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Select A Beautiful Retractable Awnings For Your Backyard
Finally the architectural design of the house has carried over to the outdoor space design of the backyard areas.The living space of the house now continues to the patio usable space next to the house.
Springtime Pest Control For Your Brevard County Florida Home
Spring to most people means sunshine, blooming trees and flowers and the return of warm weather, but in Florida, it also means the return of bugs and pests.
Planting Your Own Fruit Trees
It is easy to see the appeal there is to grow a fruit tree in your backyard. You'll have your own source of fresh fruits, if not the trees brings out the ever lingering nature lover within you. There are lots of varieties to choose from.
Arbor Flower Garden Plans
Vine-covered arbors create a burst of bold color to the space.Trellis Trumpet Vines image by phipix from Fotolia.comEnliven the arbor and surrounding gardens with bold plants and flowers. Creeping, trailing vines with their bright foliage and masses of blooms provide a shaded retreat to...
Diseases of the Western Soapberry
The western soapberry is a Texas-native known best for its adaptability and shade. This showy tree produces rich green, glossy foliage that change to showy, golden hues in the fall. It produces small, fragrant flowers in the spring with cluster-like fruits throughout the growing season. Although thi
Plan Now For Spring and Summer Pasture Grass Planting Season
With snow still on the ground and freezing temperatures, it is hard to start thinking about your spring and summer pasture grass planting plans. Yet this is the perfect time to start preparing your grazing and hay fields for a chance to produce an abundant crop. First you need to look at your curren
The Swallowtail -- A Beautiful Butterfly
Swallowtail butterflies are some of the most beautiful butterflies found anywhere. The North American species are large, brightly colored butterflies with tailed, rear wings. There are more than 600 species worldwide with only about 30 of those living in North America. They have wingspans of 2 to 5
How to Grow Organic Grapes
Tips for choosing a grape variety and growing organic grapes in your garden.
Landscaping That Everyone Can Do
Everyone needs a little help sometimes. This article will help you get started with any backyard landscaping you need to get done.
How to Grow Crocus Sativus in the Northeast
The saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), a fall-blooming perennial bulb, is native to the Mediterranean and is the source for the saffron spice. Although colloquially called bulbs, crocuses grow from specialized underground stems more accurately known as corms. Two factors make growing saffron crocus ch
How To Miniaturize A Bonsai Tree
Some people think that a bonsai is another plant or tree variety that is a genetically dwarf and that it will never grow as tall as any normal tree. But bonsai does not refer to a variety of any plant or tree. Rather it is an art of miniaturizing a plant variety. Bonsai pronounced as bone sighâ
Tips To Help You Choose A Compost Tumbler
Nowadays people are becoming more and more aware of the importance of using a compost tumbler not only to help keep your garden growing healthy but also to help the environment. It is a popular choice
How to Make Railing Planters
Planters allow you to enjoy flowers or foliage practically anywhere, both indoors and outside. One such place is a railing. Not only does it increase planting area by allowing you to grow more flowers or foliage, it also adds color to the area and acts as a privacy screen when tall plants are added
Bush & Tree Trimming Tools
Use basic pruning shears to trim hedges or bushes.garden shears closed image by Kathy Burns from Fotolia.comTrimming or pruning trees and bushes is done for aesthetic purposes as well as safety and environmental reasons. When pruning trees or bushes, it's important not to cut too much...
Ellington Ceiling Fans - A Perfect Choice Inside Or Out
It doesn't matter whether you are searching for a ceiling fan to redecorate your indoor living space or your outdoor retreat, Ellington has the perfect ceiling fan for you. Ellington features a plethora of styles and designs that will appeal to any design taste or decor preference.
What Exactly Is Horticultural Oil?
Horticultural oil is an effective and ecologically friendly way to handle many garden insect pests and even some diseases. Most hort oils are some type of mineral oil, a refined petroleum product. The oil is usually combined with some type of emulsifying agent so that it can be mixed with water and
Can Jerusalem Artichokes & Sunflowers Grow Together?
Jerusalem artichokes, also commonly called sunchokes, are a type of sunflower. The botanical name for sunchokes is Helianthus tuberosus, and for sunflowers it is Helianthus annuus. Sunchokes are grown for their tuberous roots, while sunflowers are grown for their flowers and seeds. Even though they
How to Display Bonsai
To complete an artist's aesthetic vision of the bonsai tree, it is important to give some thought to how it is displayed. To display bonsai properly, you have to consider its environment, its needs and ...
How to Care For an Indoor Bonsai Tree
There are steps that you have to take in order to maintain the health of an indoor bonsai tree.The more you attend to it, the longer it will live.Here are some things you can do in order to keep your indoor bonsai healthy.
Weathervanes - Quality Versus Economy
This dilemma has been faced by most of us at some time or other. But the emphasis with weathervanes has got to be on quality. Mass produced vanes can obviously provide certain individuality to an otherwise standard house, but many are far from elegant ans some are not well proportioned.