http://gardenlady.info garden tips daily 1 http://gardenlady.info/977051-The-Art-Of-Landscaping-Your-Garden.html Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:16:23 -0600 Landscaping is the one gardening endeavor that can consume lotsand lots of your time and energy. If you are thinking oftackling it on a grand scale, you will need some majorpreparation. If you were to consider hiring a professionallandscaper, you would most probably find that the costs would bequite horrendous.Now that's fine if money is no object, but I personally getgreat pleasure from my own endeavors, gardening is after all mygreat passion in life.I would strongly suggest however, that you h... http://gardenlady.info/977051-The-Art-Of-Landscaping-Your-Garden.html http://gardenlady.info/210014-Garden-Supplies-Are-the-Gardener-s-Paint-and-Brush.html Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:25:43 -0600 So you have finally decided to have your own garden. That is avery good decision. Having a garden is one of the joys in lifethat everyone on planet earth can practically accomplish. Seeingyour plants grow, as you care for them, can be both gratifyingand fulfilling.We all understand the saying that - 'Man does not live by breadalone', gardeners also say that - 'Plants do not live bywatering alone'. The message that both maxims are trying toconvey is quite simple- they need something else. Man nee... http://gardenlady.info/210014-Garden-Supplies-Are-the-Gardener-s-Paint-and-Brush.html http://gardenlady.info/987357-Making-Your-Garden-Bloom-With-Flower-Gardening.html Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:12:29 -0600 Flower gardening is basically, adorning your garden withflowers. Most gardeners, old and new ones alike, want to go intoflower gardening.There are different forms of flower gardening, as long as it isa garden with flowers it can be considered flower gardening,regardless of what kind of flower it is.A different, though very popular form of flower gardening iswild flower gardening. Wild flower gardening may be the easiestform of flower gardening there is out there. But it is not aseasy at it looks... http://gardenlady.info/987357-Making-Your-Garden-Bloom-With-Flower-Gardening.html http://gardenlady.info/555175-Create-Your-Own-Special-Herb-Garden.html Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:15:35 -0600 Herbs have been around since time immemorial. Ever since, herbshave served different kinds of purposes. Herbs have been used totreat illness and also in cooking. They were even believed tohave magical charms. So if you do you want to have your own herbgarden, here are a few ideas on how to create one effectively.Plan The Layout Of Your GardenConsider the herbs you want to plant. Think carefully abouttheir types. Would you like annuals, biennials or perennials forexample. How much space will they... http://gardenlady.info/555175-Create-Your-Own-Special-Herb-Garden.html http://gardenlady.info/415087-Creating-Your-Own-Garden-in-Small-Places.html Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:06:52 -0600 Anyone can have a garden, even those apartment dwellers livingin the smallest apartments. If you have a balcony, all you needis a little imagination and patience, and a bit of a green thumband you too can have a pocket garden worth bragging about.The balcony is actually the most underused space in an apartmentand it's precious space for wannabe gardener. No matter howsmall your balcony may be, it's adequate space to support anumber of potted plants. But there should be some order in theway the p... http://gardenlady.info/415087-Creating-Your-Own-Garden-in-Small-Places.html http://gardenlady.info/406119-Using-Popular-Rose-Varieties-In-Your-Garden.html Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:59:23 -0600 When many people think of gardening, their thoughts turn firstto roses, and there is no wonder. Roses are among the mostpopular, and certainly most beautiful, types of flowers thereare. In addition, roses are a huge part of both the gardeninghobby and the professional flower business. There are even roseand flowers shows were master gardeners proudly show off theirlovely creations to an awestruck crowd.Whether your ultimate goal is to take the big prize at the nextrose show or just enjoy a few r... http://gardenlady.info/406119-Using-Popular-Rose-Varieties-In-Your-Garden.html http://gardenlady.info/550882-Your-Rose-Garden-Planting.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:04:53 -0600 Sometime during the year you will probably plant roses in yourrose garden. There are many opinions on how to do this but Iwill tell you what has worked for me.First let me distinguish planting rose into the rose garden thatare dormant plants compared with those grown in pots orcontainers. Roses which are dormant and bare roots grow well but usuallydon't bloom as long as those in the containers or pots. Thelatter are usually growing and not dormant. If you are buyingdormant plants make sure that ... http://gardenlady.info/550882-Your-Rose-Garden-Planting.html http://gardenlady.info/634889-A-Beginners-Guide-To-Garden-Bridges.html Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:17:51 -0600 Just because you don't have huge, elaborate gardens does notmean you can't accentuate what you do have with l gardenbridges. Garden bridges could be just what you need to turnthose mediocre garden areas into something quite splendid.Garden bridges can add a touch of country or formal design to agarden. Small garden bridges are easy to find. There are manygarden bridges that you can find in garden centers or homeimprovement centers. One of the best places to find small gardenbridges may be online... http://gardenlady.info/634889-A-Beginners-Guide-To-Garden-Bridges.html http://gardenlady.info/447549-Everyone-Needs-A-Spaghetti-Garden.html Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:24:27 -0600 One of the delightful pleasures of life are herbs. Besidesadding beauty to your garden they make foods taste better andprovide a pleasant scent to the air we breathe. In GeorgeWashington days everyone had a herb garden that they used forculinary, teas and medicinal purposes. That practice is slowlycoming back. A spaghetti garden is one of the most popularkitchen gardens. Anyone that has a sunny patch of ground or awindow-box can grow these herbs of parsley, garlic, basil, baylaurel and oregano. ... http://gardenlady.info/447549-Everyone-Needs-A-Spaghetti-Garden.html http://gardenlady.info/835237-A-Flower-Garden-for-your-Home.html Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:51:16 -0600 Picture a constant supply of beautiful cut flowers for yourhome, or fresh cut flowers for friends, and special occasions.Beautiful flowers at your disposal are possible by planting awell-stocked flower garden.To begin your flower garden, select a sunny area, as a flowergarden usually requires to hours of direct sunlight eachday. The selected area should be easily accessible for watering,in case your climate encounters long dry spell. Another factorfor your flower garden is easy access for cutt... http://gardenlady.info/835237-A-Flower-Garden-for-your-Home.html http://gardenlady.info/942534-Healthy-Soil-for-a-Healthy-Garden.html Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:54:52 -0600 All too often, soil composition is neglected. Every season, ourplants and gardens rob the soil of it nutrients. All gardenersare to be custodians of the soil, taking the time to replacefood and other elements as they are used. Since our soil is soimportant, we need to treat it, as we want to be treated, notlike dirt. Soil is a composition of weather-beaten rock, minerals, decayedplant materials and other organic ingredients. All this takes along time to develop, but can be damaged by our action ... http://gardenlady.info/942534-Healthy-Soil-for-a-Healthy-Garden.html http://gardenlady.info/727084-Handcrafted-Garden-Bridges-Builds-Traditional-Arched-Span.html Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:25:42 -0600 Handcrafted Garden Bridges, a California-based custom bridgemaking company, is currently receiving international recognitionfor producing custom designed and handcrafted redwood gardenbridges for Japanese water gardens, Koi fish ponds andlandscaped yards.Though handcrafted wooden bridges have been used for manycenturies for things such as draw bridges, spanning crevices,creeks, ponds, gulleys and anything from dips to depressions, aCalifornia-based custom bridge maker is currently receivinginte... http://gardenlady.info/727084-Handcrafted-Garden-Bridges-Builds-Traditional-Arched-Span.html http://gardenlady.info/160092-5-Tips-for-Taking-Care-of-Your-Water-Garden-Pond.html Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:44:28 -0600 Having the right combinations of many items in your water gardenpond must be complete to the balance of beauty of the watergarden pond and keeping it healthy. Your breathtaking watergarden pond is actually a small ecosystem. Be sure to equallycombine those lovely water garden plants, colorful and activefish, natural snails, and even bacteria these bacteria shouldbe present in the water and soil. We have in this article five quick tips to ensure that yourwater garden pond is getting the best care... http://gardenlady.info/160092-5-Tips-for-Taking-Care-of-Your-Water-Garden-Pond.html http://gardenlady.info/605618-Invite-Butterflies-to-Your-Garden.html Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:05:39 -0600 By Mary Hanna Copyright With the huge growth that many cities and towns are experiencingwe see the dwindling of Natural Meadows. With the absence ofnatural meadows, the habitat for butterflies, birds and otherwildlife are dwindling too. Luckily butterflies are easilyenticed back if you plant a garden where the caterpillar pupastage has plants to eat and the butterfly has flowers to sipnectar. Butterfly gardens are easy to plant and will give youand your family a chance to see butterflies in thei... http://gardenlady.info/605618-Invite-Butterflies-to-Your-Garden.html http://gardenlady.info/640090-Containing-Your-Garden.html Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:20:00 -0600 I made a discovery. You see, I love flowers and plants, butthere is limited yard space where I live, so I thought that Iwould have to be content with admiring the lush gardens andgreenery of others' gardens. Then I discovered the concept ofcontainer gardening.Well, actually, the concept of container gardening has beenthere all along - I had just never really thought about it orconsidered that it could be the answer to my gardening woes.But, once I discovered it, I decided to give it a try, and I... http://gardenlady.info/640090-Containing-Your-Garden.html http://gardenlady.info/438710-Are-You-New-To-Garden-Fish-Ponds.html Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:14:13 -0600 My friend Peter J May, one of the UK's top water gardeninglandscapers puts it best. He says To have the sight and soundof water near them in a garden has been an almost instinctiveurge to people of all cultures in all ages. Now as then, thebeauty of reflection, the relaxing sound of moving water and thelife that it attracts make the water garden as desirable to manypeople as a lawn or patio. What a beautiful description yet somany water features and fish ponds do not achieve this goal. Letme exp... http://gardenlady.info/438710-Are-You-New-To-Garden-Fish-Ponds.html http://gardenlady.info/465322-Make-A-Coffee-Can-Herb-Garden.html Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:25:20 -0600 If you drink a lot of coffee, you probably have quite a fewmetal coffee cans on hand. With just a little effort, you canmake a useful and pretty handmade gift for your friends andfamily. First, wash out your can and peel off any labels. Next, apply acoat of metal primer to your can. Let the primer dry thoroughly.Then, apply a coat of bright acrylic paint to the can. Once your can is painted, you can decorate it. I like to applycrackle medium and then add a top coat of color. This effect isbeauti... http://gardenlady.info/465322-Make-A-Coffee-Can-Herb-Garden.html http://gardenlady.info/577454-Planning-Your-Herb-Garden-The-Right-Way.html Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:17:42 -0600 By Mary Hanna All rights reservedThis article is dedicated to planning a successful herb garden.If you have planted herb gardens in previous years this willhelp to revamp and refresh one already have.Go to your Garden Center and see what herbs are available andsuitable for your area. This is important if you are planning anoutside herb garden. If you are planning an inside herb garden,since you control the atmosphere, you can choose whatever youlike.My suggestion here would be to select a them... http://gardenlady.info/577454-Planning-Your-Herb-Garden-The-Right-Way.html http://gardenlady.info/460384-A-Few-Easy-Thoughts-In-Consider-To-Choosing-An-Appropriate-Garden-Decor-Gift.html Sun, 24 Jan 2010 05:33:07 -0600 If you have a nice garden or in case you happen to be very enthusiastic about the outdoors and your backyard, a garden decor gift would be a welcome thing to receive. Often, a garden decor gift is presented on special occasions such as on a birthday, when there is a housewarming party and even on the happy occasion of an anniversary. Such gifts are always appreciated as they also have a long lasting value. When it comes to picking an appropriate garden decor gift you will find a number of items ... http://gardenlady.info/460384-A-Few-Easy-Thoughts-In-Consider-To-Choosing-An-Appropriate-Garden-Decor-Gift.html http://gardenlady.info/800789-Enhance-Your-Garden-with-Beautiful-Edging.html Sat, 23 Jan 2010 06:17:17 -0600 Adding edging around your garden or landscape is as importantas the garden itself. The edging frames your garden much like apicture frame. A picture can be interesting and beautiful but itneeds a frame to enhance its appearance, so it is with yourgarden.There are various types of garden edgings. Many people prefer touse something heavy and permanent, like a low brick wall, orrocks set together with mortar. However, not everyone isphysically capable of creating such a structure. Bricks set freel... http://gardenlady.info/800789-Enhance-Your-Garden-with-Beautiful-Edging.html http://gardenlady.info/323347-Blue-Flowers-Add-Style-and-Color-to-any-Garden.html Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:32:15 -0600 Blue flowers are some of the most striking plants around and canadd a rich splash of color to any garden. Plant them in acluster of all blue or mix them in with other flowers for arainbow of color. When planting flowers, it is important to remember to follow theinstructions on the tag for the plant. Always buy plants thatwill thrive in the conditions in which you intend to grow them.A plant that loves sun will not do well in a shady area and youwill only be disappointed with the results. When pl... http://gardenlady.info/323347-Blue-Flowers-Add-Style-and-Color-to-any-Garden.html http://gardenlady.info/832199-Invite-Butterflies-to-Your-Garden.html Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:29:05 -0600 Invite Butterflies to Your Garden. By Mary Hanna Copyright With the huge growth that many cities and towns are experiencingwe see the dwindling of Natural Meadows. With the absence ofnatural meadows, the habitat for butterflies, birds and otherwildlife are dwindling too. Luckily butterflies are easilyenticed back if you plant a garden where the caterpillar pupastage has plants to eat and the butterfly has flowers to sipnectar. Butterfly gardens are easy to plant and will give youand your family ... http://gardenlady.info/832199-Invite-Butterflies-to-Your-Garden.html http://gardenlady.info/966820-10-Stunning-Garden-Decorations.html Sun, 17 Jan 2010 06:58:53 -0600 Whether you're playing games in the garden or preparing forwinter bulbs, give a thought to decorating your outside space.There are lots of fun and interesting things you can do withoutspending tons of money... . Wind-Chimes - There are some beautiful wind chimes onthe market, and you should be able to find some that suit yourstyle and budget. However, you could go one step further andmake your own. Study how they are made, and get the kids to joinin! Wind chimes are soothing and very compatible ... http://gardenlady.info/966820-10-Stunning-Garden-Decorations.html http://gardenlady.info/427033-More-Funky-Garden-Plants.html Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:12:52 -0600 What's a perennial garden plant that blooms in the winter? Ahellebore! It is an outdoor plant that is shocking to seeblooming sometimes in the snow. There are many varieties. Theyare perennial which means they come back year after year. Theseare best planted in shady areas, but where they will get sun inthe winter, for instance under leafed trees or something of thatnature. What is so unusual about hellebores is that they bloomsomewhere between Dec. and March. There are very few plants thatdo th... http://gardenlady.info/427033-More-Funky-Garden-Plants.html http://gardenlady.info/100292-Shed-Construction-Are-Your-Ready-to-Build-Your-Own-Shed.html Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:43:00 -0600 So where can a Do It Yourselfer get good information when it's time to build? I like to look around everywhere I can, gather my options and put a good plan in order before even deciding on what kind of shed I need or how to build it. Here's a few places I have had some good luck in finding help. Check out shed instructions online- There are so many sites online to find help in building your own shed. Even Bob Villa has a site with tone of information on DIY projects. You can look on hardware st... http://gardenlady.info/100292-Shed-Construction-Are-Your-Ready-to-Build-Your-Own-Shed.html