Posted on: 23 May, 2005
Author: Bonnie P. Carrier
Think of your garden like you would a room in your home. After planning the shape, tilling the soil, choosing the right plants the last step is to add those personal touches. And just like indoors this is accomplished with accessories. What type of accessories or accents you add will depend on what you like and what type of garden youve designed. For example in a formal type garden you probably would not add whimsical looking birdhouses or a regal looking statue would look out of place in a cottage style garden. That being said, nothing is written in stone...
Posted on: 23 May, 2005
Author: Bonnie P. Carrier
My first introductions to Hostas were four small green and white clumps edging a small section of my mother- in- laws driveway. I was not terribly impressed, they looked more like scraggly lettuce plants with a few sticks growing out of the middle plus their size never seemed to change from year to year. Fast forward a few years, I now had my own home with visions of gorgeous gardens blooming in my head. The property was surrounded by trees, which we loved not only for the privacy but the house was kept quite cool during the hot summer months....
Posted on: 23 May, 2005
Author: Bonnie P. Carrier
Where Should This Garden Go: Typically an ideal spot for a rock garden is on a slope or naturally terraced area with rock formations already in place. However nature has not blessed every home with ... Where Should This Garden Go: Typically an ideal spot for a rock garden is on a slope or naturally terraced area with rock formations already in place. However nature has not blessed every home with this perfect set up which means you will need to create an area from scratch using topsoil and rocks. This can be done most anywhere you choose against a...
Posted on: 23 May, 2005
Author: Bonnie P. Carrier
While relaxing in a rocking chair with my eyes closed, just enjoying the sun and early warmth I begin to hear a sound off in the distance. At first its not recognizable, sounds almost like a hum fr... While relaxing in a rocking chair with my eyes closed, just enjoying the sun and early warmth I begin to hear a sound off in the distance. At first its not recognizable, sounds almost like a hum from a model airplane. As it begins to get louder Im beginning to think I know what the source of this strange noise is. I...
Posted on: 22 May, 2005
Author: Marilyn Pokorney
Plant bee balm, butterfly weed, columbine, cardinal Flower,coral bells, cosmos, dahlias, four-o'-clock's, fuchsias,morning glory, petunias, zinnias, trumpet vine, orhoneysuckle. A web search will reve... Plant bee balm, butterfly weed, columbine, cardinal Flower,coral bells, cosmos, dahlias, four-o'-clock's, fuchsias,morning glory, petunias, zinnias, trumpet vine, orhoneysuckle. A web search will reveal many more. Be a hummingbird magnet by having as much red in yourbackyard as possible. Besides flowers use gazing balls,backyard furniture, ribbons, and other yard decorations.Create both sun and shade areas in your hummingbird garden.Offer an abundance of nesting materials to encourage nestingfemales. Hummingbirds prefer downy like materials, spiderwebs, ferns, moss and...
Posted on: 21 May, 2005
Author: Josh Gray
Summer is just around the corner, and your lawn could probably use a little maintenance before the summer season of backyard BBQs and swimming in the pool. So what are you doing now to get your lawn ready? Lawn care is often feared as a difficult and time intensive process, but with a few guidelines and tips, you can easily have a healthy green lawn in time for the first backyard party of the season. First of all, if you can spare a minute of your time, dont hire a lawn care specialist or professional landscaper. Buying your own lawn...
Posted on: 21 May, 2005
Author: Silvianne Barthe
What are you doing to help conserve this precious commodity? Often we don't appreciate something until it's gone! That can really be true with water. Taken for granted when it is plentiful, its impor... What are you doing to help conserve this precious commodity? Often we don't appreciate something until it's gone! That can really be true with water. Taken for granted when it is plentiful, its importance is truly appreciated in the garden once it becomes scarce. If you find yourself in a drought, there are some things you can do to help conserve water and make the best...
Posted on: 19 May, 2005
Author: Cedar Creek Woodshop
Love flowers, but don't have the space -- or the desire -- to plant a garden? You may want to try making your own flower box, which can be just about any size you ... planter box is built with a Love flowers, but don't have the space -- or the desire -- to plant a garden? You may want to try making your own flower box, which can be just about any size you wish.This planter box is built with a top and a bottom exterior frame; then you affix cedar panels to the frame and add bottom panels....
Posted on: 19 May, 2005
Do you have a knack for being with moths? Most people would say, "no way". Yet, the moth orchids that I am talking about are the ones that sway nicely in the breeze and some of the newer hybrids have Do you have a knack for being with moths? Most people would say, "no way". Yet, the moth orchids that I am talking about are the ones that sway nicely in the breeze and some of the newer hybrids have a nice fragrance. These moths are easy to care for, especially a beginner. These moths are found very frequently in...
Posted on: 19 May, 2005
Author: Marilyn Pokorney
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