For many of us, the act of gardening brings us closer to nature by getting us outdoors and allowing us the opportunity to tend and grow objects that in the absence of our assistance would not be able …
Why I’ve Always Wanted A Garden Fountain
I have always been smitten with the smallest things in life. In fact, even as a kid I remember being fascinated with small things and with finding beauty in places that most people ignored. So when it …
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Why I Decided To Plan My Next Years Garden Last Fall
Every year spring comes and I get so excited to get outside and plant my garden. I can just taste those fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, and all the other wonderful produce that I will grow this …
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Why Every Gardener Needs A Garden Shed
One of my all-time favorite hobbies is having a garden each year. I think my love for gardening started when I was a little girl spending summers with my grandmother and helping her take care of her …
Why add decor to your garden?
Looking back through history, gardens have always been emphasized. From the Garden of Eden to modern times, writers have placed the principal characters of their stories and sometimes the most …
Where to Put Your Water Garden
Like so many things in life, the location is one of the most important aspects to consider when making any changes. Here are a couple of things to consider when you build your dream water garden: 1. …
Where Did The Window Boxes Go?
I just happen to love window boxes and miss seeing them in the more modern neighborhoods these days. My neighbors who lived across the street from us had just painted their older rather plain, small …
When And How To Prune Roses
Rose bushes that are not pruned can grow into large tangled messes with small and inferior blooms. The following should allow you to grow an attractive well shaped and sized bush with large lovely …
What to use storage shed for around the house
When you have limited space in and around your home, you may find that it is necessary for you to have an alternative source for storing items. You can use a storage shed for the outside equipment …
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What To Look For In Landscape Maintenance Service – Things You Must Know
When you are in search of a landscape service for your home, there are quite a few things that you should keep in mind. After all, not all landscape services are created equal. Care for your yard …
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What Organic Really Means
The word "organic" may appear on packages of meat, cartons of milk or eggs, cheese and other single-ingredient foods. Certified organic requires the rejection of synthetic agrochemicals, irradiation …
What is the Right Garden Style for You – Wildlife Garden
I am lucky enough to live in a rural area within easy reach of various country footpaths, which take you through different natural habitats. There are woodland walks, a coastal path, grassland areas …
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What is the Right Garden Style for You
The amount of space you have available to you will greatly influence your type and style of garden. If you live in a rural area and are lucky enough to have a large garden you will be able to divide …
What Is An Outdoor Bonsai?
Bonsai trees and plants are basically trees and plants that are pruned and trimmed to keep their size minimal. The trees and plants relish the practise because they get a lot of care and attention and …
What Garden Furniture Should I Buy?
When it comes to selecting Garden Furniture, or Patio Furniture, it is important to remember that it will probably be left outside in all weathers, so it must be able to stand up to extreme changes of …
What do you grow in a greenhouse?
Once you've got your greenhouse ready, it can be difficult to know exactly what to grow. All sorts of things will grow in a greenhouse, and most will grow at least a little better than they would …
What Bonsai Supplies Will I Need?
Growing Bonsai is a rewarding hobby that is accessible to all. You hardly need any room at all and you've probably got most of the tools already lying around the house and garden. The only …
Weed Control – How to Prevent Weeds from Taking Control of Your Yard
If bees are public enemy #1 for most farmers, lawn owners and gardeners tend to view weeds with very much the same perception. Weeds are non-native plants that are unwanted in a certain place and time …
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Web Based Educational Resources For The Organic Vegetable Gardner
More and more men and women across the globe are learning that there truly is a great deal of truth to the old adage that we are what we eat. To this end, more and more people -- again, all across the …
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Water Gardens That Upset The Neighbours
Before going ahead with any plans on your water garden be sure to double check on all the safety measures. We all know the dangers that lurk where ponds and children are concerned but if all the …
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Water gardening – keeping water clear of algae
There are many new aims surfacing in gardening, and water gardening is one of the leading new interests. Water gardening can be in the form of waterfalls, basins, fountains, all of which can be …
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Water Garden Feature – How To Save On The Pennies And Labour
A Water Garden Feature without doubt is the cherry on the cake giving the ultimate finish to enhance the beauty of a garden or patio - but unfortunately some gardeners are put off because of the work …
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Water Garden – Pond Pumps To Pump Up The Volume
The sounds of the water from your garden feature and the effect it can have on you is an experience not to be missed. Pump up the volume with the sound of splashing water. For instance listen to the …
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Want a garden but not enough room or soil? Then Hydroponics Gardening could be for you.
Hydroponics gardening is a great idea for anyone who wants a garden but doesn't have enough land or soil. Hydroponics gardening is, essentially, a way to cultivate plants using a nutrient solution …
Vermiculture: Indoor Composting and Organic Soil Improvement
Maybe you've never heard the term vermiculture, if so don't feel bad, many experienced gardeners are unfamiliar with this organic practice. I think vermiculture is fascinating; simply put it's the …
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