Getting a Christmas Cactus to Bloom on Time
Contributing author, Sophia Perry describes how getting a Christmas Cactus to bloom on time can be done by following a few simple steps. If you’re a big f...
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Backyard Flooding Solutions
Contributing writer Matt Lee has some good backyard flooding solutions that might help during those times when the rain doesn’t seem to stop. Flooding is ...
Tricks for Cleaning Your Koi Pond
Many gardeners like to have small koi ponds. Here are some great tips and tricks for cleaning a koi pond.
Organic Ways To Protect Your Garden From Pests
The fight between gardeners and pests is a long one. While there are many effective ways to deal with pests, many of them have adverse effects on the environmen...
How To Use Ground Cover To Cover Bare Spots In Your Yard
It must be spring. The sounds of garden equipment on Saturday mornings and folks standing in lines at local nurseries. And as yards are greening up and new pl...
Greener Decorating For Your Deck And Patio
I must admit that none of our re-purposing or recycling projects for our outdoor decorating spaces have turned out as nice as the two examples shown below. Howe...
How To Drill Drainage Holes In Ceramic Pots, Planters And More
You can find a variety of ceramic containers at most thrift stores, garage sales and outlet stores. Many of them can be used as decorative planters. And they wi...
Freshen Up Your Outdoor Space with Watering, Weeding, and Mulching
You say that you want to invite some friends over to sit a spell in you garden? And it’s the heat of summer? Before you do, take a look around you ...