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How to Build Your Own Container Planter With a Trellis

Instead of buying a pricey planter with an attached trellis, build one yourself. The trough-style planter described here has a hog fence trellis backing extending five feet above the trough through which vines can be woven or tied. It holds three #5 size plastic containers of vines, or two #10 or #1...More...

A Lean-To Greenhouse Can Be The Answer

You may think that in order to build a greenhouse in your garden you need a lot of space and therefore you simply do not have the room to be able to do it, believing that most greenhouses need to be of a fairly large-size. However a good solution to this problem is to take a look at building a very ...More...

Care of Oxalis Plants

Oxalis plants, also known as shamrock plants, are members of the wood sorrel family and are not related to true shamrocks. They were given this name because of their clover-shaped foliage. Oxalis leaves can be found in colors of green, purple, red or a combination of these colors. White, yellow, pin...More...

Complementary Vegetable Planting

Native Americans grew a companion plant combination that they referred to as the three sisters. This combination of corn, beans and squash grow well together because each crop complements the other. Corn provides a trellis for beans and shades squash plants. Beans climb up corn to absorb sunlight an...More...

Types of Leeks

Leeks are a hardy, perennial vegetable variety of the Alliaceae family that exhibit a mild flavor similar to that of an onion. These bulb vegetables grow in bunches and produce leafy, green stalks. Unlike its close relatives--onion and garlic--the leek is highly frost and pest resistant,......More...

Low Maintenance Gardening - 7 Steps To A Beautiful And Easy Garden

Got Spring Fever?As Springtime starts calling us outside and the melting snow starts revealing what has been hidden for the last 4 or 5 months, we start feeling the urge to coddle the forgotten earth, help bring it back to life and spruce up our surroundings. Don't have all the time in the worl...More...

How to Pick Oysters in Connecticut

Connecticut is known throughout the United States for its delicious, high-quality oysters. According to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, the oyster business brings in millions of dollars to the state annually. While the Connecticut shorelines are heavily picked for oysters by companies, an...More...

Buffalo Turfgrass Applications

Buffalo grass is a perennial grass with origins in the Great Plains as far north as Montana. The reason for the name is that the grass provided nourishment and supported the great herds of buffalo that roamed and ate it along the Great Plains....More...

Rain Chain - A Device That Attracts You Like a Magnet

A rain chain is a decorative element which improvises the outdoor of the house and besides that it collects the rain water which can be taken in use for various domestic purposes. As far as its structure and process is concerned......More...

Linear Foot Vs. Square Foot

Linear and square footages are used to measure two different things. Linear footage measures distance while square footage measures surface area. Both of these forms of measurement are used in the construction and decorative arts world for ordering merchandise....More...

Explanation of Wilt in Tomato Plants

Tomatoes are every gardener favorite plant. However it's not always easy to grow perfect tomatoes. Tomatoes are at high risk of diseases and also attract unwanted pests....More...

Creative Home Dcor Ideas

No garden or patio can be complete without a decorative wind chime blowing soothing musical notes while relaxing....More...

Learn How to Use Chainsaw Blades

Homeowners need saws and so are gardeners and farm owners. A saw is an important gardening device with which you can't even think of working in a garden. A saw can make gardening hassle free ... ...More...

How to Tell the Difference Between a Magnolia Tree & Bush

The magnolia is a tree that is emblematic of the south. Its glossy green leaves and large, saucer-shaped blossoms makes it an eye-catching focal point in a home landscape. Magnolia comes in a variety of sizes and growth habits that often make it hard to tell the difference between a magnolia tree an...More...

Key Points to Consider When Starting Up a Lawn Mowing Business

A well-kept and maintained front or rear lawn has the potential to increase the curb appeal of any private or commercial property. However, many property owners often lack the required equipment, physical ability, or free-time to keep on top of the yard work....More...

How to Grow Rosa Bianca Eggplants

The Rosa Bianca eggplant is an heirloom selection that has white skin splashed with purple. Rosa Bianca eggplants are known for their smooth, pleasantly flavored flesh and grow no more than 6 inches in length. This variety thrives in full sun and temperatures of 70 to 85 degrees F and produce most a...More...