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Home Composting: 10 Ways to Make it Successful for You By : Lee Dobbins Enrich your garden and landscape through composting - 10 easy tips. Avoid This Common Mistake That Can Kill Your Bonsai Tree By : Lee Dobbins Improper watering kills more bonsai trees than anything else - here's some tips on how to water your bonsai the right way. Mallow Wild Flowers Unmatched Beauty By : George Wood There are many varieties of Mallow wild flowers. Mallow Rose is the most common one. Others varieties include Marsh Mallow, Desert Mallow. Mallow rose or Swamp Rose- mallow grows well in saline conditions, riversides, brackish marshes and lake shores. Its botanical name is Hibiscus Moscheutos. It is found from Massachusetts to the Gulf of Mexico. Its growth can also extend till Louisiana in the west. The Majestic Roses That Surprised You! By : George Wood Spiraea tomentosa or The Hardhack flowers from July to September. Is thrives well in swamps, ditches and in moist ground. It is found in Georgia, Kansas and Nova Scotia. It is also known as Steeple Bush Rose. It produces magenta, pink or occasionally white flowers. These small flowers grow in dense clusters. This shrub like plant can be up to three feet in length. Choosing Your Bonsai Containers By : Lee Dobbins Turning your bonsai tree into beautiful work of art takes not only the skill of putting in shaping the tree but also been able to pick out the proper container. Here are some tips on choosing containers that can add to the beauty of your bonsai. Planting Orchids? Why Not Plant The Most Fragrant Types? By : Lee Dobbins This articles discusses 17 of the most fragrant orchid flowers to be found today. How To Fertilize Your Lawn By : Jeff Schuman Information to help you fertilize your lawn and get the results of a beautiful lawn. The Basics Of Lawn Mower Repair By : Daniel Roshard If you are on the market for lawn mowers you should think about how much mower repair is going to be needed, and choose your model accordingly. Bonsai Trees - Small Wonders By : Jason Uvios Bonsai, as everybody knows, is an Eastern practice of miniaturizing trees and plants in a container. A Japanese word, the term 'bonsai' means tray gardening. Fire Pits For Home Decorating By : Daniel Roshard Fire pits are becoming very popular, and not without reason, they are fun, easy and not pricy. Keeping Your House Plants Alive For A Long Time To Come By : Darren Lintern In order to keep your plant life looking great you will need to give them the care and attention required. You will want to ensure that you are doing everything possible to enhance the successful growth of your plants. Clean Glass Bird Feeders Mean More Birds By : Lee Dobbins Glass bird feeders are great, but how do you keep them clean? Here are some tips on how to clean your glass bird feeders. Know Someone In Touch With The Earth? Gift Your Gardener By : Anna Woodward Part of the oft-quoted definition of "Success" notes that "To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition... this is to have succeeded." Help you gardener succeed with gardening gifts. He or she will love you for it. Planting A Wildflower Garden By : R Birch Full of vibrant colors and interesting textures, the wildflower meadow are often a welcome change to the lawn or the traditional garden . Since the meadow landscape is based on a natural landscape and are self-sustaining they require a clear understanding of a site's natural environment. Wildflower meadows are... Decorative Bird Feeders: Sanctuary for Birds, Good Sights for Spectators By : Lee Dobbins Bird feeders don't have to be boring - learn about some of the great decorative bird feeders that can add pizzaz - and birds - to your garden. All Season Gardening - Winter Guide By : Matthew Hick You may be surprised at how many plants flourish during the wintertime. You may find that winter gardening is the hobby for you. Add Interest To Your Water Garden With Floating Plants By : Lee Dobbins Learn how floating plants can keep your water garden clean and explore 3 of the most popular types. Great Gifts For The Avid Gardener By : R Birch If there's a gardener on you list to buy for this holiday season you have quite a bit to choose from. Any gardener would appreciate reference guides or other garden related books. They'll also appreciate... Lawn Mowers Information By : Daniel Roshard If you are to purchase your own equipment, how do you determine an excellent lawn mower? Basic knowledge about lawn mower parts is crucial in determining the quality and performance of the equipment. Attract Interesting Birds To Your Yard With Platform Bird Feeders By : Lee Dobbins Learn the advantages and disadvantages of using a platform bird feeder plus how to make one yourself! Designing An Entrance Garden By : R Birch Foundation plantings have traditionally been intended to screen cement foundations of houses. This is a bit short sighted, however. Creating a welcoming entrance garden is a more appropriate way go about designing these spaces. Entrance gardens are important as they're able to... 5 Ornamental Grasses That Can Add Interest To Your Garden By : Lee Dobbins Learn about 5 great ornamental grasses you can use to spruce up the look of your garden. Bonsai Gardening - The Basics By : Matthew Hick Have you ever heard of Bonsai gardening? If not, then realize that it is an ancient art form that hails directly from Japan. Winter Gardening Tips By : R Birch By December, most gardeners have raked all their leaves, finished planting their spring bulbs and are preparing to patiently wait until spring to visit the garden again. If, however, you don't mind the snow or freezing temperatures you don't need to put all those tools away just yet. Winter can be a busy time for gardeners... How To Get Started With Gardening By : Kelvin Ho Gardening may seem overwhelming to some people but there are ways to make seem less so. How can we do that? Seven Tips To Help Your Indoor Plants Grow Better By : Kelvin Ho Indoor plants are a very popular part of our modern landscape. Yet, often many shy away from growing them. Anyone can learn to take care of houseplants in a proper manner if they have the desire to do so. Getting Started With Bottle Gardening By : Kelvin Ho Who says you need to have a plot of land to start gardening? Many small plants will grow in a bottle, and thus a popular form of gardening has sprung up all over the world. Attract Nesting Birds With The Right Type Of Birdhouse By : Lee Dobbins Learn the ins and outs of choosing, hanging and maintaining a bird house. How to Make Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders By : Lee Dobbins Some tips on keeping the squirrels out of your bird feeders plus how to make a squirrel proof bird feeder yourself! Transplanting Trees & Shrubs By : R Birch There times when a plant out grows its spot or needs to be moved to make way for a new garden design. When transplanting a shrub or tree be aware of the weather. Though possible, transplanting shrubs during very hot weather is definitely not recommended, it can cause... A Garden For All Seasons By : R Birch All great gardens have one thing in common. That is, they offer something during each of the four seasons. Through spring and summer the colorful flowers of perennials, annuals and flowering trees and shrubs are the focal point in the garden. Once the summer flowers begin to fade... Gardening Tools and Essential Supplies By : Matthew Hick If you plan to spend some quality time in your yard this season, then you need some essential gardening tools to make your space picture perfect! The Advantage of Tube Bird Feeders By : Lee Dobbins Find out why tube bird feeders may be the best choice for your yard. Why You Need Birds in Your Garden By : Andrew Lawrence Garden birds are not just about looking nice while hanging from your bird feeders, they actually provide a vital role. If you are a keen gardener then you may already have birdfeeders in your garden to attract your local birdlife, but if you don't here are some good reasons why you should. 10 Herbs You Can Grow in Containers By : Lee Dobbins Get some tips on how to plant an herb garden inside. Creating A Low Maintenance Garden By : Andrew Lawrence If you thought that filling your garden with plants and flowers would create lots of extra work and attention think again. You can create a stunning low maintenance garden simply by following a few simple rules. How To Create A Low Maintenance Wildflower Garden By : Andrew Lawrence An established wildflower garden requires much less maintenance than a conventional one. Making one, however, can initially be quite demanding as there is some basic preparation of the soil required and the garden takes time to become established. Gardening Mistakes - Common Issues By : Matthew Hick If you are a novice or even an experienced gardener, it's probably very likely that you have made more than a few gardening mistakes in your past. Making A Mowing Edge for Your Lawn By : Andrew Lawrence Edging the lawn with brick or paving, so that the mower can run over it saving time and energy, means that the only trimming you will need to do will be occasionally cutting back any long stems of grass that grow over the paving. 4 Things Every Orchid Grower Should Know By : Lee Dobbins Learn the 4 basic things you need to successfully grow orchids in your own home. Preparing A Vegetable Garden By : R Birch The first step when planning a vegetable garden is to find the ideal spot. Most vegetables require lots of sun so choose a location with a southern exposure. Ideally the sunlight... Flower Gardening 101 - The Basics By : Matthew Hick There are a few important things that you should know about planting flowers before you get started. We have complied some of these great tips below. Essential Tools For The Gardener By : R Birch There's an appropriate tool for every garden project. Using the right tool will make your job much easier. When shopping for garden tools make sure they're comfortable. Tools which are too... History of Hostas By : Jerry Van Der Kolk The History of hostas begins in Japan. Hosta is a known as giboshi in its country of origin but it is also sometimes spelt as giboushi in some regions. Hostas grow rampant and wild in Japan. Although the plant is also native to Korea and China it is in Japan that you will find the most varieties. Most hostas are descended from two smallish varieties that originate in Japan. Your Local Hosta Society By : Jerry Van Der Kolk Looking for your local hosta society? This may be a little difficult especially if there does not seem to be one in your local area. 7 Garden Resolutions For The New Year By : R Birch Each fall I regret that there were projects I just didn't have time to get to and each spring I try to recall the successes and failures of the previous season. This year I've decided to change all that and resolve to prioritize certain projects and hopefully solve some of my garden issues. Hosta Sports By : Jerry Van Der Kolk There are all kinds of websites devoted to Hosta Sports on the Internet. Hosta Sports is simply another term for Hosta cultivars, which have become one of the fastest growing passions of gardeners partly because it is so easy to create hosta tissue cultures and collect pollen from these hardy shade-loving plants. Use Heathers For Carpets Of Colour in Your Garden By : Andrew Lawrence Robust heathers make excellent low-maintenance beds in open sunny positions There are varieties to provide year round colour and most have attractive foliage, which often changes colour according to the season An Introduction to Greenhouse Gardening By : Paul P. Duxbury Greenhouses come in a wide variety of different styles and types. Each is suited to a special need or want and degree of seriousness for greenhouse gardening. For the beginning greenhouse gardener there are smaller versions available that come in the form of portable greenhouses, a hobby greenhouse, or mini greenhouses. There is also the option to build your greenhouse from scratch with a foundation. A Natural Alternative To Fencing By : Paul P. Duxbury In a world of increased industrial activity and an overabundance of manufactured beauty, people are becoming more and more interested in the natural world. It is only natural then, that when considering how to divide their property from others; consumers are skipping past the chain link fencing and going directly to the garden center. Pruning Guide - Gardening Techniques By : Matthew Hick Pruning involves cutting off dead leaves and/or branches, as well as other unwanted forms on the plant. Let's take a deeper look into plant pruning. Planting An Herb Garden By : R Birch Herbs of all kinds have been cultivated and used for thousands of years. They have been used for cooking, tea and medicinal purposes. Herb gardens easy to grow and require little maintenance. The following article covers... Create a Low Maintenance Japanese Garden By : Andrew Lawrence Most Japanese gardens require little maintenance because the components that are used are things like gravel, pebbles, stones, wood, water and occasional, carefully-chosen and well-positioned shrubs or small trees How To Decide The Style Of Your Garden By : Paul P. Duxbury All garden have styles, just as with furniture and interior decorating. Sometimes styles can be blended and sometimes not. What Makes For A Beautiful Garden? By : Paul P. Duxbury What makes a garden look good? Generally, you want shrubs and trees, plus grass to soften the hard, angular lines of your house and lot 15 Tips For Making A Container Water Garden By : Lee Dobbins Here are 15 tips that will help you create beautiful container water gardens that last all season long. Indoor Gardening - Weather Permitting By : Matthew Hick You may love to garden, but perhaps the weather does not allow you to grow the flowers that you love most. Create A Low Maintenance Garden Using Gravel By : Andrew Lawrence Using gravel in your garden can create an excellent, in-expensive but practical garden surface. It's attractive, maintenance-free, simple to lay and fits in well with plants. How To Create A Beautiful Garden Walkway By : Paul P. Duxbury Walkways give a finishing touch to a garden. Depending on their design, they can visually unify or divide a garden and invite visitors to follow wherever they lead. Gardening With Easy Care Perennials By : R Birch Perennials are those flowers which reliably bloom year after year. They die back to the ground each winter after flourishing for a full growing season only to reemerge again in the spring. They're also noted for their texture and... Attracting Birds To Your Garden By : R Birch Traditional gardens are sometimes completely shut off from the natural environment and are often inhospitable to birds and other wildlife. Gardens are part of the larger landscape... Gardening 101 By : R Birch Successful garden designs create landscapes which are practical, beautiful and compatible with a site's natural conditions. Gardens should be designed to... Add Interest To Your Garden With Pampas Grass By : Lee Dobbins Gardens can be bland if they include only flowers - learn how Pompas grass can help add interest to your garden or landscape. When Is The Best Time To Plant Roses By : Michael Hehn Do you like gardening? Do you have a fable for roses? Here you will learn how and when to plant your rose garden. How To Have A Nice Butterfly Garden By : Michael Hehn Have you ver wished to have a nice butterfly garden? If yes, then here you will learn how to have a nice butterfly garden. An Introduction To Flower Gardens By : R Birch Becoming familiar with the general planting and maintenance requirements perennials and annuals is essential to the long term success of your flower garden. Here are some guidelines which will... The Efficient Use of Water in Gardening By : Michael Hehn The only way to keep up with the latest about gardening is to constantly stay on the lookout for new information. If you read everything you find about gardening, it won't take long for you to become an influential authority. A Guide To Planting Trees By : R Birch Before planting new trees, determine both your needs and the existing conditions of your site. Like all plants, trees have specific light, soil and space requirements. Remember that many trees... Gardening With Perennials By : R Birch Perennials are those flowers which reliably bloom year after year. After growing throughout the spring and summer, perennials die back to the ground each winter only to reemerge again the following spring. With their vibrant colors and... Attract Bluebirds To Your Garden With The Proper Bluebird Houses By : Lee Dobbins Tips on attracting these brilliant blue colored birds to your yard and gardens. The Mystery Behind Growing Perfect Orchids By : Jimmy Cox The beginnings of the orchid family are shrouded in mystery. Since most orchids are epiphytic that is, having aerial roots through which they receive sustenance from the minerals in the moisture laden air of the tropics they have left no traces such as the fossilized remains of ground growing plants. Choosing Water Garden Filter Systems For Water Both You And Your Fish Will Love By : Lee Dobbins Find out how to choose the right water garden filter system for a crystal clear water feature in your garden. Herb Gardening Essentials - Gardener Guide By : Matthew Hick Herbs are a greatly popular result of gardening - just as popular as flowers, shrubs, trees, fruits and vegetables. Creating A Container Garden By : R Birch Container gardens are the perfect way to add texture, color and fragrance to a terrace, balcony or deck. They often provide the only way for people who live in apartments or urbanized areas to garden. Most plants, including... How To Care For Fruit Trees By : Daniel Millions Learn exactly how to nurture a fruit tree. 10 Tips for Successful Rose Planting By : John Pawlett Planting roses isn't actually complicated, as long as you have some good advice and tips to start with... 5 Most Popular Flowers for Your Garden By : John Pawlett When planting a garden there are many questions which you must ask yourself before you begin. Where are you going to plant it, do you have the garden equipment to do so and how big do you want your garden to be? When do flowers bloom and what are their heights? These are all very important questions, however they mean very little if you have not yet decided which types of flowers you want to plant. How To Plan A Garden Right By : John Pawlett Gardening is a hobby that brings joy, entertainment, and a better quality of life. It is a creative activity, the result of which is a more aesthetically appealing home. Greenhouse Gardening as a Hobby By : John Pawlett For people who would like to do more gardening but live in a short growing season area, a hobby greenhouse is the answer. A hobby greenhouse is not large enough to produce vegetables or flowers on a commercial basis. It will, however, give you a place for a tomato plant or two and some fresh greens even if you live in the northern regions. Gardening Natural Science Not Rocket Science By : John Pawlett Don't force yourself out of the most profitable hobby in the universe because you think it's too hard to learn ...It isn't! Gardening is fast becoming the world's number one hobby, and with all the latest 'alternative' information we have to hand, gardening as a natural science is fun to learn about and rewarding in the extreme... Lawn Care Tips - Six Easy Steps to a Great Lawn By : John Pawlett 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. What Is The Hosta Finder? By : Jerry Van Der Kolk The Hosta Finder is a reference for over thousands of cultivars. It provides hosta prices, size, color, and nurseries that sell a particular hosta. Many Gardening Tips for Beginners By : John Pawlett Gardens come in different varieties like the plants you find in them. There are several gardening tips that can be used for all type of gardens. How to Do Indoor Gardening By : John Pawlett Plants are just as popular as furniture when one is deciding on furniture and soft furnishings. Lawn Alternatives and Natural Gardens By : R Birch From coast to coast the lawn is one the most ubiquitous garden features in the landscape. Planting a natural garden can help restore the landscape, attract a variety of bird species and provide the garden with a wonderful mix of beautiful plants. Creating Japanese Gardens By : R Birch Japanese gardens create landscapes which resembles nature through the careful placement of trees, shrubs, rocks, sand, artificial hills, ponds, and water. Zen and Shinto traditions have greatly... Hostas and Mice! What to Do By : Jerry Van Der Kolk Ordinary house mice, field mice, garden mice and voles can be major sources of grief in a hosta garden. They are most interested in your hostas during colder seasons when the hostas are dormant. The crown of the hosta in this case serves as a juicy meal for wintering mice. Flower Gardening Tips By : R Birch Flower gardens are simple to install and easy to care for. They do, however, require a basic understanding of the natural conditions of your garden as well as the specific needs of the individual flowers. Different flowers have different requirements. Annuals, for example... Colorful Spring Gardens By : R Birch In the spring, while trees and shrubs are still showing their pale green new growth, the early border generally consists of colorful bulbs and a few early blooming perennials against a backdrop of... Great Tips For Greenhouse Gardening By : Greenhouse gardening can be a great alternative, especially if you live in a colder climate but still love gardening. Protect Your Plants! By : Daniel Millions Thery are everywhere and they want to destory your plants! Hummingbird Feeders - Your Guide to Get Hummingbirds Buzzing Around Your Backyard By : Ty Thomas Can't get those hummingbirds coming to your backyard? Understand the hummingbird and how you can view them on a daily basis. Easy Care Shrubs By : R Birch Shrubs are essential to a successful garden. They provide fragrant flowers in the spring, lush green foliage during the summer and colorful foliage throughout the fall. Evergreens add... Gardening-An Expression By : John Pawlett Give the same plants to several people, you will see several arrangements. Each one distinct and different, yet, using the same plants. This is the ultimate reward of gardening- a means to express, to create with the help and inspiration from the gifts of Nature. The Beauty of a Bronze Frog Sculpture By : Mayoor Patel Frogs gifts tend to come available in many different forms, but the most fantastic and majestics form so far for me is the bronze frog.

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