Recently Published: Home Improvement
You may be surprised at what is the best composter.
By Dave Tee | Published 7/5/2009 | Read more »
Learn about how the rotating composter works and where to purchase at the lowest prices.
By Dave Tee | Published 7/5/2009 | Read more »
King Alfred is the America's most loved daffodil.
By Lisa Crawford | Published 7/4/2009 | Read more »
In these eco-friendly days a compost heap in your garden can produce a nutrient rich compost to dig around flowers and plants. A compost heap is recycling at it's best.
By The Brit | Published 7/4/2009 | Read more »
These tiny pests are most commonly found in tropical and sub-tropical climates. When they move into a house, as they often will, they are always very unwelcome guests.
By Carolyn Tytler | Published 7/4/2009 | Read more »
I introduced duckweed accidentally four years ago and the duckweed took over my small pond. Despite there being millions of plants, I have since eliminated all of it.
By PS | Published 7/4/2009 | Read more »
Xeriscaping is a low maintenance style of gardening, which utilizes drought resistant plants, shrubbery and grass. The idea of Xeriscaping was started during a period of drought in Colorado and the name was taken from Greek terminology.
By Richard R. Sutton | Published 7/4/2009 | Read more »
Dill can be traced back through history. Today this herb is as popular as ever. Learn how to grow and how to use this popular herb.
By Jackie Hardin | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
One of the big secrets to successful gardening is using the proper material in your basic planting.
By Scott Rogers | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Back in the late '70s and early '80s nearly every home had at least a few cascading chrysanthemums dressing up the doorway, on the patio or tumbling over a poolside retaining wall.
By Scott Rogers | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
It is a well-known fact by all gardeners that plants properly planted have everything in their favor to start off right and barring unseen circumstances should do quite well.
By Scott Rogers | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
This article has helpful green tips for combating aphids on roses.
By Mara Oakes | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
This evergreen planting guide has useful information on how to choose and plant evergreens in your garden.
By Mara Oakes | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Here are a few techniques to start on the road to becoming more self-sufficient a step at a time.
By Bethany James | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Learn how to create good growing soil when growing a garden.
By K.C. Davis | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
I hope that many of you will at least try the most fascinating phase of horticulture: the propagation of plants from seed or by cuttings. It will really do something for you if you mean business. You will find results both encouraging and satisfying.
By Lisa Crawford | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Abutilon is an evergreen, viney shrub. This shrub is most often used as a loose, informal espalier.
By Lisa Crawford | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
The sweet pea, is a climbing annual that produces a multitude of sweet-smelling blossoms. A hardy climbing annual with the botanical name of Lathryus odoratus. Using a container, sweet peas can be grown in any garden and even on apartment balconies.
By Lisa Crawford | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
When we analyze the entire picture and weed out the flowering trees that are not really compatible to the conditions found around the average home, the list is cut down drastically.
By Lisa Crawford | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
The Collard plant (Brassica oleracea acephala) is also grown under the common name of Tree Cabbage and Jersey Kale.
By Lisa Crawford | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Infinitely varied in type, description and function, shade trees provide a multitude of benefits in the home garden, community and environment.
By Lisa Crawford | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Still considering the use of reliable shrubs and trees which play an important role in gardens during the Christmas and New Year holidays?
By Lisa Crawford | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
There is no denying the fact that good well-planned landscaping will definitely enhance the home in addition to increasing its valuation.
By Lisa Crawford | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Here are some tips and techniques for growing a bumper crop of cauliflower in your home garden.
By Cheryl Dennett | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
July is National Blueberry Month but here's tasty ways to capture summer year round.
By Jan Hoadley | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Here are some tips and techniques for using perennials to make your yard more beautiful.
By Cheryl Dennett | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
The month of September is perhaps the best month of the year to launch into heavy landscaping in some areas. Just as it is with landscaping in early spring, there is always the possibility of running into weather problems.
By Lisa Crawford | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Perennials play a wide range of roles in gardens. They can be used in large, colorful mass display or to fill narrow beds, combined in borders with other plants and shrubs, or displayed by themselves in a perennial flower border.
By Lisa Crawford | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Roses, azaleas, Bottle brush and hibiscus are famous names in the gardening world - for a good reason.
By Lisa Crawford | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Basic ideas to keep your garden growing healthy through the summer months.
By Aleshia Green | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Cymbidium Nila, variety Green Gold a cymbidium with arching spikes that so beautiful that its owner, Mrs. Joseph Gretsch, , had the whole plant sitting on the piano with the pot partially hidden with a lovely plate and oriental figure.
By Lisa Crawford | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
By far the most popular flower among home gardeners is the zinnia.
By Lisa Crawford | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Cornus Florida rubra, popularly known as Pink Flowered Dogwood. The lovely dogwood, which is about 40 years old, has a trunk some 10 inches in diameter and a spread of over 20 feet.
By Lisa Crawford | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Squirrels, coons and possums can wreak havoc on gardens, lawns and even buildings. Homeowners spend thousands of dollars each year ridding their homes and surrounding areas of these pests.
By Brenda Jones | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Home improvement ideas such as nansulate applications can save a home money
By PeonLife.com | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
For all the bird lovers, you will love humming birds. Here is how to attract those beautiful things.
By Aleshia Green | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Due to the dry heat, there are some things you might have to do differently to get a proper garden growing.
By Aleshia Green | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
When planning for a vegetable garden you have to consider size, here are some guidelines for doing so.
By Avis Yarbrough | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Read this informative article and learn how to gather, dry and grow poppy seeds!
By Kassidy Emmerson | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
This article takes a look at caring for your yard all year.
By Carl Benjamin | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Container gardening is gaining popularity as many people live in apartments or other places where space is limited. If you are curious about container gardening, but don't know what containers to use, read on.
By Meg C. | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Raid Double Control Ant Baits kill the the ants and the queen in a week.
By Carl Funkhouser | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
A lazy gardener, as I define him, is one who manages his gardening and his methods of gardening so that he has as little as possible to do to have an attractive, healthy garden.
By Lisa Crawford | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Vegetables long have been known as "cool weather" crops or "warm weather" crops. That is why garden peas and lettuce and radishes were planted in cool spring and tomatoes, beans, and eggplant had to wait until the warmer days of summer.
By Lisa Crawford | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Personally, and speaking from a very practical standpoint, I think that trees are really the background of every landscape.
By Lisa Crawford | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
You, no doubt, are planning ahead toward seeding your small grain crops this fall. One of the things to consider is whether it will be worthwhile to put a seed treatment on small grain.
By Lisa Crawford | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
This is the season over much of the United States when crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis) takes over lawns and waves its spiky seed heads contemptuously at eradication attempts.
By Lisa Crawford | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
The Topsy Turvey is a great concept with some drawbacks.
By Carl Funkhouser | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Methods to get rid of snails in your vegetable garden without resorting to using harsh chemicals.
By Kelly Spies | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Save money and grow your own bird seed for wild birds and pet birds.
By cremechese | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Whether the cats belong to local neighbors or whether they are your own, these methods to keep cats out of flowerbeds have worked to protect my flowerbeds from wayward cats using them as litter boxes and trampling the foliage in the process.
By Crystal Ray | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
A garden needs dirt, but dirt is not dirt. If you are interested in knowing the different types of dirt you can buy for your garden, here is a guide.
By Avis Yarbrough | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
It really is very easy to propagate hydrangeas, and it is a great way to save money on landscaping as well as a fantastic way to share the beauty of beautiful flowering plants with family, neighbors, and friends.
By Crystal Ray | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
For those of you who have not decided what to get for that special friend I would suggest that you just pay a visit to your local nursery and see for yourself what's available.
By Scott Rogers | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Today I want to give you beginners a few ideas regarding what you might do in order to get the utmost from whatever you plan in the way of setting up your propagating units.
By Scott Rogers | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Espaliered plants - those grown in a plane pattern on the fences, walls or trellises - are exactly the plants to put in cramped garden areas.
By Scott Rogers | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Tomatoes are a wonderful summer delight. Find out how to prune your tomatoes.
By Aleshia Green | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Worms now come in handy for something. Learn why people are using worm compost.
By Aleshia Green | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
More people are using compost. Learn why the more you use composting, the less time you have to apply to your garden.
By Aleshia Green | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Birds do it, bees do it, even fashionistas on bended knees do it- Let's do it- Let's grow something good..... Are you up for the challenge- can you focus your love and devotion where your mouth is?
By Ann Marie Harmony | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Garden decor and garden accessories are very important elements of your landscaping plan. Read on for 5 garden decor ideas in the form of garden accessories.
By Meg C. | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Learn how to grow hearty plants and beautiful flowers on a small budget with little effort.
By Nan Hamilton | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
This article tells about flowers that are heat tolerant and easy to grow in the summertime.
By Theresa Shockley | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Plants that like sunny locations, some drought tolerant, to fit your needs.
By Kari Nichols | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
These have to be one of the easiest and most "magical" of the bulb tribe we can grow in the fall.
By Scott Rogers | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
All of these trees will fit nicely in today's smaller-gardens.
By Scott Rogers | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
I really don't believe that anything stands out and embellishes the landscape more than a properly selected and properly located flowering tree.
By Scott Rogers | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Lady Slippers are beautiful flowers that are pink or yellow in color. The Lady Slipper is also called the moccasin flower because it has the shape of a moccasin.
By Donna Daniels | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
The family's weekly garbage volume (refuse, if you prefer) can be reduced substantially by starting a compost pile.
By Scott Rogers | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Chances are your neighbor may be getting more satisfaction out of his garden than you are out of yours. And for less time and money. If he is, the reason may be that he is seeking advice from his garden center.
By Scott Rogers | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Home gardeners who wish to grow summer flowers from seed must start planning ahead during March if seedlings are to be ready in time.
By Scott Rogers | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
The red lily beetle is a new formidable threat to lilies. The lifecycle of the beetle and organic control measures are discussed.
By Marie-Luise Blue | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Gardeners grow plants that change carbon dioxide to starch and oxygen, thus purifying the air. Our plants hold back water from rushing into lakes, carrying with it silt and other contaminating substances.
By Lee Rinehart | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Garden advice for winter gardening.
By Lee Rinehart | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Vegetable diseases are insidious in their attacks and rarely noticed until they are well established. Control measures then are not effective. To control these destroyers, preventive measures must be taken.
By Lisa Crawford | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Naturescaping is all about getting back to the basics of gardening. It shouldn't be about the latest trends in plant species, where it came from or how much it costs. It should be about watching your work evolve into a work of nature.
By Richard R. Sutton | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Overview of harvesting and preserving sage tea and the benefits of drinking sage tea.
By Julie Darleen | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
A lawn care service provider does much more than cut your grass and trim your hedges. A well-maintained lawn and landscaping can increase your property's value by 20 percent.
By LuAnn Lopez | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
If you live in a warm climate and would like to grow apples, there are some great varieties that are specially suited to a warm environment.
By John P Cummings | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
Rhizomes are underground stems or stalks that sprout buds that grow into new plants.
By Gemma Argent | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
Besides adding a more exotic and natural look to a room, interior plants have plenty of health benefits as well.
By Lucy Tonic | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
This article offers advice on determining soil and grass type and conducting several tests before watering. Additionally, there are tips to keep in mind.
By Carol Whyte | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
A guide to growing and using the herb, summer savory.
By Sophia S. Mark | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
Three of the best cover crops that I have used to control weeds at different times of the year and in different ways.
By Sophia S. Mark | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
Butterflies and hummingbirds love bee balm.
By Joseph Cash | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
How to plant a garden maze on a small scale using flowers.
By Pendragon | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
Before you even consider taking that first swing, or perhaps renting a splitter, give some thought to the kind of wood you're acquiring. Some species of trees split very easily; some are very difficult.
By Mariel Wineberg | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
It doesn't have to be hard work to have a beautiful garden. Some quick and easy garden tasks can give you a garden that looks great now and in the future.
By Mariel Wineberg | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
The Worx GT 2-in-1 Cordless Lawn Trimmer/Edger is one yard tool I couldn't do without. Read why I think it's so great, and about it's companion tools.
By Donna Thacker | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
Following some simple spring gardening tips will put you well on your way to a successful growing season.
By Mariel Wineberg | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
If you are among the many that are always looking for a better way to store wood, you may want to build a Holzhaufen. From the Germans, this woodstack offers many benefits.
By Mariel Wineberg | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
When you need to purchase a hose, and this seems to be a yearly job, what should you consider before you buy?
By Mariel Wineberg | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
If you have a fescue grass, fertilizing it during late spring and summer can be harmful.
By Mariel Wineberg | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
The main purpose for the addition of composted materials to your garden is to add organic matter to the soil.
By Gerald McLeod | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
save energy with nansulate
By PeonLife.com | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
New insulation product is easy to install
By PeonLife.com | Published 6/30/2009 | Read more »
Clivia miniata hybrid, is a member of the amaryllis family.
By Scott Rogers | Published 6/30/2009 | Read more »
Home-grown vegetables have better taste.
By Scott Rogers | Published 6/30/2009 | Read more »
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