Gardening

Types of Weed Eaters
By David Urmann · 15 years ago
Weed eaters are tools or machines that remove harmful weeds on your grass or plants. Although weeds can be removed manually with your hands, it can be a tedious task. Weed eater machines can perform ...
How To Aerate Your Lawn
By Jeffrey Seymour · 15 years ago
The basic idea behind lawn aeration is that, like you, your lawn and the soil under it need to breathe. Providing much-needed lawn aeration for your grass entails dealing with thatch. Soils can become compacted ...
Growing Grass In Shady Areas
By Jeffrey Seymour · 15 years ago
What do you do if you have a shady area that needs grass? Well, don't fret! There are some types of grasses that are specifically designed to thrive in shaded portions of your lawn. Try ...
Building Your Own Composting Bin
By Chris Adams · 15 years ago
Probably the best homemade composting design is the multiple bin system where separate compartments facilitate continuous decomposition. Each bin is about four feet on a side and three to four feet tall. Usually, the dividing ...
Annual Climbing Vines: The Top 10 List
By Ellen Bell · 15 years ago
Annual climbing vines are a great way to add a splash of color to your garden. Most annual climbers grow quickly, feature colorful, showy flowers, and then die off and can be easily removed in ...
Benefits Of Container Gardening
By Uvi Pann · 15 years ago
Space can be at a premium, especially these days when apartments and condos are so popular. A simple solution for those wanting to grow at least a few basic herbs and vegetables is to grow ...
Make Your Flower Garden Beautiful
By Josiah Smart · 15 years ago
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 ...
Different Kinds Of Ivy Grass
By Jeffrey Seymour · 15 years ago
This weed is a perennial with creeping stems that root at the nodes and has foliage that emits a mint-like odor when mowed. Ground ivy is primarily a weed of turf grass and landscapes. Ground ...
Different Kinds Of Crabgrass
By Jeffrey Seymour · 15 years ago
Crabgrass is the most common type of weed in lawns and it's nearly impossible to completely control this weed. Crabgrass is a warm season annual grass which grows best in the heat of midsummer when ...
Orchid Cactus
By James Connor · 15 years ago
Many people know about the flower called an orchid. This is a beautiful exotic flower that is delicate and rare. Not so many people, unless they are gardeners, are aware of the similiar beauty that ...
Your Quick Guide To Container Gardening
By Chris Adams · 15 years ago
There are other less obvious tumbler disadvantages that may negate any work avoided, time saved, or sweaty turning with a manure fork eliminated. Being top-loaded means lifting compost materials and dropping them into a small ...
How to Grow Flowering Kalanchoe Plants for Drought Tolerant Gardens or as Houseplants
By Laura Zinkan · 15 years ago
Kalanchoe plants are pretty dry garden bloomers known for their bright colorful flowers. They're great succulent plants for dry landscapes or as houseplants in container gardens indoors. Kalanchoes are in the Crassulaceae or, Stonecrop family. ...
Dealing With Rain And Snow In Your Yard
By James Sawyers · 15 years ago
Rain and snow are going to play a huge part in your yard landscaping decisions. For example you will have to plan for your yard landscaping with care. You should go to the library and ...
Austin Gardening: Native Texas Trees
By Joe Cline · 15 years ago
If living in a peaceful and beautiful environment seems to be impossible for many, the people in Austin Texas could definitely prove them wrong. Thousands of lush native trees and colorful wildflowers could be found ...
Correct Soil Preparation
By A.t. Wichne · 15 years ago
Correct soil preparation is the secret to successful organic gardening. The goal is to feed the soil, which in turn will feed your plants. Start by testing your soil to find out exactly what you ...
Using Arbors and Pergolas in Landscape Design
By Ellen Bell · 15 years ago
Arbors and pergolas are two types of garden structures that can greatly contribute to the overall design of your landscape. Arbors and pergolas add an element of interest to a yard or garden by drawing ...
Holland, the Land of Flowers
By Timothy Spencer · 15 years ago
Holland is a region located in the western part of the Netherlands. When we hear "Holland", the first images that comes to mind are windmills, cheese, their national costume or klederdracht, and of course – ...
Learn About Strawberry Wine
By Juliet Spalding · 15 years ago
It has been a well-known fact that drinking plum in moderation is good for the strength. No surprise why strawberry wines are considered one of the most healthy drinks vacant on the promote nowadays. This ...
Organic Gardening
By A. T. Wichne · 15 years ago
As up to date as twenty-five years gone, the idea of organic gardening was considered quite a radical idea. How on the planet were gardeners predicted to manipulate the weeds, the bugs, and the animals ...
Ways To Keep Your Garden Green
By Jon Simms · 15 years ago
There are many things we do to add a little splash of color to our summer gardens but we often fail to focus on keeping our summer gardens looking lush and green just a little ...