Gardening In Your Small Yard

Winter Vegetables

2011-12-02T14:07:00.000-08:00

Growing Vegetables can seem like a full-time job, especially if you plant for most of the year. Spring and summer are the best times for planting most vegetables, but the winter garden can also provide some wonderful treats. Growing winter vegetables takes a bit of practice and timing, but the results are very rewarding. Your winter vegetable garden can provide healthy alternatives to

Using a Greenhouse in the Winter

2011-12-02T13:42:00.001-08:00

Choosing a warm or cold greenhouse is the first decision you will make when beginning greenhouse gardening A hot greenhouse is generally achieved by placing the greenhouse in an area that receives direct sunlight. You will need to monitor the internal temperature of the greenhouse to make sure that it doesn't go higher than about 90 degrees. If you reach higher temperatures, the greenhouse will

The Classic Backyard Smoker

2011-10-22T10:13:00.000-07:00

Horizon Smoker is a company owned by Roger Davidson that provides a wide assortment of smoker units and charcoal grills. They're one of the top manufactures and they have lots of products that you can choose to fit your likings. It can be for personal or business usage. The smokers are made from the finest steel equipments and the smoker body is constructed from quarter inch wide structural tube

Gardening: America's new favorite pastime

2011-04-11T18:27:00.000-07:00

More than 41 million Americans planted vegetable gardens in 2009 - a number expected to increase as food costs climb, according to a recent Gardening Trends Research Report. When you factor in flowers, herbs and fruits, it's difficult to find a home where people are not working the soil on a warm sunny day. Aside from the obvious benefits of fresh flowers and produce, gardening provides

Expert tips for choosing the right fountain for your outdoor space

2011-03-07T17:22:00.000-08:00

(ARA) - Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon spent many years and covered many miles searching for the fabled "fountain of youth." Fortunately, you don't have to go to those lengths to find a special fountain that will transform your backyard into a private oasis. You only need to make a trip to the local garden store. Water's ability to relax the human soul is virtually unmatched in the natural

Small Space Gardening

2010-08-03T08:55:00.000-07:00

Not all people have vast expanses behind their houses in which they can grow all the plants they desire to grow. But having a limited amount of space doesn't mean that you can't have a garden. A garden with a small area is also much easier to take care of and maintain than a larger one... and besides, a small garden is better than no garden at all. In limited areas, the idea is to have a garden

How to Build a Hen House

2010-07-21T20:20:00.000-07:00

By Janet Patrick When it comes to deciding how to build a hen house there a plenty of different ideas depending on who you talk to and of course the type of birds you are planning to build the house for. Your hen house is a place for your hens to sleep at night and for them to seek shelter in case of inclement weather. Their hen house is also where the nesting boxes are for them to lay

Hen Houses - Building a Hen House by the Book

2010-07-20T09:15:00.000-07:00

Hen houses are without a doubt a worthy endeavor. When you build them they not only need to be able to sustain your chickens, they also need to look good. For this reason it would be best for you to follow a plan and of course take a few simple tips into consideration when building hen houses. The first thing you need to do is determine exactly how you are going to feed your chickens. You

Building A Garden Greenhouse

2010-07-18T08:35:00.000-07:00

If you’re looking to get started with building a garden greenhouse in your small space garden, there are a few important requirements that you should know about and make sure that are in place so that you can see the results you’re after with this project. Some people jump in too fast when they try and build a garden greenhouse without doing enough thorough research first and this will

How to Choose a Chicken Coop

2010-07-15T17:22:00.000-07:00

Everything You Need to Know to Give Your Chickens a Great Chicken Coop By Lauren Ware, About.com Guide Your chicks are on order and the brooder tub is all set up and ready for them. Now you just need a place to put them when they're ready to move outdoors. You need a chicken coop, a henhouse, a chicken tractor -- but which one? And how big should it be? Can you convert an old shed to a

Raising Chicken Tips: Requirements for Building a Coop

2010-07-07T19:53:00.000-07:00

A coop is what you normally call a chicken’s house. It’s their kingdom! A hen’s castle. So you have to make sure to keep their hen house maintained at a four star accreditation for this will help the chickens grow healthy and happy. Therefore, to keep it the way it should be, there are specific requirements to cope up with to build a coop that will satisfy both you and your chickens. You, the

Proper Construction of a Pen Suitable for Raising Chickens

2010-07-07T19:47:00.000-07:00

Constructing a chicken pen is easier than it seems. You need to pinpoint some important matters like the materials to buy and the tools to use. Plus, you also have to consider the area where to build the suitable pen for raising your chickens. Alright, the easy yet crucial part begins with planning. First, the area, then the size of the chicken pen. The pen size usually depends on how many

Chicken Coop Plans For Any Need

2010-07-06T10:24:00.000-07:00

Do you want to raise chickens as a hobby or maybe for the eggs or poultry? You will want to determine how much space you have available for your chicken coop. The size of the coop will determine how may chickens you should have. You should always consider local zoning laws when choosing a chicken coop plan, they can differ from location to location so no plan will cover all local conditions.

Building a Simple DIY Chicken Coop

2010-07-06T06:55:00.000-07:00

The Simple Answer to Keeping Happy Egg Producing Chickens is by Building a Simple DIY Chicken Coop Would you like to be able to provide cost effective, quality poultry housing for your chickens but are a little unsure how to go about it? How about building a simple DIY chicken coop? It is probably far easier than you might imagine it being able to do and you really do not have to have any major

Garden Design for Small Spaces

2010-06-28T18:43:00.000-07:00

How Does Designing a Small Garden Differ from Designing a Large Garden? By Marie Iannotti, About.com Guide Gardening in small spaces is generally overlooked in garden design manuals. Garden design is often presented as a list of principles or rules and illustrated on a grand scale. Most of us do not have acres of land on which to carefully calculate the width versus length of our perennial

Free 12 x 8 Shed Plan

2010-06-27T20:04:00.000-07:00

With Illustrations, Blueprints & Step By Step Details Free 12’ x 8’ Basic Shed This 8 × 12-ft. shed features a simple gable roof, double doors, and side and rear windows for natural lighting. With full-height walls and doors, there's ample room for storing large items or creating a comfortable work space. An optional wood ramp helps in moving lawn mowers and other heavy equipment. The shed's

How To Build A Shed In 10 Steps - Outdoor Storage Shed

2010-06-26T19:44:00.000-07:00

So you need a storage shed to keep your outdoor items properly protected. You have shopped around to see what’s available, but you just can’t find one that suits your needs. Well, that’s no problem. You can build one yourself ,even if you’re not a carpenter. All that is required is ,for you to follow some quick and easy step by step plans, and you will have it built in no time. Step One Is to

Do you have the right tools for your "honey-do" list?

2010-06-21T17:54:00.000-07:00

Do you have the right tools for your "honey-do" list? (ARA) - It's summer and there's no better time to take on home improvement projects and that ever-expanding "honey-do" list. In a few months, those tasks will seem a lot more unpleasant when they can't be done in the beautiful sunshine. The key to tackling everything from the largest construction project to the smallest touch-up is to

Pruning Suckers And Other June Gardening Tips

2010-06-10T16:51:00.001-07:00

Charlie Nardozzi, Senior Horticulturist National Gardening Association, and Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Pruning suckers from roses and tomatoes, pruning old flowers from early perennials, and keeping the strawberry bed clean are some of the gardening tips for this month. On grafted roses, any growth that originates below the graft union --

Growing squash In A Small Space Garden

2010-06-10T16:45:00.000-07:00

Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Each year the National Garden Bureau picks a vegetable to feature, with the Vegetable of the Year for 2010 being the squash. There are many varieties of this easy-to-grow native vegetable, in various shapes and colors. Evidence has been found in caves in Mexico and the Southwest that squash existed at least

Caring For Raspberries In Your Small Garden

2010-06-06T16:49:00.001-07:00

Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont If you have a raspberry patch, either planted this year or existing, there are a few key cultural practices to follow for best yields for many years. These relate mainly to pruning, pests, and diseases. If you just planted raspberries this year, you should be aware that it really isn't until the third year that you'll

Planting A Butterfly Garden

2010-06-06T16:38:00.000-07:00

Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont A small space garden is a perfect place to try your first butterfly garden. If you enjoy watching butterflies, encourage them to visit your garden by planting the flowers that they find most attractive. The first step in creating a butterfly garden is to choose the proper site. Butterflies are most active in bright sunlight, so

How to Build a Raised Vegetable Garden | Step-by-Step | Family Projects | This Old House - Introduction

2010-05-30T10:49:00.000-07:00

How to Build a Raised Vegetable Garden | Step-by-Step | Family Projects | This Old House - IntroductionIf you have a kid who loves helping out in the garden but you're always brushing the dirt off their knees, a raised bed may be the perfect addition to your landscape. A simple frame of rot-resistant lumber holds the soil in place and brings it to a height that's easy for everyone to reach

Raised Bed Gardening – A Great Way to Grow

2010-05-30T10:41:00.000-07:00

By: Cathy Jones Perhaps as you drive around you have noticed beautifully laid out gardens. The ones that are neatly contained in raised planting areas with tidy paths between. These raised bed gardens are not only a joy to look at. They are a very productive way to grow plants. Raised bed gardening is also called square foot gardening. The original concept was to help gardens grow better and

Vegetable Gardening in a Small Space

2010-05-20T06:38:00.000-07:00

Small Space Vegetable Gardens Making Every Space Count By Marie Iannotti, About.com Guide You don’t need a farm to grow fresh vegetables, herbs and fruits. You don’t really even need a garden. Plant breeders know that after taste, home gardeners want a high yield in a small space garden. So they’ve been developing more varieties that can grow in a small foot print or even live in