Compost Pile - Water Saver for All

Compost is a great aid as one of the difficulties facing us today is the growing lack of water. It is not sure what differences global warming will bring to our water supply but it will change, and not for the better it seems. Be that as it may, it merely raises the challenge for the home gardener to use water well and wisely. One of the first places to look is the soil and this means looking towards the compost pile.

Create a Hummingbird Habitat to Attract More Hummingbirds

Are you having trouble attracting hummingbirds? Sometimes hanging a feeder is simply not enough. Consider creating a hummingbird habitat.

Lucky Bamboo Plants Care Tips

Lucky Bamboo plants care tips are very easy and do not require too much time from the owner. In fact, these plants can grow for years without much effort from the owner.

How To Get Rid Of Japanese Knotweed

Japanese knotweed is a UK super weed that is difficult to control, and illegal to grow in the wild. This article offers tips on how to handle Japanese Knotweed once it's made its way in to your garden.

Why the Greenhouse Hobby is so Much Fun

Owning a greenhouse can greatly enhance the avid gardeners hobby. It can also lead to new hobbies, such as growing orchids.

Upside Down and Topsy Turvy Tomatoes - Grow Tomatoes Hanging Upside Down Without A Garden

Tomatoes are one of the first things a gardener will want to grow. One obstacle to growing tomatoes is the space they need to grow. Here's an idea that even someone with just a patio or balcony can use to grow fresh tomatoes in their home.

Holly 'Red Beauty'

Dr. Orton set out to develop a new compact growing holly that could withstand east coast conditions, be low-maintenance, have a nice pyramid shape and have dense, dark green foliage with bright red berries. This does not sound like an easy task - and it wasn't! It took Dr. Orton 22 years of hybridizing and thorough testing to develop a holly that was everything he wanted. This week we are please to feature the holly that Dr. Orton developed.

Organic Pest Control - Humane Cat, Squirrel, Dog and Deer Repellent

Gardening gets us outdoors and in contact with nature. Unfortunately, at times it brings outdoor pests as well. We look at ways to repel garden pests without causing them harm.

Waterfall Construction Basics - Bringing Beauty to Your Water Garden

There are many different water features that can be added to a garden in order to make it more tranquil, relaxing, and appealing. One feature that is growing in popularity is the waterfall. This is a great way to include exotic plants and ornamental fish with a little touch of beauty in your garden area.

Tip – Grow Your Own Vegetables

Tips to help you grow your own vegetables. With ideas on the design and positioning of vegetable plots.

What Are The Basics Of Building Greenhouses?

In order to create the ideal growing situations for all kinds of plants as well as vegetables you should be building greenhouses. If you are planning or thinking about building greenhouses you will need to know some basics as well as what style will suit your needs best.

Ponds and Waterfalls - A Growing Asset

Ponds and waterfalls are fast becoming the focal point or centerpiece of many landscapes and properties today. Architects, builders and owners of both commercial and residential property are discovering the joy, pleasure and financial benefits that adding a water feature or water garden can afford.

Herb Gardening - Grow Your Own

Herb gardening is fun, and you can grow exactly what you want. Herbs can be grown indoors in containers and outdoors in containers or on a small plot of soil in many configurations. And they will be fresh and ready to use in your kitchen when you need them.

Guidelines For The Novice Gardener To Care for Roses

Many a gardener desires to cultivate a rose bush of their own. They image growing a lovely bush, pruning it as needed, watching it flower all through out the summer. Who wouldn't want to be able to have fresh roses in their home through out the entire summer? However, for the novice gardener with limited time to work in his garden avoids rose plants because they have heard how hard it is to keep the bush alive and healthy, and they just don't have the time it will take, nor do they have all of the knowledge.