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      • Gardening Organically.
        01/31/07
        There is a renewed interest in getting back to basics. Individuals, corporations and governments are focused on finding ways to preserve our natural resources. One way of protecting our environment, and enjoying the best nature has to offer, is by gardening organically.

        There are few diff

      • Vegetable Gardening Tips. Why it's so easy.
        01/27/07
        Vegetable gardening is really easy if you know what to do. Below are some excellent tips on what needs to be done to get those tomatoes, chili plants and others to look healthy and best of all good natural eating.

        Choose a good location. Preferably a west location as this side will have p

      • Picking the Right Orange Tree.
        01/26/07
        If you live in a hot, humid sub-tropical zone like Florida or California, you have many options for growing fruit trees. You are lucky enough to be able to support almost any type of plant as long as you prevent pests from taking over. You should consider growing an orange tree, as these are usually

      • Container Gardening.
        01/26/07
        Should the joy of gardening be reserved for those with a garden? Certainly not! You'll reap great happiness, plus pretty flowers and tasty vegetables, with container gardening.

        There are all types of gardeners, living in all types of homes. Even if your little piece of the world con

      • Carnivorous Pitcher Plants: The Perfect Plants for Lazy People.
        01/25/07
        A pitcher plant is a type of carnivorous plant that has tube-shaped leaves, hence the name pitcher plant. Along the rim of each pitcher are glands that secrete nectar. Insects are attracted to this nectar, so they buzz around, licking up all of the nectar they can. Some pitchers even produce an inse

      • Basic Gardening - Pruning.
        01/24/07
        Pruning your trees, shrubs and plants can be beneficial for almost all landscapes. Pruning is done primarily for the following reasons:

        Promote flowering
        Promote higher fruit yield
        Improve the health of trees, shrubs and plants
        Improve aesthetics / appearance
        Contr

      • How To Build An Arbor.
        01/23/07
        You might find it difficult to believe, but building an arbor for your garden landscape can actually be quite inexpensive. If you keep the arbor relatively small, to a two-post size, you can have a very attractive landscape feature for a small cost. Even the novice landscaper can build a small arbor

      • Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home.
        01/22/07
        Ladybugs have been admired for hundreds of years. They are beautiful, believed to bring good luck, and have even been praised in song. The great Romantic composer Johannes Brahms created a lovely, folk like melody and words, showing his adoration of our little friends. It is almost impossible to not

      • How To Build A Water Garden Fountain Yourself.
        01/20/07
        Garden fountains are accessories to water ponds - be they small or large. The sound of flowing water, be it rippling or cascading are so relaxing that they add up to the peacefulness and tranquility of outdoors.

        There are so many fountains to choose from. You can go for the dramatic foun

      • Garden Decor - Naturalizing with Clematis.
        01/19/07
        Clematis are flowering vines that come in a variety of color and shapes. They are in the same family as anemones, buttercups and peonies. They are naturalized for cooler climates such as in the northern hemispheres. Some sources of information show over 3100 different varieties of clematis. They are

      • Selecting a Vegetable Garden Site.
        01/18/07
        If you are just starting with vegetable gardening and you need to select a site for your garden this is the article for you. If you aim to feed an average sized family, you may be surprised by how little space is actually required for a decent yield. An area of about twenty five square fee should be

      • Blue Hibiscus.
        01/17/07
        The type of flower known as the "blue hibiscus" is one of the most popular in the world. However, this flower is neither blue nor a hibiscus. This plant is actually a type of lilac, and has more of a purple color to it rather than blue. This flower is very popular in the state of Californi

      • Hibiscus syriacus 'Helene' and 'Diana'.
        01/16/07
        Two Outstanding National Arboretum Introductions
        Three different plants are commonly called Hibiscus - the tropical houseplant, the perennial rose mallow with dinner plate-sized flowers that dies to the ground each fall and the Rose-of-Sharon or shrub Althea. Rose-of-Sharons are easy-to-grow, t

      • Garden Accents.
        01/15/07
        Your garden should reflect the personality and your individual style. It should be decorated and designed in ways that you, yourself, like and enjoy.

        Garden accents should be attractive and 'eye-catching'. This could include a focal point in the style, such as garden gnomes, a b

      • For the Love of Butterflies.
        01/14/07
        Have you ever gone for a walk in the woods and touched a plant only to get an extreme itching, burning sensation. It can be quite painful. Congratulations, you have come into contact with Urtica dioica or otherwise known as Stinging Nettle. Growing up, we always called it Itch Weed. It looks innocen

      • Rose Gardening- How To Take Care During Winter.
        01/13/07
        While winter is the season of hibernation and dormancy for your roses, it can spell disaster, if you let it face the season with out taking any precaution.

        The tougher varieties like old garden roses and own-root types normally survive through the bitter cold, but the more delicate variet

      • Growing Daffodils.
        01/12/07
        In mid-March when winter blues overtake you and it's hard to find a clear patch in the grey overcast above, I look out my front door and find a spot of sunshine in my newly growing daffodils.

        Growing daffodils is one way to get a good dose of sunshine before spring pulls back the bl

      • Anthurium.
        01/11/07
        Anthurium, also being called as the Flamingo Lily, Painter’s palette or Tailflower is the member of the Araceae or the arum family. There are around 800 species of Anthurium flowers being widely grown in the tropical regions of Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay, West Indies, Columbia, Ecuador, etc.
      • A Garden To Attract Hummingbirds.
        01/10/07
        "Mommy, come see! There are fairies in the garden!"

        And so they might have been to the eyes of a five year old who grew up on tales of pixies, elves and fairies. The magical visitor this time, though, was a ruby-throated hummingbird. Hummingbirds have a unique ability to hover i

      • Growing Beautiful Flowers From Bulbs.
        01/09/07
        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 family, there are many flowers that have corms, rhizomes o

      • Many Gardening Tips for Beginners.
        01/08/07
        Gardens come in different varieties like the plants you find in them. There are several gardening tips that can be used for all type of gardens.

        1.Mulching protects your garden topsoil from being blown away. It also provides nutrients as it decomposes and improves the appearance of your g

      • Colorful Spring Gardens.
        01/05/07
        In the spring, while trees and shrubs are still showing their pale green new growth, the early border generally consists of colorful bulbs and a few early blooming perennials against a backdrop of green foliage and brown earth. Spring bulbs are perhaps the most important flower in the early spring g

      • Growing The Delightful Flowering Crabapple Tree.
        01/04/07
        Flowers are one of the most delightful creations that nature has to offer but not all flowers need to grow at ground level. In fact, the flowering crabapple tree offers a gorgeous cascade of flowers right at eye level.

        Crabapple trees are very popular for being able to provide aesthetics

      • So Your Orchid Won't Rebloom.
        01/03/07
        Reblooming is still the biggest problem for orchid growers and enthusiasts. There are certain times of the year that most orchids bloom. You can see when these times are in my book, Mastering Orchids in the flowering table. There are three or four steps you can try to get your orchid to re-bloom.
      • Care For Caladiums Before and After Planting.
        01/02/07
        Caladiums are a bright, colorful addition to any garden. While they are a tropical plant from the Amazon region of South America, they can be grown in a variety of climates if they are given proper care. Often referred to as bulbs, caladiums are actually tubers, but their care is fairly similar.
      • Why You Need Birds in Your Garden.
        01/01/07
        Garden birds are not just about looking nice while hanging from your bird feeders, they actually provide a vital role. If you are a keen gardener then you may already have bird feeders in your garden to attract your local bird-life, but if you don’t here are some good reasons why you should.
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