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
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
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
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 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 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 (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
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
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
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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Websites For Sale Having a beautiful and functional landscape is every homeowners dream.... Read More You've planted the flowers, put in the shrubs and even... Read More One of the best ways to bring together the many... Read More There is a magical quality to porch swings. In his... Read More PLANT GROWTH & PHYSIOLOGY. (Part 5)There are three classes of... Read More Orchids are beautiful flowers. The interesting thing about orchids is... Read More Many of us flip through garden magazines, all the while... Read More In an effort to introduce a shaft of sunlight into... Read More These days, it's easy to get lost in the wealth... Read More When you decide to buy one bird house or more... Read More When starting a new plant from a leaf or stem... Read More Tips for winter care of trees and shrubsWith the garden... Read More Think of your garden like you would a room in... Read More The versatile cucumber (cucumis sativus) is tasty pickled, in a... Read More After much searching and deliberation, I finally bought a lawnmower... Read More Now's the time to get ready to grow your own... Read More We all know one disadvantage of flowers is that they... Read More Planting roses isn't actually complicated, as long as you have... Read More Newsletter Name Change?After several of you made suggestions to me... Read More Some of the best gifts you can give to a... Read More Viburnums are related to the honeysuckles, so it should come... Read More If you are like many people, backyard birding is a... Read More The tomato is the most commonly grown vegetable in the... Read More Just recently my friend had his house appraised between $800,000... Read More To many people, "tarp" conjures an image of a crumpled... Read More
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Working with Landscape Contractors
Frame Your Garden With Edging
Why Teak Coffee Tables Are Essential For Your Outdoor Space
The Perfect Porch Swing
Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction To Hydroponics Gardening For Beginners (Part 5) Plant Growth
Orchids Are One Of Natures Most Beautiful Flowers
Gardenscape On A Shoestring
Slugging It Out In The Trenches
Organic Hydroponics - Simplified
Ten Considerations Before You Buy A Bird House
How to Make Your Own Rooting Hormone
Fall is the Time to Get Your Garden Trees and Shrubs Ready for Winter: Heres What to Do
Decorative Garden Accents
How to Grow Cucumbers
A Couple of Good Places to Buy Lawnmowers
Invite Spring Early - Grow in Your Basement
Flowers Wilting? Tips for Making Your Flowers Last Longer
10 Tips for Successful Rose Planting
Orchids Plus More Newsletter - December, 2004
Gift Ideas for Bird Lovers
Viburnum
Suet Facts and Tips
How To Grow Luscious Tomatoes
Add Value to Your Home - Landscaping
Poly Tarps: More Than Meets The Eye
First, some background on PINE WOOD. Pine is a naturally... Read More
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