Flower Garden

In order to recycle old rubber tires, many people opt to use them in the garden for planters. You may feel that their dull, ordinary black color would cause them to be an eyesore, but with just a...

Putting together a flower arrangement for a special occasion is a creative process that leaves room for all kinds of experimentation. Many special events like weddings, proms and other formal...

Carefully consider whether or not you really need to kill the honey bees or just rid yourself of them. Bees are generally not harmful to humans and are a highly beneficial species. If you do want...

When properly cared for, Andromeda plants thrive all throughout the year, blooming with fragrant pink flowers in the early spring and remaining green even during the coldest of months.

Pesticides or not... Are you concerned about your food? Do the long term effects of chemical laden pesticides ring alarm bells? It is possible to pursue green techniques even with the food you...

Rose bushes are beautiful plants that make a lovely addition to nearly any landscape. Insects also find these bushes charming, and can quickly infest and damage a rose bush. While there are...

Mealybugs feed on many plants, including violets. These bugs multiply quickly and can damage your garden in a very short time. While there are retail products that kill insects such as mealybugs,...

Gardens, whether planted with flowers or vegetables, often end up with pests. Fighting these pests doesn't have to be as tedious as it may seem. It's actually very easy, no matter which method you...

Everyone that knows me knows that I am getting ready to move. Well I have been trying to do a little packing so when it is time to move I will not have so much to pack. You see I am taking most...

How would you like to kill all those pesky weeds with out using harmful chemicals? How would you also like to save on the money you spend on those expensive chemicals? Well, I have the answer for...

Tired of those annoying weeds that seem to pop up everwhere? Try my old newspaper trick! This is not only a cheap fix-it, but it is also earth friendly! Don't buy that harmful weed killer spray...

If you look at the plants in your yard, you will see that some of them may be having trouble with insects eating the leaves and some seem to have no problem at all. Typically, people will go to...

Many people empty their window boxes in winter to prevent them from filling up with leaves and dead plants. However, even if you don't cultivate flowering plants during the cold months, your...

Growing beautiful flowers, especially roses, can be tricky. Sometimes no matter how much you fuss over them and try to keep them healthy they still fall prey to disease. Combating diseases that...

Compost benefits your garden. We have learned various composting techniques and may even have a compost pile of our own. Yes, flower gardens benefit tremendously from a top dressing of compost....

Any gardener knows that one of the most annoying things that can happen to a garden is from an animal, cats being one of them. Here are some ways that you can keep those kitties away from your...

Thrips are not only unsightly, but they can damage the health of your gardenias. They are little sap sucking bugs that leave silver or gray streaks on the underside of the plant and have a...

Nothing is more frustrating than filling your flower bed with new plants and seeing the crabgrass making its unwanted appearance. In fact, almost every gardener will have to deal with trying to...

Aerosols can be a type of spray bottle, but they are also anything that is suspended in the air, such as smoke, gases and carbon dioxide, which are causing intense changes in the climate and...

Have you ever struggled to remove weeds from certain areas of your lawn. It seems like they love to gather around the side walks, patio, the brick wall decor, along side your driveways and other...

I'll teach you how to install a top-notch automated residential sprinkler at your home that can water all your flowers, gardens, trees and even the grass if you have enough water in your well or...

Two ways to make your own anti-deer spray easily and cheaply!

You can keep your garden and potted outdoor plants free of aphids and other pests without chemicals. It's simple to make your own organic bug spray with things you probably already have in your...

I am not a good gardener by all means. I had to do some research on this one from family, friends and the internet. I've found quite a few ways to deter pests from your garden.

There are a number of safe, frugal, natural ways to use white distilled vinegar in your gardening both outdoors and indoors. Not only is it a natural, healthy alternative to pesticides and other...