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/ There are many ways to create new plants from plants that you already have. Some start best from cuttings of existing leaves, while others rely on dividing existing rhizomes. This article will take you through the steps to make successful cuttings, and to divide rhizomes and replant them. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:14:48 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Propagation-by-Leaves-New-House-Plants-Are-Awaiting&id=1440611 http://ezinearticles.com/?Propagation-by-Leaves-New-House-Plants-Are-Awaiting&id=1440611 After years of truck farming vegetables and raising family from those daily activities, we are now down to small plot Gardening of vegetables for Health, Wealth and FUN. Some tips and tricks on how to enjoy a small bit of ground daily and increase overall wellness and a few bucks in your Pocket for FUN. These methods apply even to those possessing only a small patio area. Get of you duff, turn the TV, improve your Health and Wealth! Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:49:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Growing-Small-Plots-of-Vegetables-For-Health-and-Income&id=1407428 http://ezinearticles.com/?Growing-Small-Plots-of-Vegetables-For-Health-and-Income&id=1407428 If you are considering organic gardening as a hobby. It's possible, why not? It's especially good if you have a passion for normal gardening already. Regardless, it's still possible for anyone WITH the patience factor. No pain, no gain. Read on why I say that... Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:19:06 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Starting-an-Organic-Garden-As-a-Hobby-Are-You-Gamed-For-It?&id=1437378 http://ezinearticles.com/?Starting-an-Organic-Garden-As-a-Hobby-Are-You-Gamed-For-It?&id=1437378 Planting a vegetable garden doesn't have to be hard. These simple tips will have you harvesting your own produce in no time. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:43:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-For-Planting-a-Vegetable-Garden&id=1440663 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-For-Planting-a-Vegetable-Garden&id=1440663 We must take proper precautions to keep our native birds safe while offering them a variety of foods from which to choose. Birds at backyard feeders are exposed to the risks of disease and predation. It is our duty to make sure they are safe from both by following a few simple practices. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:31:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bird-Feeders-Keeping-Your-Bird-Feeders-Clean-Will-Keep-Your-Birds-Healthy&id=1240105 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bird-Feeders-Keeping-Your-Bird-Feeders-Clean-Will-Keep-Your-Birds-Healthy&id=1240105 The idea of damp gardens conjures up a rather unpleasant image of a garden in which no one would want to linger, but, depending on how the situation is handled, they can be rather beautiful. Apart from anything else, many colors, especially the yellows, stand out so well in gloomy conditions. What is a damp garden? Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:53:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Experts-Guide-For-Creating-Damp-Gardens&id=1436366 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Experts-Guide-For-Creating-Damp-Gardens&id=1436366 I have been growing tomatoes in patio containers and pots this year with some success. I also have my beloved plot with tomatoes growing in the ground. I know the ones in the ground will work fine - they have done for thirty years. But growing my tomatoes in containers is anew departure for me. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:35:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Grow-Tomatoes-in-Containers-and-Pots&id=1439318 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Grow-Tomatoes-in-Containers-and-Pots&id=1439318 The north side of a house or as known as south in the southern hemisphere, is often considered a problem area because of its lack of direct sunlight. Again, it is quite possible to create an effective border there simply by choosing plants that like the shade. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:10:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Create-Dry-Shade-in-a-Shady-Garden-Like-the-Experts&id=1436863 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Create-Dry-Shade-in-a-Shady-Garden-Like-the-Experts&id=1436863 Like so many other problems in gardening, this one will go away if you make a slight adjustment of attitude and decide to embrace the shade rather than be daunted by it. A visit to any of the big gardens will show shady areas that have been successfully planted, and there is no reason why you should not do the same on a smaller scale. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:10:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Beginners-Guide-to-Shady-Gardens&id=1436862 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Beginners-Guide-to-Shady-Gardens&id=1436862 Do you have a problem with weeds in your lawn. We have advice and information on the causes, prevention and control of common lawn weeds. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:09:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lawn-Weeds-and-Their-Control&id=1436004 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lawn-Weeds-and-Their-Control&id=1436004 As more people are becoming interested in the living environment, many are discovering indoor gardening. There are many advantages to choosing to grow hydro, or hydroponic, gardens. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:54:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Go-Green,-Grow-Hydro!&id=1435758 http://ezinearticles.com/?Go-Green,-Grow-Hydro!&id=1435758 Winter gardening can be so much fun and extremely beneficial as well! Allocate a special space in your garden just for winter gardening. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:43:46 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Enjoy-Winter-Gardening&id=1439016 http://ezinearticles.com/?Enjoy-Winter-Gardening&id=1439016 Many different types of seeds can be planted in the fall. Black-eyed Susans, daisies, pansies, snapdragons, poppies, and bachelor buttons are just to name a few. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:42:48 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-to-Plant-in-the-Fall&id=1439000 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-to-Plant-in-the-Fall&id=1439000 It's almost time to begin your fall garden clean-up. Before long that spectacular summer garden will be gone and the time will be here for that fall garden clean - up. With the cool brisk days of autumn close, cleaning the garden for next years planting will be easier when you have had that fall head start. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:42:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Garden-Clean-Up&id=1438230 http://ezinearticles.com/?Garden-Clean-Up&id=1438230 Looking for a way to get your garden ready for the winter months. Prepare a checklist of all the work that needs to be done to make your garden clean up faster and easier. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:41:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fall-Garden-Checklist&id=1438220 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fall-Garden-Checklist&id=1438220 Rock gardens are not only created as a beautiful display for bulbs and flowers, but are increasingly growing to be a way of life. As numerous varieties of plants become favorites for the front and backyard, more gardeners undoubtedly become acquainted with the rock gardens. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:16:14 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Grow-Lovely-Rock-Gardens-to-Create-a-Way-of-Life&id=1437653 http://ezinearticles.com/?Grow-Lovely-Rock-Gardens-to-Create-a-Way-of-Life&id=1437653 Organic gardening is growing and marketing health foods that have not been treated with commercial chemicals. Only natural fertilizers and pest repellents are used to qualify for the higher, health food prices. The primary equipment for health food growing is to not use the chemical fertilizers or toxic pesticides. Natural and organically grown foods command higher prices because they cannot easily be mass-produced and generally require more TLC. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:03:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Getting-Started-in-the-Business-of-Organic-Gardening&id=1437611 http://ezinearticles.com/?Getting-Started-in-the-Business-of-Organic-Gardening&id=1437611 First time gardeners will find success with these all time favorite annuals. These plants are more forgiving than others and do well with little care. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:48:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Seven-Easy-Annuals-For-Beginner-Gardeners&id=1433832 http://ezinearticles.com/?Seven-Easy-Annuals-For-Beginner-Gardeners&id=1433832 Landscaping with wildflowers is becoming increasingly popular. These wonderful displays of beauty are incredibly self-sufficient. Wildflowers dazzle your gardens with sprays of color with a powerful endurance not often noted in domesticated garden flowers. No need to worry about soils of low fertility; wildflowers adapt wonderfully in these types of soil. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:43:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Grow-Amazing-Wildflowers&id=1437660 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Grow-Amazing-Wildflowers&id=1437660 Watering is one of the most tedious tasks with greenhouse gardening, as these types of indoor gardens require much more water. Watering your greenhouse improperly could cause you to lose your crops. This article will help you to learn ways to make your daily chore much easier while fabulously reaping the benefits. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:42:55 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Watering-the-Greenhouse&id=1437693 http://ezinearticles.com/?Watering-the-Greenhouse&id=1437693 Bulbs are your best bet for success. It's almost impossible to make a mistake because all the nutrients that the flower needs, are in the bulb. What you may find difficult, is actually choosing which bulbs you want. This article will help you select healthy bulbs and will give you tips on how to get them ready, from preparing the soil, fertilizing, and planting. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:41:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Raise-the-Strongest-Most-Beautiful-Bulbs&id=1437679 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Raise-the-Strongest-Most-Beautiful-Bulbs&id=1437679 If you are interested in herbs you may be astonished to realize how many herbs you are already growing. Parsley, chives, garlic, spearmint, dill and sage appear in almost every garden. And they are among the most valued herbs. Do you raise violets, roses, nasturtiums and marigolds? These, too, are herbs, even though we call them flowers. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:26:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Choosing-Your-Herbs&id=1430851 http://ezinearticles.com/?Choosing-Your-Herbs&id=1430851 Growing your own vegetables from seed is very easy. It is great fun to watch the tiny seedlings emerge from the soil mix and of course is a great deal cheaper than buying ready grown plants. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:59:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Growing-Your-Own-Vegetables-From-Seed&id=1125218 http://ezinearticles.com/?Growing-Your-Own-Vegetables-From-Seed&id=1125218 How to make leaf mold, what it is and how to use it in your garden. Read how useful this free and valuable substance is in your garden. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:59:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leaf-Mold-A-Fantastic-and-Free-Resource&id=1393568 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leaf-Mold-A-Fantastic-and-Free-Resource&id=1393568 There are several ways of preserving chilies and my favorite has to be drying, but more of that later. The simplest way to preserve a chili is to freeze it. One of the major problems with this is that the chili then loses its eating quality. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:59:14 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Best-Way-of-Preserving-Chilies&id=1393556 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Best-Way-of-Preserving-Chilies&id=1393556 Good garden tools can make good gardening not only possible, but a joy to do! Nothing is more frustrating that needing to do a job, and not having the right tools. Use this guide for ideas for the avid gardener. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:54:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Garden-Gift-Ideas-Gifts-For-the-Avid-Gardener&id=1426887 http://ezinearticles.com/?Garden-Gift-Ideas-Gifts-For-the-Avid-Gardener&id=1426887 Be lazy and love it! You might call that my gardening motto. There is a garden club called "Plant and Pray" and that name pretty well sums up my system. If a plant could sigh, it would do so when I put it in the ground. But, fortunately for me, herbs are the friendliest, the most adaptable of all plants. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:44:20 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Preparing-Your-Herb-Garden&id=1431233 http://ezinearticles.com/?Preparing-Your-Herb-Garden&id=1431233 Starting an organic garden at home is not much difference from what it's done in the farm. The same techniques and rules applies but only to a smaller area. Do you know these steps? It's simple. This article dives straight into the 4 simple steps. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:42:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Start-an-Organic-Garden-at-Home-Only-4-Steps-to-Success&id=1425173 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Start-an-Organic-Garden-at-Home-Only-4-Steps-to-Success&id=1425173 The English variety of camomile makes a beautiful ground cover, for it grows low and spreads gracefully over the earth. It blooms from midsummer until the first frost, producing small white and yellow daisy-shaped flowers. It has light green pinnate, or feather-shaped, leaves, and should get plenty of sun even though it does fairly well in shade. Plant seed, and camomile will self-sow from then on. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:10:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Nine-Herbs-You-Should-Not-Be-Without&id=1431231 http://ezinearticles.com/?Nine-Herbs-You-Should-Not-Be-Without&id=1431231 Most annuals are started from seed sown in the garden. As for biennials, you may grow them just as you do annuals. You can buy many varieties of herb seed at your seed store, nursery or supermarket, but you cannot always be sure of what you are getting. For example, tarragon may be in the seed rack but it is not a true tarragon and is hardly worth planting. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:08:15 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Growing-Your-Herbs-From-Seed&id=1431230 http://ezinearticles.com/?Growing-Your-Herbs-From-Seed&id=1431230 This flamboyant plant puts forth bright orange and yellow flowers. It is a cheerful addition to any garden and can be used as a substitute for expensive saffron. Pot marigold should be started from seed. It is self-sowing and thrives best in rich soil. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:03:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Eleven-Herbs-For-You-to-Grow&id=1431227 http://ezinearticles.com/?Eleven-Herbs-For-You-to-Grow&id=1431227 Are there ever any easy gardening techniques to grow a simple garden? Let's face it, not everyone is born with a green thumb. But everyone wants to have a garden that is attractive and simple to maintain. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:08:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Easy-Gardening-Tips&id=667194 http://ezinearticles.com/?Easy-Gardening-Tips&id=667194 Despite originating from China and Japan, Nandina domestica is suitable too in Mediterranean and dry climate gardens. Here's how to get the best from this most valuable landscape bush. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:58:59 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Nandina-Domestica-A-Wonderful-Landscape-Bush-For-Creating-an-Emphasis-in-the-Garden&id=1435100 http://ezinearticles.com/?Nandina-Domestica-A-Wonderful-Landscape-Bush-For-Creating-an-Emphasis-in-the-Garden&id=1435100 Roses are one of most poplar flowering shrubs in the world. They are found growing in almost every country in the Northern hemisphere, even Iceland! If you have ever wondered if growing roses for beginners was complicated then you should read just how easy it can be to get started growing roses. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:43:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Guide-to-Growing-Roses-For-Beginners&id=1429734 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Guide-to-Growing-Roses-For-Beginners&id=1429734 Right now you could be wondering what exactly is that critical aspect. If you get this right, that's good for you because you know what is the core fundamental of organic gardening. If you are unconfirmed, let's go through it together. I will give you more organic gardening tips too. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:16:15 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?ONE-Critical-Aspect-of-Organic-Gardening-Know-This-Or-You-Will-Fail!&id=1429555 http://ezinearticles.com/?ONE-Critical-Aspect-of-Organic-Gardening-Know-This-Or-You-Will-Fail!&id=1429555 There is no question that it can be expensive to build a log cabin. However, you do not want money to be the reason why you cannot enjoy a comfortable and relaxing cabin. Take the tips in this article into consideration so you can save money on your log home. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:50:09 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-on-How-to-Save-Money-on-Your-Log-Cabin-For-the-Garden&id=1429215 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-on-How-to-Save-Money-on-Your-Log-Cabin-For-the-Garden&id=1429215 Organic Gardening is no doubt becoming more popular and in demand. Due to the reason that using fertilizers and pesticides are harmful, many had diverted their direction towards Organic Gardening. However, it's not just a mere change you say, you can't just start without knowing the basics and information needed. You will fail, horribly. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:44:19 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Organic-Gardening-Tips-Valuable-Information-You-Must-Know&id=1429142 http://ezinearticles.com/?Organic-Gardening-Tips-Valuable-Information-You-Must-Know&id=1429142 As with many things these days, the choice of which lawn sprinkler type to choose can be boiled down to one that is basically whether to go for a manual lawn sprinkler or an automatic version. This article will take a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of either type and some of the considerations that need to be borne in mind when choosing a sprinkler system for your lawn. If you decide that a manual lawn sprinkler system is for you, you have to understand that you will have to spend quite a lot ... Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:05:17 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Basics-of-Choosing-a-Lawn-Sprinkler-Manual-Or-Automatic&id=1434622 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Basics-of-Choosing-a-Lawn-Sprinkler-Manual-Or-Automatic&id=1434622 So you've decided to try your thumbs, or perhaps whole hand at gardening, congratulations! Now, where are you going to start? First things first, plan ahead. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:11:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?My-First-Garden-Where-to-Start?&id=1428302 http://ezinearticles.com/?My-First-Garden-Where-to-Start?&id=1428302 This article on gardening is full of great information on gardening, focusing primarily on container gardening. As explained in this gardening article, container gardening is great for the young, elderly, experienced gardener or novice. It is just flat out fun! Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:45:17 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gardening-With-Containers&id=640787 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gardening-With-Containers&id=640787 With most kinds of gardening or landscaping, the gardener may exercise a rather wide range of choices when it comes to treatment; he may make his planting formal, informal, natural, highly decorative, or more picturesque. With a rock garden however, formal treatment is precluded. Neither the materials used in the construction of the rock garden nor the plants which will occupy it, lend themselves to any formal arrangement. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:23:59 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Intricacies-of-Planting-a-Rock-Garden&id=1427741 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Intricacies-of-Planting-a-Rock-Garden&id=1427741 Are you seeing smaller harvests than you want and wondering how you can use a PK (phosphorus-potassium) flower booster to get bigger flowers from your hydroponics gardening? You're on the right track if you've decided that adding phosphorus and potassium to your nutrients mix will fuel bigger flowers from your blooming plants. That's because phosphorus and potassium are key elements that create flower growth and size in hydroponics gardens. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:53:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-the-Right-Hydroponics-Flower-Stimulator-to-Get-Bigger-Flowers-From-Your-Garden&id=1434153 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-the-Right-Hydroponics-Flower-Stimulator-to-Get-Bigger-Flowers-From-Your-Garden&id=1434153 Whether you are a first time gardener or a seasoned veteran, it is important to remember that one of the keys in growing a productive garden has to do with location. Organic gardeners need to choose a plot of land that has vital nutrients, plenty of sunlight and access to water. Remarkably, location alone can make the difference between having healthy, nutrient-rich or weak, scrawny fruits and vegetables. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:02:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?6-Tips-in-Determining-Your-Best-Garden-Location&id=1433559 http://ezinearticles.com/?6-Tips-in-Determining-Your-Best-Garden-Location&id=1433559 Over the past few years, organic gardening has been on the rise. The push to "go green" from politicians, business owners, environmentalists and even celebrities has generated both a desire and an interest to do a better job in preserving our environment. The challenge has been made for individuals and communities to live more ecologically and environmentally friendly lives. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:02:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Tips-to-Make-Your-Garden-Environment-Friendly&id=1433543 http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Tips-to-Make-Your-Garden-Environment-Friendly&id=1433543 In garden design, objects such as sheds or lighting are often considered to not be design elements. However, many common elements can often be used as decorative additions to your landscaping. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:20:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?More-Considerations-in-Functional-Garden-Design&id=1431754 http://ezinearticles.com/?More-Considerations-in-Functional-Garden-Design&id=1431754 Growing a vegetable garden together as a family project is a great thing to do. It presents countless ways to bring a family together in harmony. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:58:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Growing-a-Vegetable-Garden-As-a-Family-Project&id=1427102 http://ezinearticles.com/?Growing-a-Vegetable-Garden-As-a-Family-Project&id=1427102 Want a raised bed for your organic gardening, but hate the digging? By using newspapers and layers of organic material, you can build deep, rich soil for your flowers and vegetables with a lot less work. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:49:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Easier-Raised-Bed-You-Can-Prepare-For-Your-Organic-Gardening-Without-the-Digging&id=1431257 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Easier-Raised-Bed-You-Can-Prepare-For-Your-Organic-Gardening-Without-the-Digging&id=1431257 People grow gardens for many good reasons. Feeding the soul is one of the benefits they receive. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:56:46 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Growing-a-Garden-For-the-Soul&id=1426470 http://ezinearticles.com/?Growing-a-Garden-For-the-Soul&id=1426470 The rose is one of the most popular flowers in the world since it is beautiful, fragrant, and can be found everywhere in the world. It is very popular & has many advantages. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:39:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Advantages-of-Roses&id=1426261 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Advantages-of-Roses&id=1426261 How will it feel if your neighbor comes to your house and tells you how wonderful your garden really is? Have you ever stopped your car in front of a house with a truly blossoming garden, just to admire its beauty? We, the garden lovers, plant flowers not to negate the greenhouse gas affect but for the joy of seeing our garden bloom, and visitors appreciate our hard work. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:05:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Plan-a-Flower-Garden&id=1426736 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Plan-a-Flower-Garden&id=1426736 Hummingbirds eat a lot of nectar to give them the energy they need. Attracting them to your garden can be as simple as providing a source for this food. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:39:14 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Attracting-Hummingbirds-to-the-Garden-With-Nectar-Feeders&id=1425463 http://ezinearticles.com/?Attracting-Hummingbirds-to-the-Garden-With-Nectar-Feeders&id=1425463 When gardening, take the following preparations before embarking on your work. Right before starting machinery, it's a smart idea to remove any external objects from the area that could whip off and hurt someone or damage property nearby. Check for safety devices on your equipment and ensure they are turned on and operating properly. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:17:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Safety-With-Gardening-Equipment&id=1426651 http://ezinearticles.com/?Safety-With-Gardening-Equipment&id=1426651 Butterflies can be attracted to your garden by a variety of methods including planting brightly coloured flowers and bushes, providing food in the form of rotten fruit or by providing other places where they will congregate. To attract butterflies to your garden you need to provide attractive food in the form of brightly coloured flowers and feeders and puddles for drinking water. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:14:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Can-You-Attract-Butterflies-to-Your-Garden?&id=1351065 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Can-You-Attract-Butterflies-to-Your-Garden?&id=1351065 Flower garden layouts are as diverse as the plant varieties within them. And for the gardener looking for an original touch this is great news. When it comes to garden layouts a little preparation is all that is needed to create a beautiful and bountiful garden space worthy of any garden show. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:22:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Flower-Garden-Layouts-Benefit-Any-Landscape&id=1424350 http://ezinearticles.com/?Flower-Garden-Layouts-Benefit-Any-Landscape&id=1424350 Commonly, when people first think of a garden pest, they immediately ponder ugly bugs and beetles that wreak havoc on the vegetation. In fact, there are numerous pests to be found in the insect family, but there are also small critters and fungi that gardeners must keep an eye on. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:56:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Identify-Garden-Pests&id=1424157 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Identify-Garden-Pests&id=1424157 Geraniums are popular for their beauty and variety. There's surely a Geranium that would go well in any number of different rooms in your household. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:09:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Colorful-Geranium-Summer-in-a-Planter&id=1429902 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Colorful-Geranium-Summer-in-a-Planter&id=1429902 If you enjoy bird-watching, chasing butterflies, smelling flowers, watching a frog or bunny hop across the grass, Gardening to Attract Wildlife may help get you started. Read here to learn a few basic principles of attracting the three B's (birds, bees, butterflies) and more to your garden. Large or small, you can turn your outdoor retreat into a harmonious, peaceful habitat for you and all the little creatures that you love! Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:17:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gardening-to-Attract-Wildlife&id=1424444 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gardening-to-Attract-Wildlife&id=1424444 The key to a functional vegetable garden layout is a preparation, location, and, of course, vegetation. It is very easy to create a large yield of vegetables if your seeds and seed types are carefully determined by spacing and grouping. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:14:15 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Vegetable-Garden-Layouts&id=1424232 http://ezinearticles.com/?Vegetable-Garden-Layouts&id=1424232 Higher fuel prices have created a financial crisis for consumers who now must pay more to drive to the supermarket, and then get hit with higher prices inside the store. A solar greenhouse may be an answer to offset some of our cost for some of our fresh vegetables. Hobby greenhouse gardening is becoming, more popular every day. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:07:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?High-Food-Cost-and-Growing-Your-Own-Vegetables&id=1424366 http://ezinearticles.com/?High-Food-Cost-and-Growing-Your-Own-Vegetables&id=1424366 Gardening has been a popular hobby and art form for ages. Many people go to great lengths to create attractive gardens and sometimes pay top dollar to accomplish such a task. There are several things to consider before one gets started, as gardens take planning, special care and dedication to flourish. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:59:19 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Flower-Garden-Designs&id=1424273 http://ezinearticles.com/?Flower-Garden-Designs&id=1424273 Many wildflowers will not grow in grass, needing disturbed soil to flourish. Poppies, cornflowers and corn marigolds are examples of these. They are mainly annuals and can be grown from seed in pots and then transplanted or sown directly from seed. Once established they will self sow and then reappear every year. A border can be devoted to them or they can be mixed into a general border. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:37:46 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Example-of-Plants-in-Wildflower-Gardens&id=1422913 http://ezinearticles.com/?Example-of-Plants-in-Wildflower-Gardens&id=1422913 Need to know what to do when considering natural methods of pest control? A look at the detail with plenty of tips for you to start. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:02:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gardening-and-Pest-Control-Exposed&id=800354 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gardening-and-Pest-Control-Exposed&id=800354 With the increasing reduction of wild habits for many plants, many people have begun to look afresh at what they are losing and have gained an appreciation of their native flora. This has encourage them to create areas within their own garden in which wild flowers can flourish, partly to help preserve these flowers and partly because they simply enjoy them. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:56:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Design-a-Wildflower-Garden&id=1422386 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Design-a-Wildflower-Garden&id=1422386 Once upon a time there was only one type of dry garden, one that was naturally so. Nowadays, with the increasing desire to create a number of habitats in which to grow the widest range of plants, many gardeners set out actually to create these conditions. In either case, there are a large number of varied annuals and perennials that suit a dry environment. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:53:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-the-Experts-Look-at-Dry-Gardens&id=1422218 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-the-Experts-Look-at-Dry-Gardens&id=1422218 While it is in general terms a good thing to try to improve soil conditions, it is possible to live with existing conditions by choosing your plants carefully. Many plants have adapted their demands so that they are able to live with drought, particularly plants that come originally from Mediterranean climates. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:48:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Example-of-Plants-For-Dry-Gardens&id=1422215 http://ezinearticles.com/?Example-of-Plants-For-Dry-Gardens&id=1422215 Most of us do not have the time to commit ourselves regularly to our garden, however much we wish we could. We also have conflicting demands on the garden, it is not just something beautiful to contemplate but also a place to live in and enjoy. So, we end up creating an informal garden that suits our lifestyle. It is none the worse for that. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:58:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Truth-About-Informal-Gardens&id=1422391 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Truth-About-Informal-Gardens&id=1422391 Grass and hard surfaces have an important role to play in informal gardens. In many cases, such a garden will be a family one and grass has the obvious importance as a play area. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:58:19 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Importance-of-Grass-in-a-Garden&id=1422388 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Importance-of-Grass-in-a-Garden&id=1422388 Lavender is an aromatic, drought tolerant herb grown for centuries and appreciated for its fragrant violet, blue flowers. Lavender has been used in perfumes and for aromatherapy, it also keeps linens smelling fresh and protects them from moths. Mature plants reach 2 to 4 tall with narrow green or gray green needle shaped leaves. The flowers bloom on long, stalks with flowers up to two inches long. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:40:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fragrant,-Flowering-Lavender-Herb-Growth-and-Care-in-Low-Water-Gardens&id=1428264 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fragrant,-Flowering-Lavender-Herb-Growth-and-Care-in-Low-Water-Gardens&id=1428264 Tips on how to purchase an exotic orchid for your home or as a gift for someone else. This article will walk you through the do's and don'ts of orchid selection and care, including a list of her top 10 recommended orchids. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:27:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Buying-Your-First-Orchid-Things-to-Know-Before-Orchid-Fever-Turns-Into-Orchid-Panic&id=1420123 http://ezinearticles.com/?Buying-Your-First-Orchid-Things-to-Know-Before-Orchid-Fever-Turns-Into-Orchid-Panic&id=1420123 Only fresh fruits and vegetables really have all of the benefit that God intended. Store bought are harvested green (before ripe) and then are made "ripe" in the back of the store chemically. Start your own garden. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:15:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Start-Your-Own-Garden&id=1427448 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Start-Your-Own-Garden&id=1427448 The build up of thatch or organic matter in the lawn is just one of the many problems facing today's gardener. What is Thatch? Thatch is the accumulation of organic matter that forms between the grass and the soil. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:40:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Thatch-Problems-in-Lawns&id=1419456 http://ezinearticles.com/?Thatch-Problems-in-Lawns&id=1419456 There is no reason to pay $5 at the grocery store or bookstore for a gardening magazine, or even $2 per magazine through a subscription. There are plenty of ways to find free gardening magazines online if you just take some time to do some research and fill out some forms. Some websites will send you a free sample issue while others while allow you to sign-up for a year-long subscription for filling out a simple survey or signing up for another offer. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:47:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Free-Gardening-Magazines&id=1386133 http://ezinearticles.com/?Free-Gardening-Magazines&id=1386133 Growing an upside down tomato plant? It might sound crazy but it does work and can produce a larger number of tomatoes and produce fruit for longer. However like any gardening it can go wrong and disadvantageously occasionally. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:17:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Problems-Growing-Tomatoes-Upside-Down&id=1415464 http://ezinearticles.com/?Problems-Growing-Tomatoes-Upside-Down&id=1415464 A garden tool is equipment that is used for gardening, agriculture or horticulture. There are a number of garden tools available in the market, however you might or might not require every tool for gardening. The tool size and requirement of a particular tool depend on the size of your garden and other physical conditions of your garden such as soil conditions, strength required to plough your garden, the plants or grass you prefer to grow in your garden etc. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:13:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Types-of-Garden-Tools-Required-For-Gardening&id=1419043 http://ezinearticles.com/?Types-of-Garden-Tools-Required-For-Gardening&id=1419043 If you're looking for a truly unique idea for a memorable gift, you'll be glad you found this article. A concrete bench with personalized engraving becomes an eye-catching and permanent fixture of the recipient's garden, and it's an especially good idea for the special woman in your life, whether she's your mother, your fiancée, or your favorite aunt. Concrete benches require little to no upkeep, making them even more attractive as a gift. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:26:48 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Concrete-Garden-Benches-Lend-Unique-Character-to-a-Special-Ladys-Garden&id=1417628 http://ezinearticles.com/?Concrete-Garden-Benches-Lend-Unique-Character-to-a-Special-Ladys-Garden&id=1417628 Garden accents makes any garden, large or small, more attractive and inviting. They can also make your garden go from ho-hum to spectacular. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:04:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Garden-Accent-and-Decor&id=1417929 http://ezinearticles.com/?Garden-Accent-and-Decor&id=1417929 Such a beautiful array of flowers one day. The very next day - every single bloom gone. What did we do to fight back - you may be surprised at the answer..... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:17:51 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Beautiful-Pest-in-the-Garden&id=1418185 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Beautiful-Pest-in-the-Garden&id=1418185 To attract humming birds to your garden plant brightly coloured flowers and shrubs. Hummingbirds have very little sense of smell but are attracted to bright colours. Hanging a hummingbird feeder in your garden or on your patio will attract these lovely birds. Annuals to plant include beard tongue, salvia, petunia, jewelweed, jacobinia, impatiens, and firespike. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:11:48 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Attract-Hummingbirds-and-Hummingbird-Nectar-Recipe&id=1351613 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Attract-Hummingbirds-and-Hummingbird-Nectar-Recipe&id=1351613 How to make your own rich, useful and valuable home made compost. A look at how to do it, why you need to do it and how it will benefit your vegetables and plants. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:22:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Make-the-Best-Home-Made-Compost-Ever!&id=1423329 http://ezinearticles.com/?Make-the-Best-Home-Made-Compost-Ever!&id=1423329 Do you know the ways to preserve corn? Every ear of corn is used in some form or fashion whether for eating or for planting. All the husk and hair goes into compost pile as do the stalks. I say waste not, want not. Now, I will tell you about four ways that to preserve corn. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:43:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?4-Ways-to-Preserve-Sweet-Corn-For-Eating-Or-Planting-Next-Years-Crop&id=1414478 http://ezinearticles.com/?4-Ways-to-Preserve-Sweet-Corn-For-Eating-Or-Planting-Next-Years-Crop&id=1414478 Do you know what an heirloom tomato is? A particularly large number of heirloom tomato varieties are available today, mainly because tomatoes normally do not cross-pollinate. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:19:26 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Heirloom-Tomatoes-How-to-Know-If-Your-Tomatoes-Are-Heirloom&id=1414529 http://ezinearticles.com/?Heirloom-Tomatoes-How-to-Know-If-Your-Tomatoes-Are-Heirloom&id=1414529 Do you know what to do if you find several large caterpillars munching on your tomatoes? What should you do to get rid of them? Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:16:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tomatoes-Caterpillars-on-Tomatoes&id=1414503 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tomatoes-Caterpillars-on-Tomatoes&id=1414503 Do you want to save money by not having to buy vegetable seeds year after year? Collecting seeds from your garden and storing them for the next season is one of the most cost savings methods of gardening. The seed collection method varies with the plant variety. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:09:25 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Seed-Saving-How-to-Collect-and-Store-Garden-Seeds&id=1414491 http://ezinearticles.com/?Seed-Saving-How-to-Collect-and-Store-Garden-Seeds&id=1414491 With more and more of us, whether by choice or necessity living in apartments or condos rather than single family homes, a lot of people think that gardening is a hobby which is no longer open to them. This is fortunately not the case. Many people who do not have any outdoor space to speak of are choosing to get into container gardening. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:55:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Container-Gardening-Good-For-Condos-and-Apartments&id=1413886 http://ezinearticles.com/?Container-Gardening-Good-For-Condos-and-Apartments&id=1413886 There is nothing quite as beautiful as butterflies floating on their colorful wings through out the garden. The butterfly garden needs to have a wide variety of plants, some tall and some short. To live and reproduce, butterflies need two types of plants, nectar plants and host plants. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:07:48 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Butterfly-Gardens&id=1413300 http://ezinearticles.com/?Butterfly-Gardens&id=1413300 Roses can be such a magnificent part of the garden, yet the home gardener is too often disappointed with their performance. Correct procedures at planting, go a long way in ensuring decent results. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:54:14 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Growing-Roses-How-to-Succeed-in-a-Mediterranean-Climate&id=1420225 http://ezinearticles.com/?Growing-Roses-How-to-Succeed-in-a-Mediterranean-Climate&id=1420225 Everyone enjoys a peaceful garden setting to relax or to entertain and landscaping professionals have shortcuts and tips they use for a successful yearly garden. These are techniques that will be useful in any garden to make it appealing, while being less maintenance. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:33:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Garden-Landscaping-Techniques-of-the-Pros&id=1420020 http://ezinearticles.com/?Garden-Landscaping-Techniques-of-the-Pros&id=1420020 This article talks about how proper lawn care also takes environmental factors into account. The article provides tips on measures you can take to protect the water of rivers and ponds in your environment along with caring for your lawn. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:24:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Taking-Care-of-Your-Lawn-and-Environment&id=1419730 http://ezinearticles.com/?Taking-Care-of-Your-Lawn-and-Environment&id=1419730 The mold that grows on these leaves is the same variety that crops up in our bathrooms and in other places in the home which may have been waterlogged for extended periods. As long as they are in dark and moist areas and are left untouched, black mold around shrubs will continue to thrive and can easily spread to adjacent greenery. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:01:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Preventing-Black-Mold-Around-Shrubs&id=1418856 http://ezinearticles.com/?Preventing-Black-Mold-Around-Shrubs&id=1418856 There are several ways of preserving chilies and my favorite has to be drying, but more of that later. The simplest way to preserve a chili is to freeze it. One of the major problems with this is that the chili then loses its eating quality. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:54:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Best-Way-of-Preserving-Chilies&id=1393556 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Best-Way-of-Preserving-Chilies&id=1393556 How to make leaf mold, what it is and how to use it in your garden. Read how useful this free and valuable substance is in your garden. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:54:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leaf-Mold-A-Fantastic-and-Free-Resource&id=1393568 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leaf-Mold-A-Fantastic-and-Free-Resource&id=1393568 Being an apartment dweller, so you have very little space in which to garden. Most people only have a small balcony or a windowsill to work with. Whatever space you have, you have enough space to garden with containers. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:10:20 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Garden-With-Planters,-Pots-and-Window-Boxes&id=1416572 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Garden-With-Planters,-Pots-and-Window-Boxes&id=1416572 Monarch butterflies are a truly beautiful species of insect that people love to see but sadly they face various threats in the modern world. By simply growing the Milkweed foodplant of the Monarch caterpillar in your garden you can help their conservation. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:22:59 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Butterfly-Gardening-to-Attract-Monarchs&id=1408060 http://ezinearticles.com/?Butterfly-Gardening-to-Attract-Monarchs&id=1408060 Grow your own vegetables and maximise your yields. Use a system of organic gardening that has been around for centuries. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:02:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Have-a-Healthy-Garden-Try-Companion-Planting&id=1408640 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Have-a-Healthy-Garden-Try-Companion-Planting&id=1408640 Growing roses is both an art and a science: as my gardening aunt used to say, "...it's six of one and half a dozen of the other!" As a rose grower myself and author of a gardening website, I get many questions about why a certain rose bush has failed or what a person might be doing wrong. Over time, these many mistakes people make, began to fall into five major categories. The five major rose growing mistakes that most people could avoid! Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:59:15 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Growing-Roses-The-Top-5-Mistakes-Most-People-Make&id=1416854 http://ezinearticles.com/?Growing-Roses-The-Top-5-Mistakes-Most-People-Make&id=1416854 If you are serious about your beloved garden then you will be serious about your local garden supply center. You want to be sure that your garden center supplies quality plants and garden tools. You get to know after time what they stock and when the seasonal items will be coming in. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:37:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-You-Be-Loyal-to-Your-Local-Garden-Supply-Center?&id=1417190 http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-You-Be-Loyal-to-Your-Local-Garden-Supply-Center?&id=1417190 One of the most fun experiences in life can be gardening with your child. Children are naturally overflowing with exuberance, excitement, and curiosity. They want to know everything, and gardening is something that truly fascinates them. Help your child track seeds to plants to dining table, and he (and you) will learn things you never imagined. The trick is to keep the experience fun. Buying the right children's garden tools for your child can go a long way to sparking his interest in gardening. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:08:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Can-You-Keep-Your-Child-Interested-in-Gardening?&id=1414054 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Can-You-Keep-Your-Child-Interested-in-Gardening?&id=1414054 Are you interested in gardening year-round? Then shop for greenhouse kits which contain everything you need to build a greenhouse. While shopping you will discover that greenhouses have a fascinating history. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:58:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Greenhouses-Gardening-Year-Round&id=1413979 http://ezinearticles.com/?Greenhouses-Gardening-Year-Round&id=1413979 Gardening and garden care are popular with hobbyists all across the United States. Gardening historians and enthusiasts know that in the Western tradition much of our knowledge of modern gardening comes from Europe and ancient Greek culture. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:26:52 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gardening-and-Garden-Design&id=1413917 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gardening-and-Garden-Design&id=1413917 It's easy to want to jump ahead and picture the lovely flowers, fruits, and vegetables you can have in your garden without thinking about the supplies you need. However, knowing about the available garden supplies and tools on the market is essential to having a successful garden. In addition, the history of garden tools and garden supplies is fascinating because it sheds light on how gardens have been interwoven into the fabric of Western history and society. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:23:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gardening-A-History-of-Supplies&id=1413955 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gardening-A-History-of-Supplies&id=1413955 Copyright 2008 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.