practically gives as much pleasure as the joy that flows from seeing something grow from a tiny seedling. Getting Started In Container Gardening By : Bercle George If you are living in an apartment and you can not operate a full garden simply because you don't have enough space or yard. You can still do gardening and making container as better alternative which you can use. You can have your plants hanged in window, balcony, etc.- these can make your living area more pleasant and fresh. How to Care For Your Garden By : Jimmy Cox Before any garden problem can be corrected, or plant damage prevented or controlled, it is necessary to know the cause. Sometimes this is very evident, but more often it is not. In the latter case, expert help is needed which can be had from county agents of your state agricultural service, some garden centers, botanical gardens and professional horticulturists. Winter Provides The Time To Improve Gardens By : Tom Dawson As the winter months approach now could be a good time for many Britons to consider carrying out improvement work in their garden, an industry expert has stated. According to Ceri Thomas, editor of Gardening Which?, the now unpredictable weather could mean that many homeowners could find themselves cutting their lawn "in the middle of December". How to Price and Market Your Greenhouse Plants By : Jimmy Cox The price you charge for your plants will depend on whether you sell finished or unfinished stock, and whether your greenhouse enterprise is a full-time business or just a profitable sideline or self-supporting hobby. "Finished stock" means plants that have reached a size or state plants, such as African violets, begonias, and gloxinias when they are in bloom-and-bud or in full bloom or foliage plants potted and of large enough size to be attractive. How to Grow Orchids in the Home By : Jimmy Cox To those of us who live in crowded cities where a window box or terrarium is the only means we have of indulging a desire for green and growing plants, orchids offer special attractions. Indoor gardeners say that a house full of plants is soothing. This is certainly true of the frequently grasslike and gracefully arching foliage of orchids. But orchids in flower are wondrous beyond all other plants. Ordinary house plants have an air of quiet respectability. Orchids bring to your home an exotic touch, a hint of faraway lands. Watching For Mites and Other December Gardening Tips By : Leonard Perry Sowing perennial seeds, cutting back indoor geraniums, and watching for spider mites are some of the gardening tips for this month. If you have any clay or ceramic pots that you keep outside or in a cold location during the winter, empty them of soil which will freeze and expand and, most likely, crack the pot. Alternatives To The Norway Maple By : Leonard Perry Norway maple is an invasive plant you should not put in landscapes, and for which there are several good alternatives. This maple tolerates heavy shade, so establishes well in woodlands where birds drop their seeds. There, with their own heavy canopies, they shade out native wildflowers. Their shallow roots compete in forests with other less vigorous native vegetation. Plants of the Winter Solstice By : Leonard Perry The winter solstice, which occurs on or around Dec. 21, is the first day of winter. It's also the shortest day and the longest night of the year. While most of us barely acknowledge its passing, to earlier cultures this was a day of both trepidation and celebration. Choosing A Christmas Tree By : Leonard Perry According to the National Christmas Tree Association (www.christmastree.org), 29 million households bought Christmas trees in 2006 compared to just over 9 million households with artificial trees. Of those with real trees, most (84%) bought them at retail outlets, the others cutting their own. If you get a tree either way Choice New Perennials By : Leonard Perry A hellebore, lungwort, perennial geranium, sedum, and joe-pye weed are among my favorite new or underutilized hardy perennials. All have proven hardy in my USDA zone 4 (-20 to -30 F) garden for several years. Ivory Prince hellebore (‘Walhelivor’ as it is known by its patent cultivar name) is one of my favorite perennials in recent years, with its creamy white flowers emerging from red buds in early spring. Winterizing Roses and November Gardening Tips By : Leonard Perry Forcing indoor bulbs, protecting tree trunks, and getting roses ready for winter are some of the gardening tips for this month. Some woody perennials -- technically called subshrubs -- such as butterfly bush, lavender, thyme, and heather, can be damaged or killed if you prune in fall. Leave the stems as is, protect them with mulch over the winter, and prune in spring. Alternatives To Bush Honeysuckle By : Leonard Perry You should avoid planting honeysuckle shrubs in landscapes as birds spread their seeds to natural areas where they become invasive. For this reason, some states now prohibit their sale. There are many good alternatives to plant instead of honeysuckles, or to replace existing ones in landscapes. These include spicebush, inkberry, shrub dogwoods, red chokecherry, winterberry, serviceberry, and viburnums. Protecting Landscape Plants From Salt By : Leonard Perry Most people are only too aware of the damage and corrosive effects of winter road salt on automobiles. On heavily traveled highways, between 40 to 80 tons of salt per lane mile per year may be applied. Landowners along these roads also are aware of the damage to plants that such salt can cause. Several steps can be taken to protect landscape plants from winter salt damage. Preparing Gardens For Winter By : Leonard Perry Fall reminders for both the indoor and outdoor garden are featured in the new 2008 North Country Garden Calendar from the Extension systems of Maine and Vermont. To store tender perennials for the winter, dig gladiolus corms after a few hard frosts; air-dry for a few days and store in a cool (above freezing), dark place. Dig dahlia roots after a killing frost; pack in peat moss and store just above freezing. Lady In Black By : Leonard Perry One of my favorite fall perennials is the calico, or horizontal, aster and cultivar (cultivated variety) ‘Lady in Black’. This short perennial is hardy, with no serious problems, is deer resistant, and its many small flowers are a rare late-season treat for butterflies. The Three Arts in Training Evergreens Explained By : Jimmy Cox The usual concept of pruning is to trim evergreens to maintain their natural lines, to remove dead wood, and to clip for the purpose of increasing the density of the plants. However, the heritage of a different type of training has come to us through the centuries. There are three definite methods other than the ordinary pruning procedure for attaining unusual, and in many instances, charming effects. These methods of training are espalier, bonsai, and topiary work. Tips on Cut Flowers By : Jimmy Cox Cut your flowers in the morning before the sun comes up, or in the early evening after it sets. The sun closes the pores of the blossoms, preventing the stems from absorbing water properly. Be sure to use a sharp knife or shears to avoid bruising stem tissues and leaving ragged edges. Cut steins at an angle. This will provide the stem with a broader surface for absorbing water. Home And Garden In Los Angeles, CA By : Matthew Paolini The Los Angeles County Natural History Museum recently finished a comprehensive report on the plant and animal life found in the area of the Los Angeles River. The bulk of the plants and animal life exist in the area between the Flood Basin and Frogtown. The many natural sandy bottoms in this area have enabled the return of life, as a significant number of trees, shrubs, and reeds get washed away during winter floods. How To Make Natural Plant Insecticides By : SKG9 How many times when you were a child, did you bite into an apple or other fruit and there would be some insect or other chomping away with you! Unfortunately these days there are a lot of harmful chemical insecticides used on the foods that we eat. How To Plant Flower Bulbs By : Ann Knapp Flower bulbs are awesome. When I was growing up, I noticed flower bulbs in the top soil, and I was not really sure what to make of them until my father explained to me what they are and how they work. It was difficult for me to grasp as a youngster, since all the other flowers we planted, we actually had to plant as real flowers each and every year. Gardening Equipment - Who Needs It? By : Al (PaPaGrizz) Nelson Right, you're got your overhauls on and knee deep in your garden, all engrossed and content, so are you going to break the spell, get up and search around for exactly the right tool to complete what you're trying to accomplish? Well, if that tool isn't conveniently at hand, then chances are, you're going to improvise and make do with what you can lay your hands on in the immediate vicinity. How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter By : Ann Knapp There are many people out there who think that once the first freeze comes, their gardening job is done for the year; no more weeding, no more digging, no more top soil, no more compost; and no more watering till next season. Well, I am going to let you in on a little secret: They are dead wrong. If you do the proper work in the fall, you will save yourself a lot of work and a lot of frustration in the coming season. How And When To Transplant A Plant By : Ann Knapp Let's just say you notice that your landscape is not quite as it should be. After you get done with all your planting (of course AFTER you plant,) you notice that some of your trees, for example, simply do not belong where they are. You realize that, to be perfect, they should be moved a few feet this way, or a couple feet that way, or to the other side of the flower bed, etc. Is Your Garden Energy Efficient? By : With the daily buzz surrounding both global weather problems and the need for cheaper and better energy to heat and cool our homes, simple landscaping solutions can make your life easier. 10 Tips For Environmentally Friendly Landscaping By : Landscaping can be an enjoyable activity. Make sure you consider your landscaping choices, your house's orientation on the lot and the size of your space. You will need some creative ideas and some passion for what you are trying to accomplish. The Many Ways of Plant Propagation By : Jude Wright There are not just a few ways of propagating (or reproducing) plants, but many. A few of the most popular ways are explained below: Sowing seeds. Many houseplants can be reproduced by seeds. Seeds need three basic conditions for germination: moisture, warmth and air. A special seed compost soil can be purchased for this purpose. Most seeds germinate in darkness but a few need light. Look at the flower seed packet to determine which is which. Tips For Creating A Butterfly Garden By : Ann Knapp The vast majority of people, as far as I know, find beautiful flowers to have a certain aesthetic value. I personally find it very enjoyable to just sit and watch the flowers grow in a stunning garden. The only unexciting thing about watching a garden, which is perhaps what may be the very detail which I find so relaxing, is the monotony of the whole thing. How To Get Rid Of Standing Water In Your Yard By : Ann Knapp Standing water in your yard after a heavy rain is a big problem. It could be enough to drive you crazy. A while after the rain stops, you go for a nice relaxing walk in your mostly dry yard, and just as you begin to relax, you feel your feet sink into the swamp that never seems to go away from your yard. Believe it or not, this is a very common problem. But what can you do about it? Hydrangeas - Summer's Blue Light Special By : Ron Berry Far and away my hands-down choice for the ornamental garden is the mop-head hydrangea. While I may be slightly biased, there is no denying their beauty and flexibility as a hedge, border or I like them as specimens. They handle center of attention with grace and ease. The Endless Summer variety in particular, a cultivar of the Hydrangea macrophylla carries large blooms on both old and new wood so removing spent blooms on new growth will encourage even more. Learning How to Plant a Vegetable Garden Can be Fun By : Andrew Bicknell Learning how to plant a vegetable garden is not hard, but without careful planning and proper follow through, your garden may perform poorly. If done correctly it pays off with big benefits in so many ways. Before you know it you will be picking perfectly ripe, perfectly delicious tomatoes without having to wonder what chemicals went into growing them. Going Solar in the Garden By : Stephanie Foster The garden is one of the easiest places to start using solar energy. It not only keeps garden lighting from adding to your power bill, it's easier to install. And garden lights, even when solar powered, have improved tremendously over these past few years. Your typical garden light uses a silicon based photovoltaic cell to collect energy during the day. The energy is stored in a battery, and used by the light when a sensor determines that it is dark enough. Lawn Watering - One More Step To A Beautiful Lawn By : Martin Haworth Anything that is green needs water, pretty much, and grass is no exception. In fact, although grasses are very resilient to drought, it is important for the health of your grass that you get your lawn watering well organized, or you will have no end of problems. Whilst you can spend all sorts of money and time with fertilizers, hollow tine forking and all sorts of other gizmos and activities, when the grass is dry, simple water will be more than enough to keep it healthy and strong. Benefits Of Gardening For Kids By : Al (PaPaGrizz) Nelson Are we raising a generation of potatoes? (Couch potatoes, that is). It seems to me, that with our hectic schedules and stressful jobs, we have found the “ultimate Nanny for our kids. It is called Electronics. Come on now you know what I’m talking about, TV, Video Games, Computers and the list goes on. What can we do about this? It's as simple as Getting off the couch and bringing the kids outdoors, and have some fun getting dirty. Why should you consider gardening for your children? Does Your Garden Have Style? By : Jude Wright Does Your Home Garden Have a Style? You may be asking me "Style? For a garden? I just plant flowers." But, if you think about it, you can see that there really can be different styles for gardens. A garden style can help you decide what kind of look you want for your garden as well as where to put your plantings. Dividing Iris & Other September Gardening Tips By : Leonard Perry Lifting and dividing iris and daylilies, rooting cuttings of tender plants, and burying bean vines are some of the gardening tips for this month. Root cuttings of coleus, geranium, and herbs to bring indoors over the winter. Cut a three-inch section of stem, remove the bottom half or two thirds of the leaves, and place in moist soilless mix, vermiculite, or sand. (Some gardeners dip the cut ends in rooting hormone; others find this unnecessary.) Invasive Plants By : Leonard Perry Invasive plants generally are defined as those plants that are non-native to a particular ecosystem, and whose introduction is causing harm to the environment. Plants native to a particular habitat or area coexist with other plant and animal life in a balanced manner. They are kept in bounds by site factors such as soil type and climate, or pressures such as insects, diseases, and feeding by animals. Remove these plants to an area without these pressures, or with more ideal conditions, and they can begin to take over or become invasive. Fall Planting of Trees By : Leonard Perry Fall is the ideal time to plant a tree--both for the gardener and the tree! The weather is cooler, so it is more enjoyable working outdoors. The tree also benefits because the soil is better able to retain moisture now than during the hot days of summer, so it becomes established easily.Here are some tips from the American Nursery and Landscape Association for successful fall planting of trees. Cool Catmints By : Leonard Perry There are many colorful catmints to choose for gardens, some more attractive to cats than others. These plants provide easy culture, many flowers in cool blue and lavender colors, a long season of bloom, and attractive leaves. As the name indicates, this genus of perennials (Nepeta) is in the mint family along with such relatives as the giant hyssop (Agastache), bee balm (Monarda), and lamb’s ears (Stachys). When to Use Vinyl Fencing By : Sally Hart Are you interested in vinyl fencing? If this is something that strikes you as interesting, you may want to look into how and when you should use this. When it comes down to it, there are many times when vinyl fencing may be the solution that you have been looking for. But of course, a vinyl fence is not something that will work out perfectly for every home. You really need to know everything about what vinyl fencing has to offer before you decide to use it. If you are unaware of the benefits and drawbacks, you may end up with a fence that is not exactly right for your home. Best Lawn Care Equipment For Really Easy Lawn Care By : Martin Haworth If you want the best looking lawn, or even just one that is good enough to look out on as you enjoy a beautiful day, you will need to put some effort in. To minimize that, mechanization could be your answer! There are some great time-saving tools around these days, that will take the chore out of your lawn as well as getting you sitting out on it enjoying it just as soon as possible! Beginners Guide to Home Composting By : Composting your kitchen and garden waste is a great way to reduce the amount of waste you dispose of in your rubbish bin. By composting your waste you can generate a free source of rich compost to help improve your garden, and also help to reduce global warming in the process. How does home composting help to reduce global warming? 15 Tips For Making A Container Water Garden By : Lee Dobbins There is no need to go to certain shops just to start your own container water garden. Any type of container that could hold ample amounts of water would do to jumpstart a cute little garden. A small container that can hold a gallon of water (think in terms of old bath tubs!) can hold just one type of water plant. So, you can do the math. The more plants or bigger plants you use, the larger your container should be. Lawn Care Help - Time To Get In Professional Lawn Care Help? By : Martin Haworth It's easy to kid yourself into believing that you know more about your lawn and garden than you really do. To move your efforts to the next level, you will need to get some help from someone who really knows what they are doing. It requires hard work and skill to get a great lawn. It's more than just keeping your grass cut regularly. Sometimes you will need a little lawn care help to get over the tricky problems. Synthetic Grass: An Increasingly Popular Alternative for the Yard By : Daniel DeGiorgio As Australia’s severe drought has turned many green, lush gardens and yards into brown, lifeless dustbowls, an increasing number of Australian homeowners are turning to synthetic turf as a viable solution. Similarly, more home builders, landscapers, and sports and commercial facilities are actively investigating and promoting synthetic surfaces, causing a dramatic surge in synthetic turf demand here in Australia. Can A Leaf Vacuum Take The Work Out Of Yard Work? By : Riley Hendersen Ah, the beautiful colors of fall foliage. It's a wonderful time of year. There is a cool crispness in the air, a welcome change after the heat and humidity of the summer. In fact, fall is some people's favorite time of the year - unless, of course, they are the ones who have to rake all the leaves after they fall to the ground. Add Interest To Your Garden With Pampas Grass By : Lee Dobbins Pampas grass is a worthy grass for any garden or landscape. It is also known as the Cortaderia Selloana or the Uruguayan Pampas Grass. It is part of the Poaceae family and of the genus Cortaderia. This tall grass is actually a native of the South America, particularly in the southern part of this continent. It is even named after the place Patagonia. This name was coined in 1818 by Alexander von Humboldt. Swimming Pool Landscaping By : Landscaping around your pool can be a lot of fun. Picking out just the right plants that you love and that will complement your pool really can be very exciting. But when choosing your pool landscaping, it's important not to just be thinking about how the landscaping will look but also to think about what will ensure the safety of the swimmers and not be too hard for pool maintenance. Below are some simple steps to help you decide on some great pool landscaping. Boost Veggies with a Side-Dressing of Nitrogen Fertilizer By : Steve Buchanan Many vegetable crops benefit from a side-dressing of nitrogen fertilizer after making considerable growth or starting to fruit, unless a slow-release fertilizer was applied at planting time. In a side-dress application, the nitrogen fertilizer is applied along the sides of the plants, about six inches away from the stems, either along the row or around individual plants, such as tomatoes. Beginning a Vegetable Garden By : Stephanie Foster Planting a vegetable garden is a real delight. You get fresh produce, fresh air and light exercise. And it doesn't require a huge back yard to do successfully. Even a small yard or deck is sufficient. The first thing you need to do is figure out how much space you have for a vegetable garden. This will in part determine what you can grow. Some plants take more room or need more sunlight. Is Organic Lawn Care Right For You? By : Pat Jackson With the tightening of environmental restrictions becoming a reality over more and more of the United States that tell you what you can and can't put on and into your lawn, it is no wonder that organic lawn care is becoming a natural alternative. For those that aren't familiar with the concept, organic lawn care is the use of 100% natural and organic chemicals and solutions on your lawn to help your grass and flowers grow naturally. Just like organic farming doesn't use any harmful, man-made pesticides, organic lawn care is dedicated to using only natural ingredients to keep your lawn green! Grass Roots Lawn Care - Starting From The Bottom Up! By : Martin Haworth And a challenge it can be, especially when there are so many ways to make a difference to your lawn, and so little time. It's at this stage that you might think that starting below the surface, with grass roots lawn care, is going a bit far. After all, what with weeding and feeding; manually tugging those obstinate weeds up by hand; not to mention the week in, week out need to mow, why would you want to work on the part that no-one sees? Freezing Berries and Other August Gardening Tips By : Leonard Perry Planting fall vegetables, rejuvenating annual flowers, and freezing berries are some of the garden tips for this month. Most poppies resent transplanting, so a good way to propagate Oriental poppies is by root cuttings. Once the plants have dried up, dig up pieces of root and cut them into smaller pieces. Plant these sections, and sprouts will form this summer. By next year, you'll have new flowering plants.
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