Dealing With Daffodils
May 04, 2011
Though daffodils fall within the narcissus botanical family, the bulbs' flowers can seem homely once their spring bloom has passed. Do yourself a favor,...
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Where to Water Plants & Trees
April 07, 2011
Water should be applied where the plant's feeder roots are actively growing. These are the young tips at the outer edges of the root system that are actively...
Proper Pruning = Happy Roses
April 07, 2011
Roses are an inspiration to many beautiful things but proper pruning is what gets them there. In most cases roses need annual pruning to keep them healthy,...
Put Your Seeds On A Light Diet
March 01, 2011
To get a jump on this season's flowers, plants, and veggies, start seeds indoors before transplanting outside. But you don't need to buy a special growing...
For The Birds
March 01, 2011
Ahh spring, when a birds' attention turns towards mating. Which means nesting and, if you supply an attractive site for them, you'll end up with a backyard...
Snack-Time For the Birds
January 04, 2011
Different sized bird feeders are created for different sized birds. Makes complete sense but it's more important than you would think. Larger birds, such as...
Take the poinsettia challenge
December 10, 2010
For most Americans poinsettias are like Christmas trees: You buy them for Christmas, and throw them out along with all that shredded wrapping paper. But if...
Getting Canned
November 01, 2010
Obviously, a huge vegetable harvest is better than a sparse yield, but overabundance does pose its own problem. Namely, what do you do with all those...
For The Birds
September 28, 2010
Ahh spring, when a birds' attention turns towards mating. Which means nesting and, if you supply an attractive site for them, you'll end up with a backyard...
Dividing Perennials
September 24, 2010
With the weather still nice and the soil still not too hard, this is the ideal month to dig up your perennials, separate the roots and replant them. Not only...
Slug's Know How to Party
August 30, 2010
If you've got a vegetable or flower garden in addition to bugs, you’ve had late night visits from snails and slugs. Be prepared when they arrive because...
Build Your Own Trellis
July 09, 2010
Use this trellis to support climbing plants and make a vertical garden out of a blank wall. The design can be altered to fit different-size walls while...
When small animals attack!...your birdfeeder
June 22, 2010
Alvin, Simon and Theodore are great when they sing Christmas songs in harmony or star in movies, but their real-life versions can be pretty pestering when they...