How Do You Make a Winter Hanging Basket?
This guide looks at how to make a winter hanging basket. Which plants can be used, how long they will last and any special care needed to look after a winter hanging basket.
Category : Gardening : Home & Garden
How to Plant a Queen Flower
Queen's flower, also known as 'Pride of India' or 'Queen's Crepe Myrtle', is a deciduous, tropical tree. It can be a lovely feature in a deep South landscape, with glossy, reddish clusters of leaves surrounding pink and purple flowers. Planted and maintained properly, queen's flower can grow to a he
How to Have HGTV Come to Your House
You probably have seen the fabulous and extensive makeovers on HGTV. Sometimes, a crew of designers, demolition workers and carpenters completely remake a room over a weekend. Their transformations are creative and often stunning. Some shows, like Property Virgins, focus on buying a new home. Like s
Backyard Design
Since backyard design takes place behind the house, it may not be obvious as you drive down the street, but there are changes taking place in backyards everywhere. We are spending more time relaxing o
Outdoor Furniture:Exploring the Benefits of Teak
Of the many types of materials that are available for the construction of outdoor furniture, teak is often overlooked.This beautiful wood of tropical origin adds character and elegance to your outdoor design through a blending of nature and man-made elements which provide an outstanding aesthetic
Building a Miniature Greenhouse
Making your own miniature greenhouse allows you the flexibility of choosing the size and shape that works best for your situation. From superstructure greenhouses to small plastic jugs cut and shaped to encase one plant at a time, the greenhouse theory is the same: protect the plants, keep them warm
Seven Reasons Organic Gardening is a Good Practice
As more and more people worry about just how healthy the food they buy in grocery store is they are turning to organic gardening to replace many foods that are subject to synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides. The whole idea behind a natural garden is to use only natural methods to gro
What Is Mulch Used For?
Mulches are in general under used by many vegetable gardeners yet they are very helpful indeed in stopping not only weeds growing, but also in adding nutrients back into the soil. They also help to stop the soil drying out too fast as they help retain moisture, they have the added benefit that they
How to Assemble a Wheelbarrow
Assembling a wheelbarrow is a simple task. There are generally only six major parts that are bolted together. Some wheelbarrows are designed differently than others, with different features and assembly steps. However, the same basic concept applies across the board. Before using the wheelbarrow, be
The Herbs Of An Italian Herb Garden
Growing herbs has been practiced by many civilizations over the centuries. They have been grown for many different reasons. The Italian herb garden is probably the most aromatic. It is also the most attractive by far. Regardless of why you are looking to grow Italian herbs, you want to familiarize y
Home and Garden FAQ
Any tips on how to confine a big rat contained by your house?I live near a bayou. on friday i came home around 3am and my porch wispy must have went out while i be gone and when i opened the door a re
Refurbishing Your Own Backyard Into a Wonderful Botanical Garden Illinois
If you are one of those people who desire a botanical garden Illinois, always think that it is really possible. But putting up one in your own backyard might be a bit tricky and quite ...
Tips for Installing Security Fences Perth
As a property developer in Perth, there are several important considerations you need to bear in mind all the time. One of them is the security of your property. If you have a home or ...
What Medicinal Herbs Taste Good In Salad
Top 10 herbs for medicinal salads
Companion Planting for Shallots
Over the years, anecdotal evidence that supports the concept of companion planting has accumulated, and many gardeners practice companion planting as a matter of course. Companion planting is the practice of planting vegetables, herbs and flowering perennials in particular configurations that are th
The Facts About a Wholesale Plant Nursery
A wholesale nursery is where plants seeds are fully grown and sold-out for transplanting, for budding, layering, for restoration, wetland conservation, environmental landscaping or for the scenic gardens found at innumerable homes, businesses, parks and a countless of other landscapes. Most wholesal
How to Fix Garden Tool Handles
Just because the handle has cracked doesn't mean you have to bid good-bye to your favorite rake, hoe or shovel. Substituting a new wooden handle for the old one is easy--and much less expensive than replacing a good tool.
Growing Sedum - Showy Stonecrop is an Easy, Carefree Perennial Performer
Border Sedum or Showy Stonecrop is a must for every perennial garden. The sturdy stems, succulent leaves and clusters of flower buds are attractive all season and light up a fall garden. Growing Sedum is easy; almost mistake proof. There are Sedum varieties to blend with every color scheme and trail
Herb Garden Information For Beginners
Did you know that out of 119 pharmaceutical drugs derived from plants, 74% are used just as the plants were used by natives hundreds of years ago? Botanists for pharmaceutical companies are currently studying little known plants gathered from various locations to determine what medicinal values they
DIY Kitchen Greenhouse Window
A greenhouse window adds both aesthetics and a tiny but functional indoor garden to a kitchen. Such windows are popular in locales with long winters and with people who have little or no land to use for outdoor gardens. Kitchen greenhouse windows can be used to grow herbs, spices, exotic house plant