Water gardening: the ultimate guide

If handled incorrectly, water gardening can contain many pitfalls for the unwary gardener. Handled correctly however, water gardening is a worthwhile and rewarding project, and will enable anyone hours of contented relaxation.
Whether you've got a small garden, or a large garden capable of handling an extensive water garden, you'll still have to plan down to every last detail, otherwise you    .. more ...

Advantages Of Solar Landscaping Lights

Solar landscaping lights will enhance any existing landscape design. You can find many shapes and sizes to accent any area. If you do any entertaining in your backyard at night you will need some lighting to keep your guests safe. Additionally, you want to showcase all your hard work. This is easily accomplished with landscaping lights.

The biggest advantage to using solar lights over more    .. more ...

Edible Container Gardening

Although flowers, and regular plants work in containers, most people don't consider edible crops. Today we'll discuss fruits, vegetables and herbs that work well in container gardens.
Fruits
Citrus plants work very well in container gardens. Oranges, lime, and lemon are common. The foliage is very attractive even in limited light, but the more light the better. Citrus plants bloom during long    .. more ...

Landscaping: The Concept of Foundation Planting

Landscaping: The Concept of Foundation Planting
The special planting set close to the house is called foundation planting and has great importance since it improves and enhances the proportions of your house as well as relates the house to the grounds. Evergreens are widely used for foundation planting not only because they can thrive in the shade of the house, but because of their year-round    .. more ...

Guide to Winter Gardening For Homeowners in PA

I look forward each day during the winter. To some, lamenting the past days of fall with its bright foliage in the landscape, and feeling down that the dull days of winter are here. For me I have    .. more ...

Backyard Landscaping Ideas – A Guide To Evergreen Trees And Shrubs

Evergreen trees and shrubs are generally more expensive than their counterparts, although many feel that they are well worth the extra expense not only for their year-round beauty, but also their reliability and longevity. Evergreens can range all the way from broadleaved shrubs like rhododendron to the tall pines and spruces that many people think of as simply "evergreens".
Perhaps the most    .. more ...

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