| 1 | Mulch is Mother Natures Blanket Preview: 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 mulch, they eat the organic matter and produce castin... (more) Published By: JamesEllison Submitted: 07 February, 2006 |
| 2 | Everyone Needs A Spaghetti Garden Preview: 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 slowly coming back. A spaghetti garden is one of t... (more) Published By: jamesellison Submitted: 31 October, 2005 |
| 3 | Garden Composters and Composting Basics Preview: Why Compost? Recent studies show that an average family throws away approximately 200 pounds of organic kitchen waste every year. Combine this with all the leaves, grass clippings and other organic garden waste accumulated over time and that's a lot of household waste being added to the already mountainous waste disposal problem. Some local autho... (more) Published By: Mark Falco Submitted: 15 June,2005 |
| 4 | A Kids Tree Preview: During my youth kids were required to pass through a tree climbing phase as part of the transition from being a kid to becoming a teenager. Not just any old tree would do of course. The majestic oak was always a tower of strength but the limbs were too high up for it to be a good climbing tree. Likewise, the tall pecan trees that grew in our yard ... (more) Published By: Jason Canon Submitted: 16 June,2005 |
| 5 | Agio Patio Furniture Preview: The fresh air of the early spring solstice and the celebration song of the earth call us to leave the safety and comfort of our indoor winter haven. We venture forth to explore the new life that is springing up all around us, and habitually look for a place to relax and absorb the sounds and smells swirling through the air. Agio Patio Furniture ma... (more) Published By: Hans Dekker Submitted: 17 June,2005 |
| 6 | Wind Chimes Go Great With Gardening Preview: What could be more relaxing than gardening on a nice summer morning? Listening to your wind chime while you garden! Wind chimes are not only fun to look at but they add much more to your garden then just visual appeal. Wind chimes have tones and vibrations that soothe and calm the mind helping to release all your stress. When you dig in the garde... (more) Published By: Lee Dobbins Submitted: 17 June,2005 |
| 7 | Drying Roses Preview: There are many reasons why you might want to dry your roses. Some people just want to keep a memento of a special moment. Perhaps they are a part of a wedding that you went to; maybe they were a gift from a mate, friend, or family member. Whatever your reasons for doing it, this is the section where you will learn to dry your roses properly. Ther... (more) Published By: Jan Nicholas Submitted: 20 June,2005 |
| 8 | About Window Ledge Gardening Preview: The growing of flowering or foliage plants on window ledges is a form of gardening in which most people can indulge. Those who live in flats, and others who have no gardens, and especially invalids who are confined to their rooms, derive an enormous amount of pleasure from this form of gardening. Window ledge plants would be more popular if it w... (more) Published By: Balaji B Submitted: 20 June,2005 |
| 9 | Basil for Everything Preview: I planted three kinds of basil today. I love basil it is one of those herbs that just is is truly indispensible in the kitchen. Ocimum basilicum, Sweet Basil, is the most common. Two or three plants will keep you in fresh Basil all summer, and give you plenty to dry for winter. The flavor is great, but deteriorates some after the plant flowers. L... (more) Published By: Judi Singleton Submitted: 21 June,2005 |
| 10 | Hibiscus Preview: There are over a 200 kinds of hibiscus. They grow all over the world. They have been associated with the Goddess as the Rose of Sharon variety. They have a long history. Not surprising as they are beautiful and used for many medicinal purposes. If your hibiscus has dull medium green heart shaped leaves, dinner plate sized white, pink or red flow... (more) Published By: Judi Singleton Submitted: 21 June,2005 |
| 11 | Gardening is Good Therapy Preview: Many of us garden just for the sheer joy of it. But did you know that all over the country the healing aspects of gardening are being used as therapy or as an adjunct to therapy? Although this might sound like a new concept, garden therapy has been around for decades. For example, the Garden Therapy Program at Central State Hospital in Milledgev... (more) Published By: Valerie Giles Submitted: 22 June,2005 |
| 12 | How to Grow a Pineapple Preview: The first thing you need to grow a pineapple is a pineapple. The pineapple (ananas comosus) is a bromeliad; in fact, one of the few in its family that is edible. However, the fruit of an unripe pineapple is poisonous and will irritate both your mouth and throat. Even the ripe fruit of the houseplant pineapple is not nearly as luscious and sweet as... (more) Published By: Linda Paquette Submitted: 22 June,2005 |
| 13 | Wildlife Gardener Preview: Gardening for wildlife has become quite a passion for me, although I only have a small urban garden I have still managed to fit a fair amount of bird and insect friendly flowers and plants in. Since reading an article about the decline in popular species of birds such as sparrows, blackbirds and thrushes I decided to do my bit to help my local bir... (more) Published By: Cheryl White Submitted: 23 June,2005 |
| 14 | Dream Yard Preview: Do you ever dream about what your yard could look like some day? As you look through garden catalogs filled with beautiful trees, shrubs, flowers and pictures of beautifully landscaped yards--complete with ponds and garden sculptures--the choices seem endless. Before ordering hundreds of plants or giving up because you cannot decide what you reall... (more) Published By: http://www.home-and-garden-decor.net Submitted: 25 June,2005 |
| 15 | Choosing Garden Furniture Preview: No matter how pleasant a garden is, it is not being enjoyed to its full extent if there is no where for visitors to sit and admire the beauty of the garden. Luckily, few gardeners are willing to sacrifice design for comfort and with the wide choice of garden furniture available today, it is rare to find gardens bereft of furniture. Garden furnitu... (more) Published By: Matthew Anthony Submitted: 25 June,2005 |
| 16 | Freestanding And Lean-to Greenhouses Preview: Whether a greenhouse is freestanding or attached (lean-to greenhouse) it is one of the most popular types of garden buildings in use today. It is a self-contained structure in back garden or yard, which helps you grow what you want - flowers, vegetables, or fruits, when you want - in dry summers, winters and even during snow. It serves the practi... (more) Published By: Matthew Anthony Submitted: 25 June,2005 |
| 17 | Garden Sheds - More Than a Storage Area Preview: You may already have a garage or a shed in your garden or backyard and its possible that you haven't even considered the prospect of adding a garden shed at all. Any garden implements could easily be stored in the garage or utility area. However, a garden shed is so much more than just an every day storage area, as it can have a character all of ... (more) Published By: Matthew Anthony Submitted: 25 June,2005 |
| 18 | Trees in the Home Landscape Preview: Trees add so much to the home landscape! They provide shade, clean air, habitat for wildlife, value to your property, and even memories. If your yard does not have any trees at the moment, you may want to consider planting some. Studies have shown that trees and landscaping add value to your property. Even if you do not intend to sell your proper... (more) Published By: http://www.home-and-garden-decor.net Submitted: 25 June,2005 |
| 19 | Butterfly - Life Cycle Summary Preview: INTRODUCTION Butterflies are beautiful insects of nature and often admired for their vibrant colors. According to The American Heritage Dictionary, they belong to the biological order of Lepidoptera, and have distinct characteristics: slender bodies, knobbed antennae, and four wings (Dictionary.com). The Lepidoptera classification order is derive... (more) Published By: T.L. McMullen Submitted: 25 June,2005 |
| 20 | Help Your Backyard Plants Get the Nutrients They Need Preview: All plants require certain nutrients for good growth. Carbon and oxygen are taken in through the leaves during photosynthesis, while the rest of the required nutrients normally are taken up through the roots. Most nutrients and water are taken up through the very fine roots called root hairs. These are very small, but are extremely numerous and e... (more) Published By: http://www.home-and-garden-decor.net Submitted: 25 June,2005 |