Using Annuals in Your Perrenial Garden

Annuals in your pernnial garden are something to think about! Annuals give you season long color, easy propogation, theyre cost efficient, and provide first season interest.If youre just starting a pe...Full Article

Using Bulbs in Your Landscaping

Naturalized bulbs look beautiful in a wooded setting. You can plant them and leave them to multiply. After the bulbs bloom the foliage will die down, but you can interplant bulbs with ground covers fo...Full Article

Gardening in Containers

Every Garden can benefit from the addition of container gardens. They add interst and variety, plus are easily moved around. If you live in an apartment or have a small area to work with this may be t...Full Article

CO2 for Free

Weve all heard that there is no such thing as a free lunch; well the process described in this article may be as close to one as you get. Most of us already know the benefits of CO2 enrichment for ph...Full Article

Outdoor Furniture: Exploring the Benefits of Teak

Of the many types of materials that are available for the construction of outdoor furniture, teak is often overlooked. This beautiful wood - of tropical origin - adds character and elegance to your o...Full Article

Secrets of Growing Killer Tomatoes

Tomatoes have always been my favorite garden vegetable to grow and to eat. I have had success with the other standard garden vegetables, such as cucumbers, bell peppers, cauliflower etc. but tomatoes ...Full Article

How to Win the War Against Slugs and Snails

Slugs are one of the most hated of garden pests. You may have spent time carefully planting out your seedlings into the bed, but when you return next morning, you find chewed leaves, the growing point...Full Article

How to Find and Work With a Porch Swing Contractor To Install the Porch Swing of Your Dreams

Youve found a great Porch Swing and you know exactly where you want to put it, and its not on the Porch. If youre a Do-it-Yourselfer, no problem. All you have to do now is build a Porch Swing support ...Full Article

How to Grow Bananas

If your grocer says, "Yes, we have no bananas. We have no bananas today," it isnt surprising since the banana is the worlds second favorite fruit, surpassed in popularity only by the apple. ...Full Article

Bird Baths in Your Yard

HOOOOOOOOOOOEEEEEEEEEHas summer come in with a bang!Heat waves everywhere.And where is the rain?Yolanda is at camp this week.She gets so excited.She can remember that camp is a fun time for her, yet s...Full Article

Gardening for Birds Part 2

Weve had some well needed rain this past week, though it makes it a bit difficult to get chores done outside.Were past the last frost date for my area so now I can get some planting done.I love to pla...Full Article

Plants To Grow Old With or The Constant Battle

Following are a few paragraphs about the on going battle I had with some of my plants!Way back when I was just starting to garden I excitedly gathered starts from here and there, and several times, wh...Full Article

Porch Swing Places: Where to Put a Porch Swing

So youve purchased a Porch Swing (or are about to) and you plan to hang it on the Porch? Not so fast!Where you install your Porch Swing is as much a function of the need you are trying to satisfy as t...Full Article

Thyme: The Herb of Courage

Garden thyme, fresh or dried, alone or combined with parsley and bay leaves to make a bouquet garni, adds a distinctive aromatic flavouring to meats, poultry, stews, sauces, and stuffing. Thymus vulg...Full Article

Tarragon: A Favourite of French Chefs

Long a favourite of French chefs, the herb Artemisia dracunculus, known as French tarragon or dragon herb is an essential ingredient in Barnaise sauce, tarragon vinegar, and certain Dijon mustards. A...Full Article

Rosemary: The Herb of Remembrance and Friendship

Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly called rosemary is an aromatic herb indigenous to the Mediterranean area. Rosemary is traditionally known as the herb of remembrance and friendship. Also known as M...Full Article

Parsley: A Cooks Best Friend

A cooks 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 inc...Full Article

Oregano: Joy of the Mountain

Known as "joy of the mountain," Origanum vulgare is commonly called culinary oregano or Turkish oregano. Oregano is a close relative of marjoram and is also known as pot marjoram. Similar ...Full Article

Mint: The Herb of Hospitality

The Mentha species or mints as they are commonly called include many varieties that flavour everything from appetizers to desserts. The best-known species in North American are peppermint (M. x piper...Full Article

Marjoram: The Herb of Happiness

Called the "herb of happiness," Origanum majorana, commonly known as sweet marjoram or knotted marjoram, is an herbal symbol of peace and well-being. Marjoram is grown as an annual in the c...Full Article