Do you love the idea of having a garden but find that your yard falls far short of your Spring dreams? I used to plant a beautiful garden that turned into a weedy mess by the middle of Summer. You know how it is. Between the summer heat and vacation time away from home, the [...]
Is your garden your oasis? If so then how can you encourage others to join you? Frogs, birds and insects all need a home and with minimal effort you can invite them into your garden and watch them help you maintain it. Birds, frogs and insects are all vital for a balanced ecosystem in your [...]
You’ve decided that you want a vegetable garden to lower your grocery bills. But, where do you start? There are eight essential steps to successful vegetable gardening. Step 1. Pick an appropriate area for your garden. When you choose your site, consider these important factors: – Sunlight. Most vegetables grow best in full sunlight. Choose [...]
The hardest part about planning a garden is deciding where to begin. Looking out over the vast mound of overgrown shrubs, weeds and cracked concrete, it’s difficult to imagine your yard can be the garden paradise you’ve always dreamed of. It’s as though you’re beginning with a blank canvas, and someone hands you a shovel [...]
Why Your Home and Garden Need Bird Control by Arlene Connolly Not everyone is aware that more than 60 human diseases are related to birds and their droppings, and some of them can even be fatal to humans. When birds cause damage to your home, they leave ugly stains, cause the structure to deteriorate, and [...]
For many people, growing big juicy tomatoes is part of what makes vegetable gardening so enjoyable. Whether purchasing plants from your local nursery or starting tomatoes from seed, there are a few basic steps to follow to ensure that you harvest an abundant crop at the end of the growing season. There are many different [...]
You do not need to spend a fortune making your garden look beautiful. Follow these landscaping tips and your yard will be admired and appreciated by all. Start by drawing up your plans of how you want the garden to look based on the layout of your home. Consider where the sun is at various [...]
It’s not just nice for you to have birds visit your garden, it is also good for your garden as well, the reason is that most varieties of garden birds have a great appetite for insect pests that populate your garden and cause harm to your plants and shrubs. If you want to make your [...]
Many of us love the garden. It is a special place at home that gives us the rejuvenating and calming feeling. Most of the times, it is where we spend special moments with our love ones, or with the entire family. In some other times, it is an ideal place for prayers and meditation. Aside [...]
Rabbits, Deer, Chipmunks, Squirrels, Gophers, Moles, Voles and Ground Hogs are probably our biggest challenge in our Vegetable and Flower Gardens. Following are a few easy tips on how to get rid of these pests: There are all natural repellents such as ShakeAway, Liquid Fence, Deer Away and Critter Ridder. These all natural repellents all [...]