About Window Ledge Gardening
The growing of flowering or foliage plants on window ledges is a form of gardening in which most people can indulge. Those who live in flats, and others who have no gardens, and especially invalids who are confined to their rooms, derive an enormous amount of pleasure from this form of gardening.
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Do You Know About A Bamboo Orchid
This is one of those orchids that you may have seen but not thought about. Learn more about this distinct orchid.
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Garden Makeover On A Budget
There's been a huge increase in the popularity of garden makeovers. Teams of people come in and transform your garden in less than a day. But how can you save money by avoiding the experts and costly plants and perform a garden makeover miracle yourself? Planning, research and the quality of plants are integral factors to saving money when buying plants for your garden.
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Getting Started with Garden and Patio Design
You've got the outdoor space and you want to make it beautiful. But where do you start? Read on for tips, suggestions and philosophies to guide you into this wonderful, creative process.
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How to Buy a Porch Swing
Choosing a porch swing can be a daunting task with so many options available. Here are some factors to consider to help you choose the one that best suits your needs.
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Imagine Your Own Orchid Garden In A Pond
Tranquil orchid garden with rushing water is one of the best investments you can make.
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The Rich History of Chrysanthemums
Did you know that those lush, colorful blooms called chrysanthemums are rooted in beliefs of human immortality and perfection? Today the "mum" graces gardens, cut flower arrangements and even salads (yes mums taste great), but they were taken much more seriously after T'ao Yuan Ming started it all in China around 500 A.D.
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Theme Gardens
Flower gardens are for enjoyment. They provide you with visual beauty, the joy of working with soil and plants, and the pride of showing others what you have created. As a gardener, one is always experimenting and learning anew what delights a flower garden may bring forth. This enjoyment can be intensified by creating...
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Water Ponds and Wildlife - How To Attract More Animals to Your Backyard
Would you like to attract more birds and other creatures to your backyard? Read on to find out how.
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Why Should You Create A Butterfly Garden?
Have you noticed you do not see as many
butterflies as you once did? It is sad
that we do not see as many butterflies
as we might like. You can change that
by planting a butterfly garden.
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Adirondack Chairs - How to Care for and Clean Them
The key to caring for your Adirondack chair involves many different factors such as outdoor temperature, humidity, precipitation, use, and so on.
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Camellias
A brief introduction to the species and cultivars of the genus Camellia and their cultivation.
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Cozy Nooks: Creating a Secret Outdoor Place
Everyone seems to love a secret -- and when the secret is a nook in your outdoor space, all the better. A nook is defined as a private or secluded quiet inner place. Any outside space, from a balcony...
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Feng Shui in the Garden
Creating balance and harmony in the garden using The Ancient Art of Placement, known as Feng Shui, is the topic of this article.
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"How to" for Lawns Mowing
Learn techniques for mowing a perfect lawn.
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Make Your Fresh Cut Roses Last Longer!
Women adore getting flowers, most especially roses, as it is a symbol of love and affection. Price of roses vary from state to state and flower shop to flower shop. Regardless, it is an investment that you want to have last as long as possible. So here are some steps you can take to ensure they last
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Spring Garden Tips
Gardeners, it's time to put your gardening skills to the test. If temperatures are cooperating, the merry months of May and June will be your busiest until September, with planning, planting, and patio projects to lead the way into summer. By the time your garden is prime for planting, you should already have a plan of attack in place.
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The Protea Family (Proteaceae)
A comprehensive article on the selection and cultivation of this marvellously varied family of evergreen shrubs and trees.
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Xeriscaping is Waterwise Gardening
Xeriscaping is a method of gardening and landscaping that will reduce your water use and maintenance requirements by as much as 60 percent. Xeriscaping can be done anywhere by any gardener, and in any yard, with the result being a beautiful, even lush, landscape.
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y, Fun Garden Plants
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...
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Fleur De Lotus: Purity in a Sullied World
Rising from a muddy pond, a lotus flower blossoms. Such epitome of purity in a turbid environment has sparked off much inspiration in ancient oriental literature and Buddhist teachings, shaping a repertoire of odes to the graceful demeanour and refreshing fragrance of the lotus.
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Garden Delights For Midsummer
We have once again reached the wonderful magical time of midsummer,
when the garden is aglow with sensational blooms and a fantastic
array of colors. Many of these wonderful blooms fill the air with
their tantalising perfume.
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Grey Water- Not Drinking Water- For Your Garden
The average home can reduce their water consumption by around 30% by re-using grey water on their garden. New products, selling for well under $1000, can help you save precious drinking water, save money, and save the environment.
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Potting Benches: Beautiful and Practical
Do you love spending time outdoors in your garden creating beautiful floral arrangements that can be enjoyed by all? Do you spend more time gathering up your supplies than you actually do planting flowers? If so, you should consider enhancing your garden with a potting bench.
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Preparing The Garden For Winter
This article outlines the practical steps to putting the outdoor garden to rest for the winter.
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