Home & Garden

Sometimes you’ll want to be able to walk on a portion of your garden without touching the grass, so you’ll need to build a floored space at one end and possibly a path as well. Concrete patios used to be the most popular option for achieving this, but they are quickly losing popularity. Wooden decking […]

A flower garden design can be a tranquil haven away from the outside world. You can unwind after a hectic, stressful day by reading a book while surrounded by scented flowers or by strolling down a path dotted with colorful flowers. A magnificent flower garden can be yours with some preparation and effort. Planning Flower

When searching for exotic lumber, check to see where it’s area of origin  was and how it was obtained.  Many exotic woods are removed from endangered rain forest areas around the world.  These are NOT the materials anyone would necessarily want if they cared about the environment.  More importantly however, there are many alternatives that

Planting roses is fairly simple gardening stuff.  The first thing is to never let the rose roots dry out.  If you do, the rose will either perform poorly the first year or simply die.  It does help to soak the roots in warm water for an hour before you plant if you’ve purchased the rose

Designer flowers are a great way to show someone in your life that you are thinking of him or her. Designer flowers are created in beautiful arrangements and bouquets that are sure to please anyone that receives them. Designer flowers are special arrangements that have been created by some of the most famous names in

With more and more people living in apartments and condominiums, and moving into neighborhoods where back yards are smaller than driveways, container gardening is becoming increasingly popular.  But many people are afraid that it is difficult of expensive.  Amy Stevens explains how easy and inexpensive it can really be. Container gardening is a fun and

The only way to keep up with the latest about Caring For Your Plant Bulbs is to constantly stay on the lookout for new information. If you read everything you find about Caring For Your Bulbs, it won’t take long for you to become an influential authority. How can you put a limit on learning

Reduce the amount of garbage you put in your trash can by composting your kitchen and garden waste. Composting your trash allows you to create a rich compost that is free to use in your garden while also assisting in the fight against global warming. How does home composting help to reduce global warming? Organic

People choose balcony, patio, and courtyard gardening for many different reasons.  Some are moving from a large house to smaller accommodation, some don’t want the hassle of a large property, and some chose to live in rental property to avoid the high-cost of owning a home.  Whatever the reason, this doesn’t mean we can’t garden. 

Firstly, birds will be attracted by the geographic location of your garden. You must check specialized publications and documents to learn which birds are now present in the geographic area of your garden. Even the weatherman might be able to offer some information on this topic, though this isn’t always the case. Books about migration