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07th October 2009
Brussel sprouts are a great vegetable to add to anyone's garden. They do well in a variety of temperate climates, so regions where cold weather sets in, brussel sprouts will do just fine.
They are a great source of many minerals and vitamins that the ... Read >
Author: Mike Podlesny22nd September 2009
Having compost on hand is extremely beneficial for your herb garden, and for any garden. If you are disciplined in turning your compost pile regularly, you should have rich compost to add to your garden in no time. Adding compost to your garden soil wil... Read >
Author: Mark Perlik15th September 2009
Fishing with nightcrawlers for fish species such as walleye, bass and trout is quite common. The trouble is you need lots and lots of nightcrawlers or worms to fish for these species. If you are a avid walleye fisherman you know what i mean. You are const... Read >
Author: Mark Fleagle03rd September 2009
Raising your own vegetable garden helps stretch your grocery budget. Not only is it economical, but homegrown produce is quite nutritious, especially if you fertilize the soil before you plant. It's pretty easy to visit your local lawn and garden store an... Read >
Author: Yodle31st August 2009
Organic fertilizers differ from chemicals as organic feeds your plants while building the soil's structure. Soils with lots of organic material, remain loose and airy, are better able to hold moisture and nutrients, foster growth of soil organisms, includ... Read >
Author: Radar Hunter24th August 2009
If you need to grow healthy veggies, you must plant them in a raised bed stuffed with selected materials and soil. This has many benefits,eg a controlled soil condition, less weeds and pests and so on . It is particularly useful if you have space inhibi... Read >
Author: Kurt Barton07th August 2009
Books About Rose Gardening are Essential Reading for Matching Different Types of Roses with Your Garden.
Regardless of whether you are new to gardening with roses, or if you have been growing roses for years and are an "old hand" at it - you will find ... Read >
Author: gardenlandscape23rd July 2009
If you have been following this series on Community Gardens, you have thus far read about what community garden is, how to organize one in your community garden, what types of rules and concepts need to be decided upon before putting your organization tog... Read >
Author: RoboReel05th June 2009
Many people with disabilities find that they need to be creative and modify things so that they can enjoy everyday activities, such as gardening. Something as simple as watering the plants can be a huge challenge to someone in a wheelchair, or even someon... Read >
Author: RoboReel02nd June 2009
A touch of color can have a powerful effect, especially in areas that are not used to support plant life. It may be more welcoming complexes and apartment buildings and condominiums to feel more relaxed and friendly. It can even make noise, pollution and ... Read >
Author: Manseo29th May 2009
There are so many horror stories from novice and experienced gardeners about using an incorrect soil mixture for their garden planters and containers. Here is the best advice that we have culled from many sources, especially from those growers that speci... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer11th May 2009
There's always lots of jobs to do in the garden so do you have to spend time mulching the beds after you have finished planting? Will it make any difference to the outcome and are there any advantages of mulching?
Before we find out the answers to thes... Read >
Author: Outdoor And Garden08th May 2009
There are so many horror stories from novice and experienced gardeners about using an incorrect soil mixture for their garden planters and containers. Here is the best advice that we have culled from many sources, especially from those growers that speci... Read >
Author: planterlady28th April 2009
Years ago my dad taught me the benefits of composting food waste. It had nothing to do with any type of “green” movement or being environmentally friendly, no, it had everything to do with reintroducing nutrients back into the soil.
Here is what h... Read >
Author: Mike Podlesny13th April 2009
One of the most obvious ways of garden recycling is to compost all your garden waste. Or at the very least, compost al the waste which is simple to compost! While you're at it you could also recycle all (or very nearly all) your kitchen waste too.
Bu... Read >
Author: Lec Watkins09th April 2009
Old Garden Roses are any of the rose varieties that were recognized prior to 1867, the year in which the first modern rose, the hybrid tea, was introduced.
Major Classes
The major classes of Old Garden Roses are: bourbons, noisettes, portlands, sp... Read >
Author: Jeffrey Seymour09th April 2009
Spring is right around the corner once again and when it comes to gardening, if you are anything like me, you are ready to get those vegetable and fruit seeds into the ground.
However, there is a way to “quench” your thirst, so to speak, for your l... Read >
Author: Mike Podlesny27th March 2009
The first step in good gardening is having good garden soil. Unfortunately, the vast majority of us aren't blessed with the perfect soil that is rich and fertile, well draining, full of nutrients, and free of foreign matter. Some of us have rocky or san... Read >
Author: Ellen Bell27th March 2009
Container gardening is a wonderful idea whether you have a garden bed or not. It's perfect for apartments or small areas, but can also really enhance your patio. Here are some tips on gardening in containers.
Every Garden can benefit from the addition... Read >
Author: Jaden Sloan13th March 2009
Soon the season will have changed from cold to warm and gardeners everywhere like me will be getting ready and getting set to start growing again. Before any planting is to begin your garden will need the spring clean-up task of removing all the debris t... Read >
Author: Ms. Eudora12th March 2009
It is a well known fact that the condition of your soil will reflect on how well your plants grow. If you wish to achieve better results take the time to look at your soil and improve it if neccessary.
The key to improving your garden soil is to diagno... Read >
Author: Outdoor And Garden06th March 2009
Even if you show no other plants, you could have a pied preserved backyard of unmarried and double zonal, expensive-leaved or variegated, perfumed-leaved, ivy and Lady or Martha Washington geraniums (also called show or interpret geraniums), not to declar... Read >
Author: Joshua Santor03rd March 2009
Different kinds of gardens require different kinds of garden tools. Hardware stores mostly cater for a wide range of tools, but there are shops that specialize in the more expensive kind of garden tool that shouts quality. Wherever you decide to shop, her... Read >
Author: Jamey Sackville25th February 2009
Garden soil is very important. Anyone with knowledge and / or experience in gardening will tell you that in the long run. With a high quality condition of soil you will increase the quality of blossoms, beds, crops, and anything else that you plant and gr... Read >
Author: jaswinder6613th February 2009
While tending to my own garden, I have found that one of the most frustrating things that can happen to a gardener is to walk outside to check on your plants. It's just a routine walk to make sure that your garden is thriving, but you end up finding holes... Read >
Author: Josiah Smart09th February 2009
Actually !What is a herb? To a botanist the herb is just a plant that does not contain a woody stem. It does not matter if it is safe to eat or not. Gardeners on the other hand, have a different meaning. To them, the herb is just an amazing plant. with an... Read >
Author: jainish02nd February 2009
Growing your own apple tree is a very satisfying and rewarding experience. Who hasn't at one time or another longed to wander down the backyard and pick a crisp, juicy apple from their very own apple tree. And a huge benefit is you can choose which type ... Read >
Author: Outdoor And Garden02nd February 2009
What actually is a herb? To a botanist the herb is just a plant that doesn't have a woody stem. It doesn't matter if it is edible or not. Gardeners on the other hand, have a different definition. To them, the herb is simply an amazing plant. with an amazi... Read >
Author: Lee MacRae06th January 2009
Different kinds of gardens require different kinds of garden tools. Hardware stores mostly cater for a wide range of tools, but there are shops that specialize in the more expensive kind of garden tool that shouts quality. Wherever you decide to shop, her... Read >
Author: Jon Simms19th December 2008
Bacteria are the unsung heroes of gardening. Without bacteria, gardeners would not have the rich, loamy soil in which plants grow without bounds. Bacteria are single-celled organisms that chemically digest organic matter in soils into smaller nutrient c... Read >
Author: Casey Coke10th November 2008
Wasting water is both bad for the planet and bad on your budget, but by slightly adjusting daily routines from brushing your teeth to watering your garden, you can save hundreds of gallons per year. To recognize some of the available ways to conserve wate... Read >
Author: WaterDamageTeam27th October 2008
While tending to my own garden, I have found that one of the most frustrating things that can happen to a gardener is to walk outside to check on your plants. It's just a routine walk to make sure that your garden is thriving, but you end up finding holes... Read >
Author: Jasper Sayer24th September 2008
Shredded leaves make excellent and effective mulch for your spring garden. Making mulch from your fallen fall leaves is not difficult. Leaves can be shredded with your lawn mower or a leaf shredder. Shredding leaves and piling them into compost bin or ... Read >
Author: Ms. Eudora18th September 2008
Fall is the best time to till your garden but when you wish to till is still a matter of preference. I prefer tilling twice a year, fall before the first frost and again in the spring after the thaw. Each time you till your garden you should add organic ... Read >
Author: Ms. Eudora12th September 2008
Organic gardening is the practice of growing vegetables, herbs and fruits relying only things found in nature. An organic gardener aspires to work in harmony with natural systems and to minimize and continually replenish any of the resources the garden co... Read >
Author: Steven Gray09th September 2008
A General Purpose Rock Garden Soil
The gardener knows that there is nothing like coarse, gritty sand for increasing the drainage properties of a soil. He uses it in his cutting bed, in the soil he mixes for potting. So sand will be one of the ingredien... Read >
Author: Sarah Martin22nd August 2008
By Mark J. Donovan
When the leaves have turned color and are beginning to fall off the trees it is time to prepare your garden for winter.
Winterizing your garden is an important step to ensuring a healthy garden next year.
Start winterizing you... Read >
Author: Mark Donovan14th August 2008
It is not hard to have a superior garden. You can have a fast growing and profitable garden when you use the right tips to help you with your plans. Having a successful garden is going to take some time but with a little patience you can have wonderful v... Read >
Author: Cheryl Hanlon13th August 2008
Here is a simple business anyone with a van or SUV can perform: haul stuff for other people who don't have a way to do it themselves.
You could move lawn mowers, bags of garden soil, playground equipment, Christmas trees, musical instruments, furnitur... Read >
Author: Guriqbal singh26th July 2008
Giving your plants water is one chore that is very important. You need to be sure that you give the plants the right conditions to grow. They need to have the water in order to do well and not die off. Some people are aware of the drought condit8ions th... Read >
Author: Cheryl Hanlon08th July 2008
When it comes to home gardens and playgrounds, it is not enough that beauty dominates the general appearance of the area but functionality should also be carefully planned.
When it comes to safety, the children’s playground needs the most precautio... Read >
Author: Caitlina Fuller11th June 2008
Putting in a flowerbed is a great way to add a splash of color and charm to your lawn, and turn an ordinary yard into a place to stop and smell the roses. All it takes is a little dirt work and a weekend afternoon, and you’ll be ready to plant azaleas ... Read >
Author: Ki Gray05th June 2008
Putting in a flowerbed is a great way to add a splash of color and charm to your lawn, and turn an ordinary yard into a place to stop and smell the roses. All it takes is a little dirt work and a weekend afternoon, and you?ll be ready to plant azaleas an... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer03rd June 2008
Most garden soils and especially organically created garden soil will never need the extremity of sterilization. However, in some instances such as nematode infestation, it may be desirable to completely sterilize the soil. The major drawback to this, whe... Read >
Author: Steve Boulden13th May 2008
With spring in full swing, many of us are working ardently to erase any remaining signs of winter from our backyards. Besides putting out the picnic tables and patio furniture, we’re mowing, weeding, seeding, pruning, and planting, in order to create s... Read >
Author: Kathy Moran07th May 2008
Have you ever wanted to know what it would be like to walk right outside you r door and pick a nice fresh tomato? Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables but simply don’t have the space? Can container vegetable gardening be the answer? Conta... Read >
Author: Ms. Eudora28th April 2008
Building up sustainable soil for organic gardening starts right after the garden soil testing has been completed. The testing of the soil helps to identify the additional fertilizers and conditioners that can be added. When attempting to garden organicall... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON25th April 2008
Growing your own vegetables from seed is very easy. It is great fun to watch the tiny seedlings emerge from the soil mix and of course is a great deal cheaper than buying ready grown plants. It is not as quick though. The reason why it is cheaper is that ... Read >
Author: Ric Wiley25th April 2008
Growing your own vegetables from seed is very easy. It is great fun to watch the tiny seedlings emerge from the soil mix and of course is a great deal cheaper than buying ready grown plants. It is not as quick though. The reason why it is cheaper is that ... Read >
Author: Ric Wiley17th April 2008
Training a toddler to use the toilet is hard enough think about toilet training your cat! There are many books that have been written on this particular subject. Earlier times when people actually lived in houses that had gardens you would find that cats ... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu26th March 2008
Here is a simple business anyone with a van or SUV can perform: haul stuff for other people who don't have a way to do it themselves.
You could move lawn mowers, bags of garden soil, playground equipment, Christmas trees, musical instruments, furnitur... Read >
Author: Tarsem09th August 2007
Recently my colleague has invited me to a party on the occasion of his 30-years anniversary.
Thinking of that,that it is necessary to carry off boring evening, I have dragged myself to him,it's well that he lived a beside.
When I have come there, guests... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th July 2007
Botanical Name of Catnip: Nepeta cataria
Other Common Names: Catmint, catnep, catswort, fieldbalm.
Habitat: Catnip is native to the milder climates of Europe and has been naturalized to North America and Asia as well. This herb does well in garden s... Read >
Author: Alien04th June 2007
How do cherry tomatoes in the dead of winter sound to you, a gardener in a northern clime wishing for summer? Impossible, you say. Not if you garden indoors. Vegetables of all types can be grown year-round indoors, with the proper light, soil, fertilize... Read >
Author: Susan Slobac12th April 2007
Well it’s that time of year again to start busting up your garden soil and start your planting. How you do that is up to you. If you need the exercise or have a very small garden you could always do it by hand.
To save your back and knees you could ... Read >
Author: Mike D Tucker04th April 2007
So long as they have a high surface to volume ratio, most plant materials from your garden will work beautifully in your compost pile. You want to use common sense when adding larger items like sequoia branches or giant rubber tree leaves - shred them or ... Read >
Author: J. Allen09th February 2007
A narrow bed isn't wide enough to show off layers of plants. A flower bed would be wonderful, but with a pond in the center it will be even better. The best way to plant a flower garden is normally on a sloping or level ground, this will help with water r... Read >
Author: Bill Carmel16th November 2006
1. If you do not have much time for gardening, stick to plants in containers, such as tubs, boxes and baskets. They are easier to feed and tend if you have a busy lifestyle.
2. If you are not sure what you want the layout of your garden to be, plant i... Read >
Author: Alex Fir26th June 2006
Are you looking for some inside information on soil Chemistry and your garden? Here's an up-to-date report from soil Chemistry and your garden experts who should know.
The chemistry of the soil is one of the most critical considerations for any garden... Read >
Author: J. Brian Keith19th January 2006
Even a composting neophyte can create top-notch compost. Akin to cooking, composting is half art, and half science. Awareness of these basic factors will help you getting started.
Just like a chef demands high quality ingredients, successful composting n... Read >
Author: Lynne Doxley07th September 2005
Compost, made from decomposed grass clippings, leaves, twigs, and branches, becomes a dark, crumbly mixture of organic matter.
Learn how composting works. Even a newbie to composting can make good quality compost. It can be compared to cooking as art... Read >
Author: james ellison24th August 2005
In years past, serious rosarians would never consider having a potted rose on their property unless it was just waiting for its home to be prepared in the garden.
Times have changed and potted roses now have a place in the lives of condo and apartment ... Read >
Author: Ron King13th August 2005
By Lee DobbinsGeraniums have long been a popular plant for both outdoor and indoor use.
The common geranium can be grown in beds or containers and will do well in either. The ivy leafed geranium is a natural for hanging planters. The Regal or Martha Wash... Read >
Author: Lee Dobbins13th August 2005
By Lee DobbinsThe geranium has long been a favorite plant for both garden beds and containers. This common geranium is actually a member of the genus Pelargonium while the wild geranium is a member of the genus Geranium. Both look great in gardens! Both t... Read >
Author: Lee Dobbins
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