Posted on: 19 May, 2005
Author: Marilyn Pokorney
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Posted on: 19 May, 2005
Author: Johann Erickson
If you are the type of person who enjoys all aspects of nature, and loves to see it right at your door or outside the window, consider hanging some bird feeders that are suitable to the feathered population of your region. A little research at the library or over the Internet, will tell you what type of birds are likely to frequent your area in the various seasons. Once you know that, you can look up their dietary preferences, and from there youll be able to choose bird feeders that will deliver the appropriate blend of foods, in an easily...
Posted on: 18 May, 2005
Author: Johann Erickson
Some people who lead busy professional and personal lives, dont feel they have the time to invest in the constant upkeep of floral and other gardens, but would still like to do something about landscaping or decorating their property. And there are others for whom gardens are simply not their thing, but they like a little decoration, without the fuss of digging, planting, and constant weeding. For them, the minimal garden or yard arrangements may be the best choice. Strictly speaking, not all these ideas involve a garden, but do utilize garden accessories and other items of garden décor, to...
Posted on: 18 May, 2005
Author: Johann Erickson
Gardening is a very popular hobby, and one that can be enjoyed by young or old, whole families, someone employed outside the home, and those who are self-employed or stay-at-home parents. Getting outside into the fresh air, and exercising your creativity on floral, herb and vegetable gardens is not only healthy, but will bring pleasure to your family and visitors. Whether you devote hours every day to your efforts, or concentrate all your talents on weekend binges of planting and weeding, its possible to create just the look you want, from old English country gardens, to the carefully organized wild...
Posted on: 06 May, 2005
Author: Johann Erickson
If you are a person not blessed with a big sunny backyard, you need not be deprived of the joy of gardening. You just need to think on a smaller scale. The perfect solution container gardening. Container gardening is an extremely versatile method of growing not only colorful flowers, but also herbs and even some fruits and vegetables. A container garden is especially ideal for apartment dwellers that often dont enjoy the luxury of owning any green space of their own. The beauty of container gardening is that they generally require minimal effort and maintenance and yet still yield beautiful...
Posted on: 02 May, 2005
Author: Linda Paquette
Violets and African violets grow in just about any type of flowerpot theyre put in, but usually when someone talks about violet pots, theyre talking about the two part ceramic pots, especially made for the African violet. Although violet pots are a bit more expensive than standard flowerpots, they are well worth the added few cents. The main reason for failure in growing African violets is over-watering. When you use African violet pots for your plants, they have a steady supply of moisture without becoming saturated. Also referred to as self-watering pots, violet pots are two-piece sets consisting of a...
Posted on: 02 May, 2005
Author: LeAnn R. Ralph
One spring many years ago, an older friend of mine dug up an iris bed at her home. They were bearded irises -- a lovely shade of lilac purple -- and she moved some of them to a different location. The... One spring many years ago, an older friend of mine dug up an iris bed at her home. They were bearded irises -- a lovely shade of lilac purple -- and she moved some of them to a different location. The irises had already started to grow and were about four inches high. She didn't know what to do...
Posted on: 29 April, 2005
Author: Cyndi Roberts
You don't think you have a green thumb?That's OK--you don't really need one!Just a little knowledge and info to get youstarted!! Those of us who live in rural areas have a decided advantage over city... You don't think you have a green thumb?That's OK--you don't really need one!Just a little knowledge and info to get youstarted!! Those of us who live in rural areas have a decided advantage over city and apartmentdwellers. We can nearly always find roomfor a vegetable garden even if it's a smallone! But even if you don't have an acre or two ofland to play with,...
Posted on: 28 April, 2005
Author: Ross MacIver
Almost everybody enjoys spending time outdoors, and that's why most houses have an outdoor terrace or patio. People living in northern climates, however, can only use their patio during the pleasant summer weather. If you wish to extend your patio season, outdoor patio heaters can be used to enjoy your patio or terrace in the early spring and late fall as well as during the summer. An outdoor patio heater is perfect for people who like to entertain outside. It can make the difference between being able to relax and being uncomfortable. Your guests will appreciate being able to enjoy...
Posted on: 17 April, 2005
Author: Charles French
The garden should be near the house and away from trees. If it's some distance away from the house, it will not be as well looked after, nor will most use be made of vegetables grown. Vegetables near trees cannot get full sunshine; even more important, tree roots will rob them of water and fertilizer they need to do their best. If you can, move the garden spot every 10 years or so to help keep down diseases. Proper rotation and use of disease-resistant varieties will help, but sooner or later the old garden spot becomes so full of various...