Preventing Garden Weeds - A Guide For The Autumn in Mediterranean Climates

(Mon Nov 12th, 2007, by Jonathan Ya'akobi)

Preventing Garden Weeds - A Guide For The Autumn in Mediterranean ClimatesClimates Autumn has arrived in the northern Hemisphere, and with winter approaching, there are two weed issues that should be faced. One is how to prepare the garden so that th...

Why Get Rid of Chipmunks?

(Mon Nov 12th, 2007, by Victoria Neely)

If you tell someone that you have a mouse problem, they understand what you're talking about. Of course it's necessary to set traps to get rid of those particular rodents. Who could blame you? But if you're having problems with chipmunks, most people...

Memory Gardens Blooming White

(Fri Nov 2nd, 2007, by Diana Gardner-Williams)

The color white feels so right when designing a garden for a baby angel. Whether your baby passed early in pregnancy or as an infant, a garden of beauty can be created to honor little angels gone too soon. When I see white flowers I think pure, ...

Keeping Your Lawn Green With The Right Watering Equipment

(Tue Oct 30th, 2007, by Danny Wright)

Keeping your lawn green can be an easy task if you have the proper watering equipment. Without the right equipment, you are only making it difficult on yourself. Everything from a basic hose to an entire sprinkler system can help you keep track of yo...

Fish Ponds in Small Yards

(Tue Oct 30th, 2007, by Maron Greenfield)

In recent years, one of the most common backyard design ideas has been adding a fishpond to the yard. Now this can usually only be accomplished in those yards that are large and sprawling and that have some sort of walkway. However, if you are really...

Lighting Solutions Provide Ambience, Save Money, and Help the Environment

(Tue Oct 30th, 2007, by Chris Robertson)

When it comes to your home's ambience, lighting speaks volumes. Soft lighting that infuses your bedroom with a warm glow can envelope you with a sense of comfort and relaxation. Bright fluorescent lighting can lend an industrial air to your kitchen, ...

How to Make A Profit From Your Greenhouse

(Tue Oct 30th, 2007, by Jimmy Cox)

In the greenhouse, the gardener is truly master of all he surveys, for he can choose his plants, his soils, and his climate! Not only that - but he can also spend his leisure living in this Garden of Eden, and, if he wishes, turn such leisure time in...

Squirel Proof Bird Feeders

(Tue Oct 30th, 2007, by Susan Schlenger)

A wild bird feeder can bring much enjoyment when placed in the landscape. But then come those pesky little squirrels. Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy watching them. So does my 18 month old Golden Retriever. Now that the squirrels are getting very busy...

A Solar Powered Bird Bath is a Reliable Water Source for Wild Birds

(Tue Oct 30th, 2007, by Rob Huff)

You can attract wild birds to your yard all year around with a a solar powered bird bath. Providing water, food and shelter will attract a greater variety of wild birds. When shopping for a solar powered bird bath you will find that there are severa...

Hose Reels Help Your Lawn Stay Green

(Tue Oct 30th, 2007, by Ariel Rosen)

Most lawns need 1 to 2 inches of water per week depending on water and soil conditions. Nature supplies water as rain or dew but sometimes it does not supply what is needed. In dry areas, a regular watering of at least once a week or more is importan...