Flowering Cherries

Flowering cherries While the briefness of their glory has to be acknowledged, cherries really are the hardy spring-flowering trees for temperate climate gardens. I can think of no others, apart from their close Prunus relatives and some of the magnolias that even come close to rivalling flowering... Read More

A Guide for Servicing Your Chainsaw

Chainsaws provide many years of service for very little upkeep. Taking the time to service your chainsaw will help ensure that your equipment will not let you down. For safety reasons, make sure you only service your chainsaw when it is fully cooled, with the spark plug disconnected. If you... Read More

Catch a Leprechaun in Your Garden

There is no mention to be found of female leprechauns in traditional Irish legend, so as to how they came to be .. your guess is as good as mine. These apparently aged, diminutive men are hard-working cobblers, turning out exquisite shoes for other sprites. If you happen across... Read More

Lifes a Beach--A Shore Theme in your Outdoor Space

Twentieth century American architect Phillip Johnson once said, "I hate vacations. If you can build buildings, why sit on the beach?" Mr. Johnson evidently didn't how to relax, but as another summer is slipping away, you can. Did you visit the beach this year? Do you wish you had? Either... Read More

Camellias

Camellias Named by Linnaeus in 1735 in honour of the Jesuit priest and naturalist Georg Josef Kamel, Camellia is a genus originating mainly from China but with a range covering a large area of South East Asia. The exact number of species is not clear but it is somewhere... Read More

Kirengeshoma palmata

Kirengeshoma palmata Sometimes known as yellow waxbells, Kirengeshoma palmata is a late-flowering rhizomatous perennial up to 1.2m high with arching stems and is native to the woods and mountain lowlands of Korea and the Japanese islands of Shikoku and Kyushu. The unusual name? No, it doesn't come from an... Read More

Fuchsia procumbens

Fuchsia (named after Leonhard Fuchs, a 16th century German botanist) is a genus of over 100 species of shrubs and small trees. Although there are four New Zealand native species (colensoi, excorticata, perscandens and procumbens) and one from Tahiti, the vast bulk of the genus occurs in Central and South... Read More

Gallica Roses

Very soon stocks of new season's roses will be arriving in the garden centres, if they're not already there. Indeed, to be sure of getting the most sought after varieties it may have been necessary to put an order in some time ago. However, in their rush for... Read More

Tuberous Begonias

If you appreciate plants that have no hesitation in boldly stating their presence with huge, almost artificially perfect flowers, then tuberous begonias are for you. While some may find them rather too overstated, downright brazen even, if you like colour, and plenty of it, with subtlety an option rather than... Read More

Growing Palms

Palms Everybody recognises palm trees, they are the universal symbol for the tropics but many are hardy enough for our temperate climate gardens. Until recently New Zealand gardeners have had only a very limited range of palms to choose from. In the last five years the range has... Read More

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Project Living Proof providing an example of sustainable residential gardens
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•Edible landscaping: Raised beds give the vegetable garden a tidy look; in the backyard, espaliered fruit trees and berry plants produce crops in a small ...

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Garden Calendar: landscape color, bonsais and butterflies
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The director of Keep Lewisville Beautiful will discuss landscaping trends. 9:30 am Wednesday. Memorial Park Recreation Center, 1950-B S. Valley Parkway, ...

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Gardening and landscaping classes are being planned. For reservations or information, call (248) 543-4400. Suggested donation is $20. ...

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Invasives: Coming soon to a garden near you
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Finally, when making landscaping decisions for your garden, choose native plants. By gardening with natives, you avoid the potential of choosing a plant ...


Plans reveal history of Taneytown home's landscape designer
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The backyard also had the obvious markings of a planned formal landscape that interested the two gardening enthusiasts, but, like the house, not much work ...


High heat leadsto lower yieldson tomato crop
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Midland Park's R&S Landscaping is offering a series of videos that will help homeowners with landscaping and gardening tips. The first video, which can be ...

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Enrollment Opens for Master Gardener Class
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Have you ever given advice to other homeowners on landscaping questions? Do you enjoy the camaraderie of others who share your love of gardening? ...
Gardeners' Dirt: An even bigger and better fall plant saleVictoria Advocate
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Gardening's Final Frontier: the 'Hellstrip'
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Horticultural experts issue a few warnings to enthusiastic hellstrip gardeners. Jennifer Britton, assistant professor of landscape design at Montana State ...


Kick Off Fall With Two Free Gardening Seminars in September
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As part of their ongoing seminar series, local companies R&S Landscaping and Backyard Living are planning two events that will help homeowners and gardening ...


Winners in Richmond Garden & Landscape Contest
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RICHMOND - It was the perfect backdrop for an event recognizing the winners in the fifth annual Richmond Village Garden & Landscape Contest. ...

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Wild Flower Garden - Plan to Plant

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Flower Meanings & History of Flowers

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Organic Hydroponics - Simplified

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Landscaping of Hindu Religious Places

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Why Teak Furniture is the Better Choice

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Seeding Flowers Indoors: An Inexpensive Way to a Beautiful Summer Garden

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Store Your Outdoor Furnishings to Make Them Last

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Buying a Lawn Mower

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Add Value to Your Home - Landscaping

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Wooden Greenhouses

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Gardening For Birds

What a cruel trick the weather is playing on us.WE HAVE SNOW ! ! !A bit depressing for us outdoor... Read More

The Ivy League

Parthenocissus tricuspidata is commonly known as Boston Ivy, Cottage Ivy, or Japanese Ivy. It covers the exterior walls of a... Read More

Fall is the Time to Get Your Garden Trees and Shrubs Ready for Winter: Heres What to Do

Tips for winter care of trees and shrubsWith the garden season drawing to a close, it's awfully tempting to forget... Read More

With So Many Choices For Patio Furniture, Finding The Perfect Set To Complement Your Yard Is Easy

There is nothing more relaxing than kicking back with a cold drink on a hot summer day. Or unwinding with... Read More

What Is One Flower Benefit That You Know Of?

The biggest flower benefit of all is the fact that flowers make you happy.Research has proven this.Flowers actually make you... Read More

Maintaining Oxygen Levels in Fish and KOI Ponds

Severe environmental stressors are the most frequent causes of sudden fish death in garden ponds or other fish habitats, and... Read More

How to Decorate your Outdoor Space without Breaking the Bank

Noted English clergyman Sydney Smith (1771-1845) is quoted as saying, "Economy in the estimation of common minds means the absence... Read More

Feng Shui in the Garden

"The Ancient Art of Placement" called Feng Shui (pronounced phung schway) literally means 'wind' and 'water.' The Chinese believe this... Read More

Rose - The Flower of Love and Romance

What is the flower that everyone visualizes and associates with love or romance? ‘Rose’ is the instant answer by anyone.... Read More

Granite Flexible Preformed Rock Ponds

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Easy Care Of Phalaenopsis

Do you have a knack for being with moths? Most people would say, "no way". Yet, the moth orchids that... Read More

A Look at Planting Flower Bulbs

Flowers are a favorite of many backyard gardeners. Thanks to their ease of planting and relatively low cost, flower bulbs... Read More

Tractors and Their History

I recently bought a small tractor for my garden, which prompted me to right this article.The tractor was a John... Read More