Growing up we had a garden every year. When I moved out on my own I couldn't wait to start my very own garden. I ran into one problem, I had very little space. My apartment only had a small backyard patio and I saw no way that I would be enjoying garden fresh vegetables through the summer. Then I found the answer that I needed, container gardening. Instead of planting in the ground, plants a... read more »

Lemons are very useful and very versatile in the kitchen and in other rooms around your home. One of the ways I brighten the look of my home is by placing lemons in white bowl on the kitchen table or counter top. They are cheaper than flowers and in my opinion smell better. Lemons are thought to have properties that make them great antioxidants and are believed to aid in fighting cancer in the... read more »

All of us like to have a little garden where we grow little flowering plants that make the place look pretty and eco-friendly. Some of us have lawns, while some have trimmed hedges. All this looks beautiful in broad daylight, but here are a few ways you could make your garden look neat and classy in the day as well as in the night. • The first thing you need to do, is make sure the size ... read more »

Hummingbirds are a wonderful addition to any home and garden, you can view the birds from your favorite window looking out, or by standing right next to them when they zoom by like little feathery rockets. Attracting hummingbirds into your yard is very easy, and only requires a few items which you can purchase at any store for very cheap. The very first thing you need to do is find a good locat... read more »

Summertime is here! Time for lazy days strolling through the garden, right? Wrong! Right about now our gardens are full to bursting with fresh herbs and vegetables. I recently found a fast, easy, and delicious way to use up the loads and loads of basil I have springing up in the pots on my deck. You can do this with any fresh herbs in just a few easy steps. Step 1 Set a cup of butter... read more »

Summertime is here and that means our gardens are in full bloom. Flowers, shrubs and vegetables are everywhere, and that means more work for us as we try to maintain everything so it is lush, green and healthy. No one can predict what the weather is going to be, so while some areas of the country may be humid and rainy, other areas can be hot and dry. It seems that most of the country lately h... read more »

It's hard to believe, but summer is here in all its glory. It seems like it was just yesterday that we were planting flowers and vegetables, anxiously waiting for them to pop out of the ground. Well, vegetables are ready to harvest, and flowers and shrubs are in full bloom. This is not the time to sit back on your laurels, though. This is a time to do some routing maintenance in the yard... read more »

Backyard gardens are fun summer activities. There are so many plants that can turn your backyard into an array of color. First you must choose the area you want to put your garden. Is it in the shade? Or the sun? There are some plants that like sun or shade, like snap dragons. Once you choose the area you want to place your garden, it's time for the top soil, and cow poop, or manure ... read more »

An herb garden is very rewarding. In today's economy, many folks are planting a vegetable garden to offset high grocery costs. A few herbs in a corner of the plot will enhance the flavor of cooked vegetables. Decide which plants There are four basic uses for herbs: culinary, aromatic, tea, medicinal. In addition to flavoring food with the culinary type, some of the more fragrant herbs c... read more »

Anyone can have an abundant organic garden with little effort. The idea of organic gardening is to create a healthy soil that will nurture plants, micro-organisms and worms, instead of using toxic chemicals to get food. To get started, select a site in your yard that receives a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. More sun will provide you with better results but 6 hours per day is ... read more »