Category Garden Ideas

First time gardeners out there, here are seven things you should know before you jump in and get your hands too dirty. […]

DIY Covered Greenhouse Garden Learn how to make your own covered greenhouse garden. Use this simple idea to help out your plants. Materials: […]

Straw bale gardening is the answer to any organic gardener’s prayers. If your soil is so poor that amending, or enhancing, it […]

Globe artichokes are one of the most exotic looking of all the vegetables You can grow Globe artichokes in your typical northern […]

Growing Plants Vertically Vertical Growing Using vertical space frees the ground space for other crops. Examples of vegetables that grow well vertically […]

How to grow  Yellow Pear Tomatoes Possibly the most popular yellow heirloom variety of tomato, the Yellow Pear gets its name from its […]

Lemon balm is a perennial herb that grows best in cool weather. Common names: Lemon Balm, Sweet Balm, Common Balm, Sweet Mary, Balm, […]

Cowpeas, also called Black Eyed Peas, are a favorite southern bean. Although the young leaves are edible, most gardeners grow them for […]

The best way to ensure that a plant grows to its maximum potential is to give it want it needs. In the […]

When it comes to patio materials, patios are made of pretty much one of six basic materials. It’s what you do with these materials […]

Vertical gardening—also called intensive gardening—is not a new idea, but it has gained momentum in recent years with a lengthening list of […]

Landscaping is a good mix of being creative and practical. When you follow proper design principles then you will get something that […]

Tomatoes are by far the most popular vegetable to grow in the United States. There is nothing like a tomato ripe from […]

Most gardeners plant too many squash, then foist the extra harvest on unsuspecting neighbors. Instead, grow a few plants, and grow them […]

It took over 20 years of gardening to realize that I didn’t have to work so hard to achieve a fruitful harvest. […]

Are you tired of walking in the yard and yawning out of boredom? Do you feel that it costs too much money […]

Whether you garden on clay, silt or sand there are steps you can take to improve your garden soil and get the […]

Sweet potatoes are a straight-forward but frost-tender crop – they thrive in hot conditions and are drought-resistant once established. They don’t need […]

When it comes to garden decoration, it does not have to be complicated nor expensive fountain nor pool, just look in your […]

How would you like a nice green plant thriving in that dim & colorless office of yours or how about adding a […]

Lettuce  is synonymous with salad for people all over the world. Lettuce is by far the world’s most popular salad plant and […]

Whether you’re cooling off, rinsing off, or actually bathing, an outdoor shower is a fun and relatively easy summer DIY project that […]

Use these expert tips and techniques to keep your house plants looking their best. Sunshine Decoding those perplexing tag instructions on light. […]

Wood is still the king of decking materials, but the widespread acceptance and availability of manufactured “plastic” lumber has continued to grow […]

Easy-to-grow beans are a favorite of home gardeners. High in protein, they are a staple in many cuisines. There are thousands of […]

Home gardeners often assume that starting perennials from seed is more difficult than sowing annual flowers or vegetables, when, in fact, it […]

Strawberries are one of the most delicious summer foods. There are few things as satisfying as biting into a juicy, red strawberry […]

The grapefruit is actually a very modern fruit, that has only existed for a couple hundred years. It’s a hybrid of the […]

How to Get Rid of Ants Invasion Naturally There’s nothing like walking into your kitchen first thing in the morning, bleary eyed […]

Perennial Ryegrass If you use your lawn for roughhousing and other outdoor activities, Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium perenne) may be the answer to […]