Archive for February, 2009

Basic Bowhunting Equipment For Gardening

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

If you’re serious about bowhunting, it is important to invest in some basic bowhunting equipment. You only need two equipments to actually start bowhunting: a bow and an arrow.
Bow
The bow is the curved piece of wood or metal, whose ends are joined together by a string. It is used to project the arrow towards the [...]

Houseplant Care: The Essential Equipment You Need

Friday, February 27th, 2009

The beginner houseplant lover who visits her garden supply store is certainly going to be overwhelmed at the huge number and variety of indoor garden equipment she is going to find on sale for takin care of her houseplants. There are literally hundreds of different kinds of tools, like rakes and sprayers, on the market. [...]

Growing Garlic

Friday, February 27th, 2009

While we all know that garlic has many health benefits such as being a natural antibiotic, you may not know that they can also be healthy for your garden as well. As a companion plant, when they are planted near roses and raspberries, garlic will improve the growth and health of your plants. It has [...]

Endless Summer Hydrangeas- The Secret to Perennials That Bloom All Summer

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

The Endless Summer hydrangea, H. macrophlla, has endless possibilities for your garden. That’s why it has become one of the most famous perennial shrubs to come along in a very long time.
This collection, which now includes a white mophead called ‘Blushing Bride’, started with a single plant - Endless Summer The Original. This plant has [...]

Garden Storage Sheds - Things To Know Before You Purchase

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Storage shed have many uses. It can be used to store your garden tools, camping equipment, bikes, or just basically stuff we don’t use often. Or you can use them as a shelter for potting plants, or a work space. Storage sheds will come in many styles and sizes for different needs.
A garden shed is [...]

Best Fast Growing Tree For Fall Color

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Need a fast growing tree with great fall color? Planting an Autumn Blaze Maple is your best choice. It’s tried and true and was even voted as the 2004 Urban Tree of the Year and Tree of the Year in 1997 by Iowa’s Nursery and Landscape Association. It is best known for its gorgeous fall [...]

Storage Sheds - Building With Plans Or Using A Shed Kit

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

When your home becomes cluttered with so much stuff, you will need a solution. Building a shed or buying a shed kit is a great way to de clutter your house and garage.
Buying a shed kit from a local home improvement store will be the easiest way to build your shed. These kits will come [...]

Garden Bench Plans - Building Your Own Outdoor Projects

Friday, February 20th, 2009

Having garden benches in your backyard, patio or porch is a great way to sit, relax, and enjoy the day. They are also great for guest when entertaining.
Building your own outdoor garden bench can be a fun weekend project. Building outdoor projects for your garden, porch, or patio is a great way to sharpen your [...]

Planning a Flower Garden

Friday, February 20th, 2009

Gardening can be a very relaxing and enjoyable hobby. It is a creative activity, which can add color and appeal to your home and yard. Gardening is more than just throwing some plants into the ground, though. For the most enjoyment, and the biggest impact, you’ll need to do some planning, and make some decisions [...]

Patio Container Gardening

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

Patio is Spanish word that means “back garden” or “backyard”. We often see picture of beautiful patios that are decorated with beautiful plants and flowers to depth and dimension in magazines and on TV. One way to achieve this with your own patio is with patio container gardening.
If you’re planning to make a patio garden, [...]