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Garden Sheds & Landscaping

As long as a shed is structurally solid, it can enhance the visual appeal of a garden. Whether it is used for potting plants, as a storage space for gardening tools and equipment, or as a study or play area, a shed can help define the entire garden, much as a patio, gazebo or swimming pool would do.

Gardening For Complete Beginners

Gardening appeals to a variety of people across the world but what makes gardening so interesting? The fact is there are many different types of gardening including growing your own fruit and vegetables which is perhaps one of the main and more popular aspects of gardening.

Orchid Pots-A General Overview

Transparent plastic or nylon orchid pots are now the chosen receptacle for seasoned and novice growers alike both can give real benefit by being able to see through the pot and observe root structure and ...

The Beauty of Autumn Garden Flowers

The well-tended autumn garden can delight with a wonderful display of colour before winter sets in.The autumn garden can be rich with flowers, the colours much deeper than the pastel shades of spring; calendulas and marigolds, dahlias, showy chrysanthemums and Michaelmas daisies all making a contrib

Preparing Successful Seedlings

Seedlings do much better in a garden than just planting seeds.This article will explain the way to get things off to a great start in your vegetable patch.

Landscaping Experts for Ultimate Garden Designs

If you want to revitalize your landscape and make your garden ultra-beautiful, then you need to hire specialize landscaping expert in your area. They can easily revive your garden landscape and gives it an all ...

Tree Damage Due to the Gypsy Moth

The gypsy moth was actually brought to the United States in 1869 in an attempt to start a silkworm industry. The gypsy moth is an example of an experiment gone horribly wrong. Needless to say, ...

Pruning Evergreen Trees

REMEMBER: * Evergreens do not need to be pruned unless there is a physical problem with the tree due to damage, death, decay or disease. * Prune evergreens to keep them healthy and beautiful. * Less i

Do You Need a Lawn Tractor

Lawn tractors can be great for people with massive lawns as they are fast and easy to use. However. with them being heavy machinery. safety guidelines will need to be followed at all times in case of emergency.

Tips on Ways To Grow an Indoor Or Oudoor Herb Garden

If you love to garden and cook, you should consider growing an herb garden to enhance both. Growing fresh herbs can heighten the flavor in any meal. For some reason, many people never consider an ...

Types of Bird Feeders - Hopper, Suet and Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders

Are you trying to find a bird feeder but don't know what kind to buy? There are many different types of bird feeders and it can be overwhelming with all the choices to make in investing in one. This information will cover three bird feeders: hopper bird feeders, suet bird feeders, and cage or s

Gloxinia Plant Care: How to Let It Go Dormant

Gloxinias, related to the African violet, are common houseplants. Blooming in 3-inch-wide bell-shaped flowers, they add color and texture to the indoor environment. Not the easiest plant to grow, gloxinia is quite particular about room temperature, light and humidity. The fuzzy leaves do not tolerat

How to Use Horse Manure in Vegetable Gardens

One horse produces up to 50 lbs. of manure every day, totaling over 8 tons per year. If you have a horse, you know it's important to clean up manure from your horse's indoor and outdoor living areas. If you collect horse manure from a nearby horse owner or farm, you know that they can be grateful fo

Patio Furniture For Your Garden

There are many different styles, types, and designs of patio furniture available. Ranging from the inexpensive but typically short lived and even flimsy plastic furniture, to the natural looking but h

How to Care for Euphorbia characias

Euphorbia characias is a herbaceous perennial shrubby plant from the Euphorbiaceae family. The plant is commonly called spurge or Mediterranean spurge. Native to the Mediterranean region, Euphorbia characias grows best in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 7 through 10. The spurge plant