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Fertilizing Your Lawn By : Chris Coffman Your lawn takes nutrients out of the soil that it is bedded in and uses these nutrients to aid its growth. If your soil lacks these nutrients your lawn will ultimately suffer. Origins and Uses of Sundials in your Garden By : Johann Erickson Over the centuries and millennia, Man has used a lot of odd things to tell time with, some of which enjoyed brief stays in our lives, and others that have endured, including sundials. Getting Rid of Standing Water in Your Yard By : Michael J. McGroarty Do you have one or more areas in your yard that hold water after a rainfall? This is a common problem, and sometimes difficult to solve. Over the years I’ve talked with dozens of people trying to battle this problem, and on several occasions I have been hired to solve the problem. So what can be done? Planting and Caring For Flower Bulbs By : Michael J. McGroarty There is nothing quite as welcome as those beautiful spring flowers that seem to emerge from nowhere to welcome the arrival of spring. Bulb type flowers are really unique plants, because they spend most of their days resting quietly beneath the surface of the soil. Tree Pruning Tips By : Michael J. McGroarty There are two kinds of winter gardening. The first method usually starts in January as the gardening catalogs begin to arrive in the mail. This type of gardening is as easy as sitting in your favorite chair, browsing the catalogs, and either dreaming about what you're going to do this spring, or actually drawing designs for the gardens you intend to work on. Caring For and Planting a Balled in Burlap Christmas Tree By : Michael J. McGroarty Tis the season when lots of people drag a real tree into their house and decorate it. Some people buy live trees that are balled in burlap instead of a cut tree. Transplanting Tips By : Michael J. McGroarty Early spring is a great time for transplanting trees and shrubs, but you must do so before they wake up. Transplanting a plant is a very traumatic experience for the plant if it is awake. Weed Control Facts: Winning the Battle of the Weeds By : Michael J. McGroarty Keeping your landscape plantings, flower beds, and nursery crops free of weeds is a battle, but if you approach it with a strategic plan, you will prevail. In order to develop a plan, you first must understand how weeds work, and what kind of weeds you are dealing with. Growing and Caring For Rhododendrons and Azaleas By : Michael J. McGroarty Azaleas can be either evergreen or deciduous. Deciduous Azaleas are known as Mollis or Exbury Azaleas. They bloom in the early spring with vivid orange and yellow colors. Pruning Weeping Cherry Trees and Other Grafted and Budded Ornamentals By : Michael J. McGroarty What do the terms grafting and budding mean? Fertilizing to Create More Blossoms on Your Flowers, Flowering Shrubs and Trees By : Michael J. McGroarty The secret to making your flowering trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials bloom more is in the numbers. All fertilizers have analysis numbers on the package. These numbers represent the percentage of each chemical the fertilizer contains. Composting the Easy Way By : Michael J. McGroarty Having an ample supply of good rich compost is the gardeners dream. It has many uses, and all of those uses will result in nicer plants. However, composting can be time consuming and hard work. How to Make a Weed Dabber By : Michael J. McGroarty The tool that I am going to tell you about is for using herbicides such as RoundUp. The biggest mistakes that people make when using non-selective herbicides like RoundUp is overspray getting the herbicide on plants that they did not intend to spray, and over applying the product. If you spray to the point of run off, you are applying way too much. Planning Your Herb Garden The Right Way By : Mary Hanna This article is dedicated to planning a successful herb garden. If you have planted herb gardens in previous years this will help to revamp and refresh one already have. Invite Butterflies to Your Garden By : Mary Hanna With the huge growth that many cities and towns are experiencing we see the dwindling of Natural Meadows. With the absence of natural meadows, the habitat for butterflies, birds and other wildlife are dwindling too. Herb Gardening Indoors By : Mary Hanna Here are some tips for herb gardening indoors that will simulate the conditions in an outside garden. For Herb gardening indoors the growing climates need to be pretty much the same as the conditions outside. Container Gardening Indoors and Outdoors By : Mary Hanna For years people have been gardening in containers, mostly because they lacked space. For some it was because they lived in climates that wouldn’t allow them to grow year round. Tips For Growing Beautiful House Plants Even If You Are A Beginner By : Mary Hanna If you are new to live house plants, you may not have noticed the popularity of some of the tropical plants. Many thought for years that those tropical plants would not survive the dry hot atmosphere inside the house. Landscape Design - Well Balanced Home Landscaping By : Steve Boulden A sense of balance is necessary in creating a professional looking landscape design. Creating balance and unity is simple and can actually make designing easier but it is often overlooked. Use these guidelines to simplify your design and to ensure that your garden or landscape has a professional finished look. How To Make Your Own Moss Landscape Rock and Garden Statues By : Steve Boulden You can create a lot of atmosphere in shady and water gardens simply by adding the element of moss to the landscape. However, natural moss can take quite a while to grow. Here's how you can make your own moss covered landscape rocks and statues without the wait. Unifying and Separating Landscaping Planting Beds By : Steve Boulden Using neutral colored landscaping plants to create unity or separation in landscape and garden planting schemes. Hillside Landscaping-Proper Watering By : Steve Boulden Eliminating dry spots and dead plants due to water runoff on hillside and sloped landscapes. Fall Planting By : Steve Boulden Fall planting of trees, shrubs, Perennials, bulbs, and cool weather grasses such as Fescue can give much better results in the Spring. Aerated Compost Tea, The New Organic Fertilizer By : james ellison Organic gardeners all know compost is fantastic stuff. But now, there's something even better and that's aerated compost tea. Everyone Needs A Spaghetti Garden By : james ellison One of the delightful pleasures of life are herbs. Besides adding beauty to your garden they make foods taste better and provide a pleasant scent to the air we breathe. Here is Why You Should Use Gypsum in Gardening By : james ellison Do you have clay or layer of hard subsoil problems in your garden? Then gypsum may be the answer to help loosen the soil structure. 7 Factors Needed for a Compost Pile By : james ellison Compost, made from decomposed grass clippings, leaves, twigs, and branches, becomes a dark, crumbly mixture of organic matter. Lady Bugs Are Your No 1 Natural Pest Control By : james ellison First, this bug has many names. Some of it's names are: lady bugs ladybugs What is the Right Plant and Where Do I Put It? By : J Ellison Know if your plants are disease-susceptible. Your choice of plants used in your garden is as important as the soil that you put those plants in. Artificial trees and plants - easy plants By : Peter Drinkell High-quality artificial trees and plants are made from reformed barks and printed silks; trees are hand made and use the finest wood from sustainable forests. Training Beautiful Flowering Shrubs into Unique Ornamental Trees By : Michael J. McGroarty Would you like to add an ornamental tree to your landscape without spending a fortune at the nursery? This article talks about the simple tricks you can use to create a unique tree from an ordinary flowering shrub. Using the Propagation Technique Know as Budding to Grown Beautiful Ornamental Trees By : Michael J. McGroarty It's simple to create unique ornamental trees to beautify your property. This article explains an easy nursery technique that you can use in your own back yard to grow spectacular flowering trees. How to Grow Flowering Dogwood Trees From Seed By : Michael J. McGroarty Have you been frustrated by attempts to grow Flowering Dogwood from seed? This article details all the tips and techniques you'll need to know from collecting the seeds to how and when to plant them. How to Grow Ornamental Grasses By : Michael J. McGroarty Buying ornamental grasses from a nursery can be an expensive venture, especially if you want a large planting. This article explains how easy it is to divide and grow ornamental grass plants to beautify your landscape. How to Grow Japanese Red Maple Trees from Seed By : Michael J. McGroarty Have you always wanted a gorgeous Japanese Red Maple tree in your yard but can't find one at a reasonable price? The solution is to grow one yourself from seed. This article takes you through the simple process step by step. Easy Fall Plant Propagation Techniques By : Michael J. McGroarty Fall doesn't have to be the end of the growing season for gardeners. It's a great time to root some cuttings for next year's garden. This article provides easy to follow instructions on rooting cuttings from your own backyard plants. How to Make Money Growing Rooted Cuttings and Selling Them Wholesale By : Michael J. McGroarty Your gardening hobby can help you make extra money. This article shares the little known secrets of how to grow rooted cuttings that you can sell to nurseries. That's right, nurseries don't grow all their plants themselves. The Secret of Rooting Cuttings By : Michael J. McGroarty Interested in learning how to propagate plants without growing them from seeds? This informative article shares all the tips and tricks you'll need to know to grow healthy rooted cuttings from trees and shrubs. Lawn Care Tips By : Michael J. McGroarty Looking for help on how to plant or maintain your lawn? This excellent article explains everything you need to know about a lawn, from preparing the soil to ridding it of weeds to selecting grass seed. Tips for Preparing a Planting Bed By : Michael J. McGroarty Think you have to hire professionals to make your yard beautiful? This article shows you everything you need to know to create planting beds for landscaping that will make your home stand out from the neighbors'. Spring Planting Tips By : Michael J. McGroarty You've just returned from the garden center with trees and shrubs for your yard. Now what do you do with them? This informative article shares all the details you'll need to know to successfully plant that new greenery for a beautifully landscaped yard. Summer Gardening Tips By : Michael J. McGroarty Gardeners eagerly look forward to summer when they can enjoy the fruits of all their hard work. But along with summer comes humidity and the problems it creates. This article explores that downfall and provides valuable tips on maintaining a beautiful garden. Beware of Toxic Mulch By : Michael J. McGroarty Have you ever spread out new mulch on your garden only to later find some of your plants have turned brown or died? This article explains why some mulch is toxic and how to identify it before you buy it. Mulch Your Flower Bulbs in the Fall for a Beautiful Spring Display By : Michael J. McGroarty What could be prettier after a long winter than a glorious display of flowering spring bulbs? This informative article explains how to properly put the bulbs to bed in the fall so they'll bloom profusely come spring. How to Build a Simple Potting Bench By : Michael J. McGroarty Tired of all the mess it makes when potting plants? Are you shocked at the price of those fancy potting benches in garden catalogs? This article explains how easy it is to build your own handy, inexpensive potting bench. How to Grow Wildflowers By : Michael J. McGroarty Have you tried to grow wildflowers from seed only to find you've got a lush patch of weeds instead? This article explains everything you need to know to grow a beautiful wildflower garden, from preparing the bed to when to plant. Getting the Best Price for Your Home Includes Landscaping for Curb Appeal By : Michael J. McGroarty When trying to sell your home, first impressions are very important. When prospective buyers visit your home, they'll form an opinion as soon as they see the home. This article explains how to improve your l Hydroponics Gardening - How to Grow Flowers and Vegetables with Minimal Time and Effort By : Paul MacIver Did you know that you can still grow your own beautiful flowers and vegetables, without having to spend many hours every week looking after your garden? If you want a garden but only have limited time to look after it, hydroponics is a great option. Hydroponics gardening has many time-saving advantages over conventional gardening methods. A Guide To Japanese Gardens By : Charles & Susan 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. Creative Tips for Container Gardening By : Paul Winter Container gardens can create a natural sanctuary in a busy city street, along rooftops or on balconies. You can easily accentuate the welcoming look of a deck or patio with colorful pots of annuals, or fill your window boxes with beautiful shrub roses or any number of small perennials. Whether you arrange your pots in a group for a massed effect or highlight a smaller space with a single specimen, you'll be delighted with this simple way to create a garden. A Potting Bench is A Great Addition to Any Gardener's Toolshed By : L. Findlay Wouldn't it be great not to break your back bending over to pot your plants? What about having somewhere to store all of your potting tools without having to walk back and forth to the shed the whole time you are trying to pot your plants? A potting bench may just be the answer you are looking for. Give Your Home Style By Adding A Patio Awning By : L. Findlay Have you thought about adding a patio awning to your home but aren't sure if that is what you really want? Patio awnings are great additions to any home for a number of reasons. They are also affordable and can be installed by professionals so you don't have to do anything but sit back and enjoy them. Gardening as a Hobby By : Joe Castro Gardening is a year-round hobby, which requires specific tasks at certain times of the year - often planning for several months ahead. In order to be ready to plant in your garden during next spring, you need to start preparing the soil sometime in the fall. Plant A Flower Day By : cdmohatta 12th March is called Plant A Flower Day. Why this day is celebrated on 12th march, could not be found out by me. Planting Annual Flowers in the Garden By : Ken Snowie Popular with new and more experienced gardeners alike, annuals are some of the most beautiful, lively, and interesting of all flowers. The massive diversity of annuals, their wide range of colors and styles, and their ease of care make annuals an in-demand choice for gardens everywhere. Growing the Greatest Flowers Around By : Ken Snowie Most every gardener strives to grow the best, most stunning flowers around, but that goal is hard to get hold of. Whether you want to raise prize-winning blooms or just have a home garden filled with of beautiful flowers, there are some things you can do in order to ensure your garden is in the best shape possible. Lighting your Garden with Perennial Bulbs By : Maureen Cook Perennial bulbs provide wonderful color in the garden all year round. The vast range available means you can have dramatic, vibrant color or, if you prefer, more muted, restful shades. Soil Requirements for Garden Flowers By : Hege Crowton The loveliness of flowering plants needs little embellishment by description. Certainly every gardener seeks the beauty and colour that can be brought to his grounds by a variety of flowers. Spreader 101: The Essential Guide To Applying Fertilizer By : James Monahan The spreader can be very useful because it allows equal distribution of seeds or fertilizer to your lawn. Back Yard Swingsets: A Worthy Addition To Any Family Home By : Susan Dean One of the great things about back yard swingsets is that they can be made a permanent fixture to your yard or a temporary fixture to your yard. This is comforting especially if you are renting or leasing your house. Whether you are renting or you own your own home your children wont have to miss out on having a swing set to play on in the safety of their own yard. Beautiful Fountains for Your Home By : James Hunt If you want to put fountains in your house or on your property, be advised that you will be faced with many choices. Fountains come in many colors, shapes... Chosing the Perfect Lawn Mower For the Garden By : James Hunt Lawn mowers come in many shapes, sizes and price ranges. So, if you’re in the market for lawn mowers or lawn tractors, it’s best to do a bit of homework... 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. Dealing with Rose Diseases By : Nicky Pilkington To make sure that your prized roses remain in the best of health, simply follow these tips. Garden Ponds For Outdoor Design of Yard By : James Hunt In the world of gardening and outdoor design, more and more people are opting to use what are called garden ponds in their yards. These are usually found in the Some Favorite Garden Bulbs By : Lee Dobbins Bulbs are hardy in nature and there is a color, shape or size that should suit any gardening need. Here’s some favorite garden bulbs and their planting needs. The Gardening Tool You Need By : Hege Crowton So you've decided to set up your own little garden, either as a way to chill out from the wear and tear of life, or to commune with nature, or to make your house a prettier place with all the flaura and fauna soon to come, or just to have more healthy food on the dinner table. How to Benefit From Indoor Gardening By : Julien Raynal Indoor gardening has many benefits. Indoor plants can brighten a room, provide moisture to the dry indoor winter air, and also supply oxygen during the day. Trees in the Home Landscape By : Paul Duxbury Landscaping your Garden does not involve employing expensive Landsacpers but can add real value to your home. A Guide to Different Types of Shrubs for Your Garden By : Hege Crowton Among the bewildering lists of shrubs, certain names stand out as new and unusual, or, on the other hand, tried and familiar. These include both the evergreen and deciduous types. Gardening: Creating Your Own Private Paradise By : Hege Crowton What comes to mind when the word "gardening" crops up (no pun intended) is a lady in her golden years happily oblivious to the outside world, efficiently caring for flowers, shrubs and all other kinds of plants, in her own Garden of Eden. Some Ideas on Getting Started with Garden Landscaping By : Paul Duxbury A range of ideas which will help you to get started with landscaping your garden or home environment Pond Supplies - A Must For Your Pond By : Rory H. Hawkins Pond supplies are an important aspect for all pond owners. It is important for you to keep your pond clean as well as preserve your pond and add necessary supplies when required. More About Butterfly Gardening By : Nicky Pilkington When creating a butterfly garden, the possibilities of what to include in your butterfly garden design are endless. Below are some suggestions to help get you started. They are designed to spark the creative process of your mind and get you started on your way to creating a lovely butterfly garden. Gardening In The City. By : Hege Crowton For most of us, gardening means two things: a) farm and b) soil. Hardly anybody knows that a nature-filled activity doesn't have to be that far and tedious, and can actually take place at the heart of the dirty metro, right in the comforts of your condominium. Hydroponics – Growing Plants Without Soil By : Barney Garcia Derived from the Greek “water working”, hydroponics simply means growing plants in either a bath or flow of highly oxygenated, nutrient rich water. The strange part is hydroponics does not need soil to grow. Bonsai Care - The Hawaiian Umbrella Tree By : Lee Dobbins Bonsai trees are dwarf trees that can be a fun and creative hobby. These miniature trees are grown in containers and training and nurturing them is an artistic endeavor that can be enjoyed by most anyone. A Concrete Angel can add to Your Garden and Home By : Jessica Deets If you love angels and like having them around, there are a number of options to help you decorate a home or garden. Big, small and medium sized concrete angels, depending on craftsmanship and design, can work indoors and out. What's even better is the fact these pieces are meant to stand the test of time. Gardening - All About Mulching By : ian Williamson Mulch is a layer of material spread on top of the soil to conserve soil moisture, discourage the growth of weeds, help prevent erosion and prevent large fluctuations in soil temperature. In other words, mulch modifies the soil micro-climate around your growing plants. Gazebo Styles for Every Landscape By : Patrick Cash Gazebo styles for every yard. No matter what type of lawn you have there is a gazebo that's perfect. How to Feed Your Lawn For Maximum Health By : Jon Weaver Just like humans need food, water and shelter to survive, lawns depend on certain elements to live, sixteen to be exact. Most of these elements are already found naturally in the environment, but several others need to be added to your lawn. Lawn Care For Your Home By : A lawn or a garden in the backyard proves to be a recreational spot for the members of the family. What to Do When Pests Infiltrate Your Lawn By : Jon Weaver Do pests 'gopher' your lawn? Chances are, if you have a lawn, you risk the chance of having pests, such as the gopher and his cousin the mole. Front Yard Landscaping Ideas -- How To Plant And Care For Shrubs By : Jim Johnson Caring for both trees and shrubs is basically done in a very similar manner. The one major difference though, is that a tree usually only has one trunk, whereas a shrub can have several stems or trunks. Backyard Landscaping Ideas -- A Guide To Evergreen Trees And Shrubs By : Jim Johnson Evergreen trees and shrubs are generally more expensive than their counterparts, although many feel that they are well worth the extra expense not only for their year-round beauty, but also their reliability and longevity. Essential Home Landscaping Equipment By : Jim Johnson Whether you have a large yard or not, having the right tools and equipment can go a long way toward helping you speed up your routine landscaping tasks and get the results that you want. Building A Child Safe Deck By : Lee Dobbins Decks are a great place for the whole family to enjoy, even the kids. But, did you ever wonder how to be sure your deck is kid safe? Free Landscaping Ideas -- How To Correctly Plant a Tree By : Jim Johnson Planting a tree is a wonderful experience, and helps enhance the beauty of the earth we live on. But care and forethought should be exercised in advance to help insure that each tree can reach its full potential. Solar Outdoor Lighting Tips And Ideas By : Jim Johnson Of all of the kinds of lighting that you can install around your home, solar outdoor lighting systems are the easiest and safest of all to install. This article will help you learn more about solar lighting and help answer some questions that you may have as well. Low Voltage Outdoor Lighting Tips And Ideas By : Jim Johnson You might have heard of low voltage outdoor lighting, but you just aren't sure exactly what it is or how to use it. Well, this article's purpose is to help you become familiar with low voltage lighting and answer your most frequently asked questions on the subject. A Step By Step Guide To Opening Your Swimming Pool By : Jim Johnson When warm weather is approaching, it's time to start thinking about opening the swimming pool for the summer. Actually, opening the pool is just simply closing the pool in reverse, so let's take you through it step by step. Savvy Gardeners Use Mulch To Make Garden Work Easier By : Judith Schwader Mulch provides many benefits to plants and soil: insulation, shade, moisture retention, weed reduction, and soil building. But when mulch is applied at the wrong time or in the wrong form, it can do more harm than good. The Battle for Decorative Bird Houses Continues By : Keith Londrie Humans don't seem to like anything simple or plain. In fact, 'the more decoration, the better' seems to be the credo of some. Yet even in more tasteful circles, a bit of decoration is still fine. Your Perennial Garden: a Maintenance-Free Zone? By : Maureen Cook Maureen Cook shows how you can enjoy a perennial garden that offers the best of both worlds: maintenance-lite but still offering a visual delight even in the depths of winter. No-Fail Guide to Treating Weeds By : Jon Weaver Treating weeds begins with correct identification. There are two classifications of weeds: Grassy and Broadleaf. These are further broken down into groups like perennial, biennial, and winter and summer annuals. Your Step By Step Guide To Planting The Perfect Lawn By : Jim Johnson Starting a lawn from scratch can be an intimidating prospect for the average homeowner. But if you take the time to do it right, it will pay you back many times over with a lawn that is much easier to care for then it would be if you cut corners along the way. The Best Fertilizing Tips For A Green Healthy Lawn By : Jim Johnson One of the biggest differences between beautiful lush lawns and those that look like they need attention is the nutrient level of the soil. Unfortunately, this is an area that many homeowners tend to overlook. Choose The Best Feeder For Your Feathered Friends By : Ben Franklin Keep in mind there are many different kinds of feeders and many different kinds of birds to attract. Choose the one that works best for your unique situation. The Secret To Cheap Landscaping By : Aaron Crawford Tips and pointers to assist you in getting your landscaping work done in an affordable manner. Aerating Your Customers’ Lawns By : Keith Cochran If your customers don’t have the thick, lush lawns they’ve imagined, you can rack your brain trying to figure out the cause. While you interrogate them about their watering practices and second guess yourself on fertilization, the problem might be a lot simpler. It might be time to aerate.
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