Garden Hints and Dollar Stretchers

Garden and Landscape Lighting

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

just one or two lights will make an instant impact and it couldn't be easier to accomplish yourself.

Gardening Tasks in April

Sun, 1 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

April is a busy month for gardeners. Find out what you should be doing.

Starting Seeds Indoors

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

An inexpensive way to have a variety of outdoor plants and vegetables.

>February Garden To Do List

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Tasks that need doing in the garden in February

Mural, Mural, On The Wall

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

When you look at a wall, What do you see? Do you see a plain wall or do you see an illusion of something that is not really there...

July Garden To Do List

Sat, 1 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Tasks that need doing in the garden in July

Time Savers For Smart Gardeners - Part Six

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Tools and Garden Helpers.

>June Garden To Do List

Thu, 1 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Tasks that need doing in the garden in June

House painting? - See it first, then paint!

Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Take a digital picture of your house, load it into a special sofware program on your computer, select a paint color, and voila, you can instantly see how it would look.

May Garden To Do List

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Tasks that need doing in the garden in May

Time Savers For Smart Gardeners - Part Five

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Food Preparation and Storage.

April Garden To Do List

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Tasks that need doing in the garden in April

Planning the Perfect Perennial Garden

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This process of experimenting with different combinations of colors and textures until you have found your perfect perennial garden is half the fun of being a gardener! The other half is enjoying it...so have fun with it!

March Garden To Do List

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Tasks that need doing in the garden in March.

Time Savers For Smart Gardeners - Part Four

Sun, 26 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Irrigation.

Time Savers For Smart Gardeners - Part Three

Sat, 11 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Plant Protection.

February Garden To Do List

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Tasks that need doing in the garden in February.

Time Savers For Smart Gardeners - Part Two

Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Germination and Planting.

Time Savers For Smart Gardeners - Part One

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Soil, Compost and Mulches

January Garden To Do List

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Tasks that need doing in the garden in January.

Make Sure Your Canned Foods Are Safe To Eat

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The major concern with home canning is that the food could become contaminated with a toxin.

Comparative Costs of Canning, Freezing and Drying

Sat, 21 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Keep the rewards of your bounty! To enjoy all those wonderful vegetables you worked so hard for all summer, preserving food is the next stage of that whole cycle of vegetable gardening.

Gardens Love Soaker Hoses

Sun, 12 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

By installing a soaker hose system around your garden, you can help minimize the work and effort involved, and maximize watering efficiency.

Maximize Your Small Vegetable Garden - Grow Verticle

Sat, 14 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Many vegetables naturally want to grow upwards and some can use each other for support, effectively doubling, or even tripling, the amount of plants grown in the same space.

Orchids - Lov'em...or Leav'em?

Thu, 07 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

I couldn't believe it. One non-particular day as I was driving down my street a couple of months ago, I spotted a potted plant left at the end of someone's driveway.

Black Gold - Leaf it to Nature

Thu, 11 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Make your own Black Gold compost fertalizer. Here is how...

Free plants from your garden

Sun, 26 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT

If you have a desire for an abundance of plants on a limited budget, try taking cuttings from existing plants. Here is how...

Tips on house plant care

Tue, 15 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Use house plants to decorate, divide, and accent rooms in your house.

Decorating with cut flowers

Tue, 1 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Flower arranging design basically starts with the container, the style of the room it will be displayed in, and where in the room it will be showcased.

Flowers to beautify your life

Sat, 15 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Its easy to have continuous blooms of color in your garden from early spring to late fall.

Lawns and ground covers

Sat, 1 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Seed your new or renewed lawn with two compatible grass varieties that are resistant to different diseases.

Trees and shrubs add beauty to your home

Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT

What trees and shrubs should you choose to plant around your house.

Your Vegetable Garden

Sat, 10 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT

You can feed your family all summer and maybe have enough to freeze for winter or give to friends and family

Cultivating and Mulching

Thu, 1 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Continuous cultivating with a hoe or claw type tool, keeps the soil aerated and aids in weeding.

Fertalizer Facts

Mon, 15 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT

What to the numbers mean? The three figures you see on fertalizer packages refer to the three essential nutrients plants need in order are:

Enrich the soil with compost

Mon, 1 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Humus, or decayed organic matter, will benefit all types of soil. The cheapest source is from your own compost pile which is an excellent way to recycle waste.

Know Your Soil

Sun, 15 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Do you know if your soil is acid or alkaline? Plants may not thrive well if their soil has a chemical imbalance for their needs.

Planning Your Landscaping

Sun, 1 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Careful planning before starting your home and landscaping improvements will pay off in the long run and give you years of enjoyment whether you've just moved into a newly built house on a bare lot, or want to enhance your existing home