Gardening
New Garden Superstars Blend Charm And Practicality
(ARA) – From hardy hybrids to stylish, smart gardens, spring 2010 promises exciting new plants and products for garden lovers everywhere. “People want easy plants and products that are attractive and good for the environment and perform well in their gardens,” says Susan McCoy, garden writer and trend spotter. “And that’s what the new plants... »
Expert Tips For Creating A Beautiful Landscape
(ARA) – It may be cold outside, but homeowners are already dreaming of creating beautiful garden settings around their homes come spring. Landscaping success doesn’t have to be hit or miss, and if it has been for you, it may be time to call in a professional landscape designer. Why? Because in the long run,... »
How To Make The Most Of Fall’s Final Harvest
(ARA) – Your vegetable garden has supplied your family with flavorful, nutritious fare throughout the summer. But the arrival of autumn doesn’t mean your days of enjoying your garden are over. If you plant now for the future and prepare for the coming season, it’s possible to enjoy a few last tasty morsels from... »
Affordable Outdoor Improvements Offer Great Return On Investment
(ARA) – With the real estate market yet to rebound from its dramatic plunge and credit still tight, housing figures show that more homeowners are staying put. But that doesn’t mean they’re sitting idly by. People are investing in affordable home upgrades that not only make an immediate impact, but make their property more... »
Summer Lawn Care Tips
By Josh Gray Summer is just around the corner, and your lawn could probably use a little maintenance before the summer season of backyard BBQs and swimming in the pool. So what are you doing now to get your lawn ready? Lawn care is often feared as a difficult and time intensive process, but with... »
Easy Steps to Composting
By Fran Barnwell It is becoming more and more obvious these days that we need to recycle as much as we can, and anyone with a garden has a head start and can make a great contribution. To many novice gardeners, including myself, this subject can be somewhat difficult to grasp; but in fact it is... »
Control Flea Beetles Organically
By Marilyn Pokorney Flea beetles are more of a nuisance than a threat to a healthy garden. But if found on seedlings they can kill the plants. On larger, well-established plants they do little harm. However, in corn and potatoes flea beetles can transmit serious diseases. Potato beetles may transmit early blight. Corn flea beetles... »
How To Grow Cooking Herbs
By Linda Paquette Grow your own cooking herbs to add fresh zest and flavor to your menus year-round! Is It a Cooking Herb or a Spice? The first thing to know in selecting which herbs to grow is the difference between cooking (culinary) herbs and spices. The cinnamon stick you put in your hot chocolate or apple... »
5 Most Popular Flowers For Your Garden
By Colin J. Smith When planting a garden there are many questions which you must ask yourself before you begin. Where are you going to plant it, do you have the garden equipment to do so and how big do you want your garden to be? When do flowers bloom and what are their heights?... »
Get the Landscape Look You See In Magazines
(ARA) – Looking at the gorgeous, landscaped yards in magazines can be inspiring, but also overwhelming. The weather gets warm, you plant a few pansies, then you step back and realize that your outdoor space isn’t exactly worthy of a photo shoot. Now is the time to call in professional help to expand on... »