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626. 7 Tips To Growing A Green Lawn
     Nothing says summer quite like walking barefoot through the cool, fresh grass. But many products that promise a greener lawn often recruit the use of thick, heavy pesticides that can be harmful to your skin and health. To help keep your grass thriving all summer long, follow these easy tips! Tip 1. Remember, you want to help your lawn fend off pests and weeds naturally, so your first step is determining the pH level of your soil. Soil testing kits are relatively inexpensive and will give you a …



627. Spring is around the corner - How is your Garden?
     Spring is in my opinion the most wonderful time of year for the gardener. You can shake of that winter weariness and get ready for a new gardening season. The most difficult part of spring gardening is trying to manage your impatience. Don't start digging around too early. The soil must be dry enough to have it fall apart when you pick it up. When it still sticks together like glue that's definitely not the case. Early spring is the best time of year to change (parts of) your garden design. Yo…



628. Attracting Hummingbirds
     Attracting hummingbirds to your backyard and garden is much easier than it sounds. These small birds have a special knack for finding their favorite flowers, and a powerful memory for returning to their favorite spots - even after years of visiting! A common mistake is to think that hummingbirds find their feeding ground through a flower's scent, but this is untrue - they have nearly no sense of smell. Instead, they seek out tubular shaped flowers, heavy with nectar, and specific colors, such as…



629. Building a No Dig Garden
     The no dig garden is exactly what it describes...a fertile garden bed with no digging at all. It involves layering clean, organic materials that will literally compost around your plants as they grow.The No Dig Garden is built on top of the ground, so you can build a garden anywhere. This makes it extremely attractive for those sites that have poor soil or are weed infested. It's also a great method of gardening for those who can't (or don't want to) dig a garden patch! The site you choose for y…



630. Care of Slipper Orchids
     Yes, Slipper Orchid Care Is Little TrickyBut Read On and You Can Do ItSlipper orchid care for these orchids is a little more difficult than cattleyas but you can be successful. To me slipper orchids are one of the prettiest orchids around. They have this waxy sheen to them and the petals and lips are thicker than most orchids.The one feature that sets slipper orchids apart from others is the lip. It forms a cup like pouch . Another part of the slipper orchid that sets them apart is the uppermost…



631. Things to Consider When Buying Rustic Patio Furniture
     Nothing blends in quite so well with a 'back to nature' setting as rustic log patio furniture. Pine and cedar furniture designed for your log cabin, lakeside villa or mountain chalet will not only look great, but be extremely functional as well. Rustic log furniture is one of the hottest trends in home decorating, and it's not likely that's going to change any time soon. While pine and cedar are two of the primary woods used to manufacture rustic log patio furniture, other types of wood such as …



632. Looking for a pump for your pond?
     Choose your pond pump wisely! Spring will be here soon, and many of you will either be looking for a pump for your pond, or be looking to replace a non-functional pump. The pump is one of the most important features of a pond, because without a pump, there will not be any trickling or moving water, and you will effectively have a bog. If you choose the wrong pump, your water will either not flow the way you desire, or you may have insufficient flow to filter your water and/or feed your waterfall…



633. An Introduction to Annuals
     Annuals provide gardeners with an inexpensive way to add variety and long lasting color to the landscape. Though they will bloom all season long, annuals sprout from seed, flower, set seed and die within one growing season and need to be replanted each year, at least here in New England. What can be considered and annual here in Massachusetts may actually be a perennial in Florida so the term annual is somewhat relative. Most annuals cannot tolerate freezing temperatures so they should be plante…



634. The Enduring, Alluring Gazebo
     From their origins as rooftop structures, used mainly for observation, to their present status, gazebos have taken many forms. Throughout their colorful history, they have been known as summerhouses, screen houses, kiosks, pavilions, pergolas, arbors, grottos, and pagodas. The word 'gazebo' first appeared in the 1752 book, New Designs for Chinese Temples,' by architect William Halfpenny. Though no one is certain, etymologists speculate that Halfpenny invented the word by playfully adding the Lat…



635. Can your sundial really tell the time?
     'I am a sundial, and I make a botch Of what is done far better by a watch' So wrote Hilaire Belloc, but is this really fair? Sundials are the earliest known form of time-keeping having been used for some five thousand years. The Greek historian Herodotus stated that sundials were first used by the Chaldeans and Sumerians in Babylonia which was part of the modern Iraq. They used vertical rods on their buildings and noted the position of the shadow to record the passing of the hours. The concept w…



636. The Many Types of Palm Trees
     There are thousands of species of Palm Trees. They are considered to be tropical in nature, but most people are not aware that cold hardy palms may be planted outside without any visible damage from temperatures as cold as -20°F. You can see this as far north as Canada and SwitzerlandPalm trees, like banana trees, give your home and garden that tropical look, usually found around pools and family recreational areas. Once established, Palm Trees are relatively maintenance free and are not signif…



637. Freestanding And Lean-to Greenhouses
     Whether a greenhouse is freestanding or attached (lean-to greenhouse) it is one of the most popular types of garden buildings in use today. It is a self-contained structure in back garden or yard, which helps you grow what you want - flowers, vegetables, or fruits, when you want - in dry summers, winters and even during snow. It serves the practical purpose of extending your garden and aiding your gardening hobby. A greenhouse can also add something to a property. For example, a beautifully buil…



638. Creating a Wildlife Garden
     Creating a wildlife garden allows you take part in your larger surrounding environment. Often gardens are completely shut out from the natural landscape around it and aren't welcoming to birds and other wildlife. Adding a few well placed and well chosen shrubs or trees can make all the difference when trying to attract birds to your garden. Map out and observe your surroundings to see what natural habitats are close by. Are there any ponds, rivers, or streams? Are parks, golf courses or nature r…



639. Choosing the Right Roses for your Garden
     There are literally hundreds of types of roses that you can grow in your garden. With such a selection to choose from, it can be extremely difficult to choose the rose that's right for you. To make this task a bit easier, We've outlined a few important factors you should consider, and explained some of the different types of roses to aid in your search.Tips on Choosing Roses1. Color may seem trivial at first glance, but it's usually an important factor to those that want to grow roses. Usually i…



640. Spring Flower Arrangement with a Fun Twist
     Want to give your home decor a boost of all things spring with a fun and easy do-it-yourself floral arrangement? With Easter, Mother's Day, bridal showers and graduations approaching, this cheerful spring floral arrangement is perfect for a centerpiece, or even a gift! 1. First, pick up a package of drinking straws. You know, the kind you had when you were a kid. White with pale green, yellow and red stripes. 2. Find a clear glass container approximately 4' in diameter and 6' tall. Available a…



641. Paving Stones
     Imagine a beautiful pattern of paving stones as the central focus of your new patio. Stone circle kits are one of the most popular new products offered by suppliers of flagstones and pavers for patios. Stone pavers, such as sandstone paving slabs offer a wide range of beautiful styles and colors and can be the basis of an inviting and classic patio that is one of the most-used areas of your home.Traditionally, the paving stones used in the construction of patios, drives and walkways have been Yo…



642. Flowers of Red Violet in Dramatic Display
     Flowers of Red Violet in Dramatic DisplayAlthough many flowers are red-violet, several types of Japanese Iris exhibit the color in a most spectacular fashion. Japanese Iris (I.ensata) are the last of the Iris to bloom and usually bloom about a month after Bearded and Siberian Iris have finished. Japanese Iris are a beardless iris that bear the largest flowers of all. Spikes that reach up to three feet tall carry blooms in unique shapes, colors (including the most brilliant red-violets), and stri…



643. How To Plant A Red Oak Tree
     Planting Red Oak Trees Red Oak Trees. Whenever I think of Red Oak Trees, I remember hunting when I was a kid and standing near trees that were giants. Now every Red Oak tree I plant, I can invision those days in the deep woods and those grand trees and hope someone else will have that same enjoyment. These trees will help you too in establish a desired vision to your landscape. Beyond their size, Red Oak Trees also fill important ecological niches. They grow across broad ranges of forest and …



644. Garden Water Feature - The Fish Dish
     Want to be the envy of all the neighbours in the avenue then a water feature has to be placed into the garden. What ever fancy garden ornamentation that is to be - is entirely up to your own choosing. Because of the many designs and fixtures you may come up against problems in trying to decide what water garden feature to have. The pond is a water feature found in most gardens today in all shapes and sizes and enhanced to the full with added extras to set the scene. Water lilies - bull rushes a…



645. Spting Flower Gardening
     Spring is the time when nature and your garden awakes and comes alive after the long winter. That first spring flower or that first green leave is the sign that winter in coming to an end and that a new growing season has arrived. Spring and Flower gardening is almost synonymous. Spring is the time to interplant perennials, shrubs, roses and plant or transplant your annuals. It's time to shape up your soil, loosen the mulch around your plants and prune your early blooming shrubs. Rake and remo…



646. Tips to Improve the Functionality and Atmosphere of Your Patio with Plants
     When I began to create planting plans for clients in the mid 1990’s one of my main concerns was, how will this collection of plants; the greenery, the flowering, the size and the shape grow together to create an aesthetically pleasing arrangement that feels right in its proportion and scale. If you are looking to create a planting plan for your patio or small outdoor space, the same concerns need to be addressed. Keep in mind that small spaces require great restraint, with a plan towards bringin…



647. Arborvitae - A Multi Use Plant
     The arborvita is a plant that has many forms, colors, and uses that it is used in almost every type of landscape. One of its major uses is in wind breaks and barriers. Yet it is also used in foundation plantings or as a stand alone specimen in the landscape. Arborvitae are commonly used evergreen shrubs or trees useful in urban areas where low maintenance and durability is needed. Many cultivars with forms such as being globed in shape, columnar, or narrow pyramidal, tend to be near buildings, d…



648. 5 Secrets To Growing Beautiful Roses
     A rose is a rose is rose - and there are few things in the garden more beautiful. There are 5 secrets I want to share that will help you to grow healthy roses.1. Sunshine: Plan to put your rose bush in a spot where it will get as much sun at least 6 hours of sunshine a day.2. Water: Drops of water on the leaves can cause burning, and lead to black spot disease so always water from underneath, soaking the earth until it is damp but not soggy. It is better to water thoroughly once a week than ligh…



649. Outdoor Furniture for your Cottage Garden
     A blooming cottage garden is a show stopping garden. It has a natural whimsical feel and it picks the interest of all its visitors with the desire to identify the different intricately placed plants. The cottage garden is a collection of bountiful blooms that give an ever-changing feel over the growing seasons. Although the most of the cottage themed garden is away from the street, there some hints in the front yard of the back yard treasure. A cottage garden is one of the easiest gardens to mai…



650. New Garden Phlox
     One of the backbone plants in the perennial garden is the mid to late summer tall Phlox paniculata or tall garden Phlox. One of the newest varieties to get to your local garden centre is 'Goldmine'. Aptly named because it will bring a rush of visitors to your garden with its bright magenta purple flowers held firmly above green and gold variegated leaves. Two older variegated forms, 'Harlequin' with its magenta blooms and cream yellow variegated leaves should be easily available while 'Becky Tow…



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