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  1. Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction To Hydroponics Gardening For Beginners (part 4) Environment By John R. Haughton
    THE BASICS OF HYDROPONICS.The Success or Failure of Your Plants Depends On Their EnvironmentThe environment, or climate, in which your plants are grown is one of the most important factors affecting your end results. The temperature and humidity have to be right for the type of crop you are raising, the lighting has to be of sufficient intensity and duration for the stage your crop has reached. These and many other factors have to be considered before you can hope to grow a healthy and…


  2. Decorative Stone Uses For Landscaping By Geoff Iles
    One of the benefits resulting from the diminishing rainfall now being experienced Australia wide is the growing realisation by the community that there are alternatives to the vast areas of lawn traditionally found around suburban houses.The new trend toward smaller property sizes has also caused people to look at more practical uses that could be made of the surrounds to their homes.One of the fastest growth areas experienced over the past 5 years has been the increased usage of decorative pe…


  3. Lawn Care Tips - Six Easy Steps to a Great Lawn By Hans Dekker
    What type of lawn care works best for you depends on the time and money you decide to put into your lawn. If your lawn is your hobby, you can spend thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours of time on it.On the other side of the fence, if what you want is a low-maintenance green expanse that you can enjoy with family and friends, you've come to the right page!The best lawn care tip you can get is to start with a solid plan.1. Do you need to plant grass? Do some research on the best seed for y…


  4. The Care of Cattleya Orchids By Robert Roy
    Cattleya Care: a bit more in-depth.This month we are going to go into some detail about the care of cattleya orchids. These orchids are probably the easiest to care for and like all plants need water, light and fertilizer. Playing some nice music or talking to them doesn't hurt either.Most of the wild cattleyas grow in rain forests of South America, namely in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Mexico. They flourish in the Andes from altitudes near sea level to high altitudes of 9 - 10,000 feet.…


  5. Tranquility in Your Own Back Yard By Scott Kirchoff
    A garden fountain can add beauty and serenity to you yard or garden. It’s long been known that running water can aid in relaxation. The addition of a water fountain can not only add a stunning center piece to you landscape design but also improve your overall experience of relaxation.However, choosing a fountain can be a difficult task. With fountains ranging from low-end molded plastic to expensive carved stone it can be hard to find the correct fit for your home and budget. You want a founta…


  6. Why Teak Furniture is the Better Choice By Jennifer Akre
    For centuries, it has been known that teak has qualities unlike any other wood. With an average lifespan of 75 years, teak wood has long been commended as the ideal choice for outdoor furniture.This luxuriant hardwood has abilities to withstand the rigors of adverse climates. Teak is resistant to water, weather and warping, allowing it to withstand season after season of use. Because of its rich quality and ability to weather attractively, teak furniture is not only a sound investment; it i…


  7. Parsley: A Cook's Best Friend By Gwen Stewart
    A cook’s best friend, Petroselinum crispum, commonly known as curly parsley, is used in myriad ways in the kitchen. Often discarded by diners as ‘just a garnish,’ parsley has many valuable nutrients including bet-carotene, calcium, iron, and Vitamins A and C in easily assimilated form. Parsley has a pleasant flavour and is often used as a breath freshener particularly after eating raw garlic and onions.Parsley is a hardy biennial or short-lived perennial and grows 10 –12 inches (24 – 30 cm) …


  8. The Hosta – A Shade Loving Perennial By Bonnie Carrier
    My first introductions to Hostas were four small green and white clumps edging a small section of my mother- in- laws driveway.I was not terribly impressed, they looked more like scraggly lettuce plants with a few sticks growing out of the middle plus their size never seemed to change from year to year.Fast forward a few years, I now had my own home with visions of gorgeous gardens blooming in my head. The property was surrounded by trees, which we loved not only for the privacy but the house …


  9. Training Beautiful Flowering Shrubs into Unique Ornamental Trees By Michael McGroarty
    There is nothing more beautiful than a flowering shrub in full bloom, except maybe a flowering shrub in full bloom that has been trained to grow as a single stem tree. Imagine having a fragrant Viburnum Tree next to your patio or outside your bedroom window, waking up to such a wonderful aroma.  Don’t confuse what I am about to explain here with the common technique of grafting flowering shrubs on to the tall stem of some sort of rootstock. Grafting is very effective, but not so easy to do. Th…


  10. Cyclamen By Geoff Bryant
    Think of cyclamen and the chances are that Mothers Day immediately comes to mind, which is something of a pity. Now don't misinterpret me, there's nothing wrong with mothers or with having a day for them, but it does seem a little unfortunate when such beautiful, adaptable and useful plants become so commercialised that there's difficulty escaping that association. But no plant as beautiful as the wild cyclamen can remain so neatly packaged and presented as its cultivated forms may have i…


  11. Suet Facts and Tips By Matthew Keegan
    If you are like many people, backyard birding is a hobby for you whether you actively encourage visits from birds or not. One way to attract birds is to put out suet -- beef fat -- and watch the crowds stop by and devour the treat. Suet is an inexpensive food source and should become part of your bird feeding program if you desire to attract a steady flow of birds.Exactly what is suet? In short, it is beef fat. Yes, birds enjoy eating other animals...to a point. Most suet sold in stores or mad…


  12. Tips on How to Plant Roses By Masni Rizal Mansor
    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 of growing roses is to plant the rose bush in an area that receives around 4 to 6 hours of sunlight every day.It is preferable not to plant too many tree…


  13. Easy Hypertufa Planters By Delmar Germyn
    To get an excellent book on this go here - http://www.rlstore.com/ I will give a short lesson here but recommend you get the book. It is money well spent.Lets get going!You will need a couple of heavy-duty cardboard boxes. One should fit inside the other with at least 3" between them.Line the big box with plastic. Don't worry if it is not smooth, just do the best you can.Mix up your 'Tufa and fill the bottom of the box to about 3" deep. Now wrap your other box in plastic and set it inside …


  14. Is Teak Wood Outdoor Furniture Right for Me? By Michael Ochoa
    You are contemplating your first purchase of Teak wood Furniture and you are wondering if you are making the right decision? Well, you are and in this quick article, I will explain why I believe that.If you already use Teak Wood in some of your favorite outdoor furniture, then this article will just be fun information for you to know and share with your friends, especially when they ask you, “why did you buy Teak Wood” versus?.It is no surprise, or it should not be, that Teak Wood has been th…


  15. A Kids Tree By Jason Canon
    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 would have required a chain of ladders just to make it to the first limb.Back toward the center of our property grew a very beautiful Sweet Bay Ma…


  16. Ceiling Patio Heaters By Hans Dekker
    It is unavoidable, Fall is coming and we like to enjoy the outdoors as long as possible.As Fall is drawing near. Outsite living enthousiasts like us like to extent their season.And when winter is over and the first signs of spring are there we want to enjoy our patio againPatio Heaters are a solution, and the type we discuss here are actually my favorite.Ceiling patio heaters make a good alternative to portable patio heaters. Because they are permanently installed, none of the storage or main…


  17. A Guide To Japanese Gardens By Charles Truett
    Ready for something different in your garden? Take a look at Japanese bridges. These beautiful ornamental bridges bring the Far East right into your back yard or garden.Japanese bridges add elegance to gardens and look beautiful when placed over a koi pond or Japanese style dry river bed. There are many flowers, shrubs and trees that compliment Japanese bridges also.If you are interested in Japanese bridges for your garden you may want to look online for ideas and suggestions. There are ex…


  18. Guide to Basic Lawn Mower Maintenance By Keith Kingston
    Trying to start your lawn mower after a long winter can be very frustrating. Performing a few routine maintenance tasks before you store your lawn mower for the winter can save you time in the spring, prolong the life of your lawn mower, and save you money over the long run. Even if you have already put your lawn mower into storage for the winter, a few simple maintenance tasks performed before starting your lawn mower in the spring can be very beneficial.Wash and dry your lawn mower after …


  19. Grow Organic Vegetables By Vince Apps
    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 are immediately harmful to your health, there are no long term studies either. Do you want to take that risk?Let’s take a look at pesticides and fert…


  20. Easy Care Of Phalaenopsis By Robert Roy
    Do you have a knack for being with moths? Most people would say, "no way". Yet, the moth orchids that I am talking about are the ones that sway nicely in the breeze and some of the newer hybrids have a nice fragrance. These moths are easy to care for, especially a beginner. These moths are found very frequently in gardens. These are the phalaenopsis orchids.Phalaenopsis orchids are the one of the easiest orchids to care for in a home. Their blooms can last up to 3months and there are some of t…


  21. Three Stumbling Blocks to Growing Grapes in the Backyard By Jim Bruce
    Are you one of those home gardeners that don't know the three stumbling blocks to successfully growing grapes in your backyard? Don't worry, you're not alone.I have grown grapes successfully under the worst of conditions since 1975 and I can tell you that most of the problems gardeners encounter are because they don't understand the nature of the beast that they are growing. So let's look at the problems that I see when people, like you, have me come and analyze what problems they are having g…


  22. Lawn Disease And What To Do About It By Hans Dekker
    Every lawn, whether new or established, is susceptible to a variety of lawn diseases. Most lawn disease starts with a fungus. Fungi are an oddity because they don’t set seeds; instead, they propagate by distributing spores in their surrounding area. Some of the spores are picked up by wind or animals and distributed in new locations.One of the biggest problems in controlling lawn diseases is diagnosis. By the time signs of infection are evident, the fungus that causes it is often difficult to …


  23. Mosquitoes in Your Garden? Try Planting These By Scottie Johnson
    If you are a serious gardener, you spend lots of time outdoors. And, for sure, you would rather be tending your plants than swatting mosquitoes.While there are many things you can do to keep mosquitoes away, there are some plants that will beautify your yard and help repel mosquitoes.As one more way to keep mosquitoes away from you and your yard, try planting these attractive plants.HORSEMINTHorsemint has a scent similar to citronella. Horsemint grows wild in most of the Eastern United States,…


  24. How to Kill Poinsettia By Doug Green
    One of the things I've noticed when doing my Christmas shopping is that there's too many poinsettia plants everywhere you look. You can't seem to move in any store for all these darn plants, their red bracts providing a flame of bah-humbug Christmas cheer. What follows is a sure fire way to kill these tropical invaders.To begin with, put this scarlet plant in a draft or other cold place. Anything less than 62 degrees will do nicely, especially if you can arrange for it to get drafts from an …


  25. Butterfly House in the Flower Garden By Sandra Wilson
    Whenever you decide to look for a butterfly house for your flower garden, you first have to determine what it is you actually want. A search for butterfly houses will yield two different types. There is the type of butterfly house that contains butterflies and their nectar plants. These type of butterfly houses are actually structures created for the specific reason of providing a safe and enclosed space in which to study the butterflies.It can vary from a playpen-size for individual study …



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2. Winter Gardening Looking Towards Spring By Candee Stark
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3. Patio Maintenance in Fall By Linda Jenkinson
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4. How to Create a Zen Garden By Hugh Harris-Evans
When you hear the term "Zen Garden" the picture conjured up is of a dry landscape with rocks surrounded by carefully raked gravel which invites you to withdraw from the noise of the world outside and to enter into silent meditation. Some say that zen priests adopted the dry landscape style in the eleventh century as an aid to create a deeper understanding of the zen concepts, but others hold that the Japanese Zen Garden is a myth. They claim that it is a late 20th Century western creation tha…