| 151 | How to grow Chocolate Cosmos Preview: Love Chocolate? Here’s How to Grow Chocolate Cosmos Chocolate cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguinea) is both nose and eye candy for your garden. When it’s in full bloom, mature blossoms on long, slender stems look like candy kisses on a stick and fill the late afternoon with the sweet scent of vanilla tinged chocolate. New blossoms hug the foliage of the ... (more) Published By: Linda Paquette Submitted: 06 April,2005 |
| 152 | The Sundial - Garden Ornament or Exotic Timepiece? Preview: Most of us regard a sundial as an attractive ornament for a park or garden. Their effectiveness as time keepers is highly variable That's unfortunate, because it is not at all difficult to ensure that your garden sundial will be an accurate timepiece, provided, of course that the sun is shining. But that will be covered in another article. For... (more) Published By: Graham McClung Submitted: 07 April,2005 |
| 153 | The Perfect Garden Sundial Preview: Is it possible for a garden sundial to tell perfect time? The chances are very good if you can make one yourself, or get one custom made for your location. But both these alternatives will take either time or money. The reason for this is that apart from adjustments for time zones and daylight saving , covered in another article, there are thre... (more) Published By: Graham McClung Submitted: 07 April,2005 |
| 154 | Grow Monster Cosmos Preview: Every year I plant the cosmos variety ?Versailles? by seed, as well as ?Seashell?, ?Sonata?, and ?Psycho?, in my garden (Cosmos bipannutus, Hardy to Zone 5). And every year my cosmos reach six feet or more in height, four feet in diameter, and drip with so many flowers it takes me hours to deadhead. Want the same results in your garden? Read on: T... (more) Published By: Jenny Harker Submitted: 08 April,2005 |
| 155 | Orange Perennials For Your Garden Preview: Perennials are wonderful because, they bloom year after year. Sometimes, I forget that I even have them planted and then they spring up to my surprise and delight! I like to add some zip to my garden with flowers that are orange in color. They add a vibrant touch and the brilliant colors attract birds and insects. Here’s some of my favorite orang... (more) Published By: Lee Dobbins Submitted: 09 April,2005 |
| 156 | How to Control Poison Ivy 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: 10 April,2005 |
| 157 | Lawn Aeration — The Cure for Soggy Grass Carpets Preview: Just like people do, plants need breathing room. While most plants can get the air they need from the top, having adequate circulation in the soil is critical for growing healthy turf. If you’re noticing that last year’s lawn is this year’s sponge, it’s time to rent or purchase a lawn aerator. Aeration keeps soil clumps from becoming rock-solid b... (more) Published By: Linda Paquette Submitted: 10 April,2005 |
| 158 | Watching Your Children’s Garden Grow Preview: Start some gardening traditions with your kids. Give them their own garden patch and a spot to dig. Children love getting their hands dirty and watching things grow. Be sure to buy good quality, child sized gardening tools. Plastic toy versions just won’t hold up to the task. You will also need children’s gloves and a watering can. Mark off th... (more) Published By: Rondi Hillstrom Davis Submitted: 11 April,2005 |
| 159 | The Wild Spikenard Preview: The Wild Spikenard also goes by the names of False Solomon's Seal, and Solomon's Zig-zag. Its scientific name is Smilacina racemosa. This plant has white or greenish colored, small, slightly fragrant, densely packed flowers. It grows one to three feet tall, and has a simple, slightly angled stem which tends to be leafy and sometimes has a little h... (more) Published By: J.A Carpunky Submitted: 13 April,2005 |
| 160 | You Can Have a Mosquito Free Yard Preview: In addition to the fact that mosquitoes are both annoying and cause some level of discomfort when you’re unfortunate enough to be the entree on their daily menu, they also carry disease which can affect the animal, bird and human populations. In order to keep the possibility of such a fate to a minimum, you’ll need to initiate steps to control the... (more) Published By: Sarah Yee Submitted: 14 April,2005 |
| 161 | Hostas – Plantain Lily Preview: Hostas, commonly known as the plantain lily, own so many distinctive characteristics that it’s difficult to pinpoint which of them has pushed it ahead of the day lily (Hemerocallis) as the most sought after herbaceous perennial for the home garden in the US. A low maintenance plant, shade tolerant, and hardy in zones three through nine, there ar... (more) Published By: Linda Paquette Submitted: 15 April,2005 |
| 162 | The Home Garden Preview: The Home Garden The garden should be near the house and away from trees. If it's some distance away from the house, it will not be as well looked after, nor will most use be made of vegetables grown. Vegetables near trees cannot get full sunshine; even more important, tree roots will rob them of water and fertilizer they need to do their best. I... (more) Published By: Charles French Submitted: 17 April,2005 |
| 163 | Organic Roses in the Flower Garden Preview: Many people believe growing their flowers and vegetables organically is healthier for them and their environment. It is natural that you may wish to grow your roses this way also. Using the pesticides and insecticides that are usually considered to go along with growing roses and keeping them healthy can cause many people have to health problems .... (more) Published By: Sandra Dinkins-Wilson Submitted: 18 April,2005 |
| 164 | Perennials in the Flower Garden Preview: Perennials are the basic flowers of any flower garden. To many people, a flower garden is simply beds of perennials. Each year they die and renew themselves for the next growing season. They can be long-lived and last for many seasons. However, care must be taken for the rapid growers which may smother less vigorous flowers. Perennials such as the... (more) Published By: Sandra Dinkins-Wilson Submitted: 18 April,2005 |
| 165 | When to Plant Vegetables Preview: If you’re planting a vegetable garden you’ll want to pay close attention to frost and freeze dates to determine when to plant. This article gives an overview of how to determine when to plant and offers links to additional online resources for determining your frost and freeze dates. Planting times for vegetables and other annual plants vary from... (more) Published By: Chip Phelan Submitted: 19 April,2005 |
| 166 | Wheelbarrow Buyers Guide Preview: This guide has been written to help you make the right choice when buying a wheelbarrow in the UK. In the UK currently there are at least 30 different types of wheelbarrow, from the basic garden barrow to a sophisticated battery powered motorised wheelbarrow. There are also numerous manufactures both at home and abroad and of course a vast ... (more) Published By: David Howlett Submitted: 19 April,2005 |
| 167 | Improving Your Health & Quality of Life with Flowers Preview: Most people can appreciate flowers for their extreme beauty and wonderful scents. We have such a strong connection with them, responding very positively to their ability to bring joy, as well as their use at gatherings such as weddings, funerals and like celebrations. Flowers also posses an even deeper ability to help heal our bodies when we are... (more) Published By: Burgundy Shank Submitted: 20 April,2005 |
| 168 | Add some splash to your garden with a fountain Preview: One great way to add character to a garden is to add a fountain. Fountains, also called water features and water elements, can add elegance, a sense of peace or a feeling of fun to nearly any landscape design. The sound of flowing or trickling water is comforting and relaxing for most people, so it helps make the environment inviting. In addition,... (more) Published By: Johann Erickson Submitted: 21 April,2005 |
| 169 | Green Thumb Gifts: Beyond Gardening Gloves Preview: Ahh, spring! It has sprung! Gardeners (and budding gardeners - no pun intended) have begun the quest for a weedless lawn, or a bountiful garden. But if you're looking for gifts for someone with a green thumb (or someone with green thumb envy), consider the situation first. Some people think of gardening as a chore. Others see it as relaxing... (more) Published By: The Gift Wizard Submitted: 21 April,2005 |
| 170 | Garden Gnomes to add whimsey to your garden Preview: Garden gnomes are a fun addition to your garden, patio or landscaping. Adding a perfect touch of whimsy, you can count on a garden gnome to always put a smile on your face. Besides their obvious charm, garden gnomes are also believed to bring good luck to your garden. After all, a garden gnomes is supposed to help with your gardening!First appeari... (more) Published By: Johann Erickson Submitted: 21 April,2005 |