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• Garden Downspouts & Frogs

  Creating a decorative appearance on garden and housekeeping necessities can be fun and whimsical. Decorative…

  Last Updated: Nov 8, 2010 | Views: 5722

• Hydroponics in Closets

  Using a closet can be a great way to cultivate hydroponic plants. Various equipment is…

  Last Updated: Nov 3, 2010 | Views: 4873

• Areas to Grow Vegetables

  Vegetables can be grown in more places than the backyard garden. Container gardening has always…

  Last Updated: Sep 29, 2010 | Views: 3898

• Roof Garden Technology

  Roofs are designed to shed water quickly and protect the inside of the home from…

  Last Updated: Sep 12, 2010 | Views: 5585

• The History of the Roof Garden

  From the hanging gardens of Babylon to today's high-tech green roofs, the idea of gardening…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 5460

• Vegetable Growing Systems

  Traditional vegetable gardens are often seen as the main type of gardening system. You can…

  Last Updated: Jul 18, 2010 | Views: 4649

• Reasons to Plant Native Plants in North America in a Backyard or School

  Many of North America’s outdoor spaces have transformed from diverse natural gardens of native plants…

  Last Updated: Jul 5, 2010 | Views: 3531

• Plants for Raised Flower Beds

  Raised beds have been used for centuries as a method of vegetable and ornamental gardening.…

  Last Updated: Jul 2, 2010 | Views: 5238

• How to Test for Asbestos in Soil

  Purchasing a new piece of property or just working with a piece of property can…

  Last Updated: Jul 1, 2010 | Views: 4778

• How to Grow Hydroponic Cucumbers

  Cucumbers can be grown in a simple water culture hydroponic system. The plant roots dangle…

  Last Updated: Jun 17, 2010 | Views: 7467

• How to Install a Garden on Your Rooftop

  If you're lucky enough to have a terrace or deck on your roof, put the…

  Last Updated: Jun 16, 2010 | Views: 3823

• How to Install a Garden Edge

  The effort of installing garden edging is minor when balanced against the time needed to…

  Last Updated: Jun 12, 2010 | Views: 5372

• Roof Garden Ideas

  Flat roofs are natural gardening spaces. A roof offers solitude, a good view of the…

  Last Updated: Jun 10, 2010 | Views: 5189

• How to Plant a Patio Vegetable Garden

  Growing vegetables in containers on a patio allows homeowners with limited backyard square footage to…

  Last Updated: Jun 9, 2010 | Views: 4263

• Garden and Yard Ideas

  Traditional lawns and gardens look lovely and stately, but require a large amount of maintenance…

  Last Updated: Jun 8, 2010 | Views: 3310

• The Best Outdoor Flowering Plants

  Flowering plants in the front garden or patio make an attractive addition to the house,…

  Last Updated: Feb 16, 2011 | Views: 2930

• Trees for Patio Pots

  Though it seems like you would need a large expanse of land to enjoy trees…

  Last Updated: May 31, 2010 | Views: 7778

• Community Garden Ideas

  Community gardens are part of a growing trend in self-sufficiency and the desire to eat…

  Last Updated: May 26, 2010 | Views: 6230

• How to Make a Small Herb Garden

  For a cook or an herbalist, having fresh herbs available in a small garden is…

  Last Updated: May 25, 2010 | Views: 4092

• Backyard Vegetable Garden Ideas

  The backyard vegetable garden is what you make of it. The project can be the…

  Last Updated: May 20, 2010 | Views: 4442

• Plants for Urban Gardens

  For the urban gardeners, cultivating crops often means using containers and window boxes along apartment…

  Last Updated: May 19, 2010 | Views: 3700

• Landscape Fabric & Mulch

  In the eternal battle against garden weeds, humankind has employed inventiveness and technological know-how to…

  Last Updated: May 16, 2010 | Views: 5238

• Urban Gardening Ideas

  Urban gardeners don't have a lot of outdoor soil to garden. Many, such as condo…

  Last Updated: May 11, 2010 | Views: 5058

• How to Hang Outdoor Planters

  Hanging outdoor planters filled with flowers or other plants are very appealing on patios, decks…

  Last Updated: May 9, 2010 | Views: 4655

• How to Test Nitrogen in Soil

  Knowing what nutrients are present at what levels in your soil is an all-important step…

  Last Updated: May 9, 2010 | Views: 8424

• How to Kill Grass With Plastic

  Once you have decided where to site your new garden, the next step is to…

  Last Updated: May 8, 2010 | Views: 4032

• How to Plant Herbs in Flower Pots

  Having an herbal garden, whether indoors or out, provides you with culinary spices and a…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 4034

• Outdoor Plant & Flower Care

  New homeowners often envision a perfectly landscaped property with a weedless lawn and gardens blooming…

  Last Updated: Apr 17, 2010 | Views: 8861

• How to Plant Flowers Tall in the Back & Short In the Front

  A flower garden is a living work of art. And, a well-planned garden is a…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 5198

• How to Prepare a Garden Without a Tiller

  Turning a piece of backyard or corner lot into a vibrant green garden may seem…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 8872

• Vines & Tall Plants for a Hot Stucco Wall

  If you have a stucco wall that gets a lot of sun, many tropical plants…

  Last Updated: Apr 2, 2010 | Views: 7080

• Types of Garden Borders

  A garden with a clearly defined border is a feature in any landscape. Borders can…

  Last Updated: Apr 1, 2010 | Views: 6447

• Simple Garden Ideas for the Average Home

  Gardens enhance a landscape with both flowering beauty and edible foods. A successful garden includes…

  Last Updated: Mar 25, 2010 | Views: 8126

• Steps to Create a Roof Garden

  A rooftop garden is an ideal choice for gardening if you live in a place…

  Last Updated: Mar 21, 2010 | Views: 6932

• How to Kill Roots in Sewer Pipes

  Deep tree roots are naturally drawn to cracked sewer pipes. These compromised pipes leak water…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 16189

• How to Make Raised Gardens

  For gardeners who would like to enjoy larger crops and less weeding, raised-bed gardens are…

  Last Updated: May 4, 2010 | Views: 9070

• How to Plant a Tree in Clay

  Although planting a tree is typically a simple process, invest a little extra time putting…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 7476

• Urban Garden Ideas

  Urban gardens can transform a blighted space into a place of beauty and community. They…

  Last Updated: Mar 11, 2010 | Views: 7784

• Problems With Planting a Magnolia Tree Beside a House

  The Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is a magnificent evergreen tree that is native to the deep,…

  Last Updated: Mar 2, 2010 | Views: 7963

• How to Plant in Raised Berms & Beds

  Raised beds or berms offer gardeners the option to plant when poor-draining or infertile soil…

  Last Updated: May 4, 2010 | Views: 9798

• The Best Foundation Planting Plans

  Foundation plantings should accent the space near the front entrance of your home. They should…

  Last Updated: Feb 20, 2010 | Views: 30876

• How to Plant Upside-Down Tomatoes

  Tomatoes are a versatile fruit that will grow well in any container, which makes them…

  Last Updated: Apr 29, 2010 | Views: 4672

• Creative Ways to Shade a Patio

  A green thumb is a plus for creative ways to shade a patio area. Plants,…

  Last Updated: Feb 17, 2010 | Views: 10265

• Vegetables That Don't Require a Lot of Sun to Grow

  In urban gardens where space and conditions are limited, choosing the right plants for your…

  Last Updated: Feb 7, 2010 | Views: 14779

• The Best Vegetables to Grow on a Chain-Link Fence

  Whether you're working in a community garden or using your own yard for your garden,…

  Last Updated: Feb 6, 2010 | Views: 9507

• The Advantages of Using Plants on a Construction Site

  Construction sites often include the removal of most surface vegetation. A lack of plants in…

  Last Updated: Jan 23, 2010 | Views: 7150

• Garden Roof Benefits

  A garden roof incorporates the micro-ecosystem of a garden into the roofing structure of a…

  Last Updated: Jan 12, 2010 | Views: 5829

• How to Mount a Window Box Planter

  Window box planters are a nice way to accentuate the curb appeal of your home.…

  Last Updated: Jan 10, 2010 | Views: 8292

• How to Install a Green Roof With Sod Grass & Herbs

  A green roof with grasses and herbs will help control erosion on the land around…

  Last Updated: Jan 1, 2010 | Views: 9912

• How to Grow Fruits & Vegetables on a Patio

  Growing fruits and vegetables in a container garden on a patio is possible and relatively…

  Last Updated: Dec 27, 2009 | Views: 9580

• How to Plant Flowers in an Urban Area

  Urban areas do not need to be devoid of color and beauty offered by flowers.…

  Last Updated: Dec 27, 2009 | Views: 6798

• How to Measure a Yard of Topsoil for a Backyard

  Adding topsoil to your backyard can be a quick way to amend the soil for…

  Last Updated: Dec 3, 2009 | Views: 7892

• How to Determine the Moisture Content of Sand

  If your soil is very sandy, you'll need to keep a close eye on watering.…

  Last Updated: Nov 30, 2009 | Views: 6871

• How to Use Plants for Home Security

  For extra security, thorny and spiny plants can be planted around the home where intruders…

  Last Updated: Nov 26, 2009 | Views: 9550

• How to Grow Hydroponic Vegetables

  Growing vegetables hydroponically has several advantages over traditional gardening techniques including: healthier plants, better use…

  Last Updated: Nov 22, 2009 | Views: 7004

• The Advantages of Landscape Lighting

  Adding lights to your outdoor landscapes lend beauty to your garden beds and lighting up…

  Last Updated: Nov 21, 2009 | Views: 4035

• How to Kill Grass Between Sidewalks

  Nowadays, sidewalks are made by laying down long sections of cement, which are separated by…

  Last Updated: Nov 18, 2009 | Views: 5076

• How to Make Soil to Grow Vegetables

  Improving the soil used to grow your vegetables is one of the best ways to…

  Last Updated: Nov 11, 2009 | Views: 5289

• How to Build a Roof Garden

  A roof garden can be a green alternative to those who lack space or garden…

  Last Updated: Nov 10, 2009 | Views: 13714

• How to Kill Grass in a Perennial Bed

  Grass in a perennial bed is certainly an unsightly nuisance. But did you know that…

  Last Updated: Nov 9, 2009 | Views: 5266

• How to Grow Vegetables in the City

  You can use container growing techniques to produce your own fresh vegetables even if you…

  Last Updated: Nov 7, 2009 | Views: 10577

• Wild Bird Foods

  The best food for wild birds occurs naturally on plants and in the soil. The…

  Last Updated: Nov 5, 2009 | Views: 6517

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  Rooftop Garden Ideas

  Rooftop gardening is the ultimate in container-garden planning. Any number of plants can be grown…

  Last Updated: Sep 15, 2009 | Views: 13884