 Category: Gardening - Landscaping
Category: Home Improvement >> Gardening - Landscaping<< previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 next page >> by Mei Galang  [ 2007-06-26 ] The article is the first part guide on how you can improve your garden using moss. by Vicki Duong  [ 2007-06-25 ] Composting is a process that is generally done by you. But did you know you had help in the form of billions of tiny microbes? These little guys are vital to the composting process. by Tango Pang  [ 2007-06-24 ] Just how often would you like your yard mowed? Does your property require full proper landscape maintenance? Are you often away and need the yard cared for properly in your absence? These questions matters when choosing which professional care lawn services you should consult. If you just need a mowing every now and then, without much regularity, go for a mom and pop type small lawn care operation. For frequent mowing, trimmings and the like, seek out an experienced larger lawn care firm. Bigger lawns will require heavy duty lawn equipment, so small lawn care firms most likely won't meet your needs. by K. Finch [ 2007-06-23 ] What are the different classifications of roses that exist? This is a common question that arises when one is considering starting a rose garden. It may come as a surprise and it may start a debate among rose lovers but all roses are basically the same. by Mei Galang  [ 2007-06-22 ] The article is the first part guide on how you can improve your garden using moss. by Vicki Duong  [ 2007-06-21 ] Figuring out the day's weather can be a hassle, but with the Color Changing Weather Beacon, it's never looked so colorful, not to mention easy to read. by Vicki Duong  [ 2007-06-21 ] Before you throw out your food scraps, consider composting them. Returning these vital resources back into the earth is one of the best ways to say thank you to Mother Earth. by Diana Heyden  [ 2007-06-21 ] The development of better health consciousness among consumers has led to a phenomenal growth in the demand for hydroponically grown produce. A combination of hydroponic technology and a controlled environment greenhouse or indoor grow rooms can tackle this demand. Such a blend is known as Soil-less/Controlled Environment Agriculture (S/CEA). by Kirk Rogers [ 2007-06-21 ] Heating your koi pond has always been a major expense . Electric koi pond heaters also incurred an ongoing very high monthly utility expense until now no one has tried to improve improve on electric pond heater technology. by Al Ribaudo [ 2007-06-19 ] This is an article on desert landscaping by Vicki Duong  [ 2007-06-19 ] Some of the most astute gardeners out there feel that keeping a compost bin or tumbler out in the open will ruin their landscape. A good alternative to this quandary is keeping the compost in a dual functional composting bench. by Vicki Duong  [ 2007-06-19 ] It's now 4:00 and two English ladies are settling down for tea. However, one explains that today's selection will not be ordinary, as it is a family made concoction of compost tea! by Vicki Duong  [ 2007-06-19 ] Creating a serene ambience can be as simple as adding a rain chain to your garden. Providing a melodious sound and wonderful display during rainy days, rain chains are an excellent way to lead rain water down to your rain barrel, replacing the boring rain gutter or spigot that came with your home. by Vicki Duong  [ 2007-06-15 ] Sometimes when you've got to go, you've got to go. But at least consider the alternative by using an eco-friendly, portable toilet as opposed to digging a hole yourself. by Tango Pang  [ 2007-06-15 ] It’s clean and releases no pollutants, because it’s human-powered. By the same token, it forces you to expend more physical effort, although if you’re not getting enough exercise you can look at it as a side-benefit. A gas powered lawn care mower is far more convenient of course and requires less work, so as long as you don’t mind the noise and possible contribution to global warming and fuel costs, then you should go with a gas-powered mower. In fact, if you have an extremely large yard that’s too big for either option, consider a ride lawn mower. Who doesn’t secretly want to tool around their yard on one of those lawn care mowers? by Rodger Cresswell [ 2007-06-14 ] How do you start gardening is quite a common
question. This article gives answers to 5 of the
most commonly asked questions. by Vicki Duong  [ 2007-06-14 ] Biodegradable utensils are on the rise in popularity, especially now that summer's around the corner and you know what that means: barbeques galore. by Vicki Duong  [ 2007-06-14 ] Compost tumblers are a great alternative to composting out in the open. For one, they'll be protected from rodents and animals, but it also makes the process a bit more fun. by Sebastien Marquet [ 2007-06-13 ] A full description of what bulbs work well in dry hot gardening conditions by Vicki Duong  [ 2007-06-12 ] Rain barrels are a great way to save water, especially if you're an avid gardener or regular car-washer. Using a rain barrel to save water not only saves you money, it also reduces the consumption of your city's water. by Vicki Duong  [ 2007-06-12 ] Who would've thought that other than singing and conversing with your plants that composting would be another great way to solidify that wonderful human-plant relationship? Not only is composting a terrific way to added needed nutrients to prolong the life of your plants and garden, it's also a fun way to bond with and get involved with your plants. by Vicki Duong  [ 2007-06-12 ] Vermicomposting or vermiculture is the art of composting with red wiggler worms. A great activity for kids, students and gardeners of all levels, vermicomposting is fun and easy, not to mention a great way to get down and dirty with worms! by John Trujillo [ 2007-06-10 ] With proper planning there are several advantages that greenhouse enthusiasts have for seed germinating and getting their plants off to a great start. by Kirk Rogers [ 2007-06-08 ] Heating your koi pond is a major expense ,so having some knowledge of all the aspects involved is very important.There are many ways to heat your koi pond and many reasons why you should.We address these subjects as well as make you aware of the different heaters designs available for koi ponds. by allison agnock [ 2007-06-08 ] When it is cold outside, most people do not want to go out to try to garden. But even though it is cold, people still want to garden all the same. This is one reason why indoor gardening has become so popular. Plants that are fairly easy to grow successfully indoors are herbs. Not only beautiful to look at and fragrant, you can also eat them. Give year-round indoor herb gardening a try, and you will be hooked. by allison agnock [ 2007-06-08 ] Growing plants with artificial lights offers a great range of opportunity when it comes to growing plants indoors. Plants in different stages of growth have special lighting requirements in order to flourish indoors, and it pays to understand their lighting needs in order to meet them and get the best from your plants. by Laura Thomas Thomas [ 2007-06-07 ] As you go through your day, take time to enjoy the wonderful gifts of nature in your garden, on your patio, around your pond and yes even in your flower beds. by Susan Slobac  [ 2007-06-06 ] It is a lot of fun to try growing fruit indoors year round. This is a great hobby if you live in an area that receives severe winter weather that would not support the growth of certain warm-weather fruit, such as citrus trees. With indoor gardening, you can provide everything you fruit plants need to thrive and produce fresh fruit year round.
by allison agnock [ 2007-06-05 ] Using indoor artificial light allows the home gardener to extend the gardening zone to a much higher one than might be possible in their particular outdoor growing situation. There has been a big trend in gardening circles to push the envelope of gardening zones by introducing tropical plants into outdoor gardening situations. It is also easy to grow exotic flowers indoors, when you have the help of great lighting that is available through the use of grow lights. by allison agnock [ 2007-06-05 ] African violets are glorious indoor blooming plants. They are not hard to take care of, but they do require bright light and the proper care in order to flourish and bloom all year long. African violets grow very well indoors under artificial light. by Susan Slobac  [ 2007-06-03 ] Bonsai is a style of gardening that artistically miniaturizes trees by growing them in containers. It got its start in China, but also has famous schools in both Japanese and Korean stylings. While bonsai can be grown as outdoor plants, you can also grow some bonsai indoors using artificial lights. by Susan Slobac  [ 2007-06-03 ] How do cherry tomatoes in the dead of winter sound to you, a gardener in a northern clime wishing for summer? Impossible, you say. Not if you garden indoors. Vegetables of all types can be grown year-round indoors, with the proper light, soil, fertilizer and temperature, as well as focusing on suitable plant varieties. by Vicki Duong  [ 2007-06-02 ] Believe it or not, there are a lot of people out there who want to compost but don't know what exactly they're allowed to put into their batches. Read on to find out what items you should definitely keep out of your compost bin for a successful batch of ready to use compost. by Vicki Duong  [ 2007-06-02 ] Composting for your backyard garden or for your indoor plants is a healthy and beneficial process for your plants and the environment. However, there are a few items that you should be sure to include in your compost bin, and all of them can be found in and around your home! by Vicki Duong  [ 2007-06-01 ] Contrary to popular belief, it takes patience and science in perfecting the art of composting. Read on to find out how finding the perfect balance between carbon and nitrogen will give you many successful batches of compost. by John Billington  [ 2007-06-01 ] Explains some modern landscaping techniques incorporating outdoor lighting as a design element. by Diana Heyden  [ 2007-05-30 ] Plants grow best in an environment that is well ventilated to effectively dissipate heat. All artificial light sources generate heat and grow rooms have to be therefore, provided with some means of cooling. Cooling of grow rooms is best done using blowers, with one mounted on the inside to blow hot air out, and the other mounted on the outside to blow cool air in. by Vicki Duong  [ 2007-05-30 ] In order for your garden and plants to sustain a healthy and long lifespan, having soil rich in nutrients is a necessity. Composting is the solution to this dilemma that many new gardeners come across, and this article explains what composting is, what you should and shouldn't use, and the composting systems available for you to get started. by peters jones [ 2007-05-29 ] Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants in a solution of nutrient enriched water. Since hydroponic plants have access to unlimited nutrition and water, they are able to grow up to ten times faster and healthier than soil grown plants by Robert Schpok [ 2007-05-29 ] Growing strawberries is not difficult once you learn a few vital tips. They are about as easy as growing tomatoes, not that you can’t have problems, but success is almost guaranteed if you follow general guidelines. by Sara Lungley [ 2007-05-28 ] Garden buildings have been used for centuries and were mainly built for aesthetic reasons. Today’s garden buildings are mainly used for their practicality and versatility. Large garden buildings are not just for storing garden equipment, but can be seen as an extension to the home as they can be converted into an office, a workshop or playroom, etc. by Susan Slobac  [ 2007-05-27 ] Vegetable and flower gardeners love to get a jump on the spring planting season by starting their own plants from seed. There are several benefits that come from doing so, including a much wider variety of plants that are available only through seed, as well as a cost effectiveness that will not be found from purchasing started plants. One of the biggest reasons that gardeners fail with starting their own seeds is not that the seeds do not germinate, but that they are grown under poor light and do not thrive. These baby plants do well when grown under artificial grow lights. by Susan Slobac  [ 2007-05-27 ] People always love more of a good thing, and perhaps this is one reason why gardeners find variegated plants so popular. You get two or three great colors for the price of one plant, and these types of colorful plants can have a great impact in your garden. But why stop at the garden? Some variegated plants look wonderful indoors as well, when they are grown using their correct cultural requirements, including appropriate artificial light. by Robert Schpok [ 2007-05-26 ] Growing raspberries is relatively easy and a wonderful addition to the home garden. They are healthy and a welcome addition to the cook's kitchen. Once established they spread and produce huge crops of berries. Get started on your raspeberry patch today. by Robert Schpok [ 2007-05-26 ] Composting is one of the single most beneficial organic steps one can take to build the best garden ever. With the addition of these naturally decomposed materials your soil will be greatly enhanced. The process is easy and the results will amaze you. by Juliet Cohen  [ 2007-05-26 ] Gardening can be enjoyed by the whole family including children. Especially plants like pumpkins watermelons and sunflowers. by Diana Heyden  [ 2007-05-22 ] Lighting is of crucial importance to plant growth and plays a key role in determining plant yields. Hydroponics growing equipment manufacturers have, therefore incorporated a wide range of lighting system designs to meet specific requirements of different plants that are grown in indoor grow rooms. by Steve Buchanan  [ 2007-05-16 ] Once you have grasp on the concept of greenhouses and gardening basics, then you can actually start thinking about how to incorporate greenhouses. by Steve Buchanan  [ 2007-05-16 ] American pioneers from the time of the Mayflower cultivated and used herbs for everything from seasoning to cures for illnesses to making perfumes. by Corinne Tower [ 2007-05-14 ] This article give instructions and tips for planting herbs. This is appropriate for beginning gardeners. |