| 111 | Violet Pots Preview: Pot size is important for your African violets because they grow best when their roots fill the pot! Although pot-bound means disaster to many plants, to the African violet it’s synonymous with comfort! A three-inch pot is ample room for small African violets. A good rule of thumb for repotting is to change pots when the plant overflows its pots o... (more) Published By: Linda Paquette Submitted: 30 April,2005 |
| 112 | How to Transplant Irises Preview: In my experience, irises are among the easiest flowers to transplant. One spring many years ago, an older friend of mine dug up an iris bed at her home. They were bearded irises -- a lovely shade of lilac purple -- and she moved some of them to a different location. The irises had already started to grow and were about four inches high. She did... (more) Published By: LeAnn R. Ralph Submitted: 01 May,2005 |
| 113 | Summer Lawn Care Tips Preview: Summer is just around the corner, and your lawn could probably use a little maintenance before the summer season of backyard BBQs and swimming in the pool. So what are you doing now to get your lawn ready? Lawn care is often feared as a difficult and time intensive process, but with a few guidelines and tips, you can easily have a healthy green la... (more) Published By: Josh Gray Submitted: 01 May,2005 |
| 114 | Get Off The Grass - Groundcovers For Problem Places Preview: Why fight nature? If you’ve got an abundance of shade, thin, sandy soil, or other lawn challenging conditions, keep your sanity and your budget intact this season and install groundcover plants instead of attempting to reestablish a lawn. Groundcovers have the advantage of requiring fewer pest controls to stay healthy and look good. Maintenance i... (more) Published By: Jean Fritz Submitted: 03 May,2005 |
| 115 | Caring For Tropicals And Exotic Flowers Preview: Tropical flowers make an exciting change from the more traditional floral gifts such as roses and gerberas, assuming that they're available in your area. Their stark and colorful beauty makes them an impressive gift for special occasions like Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, birthdays and anniversaries. If you're lucky enough to grow tropical flow... (more) Published By: Gerry Belvedere Submitted: 04 May,2005 |
| 116 | Planting a Container Garden Preview: If you are a person not blessed with a big sunny backyard, you need not be deprived of the joy of gardening. You just need to think on a smaller scale. The perfect solution…container gardening. Container gardening is an extremely versatile method of growing not only colorful flowers, but also herbs and even some fruits and vegetables. A container ... (more) Published By: Johann Erickson Submitted: 05 May,2005 |
| 117 | Are Your Houseplants Safe? Preview: There is nothing more attractive and cheerful than a room filled with healthy green houseplants. They offer aesthetics to the interior of our homes, improve indoor air quality, and often provide emotional satisfaction to the caregiver in getting the plant to bloom or produce new growth. However, did you know that plant exposures are some of the mo... (more) Published By: Lesley Dietschy Submitted: 05 May,2005 |
| 118 | How to Grow Sweet Corn Preview: Purchased corn, whether on the cob or in a can can’t compare for taste! Sweet corn is easy to grow in the home garden with just a little know how and a few corn facts. 1.Corn needs warm soil temperatures (50° - 65° Fahrenheit) to germinate. 2.Warm temperatures cause sugars in corn to turn into starches and results in loss of sweetness and creamy... (more) Published By: Linda Paquette Submitted: 05 May,2005 |
| 119 | How to Transplant Lilacs Preview: Lilacs are exceptionally easy to transplant. I have transplanted many lilac bushes from the original bushes that my grandmother planted on our Wisconsin dairy farm 70 years ago. Early spring until late spring, from when the lilacs develop buds until they actually have small leaves, is the best time to transplant. If you have lilacs growing in your... (more) Published By: LeAnn R. Ralph Submitted: 07 May,2005 |
| 120 | Lawn Fertilizer Preview: Let’s not talk about lawn fertilizer. Let’s talk about air. Air has oxygen and carbon dioxide and a bunch of other elements in it but mostly air is composed of nitrogen. This is good news for your lawn since the other day I read this, “Few soils have enough natural nitrogen to maintain desired turf grass quality and recuperative ability throughout... (more) Published By: Linda Paquette Submitted: 08 May,2005 |
| 121 | A Few Simple Facts About Purple Martins Preview: Purple Martins are the largest member of the swallow family. However, in flight their wings are more triangular than other swallows. Males are a handsome lot having a violet head and body with black on wing and tail. Females, youngsters, and first year males are light bellied and look very similar to smaller swallows. The song of a martin is... (more) Published By: Cedar Creek Woodshop Submitted: 10 May,2005 |
| 122 | Backyard Ponds Preview: Backyard ponds are a great source of fun and enjoyment. With them come all kinds of different nature. From the fish and all of the other wildlife, to all the different pond plants and flowers. It truly is a relaxing hobby, once you get it all set up. Backyard ponds are not extremely hard to build, and once you do, they’re pretty easy to take car... (more) Published By: Robert Dorrance Submitted: 11 May,2005 |
| 123 | Planting Blue Flowers In Your Garden Preview: Blue garden flowers can add a splash of unique color to your yard. You can buy blue and blue purple perennials and annuals to enhance your garden design. Plant them in a section for all blue flowers or mix them in with your other colors for a more varied look. When planting flowers, be sure to follow the instructions for planting locations and ma... (more) Published By: Lee Dobbins Submitted: 11 May,2005 |
| 124 | Lawn Care Preview: If you didn’t have a healthy lawn last summer, your lawn care practices might be at the root of the problem. Actually, a healthy lawn needs very little care and quite often learning what lawn care tips not to try is the best advice you can get. Don’t over water. A healthy lawn needs about an inch of water a week and it’s best if it gets it all a... (more) Published By: Linda Paquette Submitted: 11 May,2005 |
| 125 | Tulip Care Preview: The crocus, anemone, narcissus and daffodil are all welcome harbingers of spring. However, growing tulips capture the essence of spring with bright colorful blooms that renew the earth with promise of summer color. The best part of growing tulips is watching them dance in the first breaths of spring. The second best part of growing tulips is tulip... (more) Published By: Linda Paquette Submitted: 11 May,2005 |
| 126 | Organic Lawn Fertilizer Preview: Your lawn can be only as good as the soil under it. When you use slow release, organic lawn fertilizer, you provide your lawn with nutrition that grows healthy, disease and drought resistant green turf. Although you may want to be the first on your block to have a green carpet in front of your home, healthy grass needs to grow at its own rate. Org... (more) Published By: Linda Paquette Submitted: 11 May,2005 |
| 127 | How to Decorate Your Garden Using Profound Garden Statues that Bring Your Yard to Life Preview: Garden statues are commonly used to enhance the look and feel of a garden or yard. Many people use them to reflect a favorite character, theme or animal. Using garden statues that you'll enjoy for many years is one key to success for your beautiful garden decor. How to Choose the Right Garden Statues Selecting the proper garden statues for your ... (more) Published By: Candice Pardue Submitted: 12 May,2005 |
| 128 | How to Transplant Trees Preview: How to Transplant Trees by LeAnn R. Ralph 975 words With a little patience and tender loving care, you can easily transplant small trees that you have found growing in a ditch or that are growing on one part of your property but that you would like to move to another part of your property. Spring is the best time to transplant trees. Transplant... (more) Published By: LeAnn R. Ralph Submitted: 15 May,2005 |
| 129 | Spring Garden Tips Preview: Gardeners, it's time to put your gardening skills to the test. If temperatures are cooperating, the merry months of May and June will be your busiest until September, with planning, planting, and patio projects to lead the way into summer. Don't be fooled by a late frost; find out the mean freeze date in your area, and be sure soil is warm and wor... (more) Published By: Josh Gray Submitted: 15 May,2005 |
| 130 | The “Minimal” Garden Preview: Some people who lead busy professional and personal lives, don’t feel they have the time to invest in the constant upkeep of floral and other gardens, but would still like to do something about landscaping or decorating their property. And there are others for whom gardens are simply not their “thing”, but they like a little decoration, without th... (more) Published By: Johann Erickson Submitted: 17 May,2005 |