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How to Build a Limestone Path

Limestone is a type of hard rock that is commonly used as a building material. Take advantage of the strong structure of limestone to build a path on your property. A stone path leading from one area of your property to another can be made more functional and beautiful when you choose limestone as t...More...

Storm Damage and Mature Tree Pruning

Prune storm damaged branches safely and effectively.Tree branches can be heavy and difficult to handle.The way they are removed can affect the long term health of the tree.Find a certified arborist for the difficult jobs; and if you must prune a branch yourself; here is how....More...

Family Gardening

Family Gardening is a good way to spend quality time together. There are many educational way to get kids involved in gardening that are fun and exciting. Letting them create an environment to attract wildlife like bird baths for the birds, flowers for butterflies or just shaded shelter for toads to...More...

Proper Way to Trim Herb Plants

Herbs are edible plants common in kitchen gardens or indoor container gardens. The plants do not generally become large or unruly enough to warrant regular pruning, and harvesting the herbs for cooking usually keeps the plant size manageable. There is a method to trimming herb plants that will keep ...More...

How to Grow a Coconut Plant

Coconut plants take a long time to grow. The coconut will send roots down into the soil and then the top of the coconut will split and fronds will emerge. It takes three to nine months for the fronds to emerge from the coconut after planting. Coconut plants do not grow well in cold climates. They gr...More...

Aster Flower Facts and Meaning

Aster flowers are a very common plant in North American gardens. The name of the plant is derived from the Greek word, meaning "star." Asters are a member of the sunflower family even though they look like a daisy in appearance. The main characteristic of the aster is that all of them have...More...

Gardening With Children

Are you looking for a fun and helpful family activity that will delight your children and keep them busy? Do you enjoy gardening? Whether you are a novice gardener or a certified green thumb, gardening with kids can be a fantastic activity for those of all ages. Not only can gardening with kids be f...More...

How to Design a Small Vegetable Garden

Designing a successful vegetable garden takes some careful thought and planning. When space is an issue, details are crucial and a small vegetable garden is worthy of careful consideration before planting. It can be beneficial to do your planning on paper and keep records of it. Crops should be rota...More...

What To Look For When Buying A Summerhouse

Do you need more room to store your garden things in but you have nice looking garden and do not want a shed cluttering it up? So why not buy a summerhouse or 'garden room' as they are increasingly be...More...

How to Peel a Palm Tree

If you peel the bark off any tree, including a palm tree you will kill it. Unfortunately, depending on your specific situation, peeling or girdling a palm tree might be your only alternative. Using chemicals to kill the tree can contaminate the ground around the tree. Girdling is a natural way to ki...More...

Tips To Hire The Best Professional For Your Lawn

Hiring professional gardeners to take care of your garden and maintain it properly is one of the best ways to enhance the beauty of your home. To know 'how to find the right professional gardener for ...More...

The Meaning Behind Flowers

Flowers are considered the messengers of love, friendship, gratitude and remembrance. Flowers can touch our lives, they can bring joy and happiness just with their exquisite grace and beauty. They can take us to sentimental journeys, they can heighten good times and they can offer comfort at the sad...More...

Italian Garden Ideas

Italian gardens have a romantic feel.Italian hotel in Tuscany image by Timo de Looij from Fotolia.comEveryone loves the laid-back romance of an Italian villa. Cascading grapevines and cultured cypress trees backed by detailed frescoes delight the senses. If you can't afford a carefully......More...

How to Build an Arbor for Free

You can build an arbor for free with branches or sticks, a bit of creativity and some elbow grease. A simple, four-post, walk-through arbor with a flat, thatched top provides an ideal garden entry or support framework for vines, and it complements all but the most formal landscaping styles. Spend pl...More...

Ants on Broad Beans

Ants can bring destructive insects to broad beans.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesAlso called fava beans, Windsor beans, bell beans, horse beans, tick beans and field beans, broad beans are a cool-weather legume that many gardeners grow in winter as a cover crop. The plants add......More...

Lessons I Have Learned From My Garden

A garden is a very good teacher if you take the time to learn the lessons. Of course part of learning is to be open and receptive to what is being taught and willing to accept what you are learning....More...