| (Published: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:58:55 -0400) |
| Quick Tips To Growing Great Orchids! |
| Orchids have an undeserved reputation for being difficult to grow and care for in the home. This probably stems from the early years of orchid cultivation when orchids imported from the tropics died so frequently in English greenhouses that botanist John Lindley referred to England as “a cemetery fo |
| Author: Orchid Geek |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 10:56:06 -0400) |
| Where Orchids Originally Came From |
| Where did orchids originate? One may as well ask where man originated, for like man, the ubiquitous orchid is found on nearly every continent in nearly every climate. Also like man, the orchid has a myriad varieties and forms – so many that one botanist has stated, “There is no such thing as a typic |
| Author: Orchid Geek |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 16:09:25 -0500) |
| Everyone Needs A Spaghetti Garden |
| One of the delightful pleasures of life are herbs. Besides adding beauty to your garden they make foods taste better and provide a pleasant scent to the air we breathe. In George Washington days everyone had a herb garden that they used for culinary, teas and medicinal purposes. That practice is slo |
| Author: James Ellison |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 16:10:44 -0500) |
| Aerated Compost Tea, The New Organic Fertilizer |
Organic gardeners all know compost is fantastic stuff. But now, there's something even better and that's compost tea. If you start with a good compost you'll have a versatile elixir for all your garden needs.
Compost tea helps prevent foliage diseases and at the same time increase the nutrients |
| Author: James Ellison |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 14:27:16 -0500) |
| Here is Why You Should Use Gypsum in Gardening |
Do you have clay or layer of hard subsoil problems in your garden?
Then gypsum may be the answer to help loosen the soil structure. It is not considered a miracle substance and you will find that it doesn't work right away, but a 3 year program of applications should help improve the poor soil c |
| Author: James Ellison |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Tue, 08 Nov 2005 19:05:02 -0500) |
| What is the Right Plant and Where Do I Put It? |
| Know if your plants are disease-susceptible. Your choice of plants used in your garden is as important as the soil that you put those plants in. Select plants that are disease resistant and they will be much more easy to maintain and will give you the look you are wanting. Food for thought is use pl |
| Author: James Ellison |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 09:21:05 -0500) |
| 7 Factors Needed for a Compost Pile |
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 or part science. The following 7 factors |
| Author: James Ellison |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 02:41:28 -0500) |
| Terrace Gardening And Landscaping Ideas |
Terraces present wonderful possibilities in the garden. They are outdoor living rooms during good weather and form a transition from the outdoors to the indoors throughout the year.
The terrace may be either at ground level, below ground level, or raised above it. The simplest type is grou |
| Author: Alexander Sviridov |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Fri, 02 Dec 2005 09:45:25 -0500) |
| The Secrets for Winterizing Your Garden |
If you’re like most people it isn’t the thought of winterizing your garden that gets you, it’s figuring out where to start. There’s just so much to do that it can sometimes be hard to know where to begin!
Well, relax. The harvest is in and putting your garden to bed, so to speak, is one of th |
| Author: Scott Patterson |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 16:21:55 -0500) |
| Mistakes When Planting or Transplanting |
We can plant too early. Remember those beautiful warm March or April days when we are tempted to go out and start our gardens? Why not, the stores already have the plants for us to transplant so it must be time. Early planting can lead to money out of your pocket.
Even if we plant the seeds l |
| Author: James Ellison |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 21:26:48 -0500) |
| Joyful Autumn Rose Growing |
The autumn months of September and October are when roses perform at their peak. After faithfully following proper rose procedures up to this point, now -- at last -- you should begin to reap the rewards of full, vibrant, glorious blooms.
Your work isn't quite done yet, however. Although aut |
| Author: Ron King |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Sun, 15 Jan 2006 18:43:59 -0500) |
| Make A Good First Impression: Landscape Your Driveway |
Is your driveway landscaped? It should be.
This includes the driveway itself, as well as the design elements on both sides. All sorts of materials from softscape options to hardscape are available to make your driveway attractive.
Make A Good Entrance
As the entrance to your hom |
| Author: Ron King |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Thu, 02 Feb 2006 18:23:09 -0500) |
| Chainsaw Manufacturers Have Excellent Safety Records |
| Chainsaw manufacturers have excellent safety videos available. Always make sure you check safety features such as chain brakes, safety chains, and deadman switches. Chainsaws provide all the convenience of a Chainsaw, even in enclosed areas and near residential buildings. Make sure to service your s |
| Author: Jerry Smith |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 00:29:55 -0500) |
| Flowers Are Good For The Soul |
Flowers are a heartfelt, natural way to lift our spirits. They can provide a smile for a tired face or even brighten a room for a convalescent. Just imagine your favorite flower. Are you smiling yet? You are definitely in a better mood.
There isn't a doubt that beautiful surroundings provide |
| Author: J Shipper |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 08:59:10 -0500) |
| Practicing Safe Pest Control In Your Garden |
| Pests are a problem in many gardens and can ruin your flower bed or a good crop of vegetables. When dealing with pests, and especially in vegetable gardens, you want to use methods that are safe for both plants and humans. Since avoiding the use of harsh chemicals for pest control is a good idea all |
| Author: Lee Dobbins |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 11:24:48 -0500) |
| How To Divide Perennials |
| Perennials are a favorite type of garden plant for many gardens as they will bloom for several seasons without replanting. Perhaps one of the best qualities of perennials is that you can divide them and make more plants for free! Dividing your perennials periodically is important as it will keep the |
| Author: Lee Dobbins |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 12:05:18 -0500) |
| Hydroponic Gardens |
Hydroponic gardening might seem very scientific and difficult but, in fact, it is as simple - and maybe even easier - as regular gardening. They both have many elements in common that being the need for light, humidity, water and nutrients.
Hydroponic gardening, however, uses no soil. A soil |
| Author: Lee Dobbins |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 12:34:07 -0500) |
| In The Garden Planning Before Planting Is Key |
How many times have you gone to the garden store and bought some plants that you absolutely loved only to get home and not be able to find a suitable place in the garden?
Getting the right look in you garden takes a lot of planning. You simply can’t go to the garden store and randomly choose |
| Author: Lee Dobbins |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Wed, 01 Mar 2006 13:19:43 -0500) |
| The Garden Wall |
| Both the strength and beauty of a dry wall may be enhanced by using it as a wall garden. It may acquire a mossy and aged appearance simply by planting flowers, herbs, or ground cover in the soil in the crevices. A greater degree of color can be obtained, however, by planting any of several flowering |
| Author: Elizabeth Passage |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Sat, 04 Feb 2006 10:54:31 -0500) |
| Mulch is Mother Natures Blanket |
One of the most important part of gardening is mulching. It keeps down weeds by blocking the light that allows weeds to germinate. Mulch will slow down the evaporation of moisture from the soil, which also will keep the soil from drying out and creating a crusty soil.
Earthworms love organic |
| Author: James Ellison |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2006 22:44:07 -0500) |
| Landscaping Ideas: 5 Easy Tips to Add Fun and Humor to Your Backyard |
One of the best ways to add your own personal signature to your garden is to infuse a little humor. Here are some helpful tips for creating a fun backyard that lightens your spirit and makes you chuckle.
Choose Comical Garden Art.
Look around and you will find all kinds pieces sure |
| Author: Deborah Boland |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2006 01:19:23 -0500) |
| Garden Design: How to Choose and Place Garden Art in Your Backyard |
Your backyard should relax and refresh you, but it should also delight you!
Choosing garden art that reflects your personality and makes you feel good is an important key to creating the ultimate backyard.
Art can mean many things to many people but basically there are 3 types:
1. F |
| Author: Deborah Boland |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 17:27:52 -0500) |
| Start Your Seeds Indoors For A Jump On Spring Planting |
| Spring is creeping in, hallelujah, and it’s time for us to start digging in the dirt. For all of you frustrated gardeners that live in colder climes I bet you can’t wait to start planting your garden beds with flowers, herbs and vegetables. Over the long winter you forget how much you miss those sho |
| Author: Mary Hanna |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 20:37:49 -0500) |
| Roses At 40 Below? |
The history of cultivated roses goes back thousands of years. According to fossil evidence, rose plants have existed for approximately 35 million years old. The genus Rosa has some 150 species spread throughout the world.
Wild roses are hardy and adaptable plants which grow in conditions ran |
| Author: P Badse |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 20:03:07 -0500) |
| Geraniums Galore - A Container Garden Delight |
| All over the country, geraniums flaunt their red and scarlet, rose, pink, and white blooms with a gay abandon that few other plants can rival. In boxes on city fire escapes and rooftops, in window boxes on suburban and country houses, in tubs and pots on terraces and patios, and in hanging baskets o |
| Author: Mary Hanna |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 18:54:48 -0500) |
| Ideas On How To Use Container Gardening To Decorate Your House And Garden |
| Nearly every house and garden presents numerous attractive settings for container plants. Suburban gardens, estates, small city backyards, and summer cottages—all can be enhanced by this type of gardening. A few of the seemingly endless possibilities include entranceways, steps, courtyards, walls, r |
| Author: Mary Hanna |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 19:33:51 -0500) |
| The Basics of Rose Gardens |
| There are two main classes of roses: Bush roses and climbing roses. These two classifications are based entirely on tendencies of growth. Bush roses grow from 1 foot to 6 feet in height and require no support. Climbing roses produce long canes each year and must be provided with some type of support |
| Author: Elizabeth Passage |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 20:43:17 -0500) |
| Rock Gardens |
| While "Rock Gardens" is the modern name, another term used in connection with natural rock gardening is "rockeries". The biggest problem is to determine the plants that are likely to succeed under the conditions that can be provided. There are no plants that can be counted as rock plants in every pa |
| Author: Elizabeth Passage |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Tue, 28 Feb 2006 20:44:49 -0500) |
| Landscaping: The Concept of Foundation Planting |
| The special planting set close to the house is called foundation planting and has great importance since it improves and enhances the proportions of your house as well as relates the house to the grounds. Evergreens are widely used for foundation planting not only because they can thrive in the shad |
| Author: Elizabeth Passage |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Thu, 02 Mar 2006 18:06:30 -0500) |
| Transplanting Deciduous Shrubs |
| Shrubs to be transplanted from a natural stand or from one part of a yard or garden to another are most safely taken with a ball of earth on the roots. The size of the ball will vary with the size of the plant. The average shrub should be transplanted with a ball of earth about one half the spread o |
| Author: Elizabeth Passage |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 15:57:34 -0500) |
| The Origin of Mythical Creatures as Weathervanes |
| The Tower of the Winds (Horologion) built in Athens by the astronomer Andronicus around the first half of the first century BC is apparently the oldest surviving weathervane if not the very first in human history. The weathervane itself was destroyed long ago, a beautiful bronze merman warrior known |
| Author: Don Foster Scoggins |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Wed, 05 Apr 2006 23:11:20 -0400) |
| 7 Tips for Placing Your Garden Gazebo |
| One of the simplest ways to create a backyard escape is to add a garden gazebo. These pretty outdoor structures were originally used in Victorian times to shade fashionably pale ladies from the sun. Now they’re being turned into everything from cozy eating areas and kid’s playhouses, to places to me |
| Author: Deborah Boland |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 07:17:39 -0500) |
| The Blackhaw Viburnum Tree Guide #18901 |
| With its rounded, stiffly branched habit the Blackhaw Viburnum reminds you of a Hawthorn. It is a very easy plant to grow. It can be purchased as a seedling, a rooted cutting, a potted starter plant in qt. pots, to 5 gal. pots, and B&B field dug plants. In your landscape it can be a small tree b |
| Author: William J. Hirst |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 18:20:16 -0500) |
| Planning Your Herb Garden The Right Way |
This article is dedicated to planning a successful herb garden. If you have planted herb gardens in previous years this will help to revamp and refresh one already have.
Go to your Garden Center and see what herbs are available and suitable for your area. This is important if you are planning |
| Author: Mary Hanna |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 01:26:12 -0500) |
| Designing and Building A Pond |
Building a pond is a big undertaking that involves a fair amount of hard work and, as it will be a permanent feature of your garden, it is worthwhile spending some time in the planning stage.
So before you rush into the garden with a shovel, pause for a while and think about your fish pond de |
| Author: Alison Stevens |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Thu, 06 Apr 2006 10:32:11 -0400) |
| Soil Plus Compost Equals Lush Healthy Plants |
| You find that your plants are giving you fits in your landscape because it seems like a parade of weeds, insects or diseases have invaded and taken over. The problem is probably not due to insects or diseases but the poor soil that the plants are in. This poor soil is the major cause of invading ins |
| Author: James Ellison |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 13:31:37 -0400) |
| The Gazebo Spa: One of 5 Creative Ways to Use Your Garden Gazebo |
The Gazebo Spa: One of 5 Creative Ways to Use Your Garden Gazebo
A gazebo is a great addition to any backyard because it gives it strength, charm and a focal point. But often garden gazebos sit empty because homeowners don’t know what to do with them.
One solution is a Spa Gazebo - the |
| Author: Deborah Boland |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 08:42:35 -0400) |
| Design Your Own Rose Garden |
| The texture and the fullness of the rose is unlike any other flower, and they come in a wide variety of scents and colors that range from a very bright yellow to a dark deep red. It is curious that such a beautiful flower is also equipped with such a thorny stem. A little of the good and the bad fro |
| Author: Ken Asselin |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 20:56:47 -0400) |
| Tips on How To Plan A Harmonious Family Garden |
Introduction:
Keeping your garden looking good whilst using it for a variety of needs is not as hard as you might think with a bit of garden planning. This article looks at a few solutions that will enable the whole family to enjoy a perfect outdoor living.
Ideally you want your garden |
| Author: Paul Curran |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Sun, 07 May 2006 09:00:57 -0400) |
| New Ideas For Your Backyard Landscaping Project |
Go ahead and relax and try to seize in every word I'm about to tell you. Hopefully these thoughts and dreams can help you generate new ideas for your backyard landscaping project.
As you know, backyard landscaping is an exciting hobby for many men and women of all ages. You can plan and re-w |
| Author: Johnny McKenzie |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Mon, 08 May 2006 21:39:47 -0400) |
| Take a Peek at our Marvelous Collection of Silk Topiaries |
| Our company, www.artificialplantsandtrees.com, has a huge selection of wonderful silk topiaries to fit any of your decorative occasions. You’ll love our hundreds of various silk topiaries and how each one is different and changes the atmosphere of your home, office, or garden. In fact, we are the la |
| Author: Robin Storms |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Wed, 10 May 2006 10:38:14 -0400) |
| Making Artificial Topiary Trees Blend With Your Outdoors |
| Your outdoors will look marvelous and full of splendor if you decorate well with artificial topiary trees. Imagine having a garden that’s so scenic and majestic. Each morning you wake up and you look at it, it blows all life’s problems away. One sight of it makes you feel proud about your grand work |
| Author: Robin Storms |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Sat, 13 May 2006 22:08:45 -0400) |
| 5 Amazing Advantages of Today’s Artificial Silk Flowers |
Today’s artificial silk flowers and silk plants offer you many advantages over natural flowers and plants. Let’s look at a few below:
1. They Always Look Their Best
Today’s artificial flowers always look their best. The great work that goes into designing, painting and sculpturing the flow |
| Author: Robin Storms |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Sat, 27 May 2006 18:02:28 -0400) |
| Using Aspects of Silk Flower Design To Create The Perfect Floral Arrangement |
Silk flower design is the art of using silk flowers to create pleasing and balanced floral arrangements for the enjoyment of people. This page will show you how to use the aspects of floral design to create for yourself perfect floral arrangements that will please you and your friends.
Color< |
| Author: Robin Storms |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Fri, 02 Jun 2006 22:51:18 -0400) |
| About basic bonsai styles |
| Bonsai, as a Japanese art form, is more regulated than it’s Chinese counterpart, the penjing. Bonsai attempts to achieve the ideal tree, while penjing attempts to reproduce nature. This is why perfect styling exists in bonsai if you obey the ‘rules’, while penjing leave you free to your creation. As |
| Author: Patrick Desnoyers |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Wed, 07 Jun 2006 16:22:54 -0400) |
| Artificial Japanese Maple Trees |
| Maple trees have long been valued by landscaping enthusiasts because of their exceptional fall foliage. However, not all maple trees are made equally and some are more suited for decorative purposes while others are more appropriately used as shade-trees. There are six main varieties of maple trees: |
| Author: Robin Storms |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Wed, 07 Jun 2006 21:53:45 -0400) |
| Artificial Flowering Bushes |
| Artificial flowering bushes are well known for their vibrant colors which can add vitality to either home or office. Artificial flowering bushes come in all shapes and sizes so even the most fastidious flower lover is sure to find the perfect bloom. While there are numerous flowering species, some o |
| Author: Robin Storms |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 12:07:59 -0400) |
| Silk Greenery |
| The term ‘greenery’ is generally used to describe the foliage of a plant, whether it is live or artificial. This may follow a literal interpretation and be taken to mean only green foliage. However, variegated foliage with other colors, inclusive of green, can be included in this definition. There i |
| Author: Robin Storms |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 20:50:34 -0400) |
| Giant Artificial Trees |
| Giant artificial trees can be used both indoors and outdoors. However, because of their size, they are best suited in homes which actually have the space to house them. Recently, the demand for giant artificial trees has increased due to the number of estate-like homes which have been constructed in |
| Author: Robin Storms |
| Directory: Gardening |
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| (Published: Mon, 03 Jul 2006 23:43:56 -0400) |
| Fake Trees |
Fake plastic trees are replacing the uses of natural ones. Artificial silk trees have gained ground as interior and outdoor décor articles and people go in for fake plastic trees and preserved trees or fake palm trees for many a reason.
Our country’s initial wealth was made by the abundance |
| Author: Robin Storms |
| Directory: Gardening |
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