Understanding The Importance of Pest Management In Your Garden

(Tue Apr 10th, 2007, by John Elliott, aka Oaky Wood)

"Over The Garden Wall with Oaky" Today looks into the benefits of early detection and treatment of pests in your garden and how this relates to a healthier growing environment for your plants and vegetables. Good pest control is vital to maintaining ...

Exotic Orchids

(Tue Apr 10th, 2007, by Rob Roy)

April 2007 Hi Friends: Spring is here and I couldn't be happier. We are fi ally going to see some warmer weather and the snows will soon disappear. Mother's Day is coming up really fast. Don't forget that Orchids are a great way to say, "I'm thinki...

To refer to log cabins as sheds, would be like calling Gordon Ramsay a cook

(Tue Apr 3rd, 2007, by Marian Radrak)

The log cabin is a versatile piece of kit - it can be used as an office, house a large whirlpool tub, provide a 'granny' annexe, a playroom for the children or even be used as a second home. The choice is endless. In America, the log cabin is often u...

Why People Like Artificial Plants

(Tue Apr 3rd, 2007, by Jane Smithston)

What can be done with artificial plants is just a matter of seeing it for yourself. Who knew that manipulating plastic could even turn out to look that beautiful? If you are the type who's against the destruction of the Rain Forest, who said that you...

Palm Trees Offer a Tropical Touch

(Tue Apr 3rd, 2007, by Jane Smithston)

When you think about palm trees you immediately think of an island with fresh sand, icy blue water and beautiful palm trees. Being the pretty trees they are they seem to bring peace. Some people have them growing in their big gardens and they look am...

Silk Roses Offer Timeless Beauty

(Tue Apr 3rd, 2007, by Jane Smithston)

No one can argue the fact that any kind of rose is beautiful, any color, any shape. You can get them in red, pink, cream and yellow. But when it comes to silk roses, you may get them in just about any color you like. They can be used for anything fro...

Landscaping Ideas For Your Bungalow

(Tue Apr 3rd, 2007, by John R Hanna)

In keeping with small yards, the first bungalow landscaping often included plants that were useful as well as attractive such as dwarf fruit trees. They used currants and blueberries as hedges or border plants and arbors and trellises to support grap...

Backyard Landscaping Ideas

(Tue Apr 3rd, 2007, by John R Hanna)

Reflect Your Interests Backyard Landscaping is really very important as this is a place which is a safe and beautiful. Some of the best backyard landscaping ideas for you include making the yard in a style your own. Try to figure out what some of the...

The Outdoor Living Room

(Tue Apr 3rd, 2007, by Rob Parker)

Have you seen what's new in the world of outdoor patio furniture? Teak, wicker, wrought iron, and a diversity of wooden and caned varieties are all the rage in outdoor furniture and accessories. Let your backyard entertainment living space take on th...

How to Become Gazebo-Savvy

(Tue Apr 3rd, 2007, by Kathy Moran)

Although it's one of the most gorgeous garden structures you can have, a gazebo is more than an ornament. You could, of course, use one strictly as such, but it has so much more to offer. A gazebo can be rustic, homey, elegant, majestic, casual, or c...