Rock Garden

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By polihali 2 comments
Fall is the perfect season to plant bulbs for spring. A raised flower ring serves as a focal point for your yard, not to mention the advantage of allowing better soil control and ease of weeding. Part of the fun in building a flower ring is to ... more »
By Amber Dillon 0 comments
Want a beautiful, serene garden but think it costs a fortune? Well, it doesn't. By using organic materials and practices to transform your outdoor space the possibilities are endless. When you garden organically, you use little money but can ... more »
By Gardengates 6 comments
Rocks and boulders can be powerful design elements in the landscape design. They also require no maintenance!.. more »
By ProfessorSprout 4 comments
Tap into the refreshing sounds of the wind hang up a set of wind chimes today. The ancient study of Feng Shui instructs the usage of the wind for improvement of good feelings and relaxation. Hanging wind chimes outside your home or in your yard ... more »
By ProfessorSprout 2 comments
Invite these wonder critters into your garden. Toads are beneficial to the garden because they consume hundreds of slugs, flies, grubs, cutworms, and mosquitos. Need I say more? It's a very simple process to entice these friendly amphibians into ... more »
By Richard Burke 4 comments
A good garden is one that is continually in bloom. At least that is my opinion. Our gardening goal has always been to have our garden continually in bloom from the first Crocus to the last Mum and Autumn Joy. Sometimes we succeed and sometimes we ... more »
By Lindaperry 1 comments
Repotting a cacti is an easy thing to do if you just know the right way. Read this article to find out how to raise, water and report a Cactus... more »
By polihali 3 comments
For those of us who like to garden, it is always fun to till the soil, put plants in the ground, and watch them grow. And then summer comes and the weeds set in. Not only are weeds unsightly, if left unattended, they can rapidly overtake the ... more »
By vikki9 21 comments
Your world is multi-level and multi-dimensional... and so is your home? Are you experiencing ups and downs in your life? Not always sure which way is up? A split- or tri-level home is not optimal Feng Shui and can be confusing to the flow of ... more »
By 4serendipity 9 comments
Learn to build a cool DIY garden statue. These are great for art, garden statues, giant chia pets, or even beer coolers if you fill them with ice. Materials are cheap and readily available... more »
By eHow Home & Garden Editor 0 comments
You've spent a lot of time and effort in creating your landscaping plan, but it still isn't perfect. It is missing landscaping rock to finish the well-groomed lawn appearance. Now, it's going to take just a little more effort to buy the ... more »
By psychonurse 4 comments
Create a shade/woodland garden that will return every year--with minimal cost, by adding FREE woodland plants to shade loving perennials... more »
By Ruby Bayan 3 comments
Building a Japanese-style water feature can add a dramatic accent to your garden. With a few simple elements, you can create your own "tsukubai" or water basin, where, based on Japanese tradition, participants of a tea ceremony must wash their ... more »
By Willi Galloway 2 comments
Large stones, stumps or logs dressed up with a green suit of moss make a great focal point in a shady garden. Moss thrives in damp, cool shade, but it can take a while to establish itself naturally. Luckily, you can step in and speed up the ... more »
By eHow Home & Garden Editor 0 comments
A rock gardens make a beautiful and natural addition to any home. Create an eye-catching display without the use of live plants. Even a few dried flowers placed between colorful rocks give a natural feel to your home or office... more »
By 1creativemama 3 comments
While watering your freshly planted flowers you noticed something that didn't quite look the same as the other plants... WEEDS!!! Don't panic I have 3 simple ways to try avoid pulling those annoying plants this year. Try out these simple ideas, ... more »
By ProfessorSprout 5 comments
Water features such as koi ponds, water gardens, streams, fountains .and waterfalls have become the hottest landscaping trend in America today. Not only do they provide a tranquil and relaxing garden atmosphere for the homeowner, but also add an ... more »
By Juliet Myfanwy Johnson 0 comments
Sitting in your backyard and watching your fish swim around in their outdoor pond is a relaxing way to slow down for a little while. How many fish can you add to your pond to make a healthy school without overstocking and choking them of oxygen? ... more »
By eHow Home & Garden Editor 0 comments
A rock garden makes a beautiful addition to your home whether indoors or out. Because of the many sizes, colors and shapes of rocks, each rock garden is unique. Have fun while collecting the rocks for your garden but be aware of regulations that ... more »
By Mary E 2 comments
Creating a beautiful retreat in your backyard with a koi pond needn't cost thousands of dollars. You can create your own with a bit of sweat, digging, and materials you can find at your local garden center... more »
By jpaint 1 comments
Fountains are a beautiful addition to any rock garden. A rock garden fountain not only adds a visual flair, but also the gentle sound of trickling water. When designing your rock garden fountain, keep these tips in mind to achieve a desirable ... more »
By guardtoday 1 comments
Did you ever want to hide something so good even you have trouble finding it? Most of the time we do have trouble remembering where we put it, after all we think we will remember when we are getting ready to go away Then we get back after a ... more »
By binder 5 comments
This is a few techniques I have used.. more »
By jpaint 0 comments
Have you always wanted a fountain in your outdoor space? Making a rock garden fountain might be easier than you think. A fountain adds an interesting visual focal point to any garden, and also adds the element of sound--trickling water has an ... more »
By sugaredup 0 comments
Spoil those plants by making your own potting soil mixture!.. more »