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The Best Flowers and Trees to Plant for Honey Bees

The Best Flowers and Trees to Plant for Honey Bees

Honey bees are vital pollinators that enhance crop yields and support biodiversity. Gardeners can attract them by planting bee-friendly trees and flowers such as Flowering Dogwood, American Elm, Red Maple, Coneflower, Wild Bergamot, Saw Palmetto, and Partridge Pea. These plants provide essential nectar and pollen throughout the year. The benefits of having honey bees in the garden include improved pollination, increased biodiversity, and honey production. By fostering a welcoming habitat for honey bees, you contribute to the health and resilience of the local ecosystem. ...read more

How a Garden Sprinkler Works

How a Garden Sprinkler Works

If you have a garden you are already well aware of how important it is to keep it watered. You can of course do this by hand but that can get old fast. The best way to water your garden is with sprinklers and no, they do not have to be on timers or automatic. ...read more

Ideas for Outdoor Garden Features

Ideas for Outdoor Garden Features

Whether your outdoor garden consists of flowers, rocks or vegetables, it should be a place that is inviting and attractive. When planning your garden, it is important to take a look at the big picture and add the right features that will enhance your enjoyment. When considering features, there are many different ideas that are suitable for the various garden styles. ...read more

How to Identify Garden Shrubs

How to Identify Garden Shrubs

The size, shape and, height of a garden shrub can all play a part in how it is identified. You can also check the quality of leaves and flowers to help identify shrubs. It only takes a couple of minutes and little effort to be able to identify and match shrubs. ...read more

How to Create an Indoor Herb Garden

How to Create an Indoor Herb Garden

The advantage to growing herbs indoors is that you can enjoy them year round. You don't have to worry about unsavory weather conditions affecting the health of your plants. You can create a herb garden that gives you culinary delights, medicinal benefits and decorative appeal.   ...read more

Winter Gardening With Cold Frames

Winter Gardening With Cold Frames

Many people believe that their garden's growing season ends with the first frost of fall. This doesn't have to be true, however. If you decide to grow your garden in a cold frame, you can enjoy fresh vegetables from your own garden throughout winter, fall and spring. ...read more

How to Build Raised Vegetable Garden Beds

How to Build Raised Vegetable Garden Beds

There are many benefits to planting your vegetable garden in raised beds. Raised vegetable garden beds will allow your garden to drain properly. It will also extend your growing season because the soil in a raised bed warms more quickly than the soil in the ground.  ...read more

Planter Garden Plans

Planter Garden Plans

A planter garden is a great way to enjoy the luxury of a garden when you are dealing with limited space. You can plant a planter garden on an outdoor patio to bring the beauty of a garden to any small outdoor space. Use a variety of different planter sizes to add depth to an outdoor planter garden. ...read more

How to Sow a Raised Garden

How to Sow a Raised Garden

There are many benefits to planting your garden in raised beds. Raised beds provide your garden with improved irrigation and drainage. A raised bed can also prolong your growing season, as the soil in a raised bed warms more quickly than the soil in the ground. Sowing your seeds in a raised garden is easy. ...read more

How to Start a Garden Maintenance Business

How to Start a Garden Maintenance Business

In tough economic times many families are looking for a plan "B" to supplement their currently existing jobs or financial sources. A garden maintenance business is service oriented with many advantages, especially in depressed economic times. Garden maintenance involves cutting lawns, maintaining hedges, trimming trees, installing irrigation and lighting systems, patios and walkways, fertilizing and generally maintaining the appearance of indoor and outdoor gardens. ...read more

Flower Planting Tips

Flower Planting Tips

Flowers add beauty and color to your outdoor landscape. There are two categories of flowers: annuals and perennials. You can decide to use one or the other, or both in your yard. Once you have made sure that you have the right soil pH in your yard, you will be ready to plant your flowers. ...read more

How to Build a Container Water Garden

How to Build a Container Water Garden

Container water gardens can be a tranquil accessory to add to any outdoor area.  If you are looking to build one of these gardens, make sure that you choose your plants wisely to ensure that your garden looks beautiful for the entire season. ...read more

About Indoor Light Gardens

About Indoor Light Gardens

Indoor gardens can be difficult to light properly. Since all plants need a certain amount of sunlight to thrive, you'll have to find ways to supplement this. Too much and the plants won't survive, and too little lighting will mean the plants won't reach full potential. ...read more

Small Garden Landscape Ideas

Small Garden Landscape Ideas

Having a small area for a garden doesn't mean you have to deal with tiny gardens. You can use several great ideas to pack a punch with a small garden area. Even those that live in apartments and condos can create beautiful garden areas in their limited space.   ...read more

About Garden Waterfalls

About Garden Waterfalls

Gardens can become an oasis to refresh the soul from the world's cares. There are some basic guidelines about garden waterfalls that every avid gardener should consider prior to installing a waterfall. The sounds of moving water can bring forth different moods and thoughts. Tall tumbling waterfalls hurrying quickly to their destination can bring a sense of resilience and invigoration. Smaller softer speaking sprays of water flowing lightly over stones can enhance rest and contemplation. ...read more

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