Chives Are A Wonderful Addition To Your Herb Garden Or Container Garden

Garlic, leeks, and shallots have a little cousin, the chive. It is the smallest and non-odorize member of the onion family. The leaves sprout from a bulb that is planted in the herb garden or in a container garden. Chiv

A Gazebo Can Make Your Landscaping Spectacular

It wasnt to long ago in history that a gazebo could only be had by royalty or the very elite. Well that is not true anymore! The average homeowner can have a gazebo to brighten up their landscape with just a little money

How To Grow Parsley And The Many Uses Of The Parsley Herbs

The humble parsley herbs have been around for centuries. The Greeks planted the parsley herb as a border for their gardens. They also used the parsley herb to crown winners at competitions and to decorate tombs. The Ro

Garden Housekeeping

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Planning An Herb Garden With Culinary Herbs, Medicinal Herbs And Aromatic Herbs

Planning an herb garden can be fun and rewarding. Herbs have been in use for centuries for culinary, medicinal and aromatic reasons. For generations tribal leaders and healers passed down the herbal secrets. Many moder

Control Plant Diseases Before It Destroy Your Plants

Plant diseases are usually produced by different kinds of organisms. Diseases that affects the leaf and the stems are bacteria, fungi or viruses. Soilborne diseases on the other hand are caused by various fungi. Bacteria

History of the Cherry Tree

There are only a few instances in the ancient historical record concerning cherry trees. This absence in the record perhaps resulted in the fragile nature and perishability of the fruit, unlike the fruit from the apple

Good Fences... Good Boarder Plants... Make the Backyard Private

In Bucks County most residents considers their yard and garden an extension of their home. We look for sanctuary and privacy there. Plants help by making natural barriers to establish seclusion and privacy. Trees and pla

Growing Basil Plants And How To Use The Basil Leaves

Growing basil plants in your garden or container garden will yield you a bountiful crop. The basil leaves can be used in a variety of ways in your kitchen. Experiment with many varieties of the basil plant. With severa

Landscaping with Rocks

Have you ever considered landscaping with rocks? Not only does this add some texture to your garden, but it is also very attractive and doesnt have to cost the earth. The beauty of using rocks is that you dont necessari

Enjoy Your Own Fountain

Lots of people are making fountains part of their outdoor dè(c)cor. And why not? Fountains add a touch of class and when chosen carefully, really compliment your landscaping. The sound of the running water alone a

Seaweed Fertilizer

Would you like to increase your yield by 25%? Well, we know how! Fertilizers are used to improve the yield from crops. It can be applied either from the root or through the leaves. Seaweed fertilizers have been known to

The Ancient History Of Berry Improvement

Many of the berries grown today commercially were recently hybridized from wild berry plants and bushes that grew as native plants on many continents since ancient historical times, such as the strawberry plants, blueber

After Making Herb Vinegar From Your Herbal Gardens, Freeze And Dry Your Herbs

A way to use your amble herb crop from your herbal gardens is to make flavored vinegars. To make herb vinegar, wash and dry your fresh herbs thoroughly then pour warm vinegar, not hot, over them in glass jars. You can us

History Of The Pear

There is convincing archaeological evidence from the excavation of the ancient lake dwellers in Switzerland that the European pear, Pyrus communis L., was known by that civilization. It is believed that the pear was know

The Joys Of Indoor Gardening

Indoor gardening, or gardening that is done indoors as in offices and residences, has become a popular hobby. Other than its aesthetic appeal, it also provides health benefits such as purification of air. Generally hous

Flowers in Purgatory - Gardens in Unlikely Places

Its not surprising that Tony Perez enjoys his time in the garden. Its wonderful ... to watch it grow from nothing to something ... , said Perez. It allows you to get your mind thinking about whats next in life. It is s

How A Garden Designer Can Transform Your Garden

Many fine gardens evolve gradually through the loving attention of their owners with little or no outside help. But when it comes to creating a new garden, or taking over an existing one that has fallen on hard times

Herb Gardening With Culinary Herbs, Ornamental Herbs And Medicinal Herbs

Herb gardening has been around for centuries and the joys of an herbal garden is well know to many gardeners. Even beginner gardeners can have a high quality of success by starting with the basics and working their way

Growing Your Own Organic Vegetable Garden

Here are some of the main features of organic growing: - Organic growing severely restricts the use of artificial chemical fertilizers and pesticides. - Instead, organic growers rely on developing a healthy, fertile soil