http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Home-and-Family:Gardening EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Upon searching the local freecycle I discovered a lady who was generously giving away Mimosa seedlings. Since I always like the challenge associated with growing and raising plants I was quick to jump on this opportunity. I contacted the kind women and she provided me with the need details to get to her location and retrieve the plants. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:19:48 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Growing-Your-First-Mimosa-Tree&id=2552843 http://ezinearticles.com/?Growing-Your-First-Mimosa-Tree&id=2552843 Aphids are nasty little critters that show up on your plants and vegetables without you knowing until it's sometimes to late. Aphids can totally destroy a plant before you ever see them. Careful inspection of your plants daily will is the first place to start for successful aphid control. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:00:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Common-Sense-Plan-For-Aphid-Control&id=2534796 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Common-Sense-Plan-For-Aphid-Control&id=2534796 The common Garden or Black Ant (Lasius niger) can be a persistent nuisance for many, especially through the summer months. This species of ant does not bite or sting and is not associated with spreading pathogens. Therefore, having Garden Ants in your home will not present a risk to your health. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:58:26 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Get-Rid-of-Garden-Ants&id=2534917 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Get-Rid-of-Garden-Ants&id=2534917 Homesteading is on the tip of everyone's tongue these days. There's a lot of fear over tainted vegetables, and the prices are skyrocketing. There's even talk that water will be shut off to farmer's in California. What will happen to our food supply? Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:35:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Producing-Produce-in-Suburbia&id=2527209 http://ezinearticles.com/?Producing-Produce-in-Suburbia&id=2527209 Admit it. You've tilled the soil, added in compost, and turned the soil some more. Next thing you know, it's 3pm and you need to go shower before you go make dinner. And you either leave out your tools intending to clean them tomorrow, or you put them away intending to clean them before the next use. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:33:12 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?3-Tips-For-Keeping-Your-Gardening-Tools-Clean-and-Ready&id=2527165 http://ezinearticles.com/?3-Tips-For-Keeping-Your-Gardening-Tools-Clean-and-Ready&id=2527165 The pomegranate is a nice looking, small tree or rounded shrub that can grow to the height of 20 - 30 feet. The botanical name of pomegranate is Punica Granatum. This botanical name means "seeded apple". Pomegranates typically live longer. The age of some specimens are more than 200 years. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:51:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Conditions-For-the-Pomegranate-Plant-to-Grow&id=2535448 http://ezinearticles.com/?Conditions-For-the-Pomegranate-Plant-to-Grow&id=2535448 Setting up a solar powered, off the grid, irrigation system is a wonderful way to water your garden. Many folks just wait for the rain if they are far from the power lines; but with the right know how and a little hard work you can set up a self sufficient irrigation system. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:13:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Off-the-Grid-Farming-Cistern-and-Irrigation-Tricks&id=2523481 http://ezinearticles.com/?Off-the-Grid-Farming-Cistern-and-Irrigation-Tricks&id=2523481 The process of dethatching a lawn is a great way of getting rid off dry grass and dead leaves. The lawn owners tend to execute this process at least twice in a year to make the lawn rich in nutrients and minerals. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:06:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Dethatch-a-Lawn&id=2536934 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Dethatch-a-Lawn&id=2536934 Manganese fertilizer is one of such fertilizers that help in getting rid off the take-all patch disease. Such a condition can be real harmful for the lawn. The research also reported that fertilizers like manganese have the ability to reduce the severity of take-all patches up to 70%. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:55:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Manganese-Fertilizer-Helps-Get-Rid-Off-Take-All-Patch-Disease&id=2536923 http://ezinearticles.com/?Manganese-Fertilizer-Helps-Get-Rid-Off-Take-All-Patch-Disease&id=2536923 Therefore, it is always wise to learn about certain lawn weed removal tools. These tools work as weed killers and attack right at the root of the weeds for its complete removal. You just need to gather information about the various options available and choose the most appropriate one. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:54:25 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lawn-Weed-Removal-Tools&id=2532842 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lawn-Weed-Removal-Tools&id=2532842 The majority of the dwarfed potted trees which are called bonsai are developed from ordinary nursery stock or from somewhat dwarfed trees found in a natural habitat. This is where the art of bonsai lies. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:36:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Living-Art-of-Bonsai&id=2549220 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Living-Art-of-Bonsai&id=2549220 Vegetable garden layouts can be made very attractive by using plants as edgers along paths and around garden beds. Many vegetable garden layouts, such as potagers, four square gardens and formal gardens, lend themselves to having a decorative herbal or floral border. Why not include some of these borders in your vegetable garden plans? Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:34:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Vegetable-Garden-Layout-Vegetables,-Flowers-and-Herbs-For-Garden-Edging&id=2533145 http://ezinearticles.com/?Vegetable-Garden-Layout-Vegetables,-Flowers-and-Herbs-For-Garden-Edging&id=2533145 In a remote age, some workaday person or some great genius who was very impressionable and artistic must have been moved by the great beauty and loveliness of nature and must have felt deep peace of mind when imbued with that atmosphere. In the first flush of this feeling, the idea must have come into his mind to copy some of the beauties of nature, in miniature, in containers- in other words, to create the art of bonsai, or dwarfed potted plants. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:29:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Art-of-Bonsai-Replicating-Natures-Beauty&id=2549205 http://ezinearticles.com/?Art-of-Bonsai-Replicating-Natures-Beauty&id=2549205 Azalea bonsai are great plants to cultivate. Here are some tips on their care. Satsuki azaleas are especially suitable for bonsai. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:24:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Azalea-Bonsai-For-Enthusiasts&id=2549234 http://ezinearticles.com/?Azalea-Bonsai-For-Enthusiasts&id=2549234 We often want our garden to be filled with a variety of beautiful flowers that our heart desires. When we take care of our gardens it is more than a hobby it is a passion. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:27:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Garden-Flowers&id=1576092 http://ezinearticles.com/?Garden-Flowers&id=1576092 We are all accustomed to various flowers that we like, such as roses, tulips, and perennials such as Columbines, Daisies, Foxglove, Iris, and Lavender. We see most of these at flower shows and exhibitions and even in our gardens. We can see artificial flowers as well in various flower arrangements however when it comes to the real deal we never really know what kinds of flowers we have all that attracts us is the smell and look. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:26:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Kinds-of-Flowers&id=1576093 http://ezinearticles.com/?Kinds-of-Flowers&id=1576093 These irrigation sprinklers are used to provide water to the plants from the ground up. The water rains on the plants. There are different typed of irrigation sprinklers according to your garden needs or size. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:03:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Irrigation-Sprinklers&id=1588718 http://ezinearticles.com/?Irrigation-Sprinklers&id=1588718 The advancement of science and technology has been of a great help to the farmers today. This is because the farmer does not have to rely on the ever changing weather and climate conditions. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:44:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Drip-Irrigation-Techniques&id=1588634 http://ezinearticles.com/?Drip-Irrigation-Techniques&id=1588634 When doing on line shopping for irrigation equipment you must first consider what you are buying it for. Is it for a small lawn or a big garden. Then what is the availability of water in your garden. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:44:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Irrigation-Equipment&id=1588711 http://ezinearticles.com/?Irrigation-Equipment&id=1588711 We often look for flowers to brighten your day or to take away your blues. The color of flowers you choose helps bring a difference in your life. The flowers help take away the negative feelings that may come your way. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:43:38 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Orange-Flowers&id=1579304 http://ezinearticles.com/?Orange-Flowers&id=1579304 When creating your garden it is always good to be diverse in colors as well as fragrant and smells. Purple flowers are such flowers that can add some diversity as well as color to your garden. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:42:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Purple-Flowers&id=1579315 http://ezinearticles.com/?Purple-Flowers&id=1579315 Using all types of flowers for your garden will provide a different look compared to other gardens. You should try tropical flowers in your garden which will spice up your garden and make you fell like you have taken a holiday in a distant tropical location. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:40:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tropical-Flowers&id=1579339 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tropical-Flowers&id=1579339 Lilly flower is more diverse in many ways compared to the rose. It comes in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. You probably know the common Lilly which probably grows in your garden as a normal flower which is known as Lilly of the valley and is also known by the French as the Muguet. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:38:27 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lilly-Flower&id=1579289 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lilly-Flower&id=1579289 As you look around your home you will find that flowers are an everyday occurrence whether we planted them or not. Flowers provide us with all the fragrances we want and it is because of this sweet sensual smell that we actually decided to create perfumes and colognes so as to have those smells stick on us for longer than a day or two. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:28:17 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Look-at-the-Various-Types-of-Flowers&id=1579347 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Look-at-the-Various-Types-of-Flowers&id=1579347 Water is a limited resource. It is depreciating faster than we can be able to come up with a solution. The drip irrigation systems provides a way out of this problem. It uses water in small quantities and avoids evaporation. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:26:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Irrigation-Systems&id=1588723 http://ezinearticles.com/?Irrigation-Systems&id=1588723 Sprinkler systems are not only used in irrigation but also in the putting out of accidental fires. Sprinkler irrigation systems are used in lawn and garden maintenance. They are made according to the different needs. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:19:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sprinkler-Systems&id=1591906 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sprinkler-Systems&id=1591906 Irrigation is the artificial water supply to a garden. Due to the changing climate one has to think of other ways of supplying water to their garden rather than waiting for the rain season. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:19:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lawn-Irrigation&id=1591853 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lawn-Irrigation&id=1591853 These systems can either be overhead or underground systems. The underground lawn sprinkler systems are the best as they do not interfere with lawn settings. The lawn sprinkler systems are ideal for lawns as they cover a wide area when distributing water. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:19:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lawn-Sprinkler-Systems&id=1591859 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lawn-Sprinkler-Systems&id=1591859 Lawn sprinklers are used to discharge water to grass lands playing fields and private gardens. They are efficient as they allow an even distribution of water in the whole land. Different lawn sprinklers can be used according to the size of the field. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:18:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Kinds-of-Lawn-Sprinklers&id=1591862 http://ezinearticles.com/?Kinds-of-Lawn-Sprinklers&id=1591862 This sprinkler adds beauty to your lawn. It just transforms the whole place. The time used in watering the lawn is also drastically reduced when using the rain bird sprinkler. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:17:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rain-Bird-Sprinkler&id=1591875 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rain-Bird-Sprinkler&id=1591875 This is a system that is used all over the world. It is very popular. It was invented in 1933 and it has been developed overtime to become a very efficient sprinkler system. The system as its name suggests looks like a bird. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:17:20 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rain-Bird-Sprinkler-Systems&id=1591882 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rain-Bird-Sprinkler-Systems&id=1591882 When Orton Englehart, a citrus farmer in South California, invented the rain bird sprinklers in 1933 people realized that they were more efficient than the normal sprinklers that they were using by then. This led to a wide spread usage of the rain bird sprinklers. Now they are very popular all over the world. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:16:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rain-Bird-Sprinklers&id=1591890 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rain-Bird-Sprinklers&id=1591890 You can grow a garden, even if you live in the city. Learn how to turn your balcony, patio or small yard into a garden producing organic vegetables. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:49:14 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Easy-How-to-For-Urban-Gardening-of-Healthy-Organic-Vegetables&id=2530100 http://ezinearticles.com/?Easy-How-to-For-Urban-Gardening-of-Healthy-Organic-Vegetables&id=2530100 With the huge variety of runner bean seeds available the choice you make now will determine the amount of success you have with regard to your desired outcome. While some growers like to show off their green fingered talents at the village show, others like easy to grow plants and some just like pretty flowers. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:48:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Which-Variety-of-Runner-Bean-Should-I-Grow-to-Best-Meet-My-Needs-and-Requirements?&id=2530127 http://ezinearticles.com/?Which-Variety-of-Runner-Bean-Should-I-Grow-to-Best-Meet-My-Needs-and-Requirements?&id=2530127 More an more people are interested in growing some of their own food, but what if you don't have room for a vegetable patch? Container gardening will make the most of whatever space you have available. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:33:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Consider-Growing-Food-in-Containers?&id=2547637 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Consider-Growing-Food-in-Containers?&id=2547637 To get the most from a pomegranate plant, planting and pruning tips should be followed. For one year, the plants are in a nursery situation and after one year is passed then sufficient development should be there in young plants for orchard planting. Higher density plants should be obtained because these can increase the production with numerous fruit crops. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:38:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Planting,-Pruning-and-Harvesting-of-Pomegranate-Plant&id=2535444 http://ezinearticles.com/?Planting,-Pruning-and-Harvesting-of-Pomegranate-Plant&id=2535444 Bonsai, is the art of growing a tree in the confined space of a shallow container, simulating the effect of great age, extreme weathering, twisted or contorted form and so on. These art forms are very often inspired by nature. The idea behind bonsai is to recreate some of nature's most stunning and beautiful effects on trees, in a reduced scale. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:19:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Introduction-to-the-Art-of-Bonsai&id=2527143 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Introduction-to-the-Art-of-Bonsai&id=2527143 This article describes self contained hydroponic gardening and kit components and how they're used. Hydroponic gardening is the growing of plants without soil, usually indoors. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:56:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Self-Contained-Hydroponic-Gardening&id=2526561 http://ezinearticles.com/?Self-Contained-Hydroponic-Gardening&id=2526561 Thousands of seeds are planted each growing season only to end up a no-show due to one or several of the most common seed germination problems. Hopes of picking green beans or gracing the dinner table with a fresh cut leafy lettuce salad never materialize because some important conditions for germinating were not followed. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:33:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Five-Reasons-For-Seed-Germination-Failure&id=2526993 http://ezinearticles.com/?Five-Reasons-For-Seed-Germination-Failure&id=2526993 Where will you go on vacation this year? Traveling away from home may be out of the question with the economy in shambles. How about turning your garden into a vacation paradise? Stay home take a "staycation". Feel the breezes cool your face and hear the song of your own wind chimes. Add a new childrens garden statue or a water fountain and you will have them forever. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:29:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Your-Own-Home-Garden-Can-Become-a-Vacation-Paradise&id=2523605 http://ezinearticles.com/?Your-Own-Home-Garden-Can-Become-a-Vacation-Paradise&id=2523605 When buying for your tomato garden be sure to follow some simple guidelines. First of all, be sure the starter plants you buy do not have any yellow leaves on them as this is a sign that you could be buying trouble right from the start. Take a look at the container. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:25:46 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Secrets-For-Growing-Great-Tomatoes&id=2525547 http://ezinearticles.com/?Secrets-For-Growing-Great-Tomatoes&id=2525547 Here is some great gardening advice for the new gardener whose dream is having an all-season garden. Find out how to plan a full bloom garden that will flower early and will continue to bloom until the first frost. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:22:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gardening-Advice-For-a-Full-Bloom-Garden&id=2525701 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gardening-Advice-For-a-Full-Bloom-Garden&id=2525701 Basic garden hand tools are all you need fro a cost effective start to your garden. Don't spend and arm and a leg on garden gadgets. Follow this advice for purchasing and maintaining your garden hand tools. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:21:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Start-Your-Garden-With-Cost-Effective-Garden-Hand-Tools&id=2525659 http://ezinearticles.com/?Start-Your-Garden-With-Cost-Effective-Garden-Hand-Tools&id=2525659 There are many used, tried and tested methods which state they help prevent cats from entering your garden, after all who wants a stray roaming cat littering on your garden and killing your very own wildlife. Many people have this idea in their head that if they block all holes, close all the gaps they can stop cats from entering. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:24:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Stop-Cats-From-Entering-Your-Garden&id=2524828 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Stop-Cats-From-Entering-Your-Garden&id=2524828 A home vegetable garden is a great way to save money by growing your own food. Here are five tips you can use to make the most out of your garden. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:28:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Home-Vegetable-Gardening-Five-Tips-to-Help-You-Grown-Better-Fruits&id=2545581 http://ezinearticles.com/?Home-Vegetable-Gardening-Five-Tips-to-Help-You-Grown-Better-Fruits&id=2545581 All the indications are that this year is heading towards being another dry one with a long hot summer and a lack of water. The past two winters have been wet so we've topped up the reservoirs but even if we don't get a hose ban we need to think about how we can future proof our gardens against future shortages? Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:18:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Drought-Busting&id=2546028 http://ezinearticles.com/?Drought-Busting&id=2546028 My neighbor has a beautiful lawn. I tried not to envy him, but found myself cursing his green thumb every time a little area of my lawn turned into a grass graveyard. That brown area would affect me like a stone in my shoe - irritating me to distraction. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:37:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Reseeding-Those-Pesky-Dead-Spots&id=2545334 http://ezinearticles.com/?Reseeding-Those-Pesky-Dead-Spots&id=2545334 This article informs the reader that getting a beautiful garden can be easily managed if one makes use of the right tools. The article cites the lawn mower, the garden spreader, rake and the plain shovel as essential for a good looking lawn. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:14:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Right-Tools-For-Your-Garden&id=2545677 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Right-Tools-For-Your-Garden&id=2545677 Indoor gardens are quite common, but few people consider indoor edible gardens. With the right know how, and a nice sunny spot, you can grow your own vegetables, even if you don't have a backyard. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:37:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?No-Backyard?-Vegetable-Gardening-Indoors&id=2523436 http://ezinearticles.com/?No-Backyard?-Vegetable-Gardening-Indoors&id=2523436 Have you ever noticed that some gardens look better than others? Why is that? One important factor that determines how beautiful a garden looks is how the plants themselves look. Plants that are standing straight up look better than plants that have fallen over or are covering up other plants. One way to ensure that your plants stand straight up is to provide them with a proper support system. Here's a discussion of the various types of support systems available. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:10:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Different-Types-of-Flower-Supports&id=2545647 http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Different-Types-of-Flower-Supports&id=2545647 If you are a home gardener, then you probably already know the advantage of using compost in your garden. Good compost can be the difference between a struggling vegetable garden and a flourishing one. Creating good compost at home is not difficult either, especially if you invest in the technology to help speed the process of turning ordinary household organic waste into black compost gold. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:50:26 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Advantages-of-a-Tumbling-Compost-Bin&id=2522683 http://ezinearticles.com/?Advantages-of-a-Tumbling-Compost-Bin&id=2522683 First choose a shady spot in your yard. Place your composter bin where the soil drains well. Layer your organic matter until it has reached 4-5 feet in height. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:25:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Kitchen-Garden-Composting-Tips&id=2522317 http://ezinearticles.com/?Kitchen-Garden-Composting-Tips&id=2522317 Caring for your gardening tools is important to ensure that they last for many years. Quality tools, though designed to last many years, must be cared for and maintained. Maintaining your garden equipment on a regular basis ensures that they will be ready to go to work on your next garden chore. There are things you can do to ensure that your garden equipment will last. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:25:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Caring-For-and-Knowing-Your-Gardening-Tools&id=2543190 http://ezinearticles.com/?Caring-For-and-Knowing-Your-Gardening-Tools&id=2543190 Contrary to popular belief, Orchids are generally fairly easy to tend, provided you house them appropriately. Paphiopedilums in particular, are a very good, hassle-free variety, perfectly suited to the less green-fingered amongst us. Simply taking care of five basic requirements should mean that you are able to cultivate a healthy orchid that repeatedly blossoms and rewards you with its beauty. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:19:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Looking-After-Your-Paphiopedilum-Orchid&id=2543035 http://ezinearticles.com/?Looking-After-Your-Paphiopedilum-Orchid&id=2543035 Composting is great. It's terrific for your roses and fruit trees. And if you do it you'll be teaching your children or grandchildren the benefit of recycling certain waste. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:16:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Making-the-Most-of-Your-Compost-Bin&id=2522396 http://ezinearticles.com/?Making-the-Most-of-Your-Compost-Bin&id=2522396 There are three essential layers in the ground. Parent rock is the underlying layer, with subsoil and topsoil above that. A good balance for the topsoil is 5% organic matter, 25% water, 25% air, and 45% mineral. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:15:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Soil-Savvy-For-Organic-Gardens&id=2522445 http://ezinearticles.com/?Soil-Savvy-For-Organic-Gardens&id=2522445 Did you know that there's a variety of gourd that grows into a sponge? They're called loofah gourds and they're related to all the other gourds. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:32:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Loofah-Gourds-Theyre-Not-From-the-Ocean-But-They-Still-Make-Good-Sponges&id=2542733 http://ezinearticles.com/?Loofah-Gourds-Theyre-Not-From-the-Ocean-But-They-Still-Make-Good-Sponges&id=2542733 Grown as an annual but actually a biennial, they are a perfect crop for late fall harvest. They're very hardy and can be left in the ground until freezing weather sets in for good, as late as Thanksgiving in the far northern areas of the United States. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:32:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rediscover-Rutabagas-Sweet-Swedes-of-the-Garden&id=2546723 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rediscover-Rutabagas-Sweet-Swedes-of-the-Garden&id=2546723 Turnips have gotten a bad rap over the years. Misunderstood and much-maligned, they are actually a very tasty and sweet vegetable (especially when kissed by fall frosts). Turnips withstand even moderate frosts and are a good crop to plant for a late fall harvest. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:32:14 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Turnips-Maligned-and-Misunderstood-But-Still-Tasty&id=2546770 http://ezinearticles.com/?Turnips-Maligned-and-Misunderstood-But-Still-Tasty&id=2546770 Dried decorative gourds have been used for centuries as containers and kitchen implements. They come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors and are as easy to grow as cucumbers. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:22:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Decorative-Gourds-Theyre-Easy-to-Grow-and-Look-Good-Too&id=2542316 http://ezinearticles.com/?Decorative-Gourds-Theyre-Easy-to-Grow-and-Look-Good-Too&id=2542316 In this article, I will go over the basics for growing grape vines in your backyard. This article will give you everything you need in order to get started in the hobby of grape growing. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:02:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Steps-to-Growing-Grape-Vines&id=2521415 http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Steps-to-Growing-Grape-Vines&id=2521415 When going to buy starts for your garden, you may find that plants come in several different types of containers. The most common of these are 6 pack garden containers. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:43:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?All-About-6-Packs-When-Choosing-Plants-For-Your-Garden&id=2541600 http://ezinearticles.com/?All-About-6-Packs-When-Choosing-Plants-For-Your-Garden&id=2541600 Toads are beneficial to your "green" garden as they are the best means of natural pest control. Providing a safe and comfortable environment for toads will attract them to your garden and make them want to stay. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:42:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Toad-Houses-For-Green-Gardening&id=2521463 http://ezinearticles.com/?Toad-Houses-For-Green-Gardening&id=2521463 It used to be that someone was considered "cheap" if they tried to save money. But these days just about everyone is hurting financially, so being careful with your money is becoming a lot more acceptable. This is true in gardening just as much as in any other field. A good frugal gardener, though, thinks about more than just her pocketbook. She also considers ways to reduce waste and to save resources. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:29:25 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Being-a-Frugal-Gardener-and-a-Responsible-Citizen&id=2541473 http://ezinearticles.com/?Being-a-Frugal-Gardener-and-a-Responsible-Citizen&id=2541473 Gardening as a hobby has become very popular. Most of us have a friend or two who is into gardening. There can be no doubt that they would love to receive a gardening gift on their special occasion. You can choose from a wide range of gardening gift, irrespective of the fact that your friend is a novice or an expert gardener. The best part of giving a gardening gift is that you can buy one from almost anywhere: a nearby nursery, farmer's market, feed store, hardware store, online or even from your nearest Wal-Mart. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:25:09 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gardening-Choose-a-Good-Gift-For-Your-Gardener-Friend&id=2541011 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gardening-Choose-a-Good-Gift-For-Your-Gardener-Friend&id=2541011 With the price of produce going higher and higher these days, a lot of people are planting gardens. However, if you're not careful, a garden can also cost more money than you might expect. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:24:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Frugal-Garden-Tips-For-the-Gardener-on-a-Budget&id=2541433 http://ezinearticles.com/?Frugal-Garden-Tips-For-the-Gardener-on-a-Budget&id=2541433 Some people would love to grow plants in pots. It's like nurturing life in your own hands. It can really be fulfilling to reap what you sow in just a few months time. If you want to pot a plant and keep plants in your home, here are some quick tips that you can follow. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:02:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Pot-a-Plant&id=2520550 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Pot-a-Plant&id=2520550 Have you always wanted to compost but were afraid it was too difficult? And figured your kitchen waste was going to naturally decompose anyway? Find out how easy it can be to turn your old potato peels and coffee grounds into rich and nourishing food for your garden, and why everyone with even a little bit of room should be making their own healthy compost. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:14:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Your-Old-Carrot-Peels-and-Apple-Cores-Can-Make-You-Healthier-and-Be-Kind-to-the-Planet-Too&id=2520333 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Your-Old-Carrot-Peels-and-Apple-Cores-Can-Make-You-Healthier-and-Be-Kind-to-the-Planet-Too&id=2520333 The article discusses tips for choosing annual flowers and plants. Tips include knowing which plants are best for your climate and making a plan for where to plant the flowers and or plants. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:25:19 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Choosing-Annual-Flowers-and-Plants&id=2508744 http://ezinearticles.com/?Choosing-Annual-Flowers-and-Plants&id=2508744 Vegetable gardening is one of the greatest things you can do with your own plot of land. By following some simple advice, you will be able to grow your own fresh, healthy vegetables, and have fun doing it. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:41:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Vegetable-Gardening-How-to-Plan-For-and-Grow-Your-Own-Healthy-Vegetables-at-Home&id=2519548 http://ezinearticles.com/?Vegetable-Gardening-How-to-Plan-For-and-Grow-Your-Own-Healthy-Vegetables-at-Home&id=2519548 There are many problems that tomato plants face. Some are superficial and affect primarily the fruit. These can be controlled often by fairly simple means. Others affect the entire plant and require a little more effort. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:10:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Confronting-Tomato-Plant-Maladies&id=2538662 http://ezinearticles.com/?Confronting-Tomato-Plant-Maladies&id=2538662 While commercial farmers and vegetable growers tend to use a lot of pesticides, sprays and other similar things for keeping their produce fresh, at home most of us prefer not to risk our health with such harsh chemicals, and so need to use other methods for keeping our vegetable patches free from pests and diseases. Our main weapon against the nasties in the garden, without using chemicals, is crop rotation. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:41:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Crop-Rotation-The-Home-Vegetable-Gardeners-Defence-Against-the-Nasties-of-the-World&id=2519688 http://ezinearticles.com/?Crop-Rotation-The-Home-Vegetable-Gardeners-Defence-Against-the-Nasties-of-the-World&id=2519688 Growing your own vegetables is not a unique idea, but it is one that will save you money in the long run. Not only does it save you money, but there is a certain feeling of accomplishment in growing and feeding your family with fresh garden-grown vegetables. Not to mention the fact that it is healthier, too! Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:10:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Growing-Your-Own-Vegetables-Will-Save-You-Money&id=2537552 http://ezinearticles.com/?Growing-Your-Own-Vegetables-Will-Save-You-Money&id=2537552 Looking after your orchid needn't be a difficult job if you get the basics right. These plants are very hardy which accounts for the vast number of unusual places they can be found growing in nature. Largely, orchids like to be left alone to grow and flower in peace, but there are five main things that you should try to control to give them the best possible environment in which to live happily. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:03:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Looking-After-Your-Orchid&id=2537551 http://ezinearticles.com/?Looking-After-Your-Orchid&id=2537551 One of the main reasons for using a greenhouse when growing tomatoes is because of the climate you live in. If you cannot guarantee warm sunny weather for your tomatoes then you will need to consider using a greenhouse, this will help you control the climate for the tomato plants and give them a better chance of producing lots of edible fruit. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:44:55 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Plant-Tomatoes-and-Care-For-Tomatoes-When-Greenhouse-Growing&id=2536459 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Plant-Tomatoes-and-Care-For-Tomatoes-When-Greenhouse-Growing&id=2536459 It seems as though sometimes when working in the garden that there are a lot of tasks that we do that one might sometimes consider as being unnecessary. After all if a plant was growing wild as nature intended they would not get lavish care and attention would they? Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:24:05 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tomato-Pruning,-Is-It-Really-Necessary-to-Prune-Tomato-Plants?&id=2536364 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tomato-Pruning,-Is-It-Really-Necessary-to-Prune-Tomato-Plants?&id=2536364 The fastest way to lose your hard earned garden plants is from deer, rabbits, birds and other wildlife or even the household pet. But don't fret, there is now a way to avoid the damage many encounter from these pesky creatures. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:20:06 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Safeguard-Your-Garden-With-Motion-Detection-Sprinklers&id=2518337 http://ezinearticles.com/?Safeguard-Your-Garden-With-Motion-Detection-Sprinklers&id=2518337 Tomatoes are one of the easiest plants to grow at home and there are a number of options for growing tomatoes at home even if you do not have a decent sized plot of land to use. Many people grow tomatoes in containers that they can sit on a patio or perhaps, if space is very limited, they hang them from a support frame or convenient rafter. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:14:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Home-Grown-Tomatoes-in-Limited-Space&id=2536289 http://ezinearticles.com/?Home-Grown-Tomatoes-in-Limited-Space&id=2536289 I am a planner. My planning is to the point where it almost drives my family crazy. I need to write everything down and follow a list to get tasks completed. I guess in the back of my mind if I don't write it down I will forget it, whatever it may be, and never complete whatever I was supposed to complete. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:01:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Home-Vegetable-Gardening-Planning-Could-Mean-Everything&id=2536240 http://ezinearticles.com/?Home-Vegetable-Gardening-Planning-Could-Mean-Everything&id=2536240 Everyone has to buy food but you can benefit both monetarily and health wise from growing your own either in a garden or in containers indoors. For just a few dollars, you'll be able to save hundreds or perhaps thousands. Don't be dissuaded if you've never done it. Nature can take care of most of it for you. After all, things have been growing without our help for a long time. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:48:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Survival-Garden&id=2518302 http://ezinearticles.com/?Survival-Garden&id=2518302 In this article I discuss ways to lure birds to your gardens. And what they need to survive in your lawn and garden. What a great way to enjoy not only your gardens but also the birds, having birds to watch and listen to while your garden blooms. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:14:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gardening-With-the-Birds&id=2504861 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gardening-With-the-Birds&id=2504861 Organic fertilizer is a great way to fertilize your garden without using chemicals. Read on for more information. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:51:48 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Organic-Fertilizer-A-Better-Way-to-Fertilize-Your-Plants&id=2534799 http://ezinearticles.com/?Organic-Fertilizer-A-Better-Way-to-Fertilize-Your-Plants&id=2534799 I have been growing strawberries for a number of years now, along with a few other fruits and vegetable. About 6 months ago I was talking with one of my friends about a pest problem I had with a few of my strawberries plants. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:48:46 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Grow-the-Biggest-Strawberries-Ever?&id=2516768 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Grow-the-Biggest-Strawberries-Ever?&id=2516768 Want to add a little aesthetic boost to your outdoor gardens? Take a look at garden plaques as one way of adding some great outdoor aesthetics to any garden or outdoor area. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:34:52 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Garden-Plaques-Great-Garden-Decor&id=2534870 http://ezinearticles.com/?Garden-Plaques-Great-Garden-Decor&id=2534870 A chemist told me to add Epsom salts to the holes where I set my tomato plants. It worked well to a large degree. But, other things can also be done to improve their overall yield. Here are six of them. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:25:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tomatoes-Six-Easy-Steps-to-Maximize-Yields-of-Big-Juicy-Ones-in-Small-Home-Gardens&id=2530039 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tomatoes-Six-Easy-Steps-to-Maximize-Yields-of-Big-Juicy-Ones-in-Small-Home-Gardens&id=2530039 How soap spray can be used as an effective safe garden insecticide. What type of soap to use and which plants to use it on. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:27:06 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Safe-Garden-Insecticides-Using-Insecticide-Soap-Spray&id=2533768 http://ezinearticles.com/?Safe-Garden-Insecticides-Using-Insecticide-Soap-Spray&id=2533768 If you are considering garden composting but need some motivation please read on. There are numerous benefits to creating your own garden compost and no drawbacks either! Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:25:52 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Benefits-of-Garden-Composting&id=2533764 http://ezinearticles.com/?Benefits-of-Garden-Composting&id=2533764 Planting pumpkins seed will not only give you lots of nutritious vegetables to eat, but it is a fun activity for the kids. When planning your pumpkin patch be sure to leave plenty of room, as the vines will take up quite a bit of space. The ground should be well fertilized with cow or horse manure and lots of well-rotted compost. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:00:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Grow-Giant-Pumpkins-From-Seeds&id=2533571 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Grow-Giant-Pumpkins-From-Seeds&id=2533571 Every gardener has a set of tools he or she cannot do without. These supplies are as very much a part of the gardener as the flowers and plants he or she grows. Among the many gardening supplies, the essentials are the shovel, spade, hoe and prying bar. Add to these a hardy wheelbarrow and some watering cans or a garden hose. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:54:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Garden-Tools-Are-You-Missing-Some-of-the-Essential-Gardening-Tools?&id=2395316 http://ezinearticles.com/?Garden-Tools-Are-You-Missing-Some-of-the-Essential-Gardening-Tools?&id=2395316 If you are looking information on Herb container Gardening, I would assume by now you have already decided on growing herbs in your home. You must be debating where to grow herbs in pots, containers or in your backyard. What place to use backyard, balcony, patio or use hanging herb baskets to grow herbs? All these questions are valid and useful to think in advance before drafting plan for herb container gardening. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:33:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Herb-Container-Gardening-How-to-Grow-Herbs-Indoor-and-Outdoor&id=2515424 http://ezinearticles.com/?Herb-Container-Gardening-How-to-Grow-Herbs-Indoor-and-Outdoor&id=2515424 One of the easiest "green" things we can do is often overlooked. Rain water collection is both easy and helps to reduce municipal water usage. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:41:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rain-Barrel-Diverter-3-Tips-For-a-Better-Rain-Barrel&id=2514522 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rain-Barrel-Diverter-3-Tips-For-a-Better-Rain-Barrel&id=2514522 In the West the landscape and garden cannot depend on natural rainfall to supply adequate water. So it is necessary to water artificially. There are many ways in which this is done. Long gone are the days of furrow irrigation, but... it does work well good where a garden is fairly level. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:40:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mother-Nature-Gets-a-Hand-With-Watering-the-Garden&id=2531852 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mother-Nature-Gets-a-Hand-With-Watering-the-Garden&id=2531852 Growing a garden can be fun, but it can also be devastating when your crop is ruined. Learn what disease can wipe out your entire tomato garden and what to do to stop and prevent it. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:31:19 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Diseases-of-the-Tomato-Fruit&id=2531717 http://ezinearticles.com/?Diseases-of-the-Tomato-Fruit&id=2531717 Organic gardening grows more and more popular each day, and for good reason. Organic gardeners avoid the use of synthetic chemicals to keep their yards healthy and hazard-free. Here are a few tips that will help you keep your organic garden thriving and healthy. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:55:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-Ten-Organic-Gardening-Tips&id=2532020 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-Ten-Organic-Gardening-Tips&id=2532020 Apart from this, factors like climatic conditions of an area play a major role in determining the right decision. By collecting information about the different types of grass for lawns helps in growing a green, lively lawn. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:52:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Are-the-Different-Types-of-Grass-For-Lawns?&id=2515904 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Are-the-Different-Types-of-Grass-For-Lawns?&id=2515904 Apart from this, it is equally important to learn the basic steps and tips about how to mow a lawn. As stated, the right lawnmower is the key to the successful mowing activity. The mower should be at the correct height and set according to the thickness of the lawn. The simple steps of mowing a lawn includes... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:43:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Mow-a-Lawn&id=2515883 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Mow-a-Lawn&id=2515883 Have you ever eaten a freshly picked tomato, warmed by the sun, right off the vine? If you have, you'll never again be satisfied with one from the grocery store. But did you know there are far more compelling reasons to grow your own than just that fabulous flavor. Your health, and that of your family, is at risk from much of the commercially grown produce that is available to you at your grocery store. And when you buy your food at the store, you are having a bigger impact on our planet's resources than you may realize. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:41:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Reasons-Why-Fruits-and-Vegetables-Can-Make-You-Sick,-and-What-You-Can-Do-About-It&id=2514799 http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Reasons-Why-Fruits-and-Vegetables-Can-Make-You-Sick,-and-What-You-Can-Do-About-It&id=2514799 he May garden is a constantly changing picture of new life... bulbs coming into bloom, perennials changing from lifeless looking stumps to healthy green growth, new-sown seeds developing into young plants, and trees in full bloom. All of which means a great variety of jobs must be done this month. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:26:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Northern-Garden-Guide-For-May&id=2531912 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Northern-Garden-Guide-For-May&id=2531912 In the hit NBC television show Friends, in season four leading into season five, Phoebe decides she is going to take on the task of having her brother's child. During that process she finds out that she is going to have triplets. She breaks the news to her brother and his wife, and visions of huge amounts of debt and no money dance through their heads. During that same episode, Phoebe tries to conjure up some ways to help her brother and his wife to make some extra money so she decides to sell knives door to door. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:49:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-it-Possible-to-Make-Money-From-a-Home-Garden?&id=2531538 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-it-Possible-to-Make-Money-From-a-Home-Garden?&id=2531538 Kohlrabi is said to be the hardiest of all vegetables. It will withstand temperatures in the upper 20's and will keep growing even after Swiss Chard has frozen out. It will keep growing if you cover the plants at night when temperatures dip into the lower 20's. Your kohlrabi will stay alive until temperatures are consistently 25 degrees or colder. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:39:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Kohlrabi-What-the-Heck-is-That?&id=2530984 http://ezinearticles.com/?Kohlrabi-What-the-Heck-is-That?&id=2530984 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.