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Raised beds can help define a yard or solve a drainage problem; they're also much easier on your back than beds that are flush with the ground. They can be built of almost anything, but landscape timbers, railroad ties and boards are popular, especially for do-it-yourselfers. Best of all, they're not as hard to build as they look. more »
If you believe you do not have a "green thumb" or any gardening talent, geraniums will change your mind. They are simple to grow and to care for because they require no special attention. Follow a few basic steps, and your geraniums will flourish and bring pleasant colors to your landscape and compliments to the gardener. more »
Spring, which starts around May, is the best time to see flowers in bloom. Different flowering plants form buds that fully bloom providing a landscape with bright splashes of colors that are beautiful to behold. However, you need to plant flowers months ahead in order for the blooms to appear in time for the spectacular show of spring... more »
Growing your flowers in a raised bed is ideal for gardeners with limited space. It's also a great alternative for those who have poor soil since drainage or pooling water can cause big problems for growing plants. Older gardeners who are having a hard time getting down to the ground find higher flower beds to be just what the doctor... more »
Thomas Jefferson has been called America's greatest gardener. His Virginia mountaintop home, Monticello, covered about 5,000 acres. Jefferson had a lifelong interest in agriculture and botany. His famous gardens developed from plants brought from Europe, from expeditions that he sponsored and from native American plants. Bring the... more »
There are few things as lovely as a rose garden in bloom. Create your own fragrant oasis by...
Decorating your yard and garden with specialty planters like wheel barrows, watering cans and...
Container gardens add color to your patio or sunroom and can include just about any kind of...
Landscape the paths and walkways in your garden with a border of small flowers and greenery. Add...
Many kids are interested in flowers and gardening. To encourage an interest in gardening, get kids involved in planting flowers. Have kids help... more »
Roses grow in many colors, shapes and sizes. There are quotations, poems, stories, pictures, societies and clubs that are all about roses. There... more »
Raised flower beds, generally constructed with wooden frames, create displays of color and texture that add depth and style to any yard. These... more »
Raised beds are ideal for people who have a small space and don't like to bend over. Most raised bed gardens are dug into the soil, framed to a... more »
Learn about the history, symbolism, care of and commonly grown pink roses for all types of landscapes and garden situations. more »
Plant a garden, and you've beautified your world and created recreational and educational opportunities for yourself and your family. If you don't... more »
Everyone needs some space once in a while, a place where they aren’t intruded upon and are comfortable. A container garden is relatively cheap to... more »
After you design your raised flower beds, the next step is choosing the right lumber for your project. You want to use lumber that can take a... more »
Amateur gardeners tend to overlook the easiest type of garden to plant and that is the perennial flower garden. While annual plants require... more »
Robert Frost (1874-1963) was an American poet. His famous poems include "Mending Wall," "The Road Not Taken" and "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy... more »
You love roses but you live in an apartment. You have a new house but don’t have time right now to put in a garden. Whatever the reason, you can... more »
Building a container garden is a way for city dwellers to have fresh salad makings or it can be the last resort for a suburbanite to keep them... more »
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