Farmers and gardeners of a few decades ago knew a thing or two about healthier plants and soils. This is what I learned from one of them.
Tips On How To Choose The Best Pond Pump
It often comes as a surprise to the budding pond enthusiast but the simple fact about owning a pond is that pond maintenance is not as simple as many people at first imagine it to be. Below we take a closer look at how to make sure that you get the best pump for your pond.
There are a lot of pond pumps on the market. So, how do you know which pump is the best for your pond? Follow our step by step guide for the answers:
Pond Pump Size
Before you even visit your local p…
Unusual Daffodil Stories
Here are several unusual daffodil stories to brighten up your spring day.
Web Based Educational Resources For The Organic Vegetable Gardner
More and more men and women across the globe are learning that there truly is a great deal of truth to the old adage that we are what we eat. To this end, more and more people — again, all across the planet — are electing to consume organic foods products. To this end, many people are also electing to grow their own organic vegetables. If you are a person who is interested in growing his or her own organic vegetables, you likely would like to identify educational resources …
Where to Put Your Water Garden
Like so many things in life, the location is one of the most important aspects to consider when making any changes. Here are a couple of things to consider when you build your dream water garden.
Yard Figurines
Decorating your yard does not have to involve the same tacky pink flamingos that your grandmother used to have. There are many more options available to you and are as simple as going to your local store.
The Secret To Pruning Apple Trees
The overall theory of pruning apple trees is to first train the young apple tree to grow efficiently, and then to promote the best production of good quality fruit as the tree matures.
By training a young apple tree to grow “correctly” you enable the tree to develop a strong structure that will be able to support heavy apple growth, plus you will have a tree shape that is easy to manage in later years. A well-applied regimen of training and pruning apple trees stimulates s…
Tips on How To Plan A Harmonious Family Garden
Keeping your garden looking good whilst using it for a variety of needs is not as hard as you might think with a bit of garden planning. This article looks at a few solutions that will enable the whole family to enjoy a perfect outdoor living.
Use of Fountains and Statuary in English Monastic Gardens
Few exact records of English monastic gardens have been preserved. A twelfth-century plan of Canterbury, showing the cloisters containing a herbarium, garden fountain, and a conduit; with a garden pond, orchard, and vineyard outside the walls, gives only a rough idea of the planting and arrangement. But there is no other document even this complete belonging to this early period.
Weed Control – How to Prevent Weeds from Taking Control of Your Yard
If bees are public enemy #1 for most farmers, lawn owners and gardeners tend to view weeds with very much the same perception. Weeds are non-native plants that are unwanted in a certain place and time and can be very much harmful to your plants and even public amenity.
Why add decor to your garden?
What makes a restful, romantic and beautiful garden? The addition of a garden bench, a fountain or a statuette is the answer!
Zucchini: A Power House of Nutrition
Zucchini, the best known of the summer squashes, is discussed in this article. How to grow, companion planting, and uses in the kitchen are explored.