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Japanese rock gardens are easily recognized by their gravel or sand pits that require raking. These gardens are often associated with peace and serenity. Today, office workers can buy mini Zen gardens for their desks to rake when they feel stressed. However, the tradition of rock gardens in Japan goes back centuries and contains much... more »
While most people associate Zen gardens with Japan, it is thought that Zen gardens actually originated in China, although there is no formal history or time line of this. It is believed that Buddhist monks brought the principles of Zen garden design from China to Japan around 600 A.D., and from there, the art was further adapted to... more »
There are 5,000 different species of ladybugs, also called lady beetles and ladybird beetles. They are less than 1/4 inch in length and may be red, orange or yellow with or without black spots. They live up to 2 to 3 years, depending on the species, and their stages of development take 4 to 6 weeks. The ladybug secreted a fluid from... more »
The front of your house makes a statement. Yes, its true. When people pull up, the first impression they have of you isn't inside the front door, it's as they get out of the car and look at the front of your house. Therefore, what you plant in your front yard should be a statement of your personality. Whether its a hodgepodge of... more »
Saving natural resources is one of the most important topics for today's gardeners. When trying to save water in your garden or small holding, tips from the pros can help. more »
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Container gardens add color to your patio or sunroom and can include just about any kind of...
Attract hummingbirds to your garden with a few well placed flowers and special hummingbird...
A vegetable garden, whether large or a simple backyard garden, can take a lot of work. Before the garden is even planted, and all through the... more »
Gardening is a popular and flexible hobby for people of all ages. The simplest gardens require no more than soil, seeds, water, sunlight, and a... more »
Watering a square foot garden takes very little advanced planning. The keys to watering a square foot garden are the weather conditions and the... more »
A Zen garden is unlike a traditional garden with flowers and water. In fact, Zen gardens feature no ponds or water, but do include rock, gravel,... more »
Swimming pool water that has been chlorinated will kill plants, but water that has been treated by non-chlorine means such as ionization, may be... more »
Have you always wanted a backyard garden but perhaps don’t know where to start or what to plant? Keep the following steps in mind and you... more »
Gardening with children can teach them a lifelong love of plants and the outdoors. Planting a vegetable or herb garden with children can expand... more »
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