Gardening and Outdoor

How To Build A Waterfall How To Build A Waterfall by: Dan Eskelson The number one, most asked question that I receive about water features is "How do I build a waterfall?" The first advice I give is to visit natural waterfalls or at least look at photos. Don't try to
Funky Garden Plants 2 Funky Garden Plants 2 by: Valerie Garner What's a perennial garden plant that blooms in the winter? A hellebore! It is an outdoor plant that is shocking to see blooming sometimes in the snow. There are many varieties. They are perennial which
Set Out a Feast for your Feathered Friends Set Out a Feast for your Feathered Friends by: Debbie Rodgers February is ?Feed the Birds? month in much of North America. And what great timing! If you?re going through a cold winter, you can help the wintering birds that are going through it
Light Up Your Garden And Brighten Your Life Light Up Your Garden And Brighten Your Life by: Carolyn James Extending Your Living Space The garden is fast being considered to be an extension to your living space and homeowners are putting as much effort into creating a harmonious
Turn Your Patio Into A Voluminous Vegetable Garden Turn Your Patio Into A Voluminous Vegetable Garden by: Jill Homer My first apartment was a second-story condo in an urban complex, far displaced from the groomed suburban landscapes and sprawling gardens I had grown up with. My only connection
5 Ways to Deal With Lady Bug Infestations 5 Ways to Deal With Lady Bug Infestations by: LeAnn R. Ralph Every fall, millions of lady bugs (or what seems like millions) swarm around my house here in west central Wisconsin, looking for a place to spend the winter. Actually, they are not
Plan Before Buying Rose Bushes Plan Before Buying Rose Bushes by: David G. Hallstrom The following article was written by David G. Hallstrom for and originally published by National Realtors Directory.com. So, you have decided to plant rose bushes in your yard or on your
Bare Root Roses Bare Root Roses by: David G. Hallstrom The following article was written by David G. Hallstrom for and originally published by National Realtors Directory.com. Bare Root Roses, what to look for when buying The first thing to look for is the
A Beautiful Rose Is Natures Gift A Beautiful Rose Is Natures Gift by: Mike Yeager Roses are one of natures most beautiful and splendid gifts. Roses come in a variety of colors and scents, from deep, deep red to the brightest yellow. The many pedals on roses offer a texture and
Cultivating Plants in your Garden...what to watch out for. Cultivating Plants in your Garden...what to watch out for. by: Mike Yeager There are so many plants available for you to choose from that it?s hard to know where to start. Are you looking for house plants, tropical plants or some beautiful
Release Some Tension...Spend Some Time In Your Garden Release Some Tension...Spend Some Time In Your Garden by: Mike Yeager Gardening can be one of the most rewarding and relaxing hobbies that you can engage in. Picture a beautiful spring day, the sweet smell of grass in the air and you get to go
Orchids Are One Of Nature's Most Beautiful Flowers Orchids Are One Of Nature's Most Beautiful Flowers by: Mike Yeager Orchids are beautiful flowers. The interesting thing about orchids is that they seem to draw people to them. There is hardly another plant or flower that has been able to capture
Seeds and more Seeds...What your Garden Needs Seeds and more Seeds...What your Garden Needs by: Mike Yeager Seeds are the most important ingredient in all gardening. Without quality seeds it would be impossible to have a beautiful garden. True seeds vary in size from the dust-like seeds of
Flowers That Beautify Your Home and Garden Flowers That Beautify Your Home and Garden by: Mike Yeager To help gardeners choose flowers, various systems for rating hardiness have been developed. A plant is considered hardy in a region if it can grow and thrive there without requiring
When And How To Prune Roses When And How To Prune Roses by: David G. Hallstrom The following article was written by David G. Hallstrom for and originally published by National Realtors Directory.com. When And How To Prune Roses Rose bushes that are not pruned can grow
Funky Fun Garden Plants Funky, Fun Garden Plants by: Valerie Garner I have a love for funky, fun and unique garden plants. Here's one to try. It's called Sea Holly, and it's actually in the thistle family. Sea Holly is a perennial garden plant, which means you plant
Sleeping Beauties Porches For Dreaming Sleeping Beauties: Porches For Dreaming by: Debbie Rodgers There's something magical about sleeping outside, drinking in the night sounds of crickets, frogs and wind chimes, watching fireflies and stars, and feeling the cool night breeze. You'll
Is There a Fungus Among Us Is There a Fungus Among Us? by: Wallace Conway Mold has taken hold! Not that the microbes have reached out and grabbed us, but rather they have captured our attention. A rash of recent high profile media stories have petrified many people with
How to Modify Your Landscaping to Protect Your House from Burglars How to Modify Your Landscaping to Protect Your House from Burglars by: TC Thorn Believe it or not, landscaping can be an important part of a good home security plan. A burglar who is "casing the joint" from the street will choose the house with
The Debate Around Controlling Pests In Our Gardens The Debate Around Controlling Pests In Our Gardens by: News Canada (NC)-An important hobby for many Canadians, and one that is increasing in popularity is gardening. "I have a firm belief that the gardening industry is getting bigger," says
Fish Health in Hot Summer Heat Fish Health in Hot Summer Heat by: Brett Fogle Summer is over, but for many of us - the heat remains. Here a couple of things to do to keep your fish healthy and your pond clear going into winter. First, remember to keep your pond well
How to Choose between Goldfish and KOI How to Choose between Goldfish and KOI by: Brett Fogle Many people have asked us over the years "Should I add goldfish or KOI (or both) to my pond? The answer is "it depends." Goldfish are better suited to smaller water gardens and ponds, in
Overwintering Pond Fish Overwintering Pond Fish by: Brett Fogle The metabolism of koi and goldfish is controlled primarily by water temperature. As the water cools, pond fish require less protein in their diet. When koi and goldfish are fed high-protein food in cool
The String Algae Blues The String Algae Blues... by: Brett Fogle Now that Spring is upon us and things are coming back to life in your pond with the warmer weather, many of us are battling with string algae. String algae is caused primarily by a combination of the
Is there a leprechaun in your garden Is there a leprechaun in your garden by: Susanna Duffy There is no mention to be found of female leprechauns in traditional Irish legend, so as to how they came to be .. your guess is as good as mine. These apparently aged, diminutive men
Life s a Beach A Shore Theme in Your Outdoor Space Life?s a Beach ? A Shore Theme in Your Outdoor Space by: Debbie Rodgers Twentieth century American architect Phillip Johnson once said, "I hate vacations. If you can build buildings, why sit on the beach?" Mr. Johnson evidently didn't how to
Making Space for Sacred Space Making Space for Sacred Space by: Stephanie Yeh When you read a great inspirational book, prayer, or article, don't you think to yourself, "What a great idea! I should do more daily rituals, prayer, meditation."? It always seems like a great
Nontoxic Pest Control for Your Home and Garden Nontoxic Pest Control for Your Home and Garden by: TC Thorn Pesticides are toxic and, while often effective against pests, can be dangerous for your family and pets. Outdoors, sprayed pesticides might drift on a breeze and dust your vegetable
From The Science Desk From The Science Desk by: News Canada Q: How should pesticides (for home use) be stored? What is the shelf life? A: Pesticides should be stored in a secure, well-ventilated area, preferably locked in a safe cupboard, garage or garden shed.
Prepare for Winter Before It Arrives Prepare for Winter Before It Arrives by: Darlene Dipo Even though we are still enjoying warm weather and winter seems far away, now is a great time to begin preparing. If you do a bit at a time before winter hits the tasks are not at all
Mosquitoes in Your Garden Try Planting These. Mosquitoes in Your Garden? Try Planting These. by: Scottie Johnson If you are a serious gardener, you spend lots of time outdoors. And, for sure, you would rather be tending your plants than swatting mosquitoes. While there are many things
Closing Up Your Container Garden Closing Up Your Container Garden by: Debbie Rodgers All good things eventually come to an end and so summer is waning, even as autumn gives most of us a fresh start. I'll bet your summer container plantings aren't really benefiting, though,
Mosquito Farms Is That What Water Gardens Are Mosquito Farms? Is That What Water Gardens Are? by: Scottie Johnson What is nicer that a lovely backyard garden pond. The lush growth rising above the water, graceful fish darting about and the soothing sound of the water. These are just a few
Hand Feeding your Koi Hand Feeding your Koi by: Brett Fogle One of the most rewarding and entertaining things about having a Koi pond is when your fish finally start eating out of your hand. There is no better way to learn each fishes' personality and temperament
Summer Pond Tips Summer Pond Tips by: Brett Fogle Use an oxygen tester and air stones to keep your available oxygen level to at least 7.0 parts per million of dissolved oxygen in 90 degree F. water. Koi and goldfish start showing signs of stress at oxygen
Storm Warnings For Ponds Storm Warnings For Ponds by: Brett Fogle California has earthquakes; we in the south and east coast have hurricanes. One thing we all share is power outages. Ours are usually caused by storms. Most power outages last only a few hours and only
What to feed your fish during colder winter months What to feed your fish during colder winter months by: Brett Fogle With air and water temperatures dropping in most parts of the country, now is the time to greatly reduce the amount of food you are feeding your fish. When your water
Winterizing Your Pond Winterizing Your Pond by: Brett Fogle For many parts of the country, it's getting to be that time of year again. Time to start thinking about getting your fish and plants ready for old man winter... Every year, as the weather gets colder and
Wildlife in Winter Ponds Wildlife in Winter Ponds by: Brett Fogle This may seem contradictory, but you want to leave a little bit of debris in the pond when preparing it for winter. Some water gardeners net out the fish, completely drain the water and scrub out the
Hot Weather Fish Feeding Facts Hot-Weather Fish Feeding Facts by: Brett Fogle Summertime provides the best time of the year to water garden ? and also to be on the alert for high-temperature problems. To remain healthy and continue growing, fish need to get all the
How to Choose Water Garden Plants How to Choose Water Garden Plants by: Brett Fogle So the water garden bug has bitten. You?ve dug and leveled and sweated and said words you hope that no one else has heard. Now it?s time for the fun part ? picking out your water garden plants!
External vs. Submersible Pumps. Which one should you Use External vs. Submersible Pumps. Which one should you Use? by: Brett Fogle For many people, it's never been a question of whether to use a submersible pump vs. an external pump because most people have smaller ponds and are used to just using a
Chicken Soup for the Soil Chicken Soup for the Soil by: Jean Fritz Keeping Your Soil Healthy Your soil is the most important part of your garden, but too many people forget to nurture their soil. Soil is a living thing, containing microbes, fungi, insect life and
Grilling Gardening or Storm Watching Thermometers Provide the Numbers You Need Grilling, Gardening or Storm Watching: Thermometers Provide the Numbers You Need by: ARA Content (ARA)- To make the most of outdoor activities, people need more information: the temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and whether any storms
Want a Garden But Don t have Enough Dirt Or Space Hydroponics Gardening Is The Answer! Want a Garden, But Don?t have Enough Dirt Or Space? Hydroponics Gardening Is The Answer! by: Mike Yeager Hydroponics gardening is the perfect solution for anybody who wants a garden, but does not have enough space or dirt. Hydroponics
Rose Petals Add The Perfect Touch For A Wedding Rose Petals Add The Perfect Touch For A Wedding by: Mike Yeager Rose petals will add luxury to a wedding day or any other special occasion. Why settle for throwing ordinary rice when instead you can make the wedding so much more romantic by
Organic Roses in the Flower Garden Part 1 Organic Roses in the Flower Garden Part 1 by: Sandra Dinkins-Wilson Many people believe growing their flowers and vegetables organically is healthier for them and their environment. It is natural that you may wish to grow your roses this way
How to Grow Asparagus How to Grow Asparagus by: Hans Dekker Asparagus is a perennial plant with erect, edible stems and tiny branches that bear even tinier flowers that become red berries that contain the black Asparagus seed. Formerly in the Liliaceae family,
How to Grow Basil How to Grow Basil by: Hans Dekker Today there are sprays, scented candles, plug-ins, and even discs that promise to freshen your air by putting a variety of aromas into your home. However, when you know how to grow basil, you can have enough
How to Grow Avocado How to Grow Avocado by: Hans Dekker Fruit gardening and vegetable gardening is a very exciting venture. Growing Avocado's was one of the challenges I took on as a hobby fruit and vegetable gardener. When you are not an inhabitant of state with

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