Index

  • Healthy Plant
    ...h more rewarding experience when you have a full, healthy plant. however, this method is a lot more risky. i can’t tell you how many seeds i’ve planted and never seen any trace of whatsoev...


  • Using Xeriscaping
    while having a full fledged garden is rewarding and enjoyable, lots of people simply don’t have the time that is required to maintain it. whether you have too much going on at work or to...


  • Add Fountain
    a great way to spice up your garden is to add a water feature. these can be both soothing and aesthetically appealing. i've found that there’s nothing more relaxing than sitting on a ben...


  • Gardening Psychology
  • Rain Barrels Survive Droughts
    if you’re a gardener that has an unlimited supply of water, consider yourself lucky. there are many of us who live in drought zones where the garden and lawn watering rules are very cons...


  • Gardening Experience
    ah, to this day i still remember my first gardening experience. it was such a disaster that i didn’t think i would ever want to garden again. i almost decided to turn my casual hobby int...


  • Garden Pests
    ...s for some of these plant-destroying holes are garden pests. some of the main garden pests are slugs, worms, caterpillars, birds, snails, and the occasional gopher. although you can never wip...


  • Hail Horrors
    one of the most hazardous things that can happen to your plants is weather. many a garden has been demolished overnight because of this phenomenon. and seemingly, there is nothing we can do to...


  • Perennials
    ...old ones were. before deciding whether to put in perennials or not, you need to make sure that your soil has proper drainage. if the water stays saturated for long periods of time, you should build a...


  • Right Gardening Tools
    if you’re thinking about taking your gardening seriously and getting out there every day to increase the attractiveness of your garden, then you will want to get the right tools to help ...


  • Garden Creation
    so now you've picked out what type of garden you will have, what the location will be, and what kind of fertilizer you need, now is the time to really get started in choosing your garden envir...


  • Creating Microclimates
    ...ost. if you’re ready to make an attempt at creating microclimates, you’ll need to make a detailed plan in advanced. you should start by finding a large shade providing bush or tree ...


  • Vines Decorate
    a great way to decorate your garden is the use of vines. they are very low maintenance and look good on almost anything. if you’ve got a fence or separator that really stands out in the field ...


  • Garden Winter
    some people believe that when the weather starts getting colder and the leaves start to fall, it is time to put away the gardening tools and wait until next spring to work on their garden agai...


  • Container Gardening
    ...pport huge amounts of growth. if the benefits of container gardening sound appealing to you, then you should start planning out your container garden today. if you write a list of all the plant...


  • Perfect Garden
    if you're thinking about starting a garden, the first thing you need to consider is what type of garden you will have. there are many different choices and often it can be hard to pick just one,...


  • Free Mulching
    i’m sure that if you are reading this, you have used some form of mulch during your gardening career. however, you probably didn’t know that there are many other options for organic mulc...


  • Drip Irrigation System
    ...very bit of water counts. i ended up getting a drip irrigation system. i haven’t regretted this decision at all. when you install a drip irrigation system, you can choose one of two va...


  • Growing Herbs
    if you’re not the type of person that wants to spend their time managing an elaborate fruit or vegetable garden, you might consider planting and maintaining an herb garden. while the product might n...


  • Raised Bed
    ... improving drainage in your garden is to create a raised bed. this involves creating a border for a small bed, and adding enough soil and compost to it to raise it above the rest of the yard by at lea...


  • Garden Optimizing
    living in colorado and being a gardener has been rather stressful in the past few years, as this state has been undergoing a rather severe drought. the city is imposing watering restrictions w...


  • Ideal Location
    once you have picked what garden you want, there are many other factors you need to decide before you actually get to work with your gardening tools. mainly you need to choose its location. th...


  • Get In Shape
    ...hing. if you plan on using gardening as a way to get in shape or lose some weight, you can hardly go wrong. just be sure to stretch out, drink plenty of water, and apply sunscreen. as long as you tak...


  • Healthy Soil
    if you’re getting ready to go on a new garden venture, you need to prepare your soil to ideally house your plants. the best thing you can do in the soil preparation process is to reach t...


  • Compost Heap
    ...ewhere in your backyard. usually the thought of a compost heap brings disturbing images to ones mind; heaps of rotten garbage emitting a horrid odor. however, if you maintain it correctly you’ll...