Garden tools help you prepare and maintain vegetable gardens.garden tools image by MichMac from Fotolia.comVegetable gardening tools have improved over the years, allowing you to choose traditional tools or, thanks to technology, tools that make gardening easier and faster. They give you...
Growing a cycad is like taking a look into the distant past. Cycads are members of the ancient gymnosperm group of plants that originated some 240 million years ago. Cycads are frost-tender plants that grow outdoors only in warm climates. In most of the United States, cycads are better suited for co
Ever heard of an artificial turf? Artificial turfs are made from artificial grass, made to look and feel very much like natural grass. Because they are artificial, the grass don't grow so there's nearly nothing to maintain. No more mowing. No more watering. There might be a bit of weeding
Flower gardening is not only a popular hobby, a beautiful flower garden increases the curb appeal of your home. One of the first things a flower gardener learns is that there is not one date when it is best to plant all flowers. Different flowers are planted at different times, and even the state th
Greenhouse building plans are the place you begin. These plans give you all the information you need to start putting your greenhouse together. Without a plan, you are just guessing. Plans usually come with standard ...
Whether you want a fun experiment for the kids or a creative way to keep from wasting your garden leftovers, dyeing fabric with plants and vegetables is the way to go. While not quite as convenient as store-bought dyes, these recipes can still produce excellent results. Just gather a few materials a
Do you know the advantages of hiring a professional carpet cleaner? It is true that carpet is a tedious and time-consuming job especially if you do it alone. Besides, a do-it-yourself activity for cleaning carpets ...
For more attractive appearance of the plants during winter, put the pots near the south or east window. In November, indoor plants that in the summer enjoyed the nice weather on the balcony or in ...
Many mini green houses are small enough to keep inside the house in in-climate weather so you never have to worry about your plans when it rains, snows or is too dry. You would provide the "comfort" your plants need. They also keep seedlings alive and healthy, giving them protection from h
Find out if all of the hype around the Thuja Green Giants is all it should be. Do they really grow as fast as advertised?
Modern gardens have a very fresh, calm look around them which soothe us at the end of a busy day. Their borders are comparable to those used in ordinary gardens; the garden design is based on geometry
Texas goatweed (Croton capitatus) is a wild plant that is rarely cultivated--it truly can be considered a weed. Despite the similar name, it is not the same plant known as horny goatweed (Epimedium grandiflorum), which is grown in Asia and has specific medicinal qualities, particularly for sexual he
Great Things in small Places; My Opinion of the Homegrown Hydroponics PC Grow BoxWhen I read in High Times that you can grow 3 plants in a computer tower case I said no way! But I put my foot in my mo
There are so many fruit trees available, that choosing the right trees for your fruit orchard may become difficult and very confusing. The choice becomes slightly easier when you know that you have to choose the right tree for your climate.
If you love gardening and hate the winter months when your garden is for the most part bare, a greenhouse is the perfect solution. With a greenhouse, you can enjoy spring all year round, because a greenhouse is a gardeners haven during winter. Just like normal gardening, greenhouse gardening can be
With the spread of the "killer bamboo" or Japanese Knotweed in many parts of the UK and North America, steps are being undertaken on a war-footing to eradicate and control the spread before this weed causes irreversible damage to property and danger to life and limb, chokes out other speci
Are you in need of a very simple and inexpensive way to add a decorative touch to your yard or garden? Well, I have the answer for you. In fact, you'll be recycling something that might have otherwise ended up in the garbage.
The types and worth of tackle you use to take caring of your plants not only have an effect on your plants' wellbeing, but your own as well.
A chainsaw is a necessary gardening device. It is used for trimming, limbing, and dressing tress. Also you can use it for cutting overgrown bushes and shrubs. Round files are no longer considered or used ...
Irrespective of their lifestyles and preferences, people do spend a lot of time in the kitchen. From preparing a snack or a cup of coffee to putting together a nice dinner for the entire family, ...
