| 71 | Care of Slipper Orchids Preview: Yes, Slipper Orchid Care Is Little Tricky But Read On and You Can Do It Slipper orchid care for these orchids is a little more difficult than cattleyas but you can be successful. To me slipper orchids are one of the prettiest orchids around. They have this waxy sheen to them and the petals and lips are thicker than most orchids. The one feature ... (more) Published By: Bob Roy Submitted: 01 June,2005 |
| 72 | Orchid Growing for Beginners Preview: Yes, growing orchids for beginners is very easy. They are like any other house plants, they need water, light, fertilizer and, oh yes, you should talk to them or even play some music. Get a complete Orchid Growing Guide with the Purchase of any Orchid Plant. Here is what you get with the course Check out our specials - Free Shipping - in The Orc... (more) Published By: Bob Roy Submitted: 01 June,2005 |
| 73 | The Orchid Myths - What is the Truth Preview: Here are some of the popular orchid myths #1 Orchids are Carnivorous They are not, in fact, they pollinate by luring insects to them but they do not eat the insects. This helps the orchid gardening Orchid Myths#2 Orchids come from the Tropics Some orchid flowers do come from the tropical climates but they grow in any climate and in any country,... (more) Published By: Bob Roy Submitted: 01 June,2005 |
| 74 | BIG JUICY GRAPES Preview: BIG JUICY GRAPES A favorite memory from my childhood memory pool Is being underneath my aunt's grape arbor, it was cool Clusters of juicy purple and white grapes hanging down Under Aunt Irma's grape arbor near Patterson town That memory made me want to have some grapes to eat So I built a grape arbor where I could escape the heat The three vine... (more) Published By: Irvin L. Rozier Submitted: 02 June,2005 |
| 75 | Metal Garden Furniture Preview: Since Victorian times metal garden furniture has become a popular way to decorate gardens. In fact, since this furniture can easily last for many years with the proper maintenance, some people are still using pieces in their gardens that were made in the Victorian era. Metal garden furniture adds both a classic style and durability, which demand ... (more) Published By: Matthew Anthony Submitted: 02 June,2005 |
| 76 | Arbor Swings - Which arbor is right for you? Preview: Arbor swings - Taking up anywhere from 20 to 30 square feet when assembled, an arbor swing provides a handsome focal point and a way to enjoy the idle moments of the seasons, swinging outdoors. Arbors with swing parts are generally sold in pieces or panels that require simple assembly. When you shop online, take a look at the various materials ava... (more) Published By: Nicole Martins Submitted: 02 June,2005 |
| 77 | The Rich History of Chrysanthemums Preview: Did you know that those lush, colorful blooms called chrysanthemums are rooted in beliefs of human immortality and perfection? Today the "mum" graces gardens, cut flower arrangements and even salads (yes mums taste great), but they were taken much more seriously after T'ao Yuan Ming started it all in China around 500 A.D. Over long periods of ca... (more) Published By: Kathy Burns-Millyard Submitted: 03 June,2005 |
| 78 | How and When to Plant Roses Preview: When spring comes and the ground is thawed, it is time to start planting your rose garden. Roses have been a cherished aphrodisiac since biblical times. They have been around for over 3000 years, yet they still hold a particular mystery and fascination, not to mention the fact that they just look and smell good! One of the most important rules o... (more) Published By: Kathy Burns-Millyard Submitted: 03 June,2005 |
| 79 | Add Rich Color To Your Garden With Blue Perennial Flowers Preview: Blue flowers are some of the most striking plants around and can add a rich splash of color to any garden. Plant them in a cluster of all blue or mix them in with other flowers for a rainbow of color. When planting flowers, it is important to remember to follow the instructions on the tag for the plant. Always buy plants that will thrive in the ... (more) Published By: Kathy Burns-Millyard Submitted: 03 June,2005 |
| 80 | Grow Organic Vegetables Preview: There are more reasons than ever why anybody with access to a few square feet of the outdoors should grow their own organic vegetables. You may be shocked at how much of the produce at your local supermarket has been genetically modified. Some estimates now put this at over 50%. While there is no strong evidence that genetically modified foods a... (more) Published By: Vince Apps Submitted: 05 June,2005 |
| 81 | Control Flea Beetles Organically Preview: REQUIREMENTS FOR REPRINT: You have permission to publish this article free of charge in your e-zine, newsletter, ebook, print publication or on your website ONLY if it remains unchanged and you include the copyright and author information (Resource Box) at the end. You may not use this article in any unsolicited commercial email (spam). You may r... (more) Published By: Marilyn Pokorney Submitted: 05 June,2005 |
| 82 | Lawn Mower Accessories Preview: You can find lawn mower accessories in different sizes and shapes. Most of these accessories are additions to the usual mower rider. Usually, lawnmowers comes without any safety supplement for the operator. They must be bought by the customer. A good example is the canopy that will protect the operator from the sun. These gardening additions use t... (more) Published By: Andrew Caxton Submitted: 06 June,2005 |
| 83 | How to choose an outdoor fireplace for your backyard Preview: Making fires outdoors is not just a primordial instinct. Homeowners have the campfire bug and it just seems to keep growing. With the trend towards creating outdoor living spaces and spending more time outside relaxing or entertaining friends, garden accessories such as an outdoor hearth make the backyard experience that much more enjoyable. Howev... (more) Published By: Nicole Martins Submitted: 06 June,2005 |
| 84 | The Container Vegetable Garden Preview: If you live in an apartment or town home, you probably think you don’t have enough space to grow vegetables. Lack of space is no longer an excuse since many modern vegetable varieties are perfect for growing in containers on a sunny window ledge or patio. You can grow salad vegetables and herbs in almost any sunny spot and enjoy fresh ingredient... (more) Published By: Vince Apps Submitted: 07 June,2005 |
| 85 | Making Love to my Garden Preview: I have one of those handy-dandy small roto-tillers made especially for gardeners. It can do darn near anything, short of creating world peace. I used the roto-tiller one time. Its performance was impressive! But now it's gathering dust in my shed. The roto-tiller, though a marvelous device, took away my satisfaction in tilling the soil. I like ... (more) Published By: Jenny Harker Submitted: 08 June,2005 |
| 86 | My Garden Soul-The Agonies of Our Delightful Addiction Preview: Here is a scenario familiar to every gardener: I tense with eager anticipation whenever I walk into my favorite nursery, or any nursery. I'm a kid in a toy store with free rein to buy anything I want! My gaze darts from plant to plant, looking for my old favorites and for new varieties. Suddenly there before me I see a daring new color variety ... (more) Published By: Jenny Harker Submitted: 08 June,2005 |
| 87 | Improve Your Home’s Landscape in 6 Easy Steps Preview: Think that improving the look of your home and garden requires too much time and money? It doesn’t have to. Here are 6 easy ways to spruce up the appearance of your home. These solutions won’t cost a fortune and won’t take long to complete, but it will look like they did! STEP 1: CREATE AN OASIS FOR BIRDS Create a great focal point in the fron... (more) Published By: Tom Ridgeway Submitted: 08 June,2005 |
| 88 | How to Grow Snow Peas Preview: Snow peas may have been named because in bright sunlight their light green pods look as if they might be tinged with frost. One of the oldest vegetables, the earliest recorded pea was grown in 9750 BC on the Thai-Burma border. Since snow peas are a favorite addition to Asian dishes, this pea might very well have been a snow pea ancestor. In the... (more) Published By: Linda Jenkinson Submitted: 09 June,2005 |
| 89 | Rose Pruning Tips Preview: Pruning your roses is one of the most needed and the most annoyingly difficult tasks that goes with proper rose care. It takes a steady hand the proper procedure to ensure the best possible roses that you can get. Pruning your roses is basically the act of getting rid of dead and damaged pieces, and teaching the new growth to grow in the correct... (more) Published By: JT Submitted: 10 June,2005 |
| 90 | Planting Guide For Roses Preview: The art of planting roses doesn’t have to be a complicated thing to do. When you have the right knowledge there is no limit to how beautiful a garden or rosebush that you can create. In this guide, you will not only have all of the right skills at your fingertips, but you will get 101 tips that you can use to grow your very own bed of roses. With... (more) Published By: JT Submitted: 10 June,2005 |