Orchid Flowers Growing Tips

Orchids are beautiful flowers that have an amazing effect on people, there is a time in the year that you can feel that orchids are attracting more attention, they are out on florists windows and people can not help them

Raising The Echinacea Herb In Your Herb Garden For Use In Herbal Medicine

First, lets get the pronunciation right, it is pronounced eh-kin-AY-sha. The echinacea herb is very important to grow in your herb garden for use in herbal medicine. By adding the echinacea herb to your herb garden not

My Experiment With An Herb Garden

I have been known to experiment with many things in my free time. I guess people assume that because I am a writer that I have tons of free time. While that is not entirely true, it is true that my hours are unusual and

Learning More About Gardening: Locating Gardening Classes And Educational Forums On The Internet

If you are interested in expanding your knowledge about gardening, if you are interested in taking gardening classes, you may have vetoed the plan or idea because you feel that your schedule will not permit you the abili

English Gardens During The Reign Of Edward I

The reign of Edward I allowed landowners to turn their attention to something other than defense and safety. As within the castle the wealthy lord sought to embellish the great hall, which often took the place of the anc

English Pleasure Gardens

Above all, the pleasure garden was intended for the diversion of the chatelaine. As early as 1250 we learn from a contemporary record that Henry III, to gratify Eleanor of Provence, ordered his bailiff at Woodstock to ma

History Of The Pecan

Pecan trees, Carya illinoinensis, grow in natural groves in bottom lands near rivers or lakes with nearby periodic overflowing water. Archeological remains and fossil evidence reveals that pecans were collected and store

Hanging Baskets - What A Great Idea

Hanging baskets can be as plain or as ornate as you choose. Full, ornate hanging baskets are absolutely lovely when found hanging from lamp posts, porches and patio rafters. Of course there are other places to show off

The Splendid Fuchsias: Where To Place Fuchsia Plants And How To Care for The Fuchsia Flower

If you want enchanting flowering gardens for shade, rely on the fuchsia plant. Whether you plant fuchsia flowers in individual pots, window boxes, or hanging baskets, fuchsia plants are a gorgeous flowering species noted

How To Bonsai - Critical Bonsai Care Tips

Bonsai CareWell, you have got the watering and feeding of the Bonsai down. Think youre home free. Not a chance. There are still things you need to do successfully to realize the full beauty of these little Japanese wonde

Award Winning Aromatic Plants

I recently was involved in the exhibition of a show garden at the 2006 Garden Heaven exhibition. I worked along with Terra Garden Ireland based in Claregalway on the bronze medal winning Malaysian themed garden Neo Nusan

Getting the Right Exposure for Your Vegetable Garden

When deciding where to plant your home vegetable garden it is wise to drive out once and for all the clichè(c) that the home for vegetables must be an ugly dirt spot in the backyard. If carefully planned, though

Everybody Can Garden With Containers

Container gardening is fantastic. On its own, a terracotta pot is just a container and summer bedding is just some plants. However, selectively plant the summer bedding in the container, add a few sprinkles of green-fing

Gardening - Is It A Hobby?

Considering the hard work involved, I can still honestly state there is nothing quite as relaxing as spending the day working in my garden. Well okay, if not exactly relaxing, it certainly is rewarding and just gives you

The Orchid - More Than Just An Exotic Flower

Next to the rose, orchids are the flowers most in demand in both the private and commercial marketplace. No plant family has as many different flowers as the orchid family. Orchids are known to grow in most every part of

The Secret To A Beautiful Lawn

Actually, having a beautiful lawn isnt much of a secret at all. Heres how it works:1. Plant the right type of grass for your area2. Use the proper fertilizer as directed a couple of times a year3. Keep well watered durin

Growing Beautiful Flowers From Bulbs

When most people think of bulbs they often think of daffodils or other similar flowers. However, the bulbous variey of flowers goes well beyond that.While tulips, hyacinths and snowdrops also belong with the true bulb fa

Where Did The Window Boxes Go?

I just happen to love window boxes and miss seeing them in the more modern neighborhoods these days. My neighbors who lived across the street from us had just painted their older rather plain, small house a medium gray w

Light Up Your Garden

If you have not yet installed outdoor lighting in your yard, you are in for a real treat. Not only will you be adding a whole new dimension to your yard, you will be doubling the use of of it with outdoor lighting.Be awa

Decking - The Low Maintenance Alternative

If you are looking for a cost-effective, low-maintanance way to revamp your garden, installing decking could be the answer. No longer simply for DIY enthusiasts or professional gardeners, this instant and practical way o