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How To Landscape a Small Area
...andscaping a condominium courtyard, an urban roof deck or a small suburban backyard, plan,… More
How to Plant Thyme in a Small Pot
...d to mint, can be grown in indoor or outdoor herb gardens. Thyme grows… More
How to Use a Small Tiller to Kill Thistles
...under 300 square feet or removing weeds from home garden areas. Tillers are an… More
Ideas on Landscaping a Small Courtyard
...h creates just as much punch as a large perennial garden.… More

Small Evergreen Landscaping Plants
...ch plant is a big consideration. Plants that stay small can help reduce maintenance… More
Small Shade Plants
Many shade gardeners grow plants under trees and large shrubs, so a diminutive size… More
How to Choose the Tractor Size for a Small Acreage
...ors, but the lawn tractor is the ideal choice for small acreages of up… More
How to Move a Plant From a Small Container to a Large One
Plants potted in containers for significant periods eventually outgrow their container. Due to lack… More
Small Front Yard Landscaping Ideas
... can't look fabulous. Approach the design of your small garden as you would… More
How Much Light Do I Need in a Small Greenhouse?
A small greenhouse can allow you to extend the summer growing season, protect your… More
Flowering Trees With Small White Blooms in Ohio
...pa have medium to large flowers. Others have much smaller flowers that often grow… More
How to Design a Small Garden
...spent enjoying your blooming beauties. With small gardens, pruning and watering will also be… More
How to Make a Small Zen Garden
...own to fit whatever space you have available. Zen gardens contain few plants, but… More
Small Front Garden Ideas
Front gardens provide an attractive focal point to your home and can be enhanced… More
Small Backyard Ideas
Small backyards can be the perfect space to get creative with design possibilities. Draw… More
Small Container Gardening
... containers can fill nooks, add a garden touch to decks or patios, and… More
Small Gardens
...duces readers to the special problems and joys of small gardens. More
The Small Garden
...nd ideas to get the most out of a small vegetable garden. More
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Practical Small Gardens
...omplete guide to designing and planting beautiful small gardens. More

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Design Ideas for Small Gardens
When designing small gardens, pick plants and flowers based on the amount of sunlight in… More
Design Ideas for Small Gardens
Small gardens can be designed to best maximize the space by planting a variety of… More
Tips on Small Container Gardening
Small container gardening is easy, does not require soil or bark dust and can contain… More
How to Organize a Studio or Small Apartment
The best way to organize a studio or small apartment is through the use of… More

Container Gardens
...ens make a great addition to any large landscape, small yard, walkway, patio, deck or… More
Planting Spring Gardens: Potatoes
When planting potatoes for a spring garden, start before the heat of the summer. Start… More
Growing Patio Tomatoes
Patio tomato plants can be grown in a container on your patio or balcony. Learn… More
How to Small Container Garden (Kitchen Herbs)
When growing a small kitchen herb garden, remember to select a room that has enough… More
Growing Dwarf Banana Plants with Small Bananas
...to grow Dwarf Banana plants in this free video on gardening. More
Tips for Seed Saving: Start Small
Start your heirloom garden small with a conversation piece or old favorite. Learn about growing… More
Using a Tire Pressure Gauge for Small Tractor Tires
Tractor tire pressure should be checked weekly at least. Learn how to use a tire… More
How to Build a Small Hydroponics Tomato Grower
In order to build a small hydroponics tomato grower, start by using seeds in a… More
How to Remove Small Scratches From Window Panes
The best way to remove small scratches from window panes is with a gritty substance,… More
How to Start a Vegetable Garden
...lanted on a large property or in a container on a small porch using a… More
How to Clean Up a Small Gasoline Spill
When cleaning up a small gasoline spill, it's important to keep the area well-ventilated and… More
Layouts For Small Vegetable Gardens
When laying out a small vegetable garden, plant the largest vegetables in the center of… More
Design Knot Gardens
When designing a know garden, start off with a small area and work up to… More
How to Grow a Small Vegetable Garden
To grow a small vegetable garden, create a container or designate a space in the… More
Compost Bins for Gardens
Use compost bins for gardens, learn about a plastic tote bin and using grass or… More
What Soil to Use for Square Foot Gardens
Learn what soil to use for square foot gardens with expert gardening tips in this… More
Understand Small Types of Bamboo
Smaller bamboos and the way they can nevertheless become a bit invasive are discussed in… More
Materials for Square Foot Gardens
...n about the materials you'll need for square foot gardens with expert gardening tips in… More
How to Get Results With Square Foot Gardens
...earn how to get the best results with square foot gardens with expert gardening tips… More
The Easiest Gardens to Maintain
Learn about the easiest gardens to maintain in this free gardening video about growing your… More
How to Avoid Pests in Square Foot Gardens
Learn how to avoid pests in square foot gardens with expert gardening tips in this… More
Colocasia Flowers for Shade Gardens
Colocasia make great flowers for shade gardens. Get tips on planting and growing colocasia flowers… More
How to Fix Small Blemishes in Wood Furniture
... wood furniture in your home. Find out how to fix small blemishes at home… More
Minor Deck Repair Assessment
Minor wood deck damage must be assessed before repairing the deck. Learn how to assess… More
Small Bark & Tips on How to Care for an Orchid Plant
Learn orchid potting soil tips like using bark for good water drainage in this free… More
How to Make Front Yard Gardens
...urb appeal of a house like a beautiful front yard garden. Learn how to make… More

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small tomatoes and peppers?
I have some 8-year-old tomato and bell pepper seeds that I'm trying to start. I figured if they didn't come up, I'd just go and get seedlings next month. However, I just lost my job and am not sure if I'll have a new one in time for spring planting.… More
small green catapillars
Ok i have one rose that is getting eaten up by small green catapillars, I pulled 3 a couple weeks ago and another 2 this week, they are about 1/2 3/4 long and light green "hard to find on the plant" an ideas of what these might be?? More
Mending a broken small trunk!
...his morning backing up my car a hit and broke the small trunk of a flower tree, I'm extremely upset. I tied up (like you do with a broken arm or leg) with string and used (sorry) duct tape around it hoping that the two broken parts will "glue" themselves.… More
Small Garden Idea's
...am currently working on idea's for my small urban garden and would like to know if any of you have any idea's. It would need to have a patio and I was thinking of not having any lawn as its such a small space. Also I like the… More

A Small Purple Plant
I am trying to identify this small purple plant. It is used as a ground cover here in California. The attached image is not great. I hope someone can supply the common name and/or the scientific name. Thanks More
Gardening in small spaces
Hi all, I am new to successful gardening. Oh, I am no stranger to gardening, I just used to be a really good serial plant killer. I told you I was new to "Successful" gardening. :0 Anyway, I would love to expand my gardening horizons. Some of you probably have… More
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...didn't even have a stop light ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Garden Bear More
Planting small vegetable seeds. Durgan's Method.
...s/nh6x Planting small vegetable seeds in the home garden can be a difficult both in spacing and depth, and keeping moist until germination. Commercial seed tapes are one method, but they are difficult to handle, and all are often not available, plus the cost is high. My method is shown… More
trouble with water hycinth and thinking of adding a small fountain
I just started working on a water garden in my mother's backyard. I'm turning an inground swimming pool into a pond. The pool hasn't been used in 2 years and we just basically shut all the pool pumps off. I added lots of water plants like water hycinths, parrot feathers,… More
small bush
Hello I have a small flower bed in front of the house size 3' by 5' and I would like to plant a small bush or tree in one corner of it and then plant different sized of zinnia's and some kind of small flower in front I like to… More
small blue perennial flowers to ID
...andmother brought it to me yesterday from her own garden. She called it a bluebell, but it doesn't look like any bluebell I could find online. Thanks! More
The Small Roto tillers. My Experience 2006
The Small Roto-tillers. Choice of a four stroke Honda or Mantiss is excellent NEVER a two stroke. They eventually become a hassle when starting, no mattter how careful one is with the gas and oil. I bought mine last year (Honda) and it has to be my most valuable tool… More
Small purple flower
Hey guys, does anyone know what kind of flower this is? (note: photo appears below) Thanks! More
replanting small trees
...ng trees in fall. I'm thinking about digging up a small mimosa and moving it to my new garden spot. When would be the best time to actually dig up a small tree? And how big a plant should I choose? More
"Rain Gardens on Clay Soil Sites"
Just read about Rain gardens ("Bioretention Pond"). Didn't know where to post it (mods can move it, if it doesn't belong here. :D ;) ). Thought some of you might want to know about rain gardens also. http://www.for-wild.org/download/rainclay/rainclay.html With changing federal laws governing water quality, many municipalities are enacting storm… More
Looking for a small tree, please help!
... I recently moved into a ground floor flat with a small front garden. I would like to plant a small tree but I am struggling to find one. I was hoping to find a tree that will not grow much bigger than 2 meters as I do not want… More
Shade and Woodland Gardens
... plants! I have packed quite a few plants into my small shade garden. I have several hostas and ferns, two hardy… More
Rain gardens
... low. About 10 by 20. I would like to make a rain garden. I know I have to make a dry stream bed to the drain under the shed but a lot of water… More
Gardens In Progress
... their stories of when and how they started their gardens, and any before… More
Small victories...
Yeah, the only thing that was missing was a nice dense scoop of French Vanilla ice cream! Just plop it in the seed cavity and go! More
Looking for small greenhouse
I've been searching online at some of the stores and I can't find the one I'm looking for. I could swear Target had it last year but was sold out. I'm looking for something like a four to five shelf greenhouse that sort of looks like a bookcase. Just something… More
Small mystery tree
this is a photo of a small tree taken near lake victoria in uganda. Can you help me to identify what it is? Thanks, Francesca More
Small mystery blue flower
Hello, can anyone help me to idetify this small blue plant? The photo was taken near Lake Victoria in Uganda. The flower is about the same size as borage. Thank you for your help! Francesca More
Small wild flowers
I don't know it's name and I haven't seen it before,however,I like it when I saw it.Does anyone see it before? More
Small hedge?
I need a hedge that will grow in full, and preferrably stay green or at least colorful (not just sticks) all year. I need to be able to keep the height of them uniform at about 3 1/2 to 4ft tall. I know there are box hedges, but I was… More
Small Favor
I'll be going on vacation for a week and I need somebody to water my geraniums while I'm gone. They will need to be watered daily unless it is hot, then twice a day. Do you know anybody who lives in the area who could help? Because I don't have… More
Water Gardens for small spaces?
I am really into recycling....I have had a couple of ideas that I haven't tried yet, and thought to pass them along to those who would really like to have a water feature, but only have a limited budget! One resource that would probably work GREAT would be an old… More