3 Ways To Improve Your Garden This Fall

So here we are at the end of another gardening season in most of the continental US. September heralds changing temperatures, final harvests, and signals that it is time to put the g

Gas or Electric- Which Is The Greener Choice For Lawn Care

The battle royal between electric and gasoline power is on and the verdict is still out on who will win. To decide who wins this David and Goliath struggle we will be looking at thre

Killing Weeding Vines near other Plants

Trying to dig out wild honeysuckle, smilax or cats claw, and wild rose vines from around shrubs and hedges, can be a losing battle. There is a way to kill these and other unwanted weedy vines without hurting the pla

Growing Lollo Rossa Loose Leaf Lettuce

In the middle of last summer, I inherited a pot full of very sad Lollo Rossa lettuce seedlings when my daughter finished her gardening club at school. There were lots of straggly and

Six Healthy Reasons to Enjoy Gardening

From fad diets and new superfoods to the latest exercise equipment, we are bombarded by promotions for products which promise amazing health benefits. However, instead of investing hard ea

How to Grow Organic Roses

Many people are now getting into growing all things organic. Farmers are doing it with produce and meats, so it is natural that you might want to grow your roses that way also. Many people have problems using the pestici

Choosing and Planting Vines in Your Garden

Vines can be the quick salvation of the new home owner. Fast-paced annuals will twine up a hastily erected pergola almost before summer starts, providing a cool, fragrant and beautiful awning. Annuals and perennials (o

What Do You Think You Know About Roses? You Dont

The history of cultivated roses goes back thousands of years. According to fossil evidence, rose plants have existed for approximately 35 million years old. The genus Rosa has some 150 species spread throughout the world

Geraniums Galore - A Container Garden Delight

All over the country, geraniums flaunt their red and scarlet, rose, pink, and white blooms with a gay abandon that few other plants can rival. In boxes on city fire escapes and rooftops, in window boxes on suburban and c

How To Climb Roses And Vines With A Trellis

Climbing roses and vines are beautiful and visually appealing. The easiest way to achieve this is to use a trellis. Below are 12 helpful tips to get you started. 1. Twiners Honey suckle, clematis and morning glories a

The Weekend Gardener and Compost

One of my favorite things to do as a weekend gardener is composting. Composting and the weekend gardener go hand in hand. It is one of the best ways for a weekend gardener to feed his/her garden organically. Basically, c

An Eco-Friendly Backyard Garden

Imagine a healthy, green backyard garden: perfect for lounging, great for ball games and barbecues, a real asset to your home. But did you know that your bakyard garden, and how you take care of it, can also help the env

Lighting your Garden with Perennial Bulbs

What are perennial bulbs? Bulb is a general term used by gardeners for plants which are highly condensed; their embryonic roots, stem, leaves and flower are all contained within them. Their resting period will end and gr

Tips For Growing Beautiful House Plants Even If You抮e A Beginner

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. Na

The Basics Of How to Plant Container Gardens

All the information you need to know on how to plant Container Gardens. This article will show you how to plant successful and healthy Container Gardens. When you are ready to mix ingredients, be sure the soil is damp a

Start Your Seeds Indoors For A Jump On Spring Planting

Spring is creeping in, hallelujah, and it抯 time for us to start digging in the dirt. For all of you frustrated gardeners that live in colder climes I bet you can抰 wait to start planting your garden beds with flowers, her

Herb Gardening Indoors

For thousands and thousands of years we have turned to plants we call herbs for flavor, dye, perfume and cosmetics. We have believed that individual herbs held the power to repel insects, evil and vampires, while others

Water Conservation: Garden Techniques

Gardening in areas where there is little rain or rationed water can be challenging and difficult. There are ways however to make the most of what water or rainfall you have. This is done by finding ways to use your avail

How to Benefit From Indoor Gardening

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. You don抰 have to have green thumb to grow indoor plants; there

Planning Your Herb Garden The Right Way

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. Go to your Garden Center and see what herbs are a