How to Save Bean Seeds

Do you love to plant your own open pollinated beans but hate having to buy new packets of seed every year? The good news is that you can save your open pollinated bean seeds and it is easy

How to Grow African Violets Indoors

The african violet, also known as Saintpaulia, is one of the most popular flowering plants and is easy to figure out why. They are easy to grow and care for, so it is a perfect plant if yo

Deep Root Watering Saved Our New Trees - Very Easy and Efficient Way to Give Them Water

We are trying to take a bare front yard at the house we just purchased and turn it into an instant oasis with shrubs, flowers and trees. But after deciding to purchase and plant larg

Wrought Iron Plant Stands add Whimsy to Your Yard

I have been trying to create my very own private oasis in my yard this year and because I love metal I started looking for wrought iron plants stands.But I wanted something a little differ

Wrought Iron Window Boxes - Dress Them Up in Colour This Year

I love the look of black metal in any yard. I find it just simply adds some depth and can be quite bold up against greenery. This year I have been researching many different pr

Outdoor Wrought Iron Wall Art - I am Loving The Welcome Sign

I love the idea of having outdoor wrought iron wall art that is also functional as well as beautiful. Since I love wrought iron decor, I have been researching ways to use it in my yar

Solar Powered Water Fountains - Get the Relaxing Sound of Running Water without Electricity

I have been researching all kinds of ways to upgrade my back deck and yard in ways that make it look beautiful but without the added cost of renovation or construction and I have found sol

Use Solar Fiber Optic Garden Stakes to Bring Your Space to Life at Night

As I shop around for ways to improve the look of my yard I am amazed at the technology that is available for such things as, the solar fiber optic garden stakes and other cool ideas for th

Easily Install a Solar Motion Detector Light - No Wiring and Affordable

My back door of my house gets pretty dark at night since lighting was not installed when it was built back in the 50s. I did not want to start drilling holes in the brick to install

Large Outdoor Wooden Wind Chimes Create a Soft Deep Relaxing Sound

There is one sound that I miss all winter and that is the gentle warm breeze blowing through large outdoor wooden wind chimes.I like the bamboo ones because the sound is not grating as som

Get a Beach Chair with Umbrella Attached - Really Cool Way to Keep The Sun Off Your Head

I was recently at a barbeque that became quite busy and the only shady area was on the deck under the patio covering so most of the guests had to sit on chairs out on the lawn and at picni

3 Person Patio Swing With Canopy - Perfect to Stretch Out for a Nap

I just had a front porch created with stamped concrete design through a friend and it looks awesome. So now of course I need to “furnish” it and I would really like to ge

Does Music Affect Plant Growth?

Credit: get directly down via Flickr This topic might make some smile, but if music is really useful to help plant growth and avoid expensive fertil

Great Ideas for a Small Backyard Garden

The Advantages of smaller gardensI really think it is a whole lot easier finding backyard garden ideas, if you have a smaller space to work with. If you have a large garden, there is alway

Growing Genuine Orchids at Home vs. Silk Orchid Arrangements

The majority of people can’t resist bringing back a phalaenopsis orchid from the florist. This is the most common variety, and you can spot it by looking at its elegant white or colo

Electrofishing Helps You Take Inventory of Your Underwater Habitat

If youre the proud owner of a body of water, you probably also know that your pond or lake requires a measure of a maintenance. This is doubly true if the habitat is stocked. You should hi

Growing A First Aid Medicine Garden

Here is a brief summary of some herbs that are a must for every medicine garden. If you grow these herbs, you will always have things on hand for quick remedies. BruisesWhen you

Making Money Offline: Getting Down And Dirty In Other Peoples (Flower) Beds!

Credit: Zachary Hadley The past several years have been especially financially difficult for many of us, and large numbers of people have experienced job

Rainbow Cactus Plant Care

Scientifically known as Echinocereus rigidissimus, the rainbow cactus plant has several common names including Arizona rainbow hedgehog cactus and Sonoran rainbow cactus. Native to h

Bugs Everywhere! - Dealing With Common Garden Pests

The toughest thing about gardening—aside from getting plants to grow—is keeping the pests off them. Between the weeding and the watering, gardeners have their hands full with g