Throughout the ages, purple roses have come to symbolize protection as well as paternal and maternal love. Many times when a parent is offering flowers to their child, they will opt for purple roses to say they love them and are there for them, whatever the troubles.
While roses of many colors are known for their […]

You are familiar with deer as the majestic animals that gracefully walk across the wooded ridges and generally try to stay away from people.  If you have children, you know Bambi and perhaps you even share your child’s love for this little fawn and its trials and tribulations.  Drivers know of the dangers that encountering […]

If you have mouse problems or find that rats are roaming throughout your home, you are probably understandably upset. The damage these rodents can cause inside your home is intense. In fact, rodents account for more destruction within houses than virtually any other mammal in the entire world.
Finding out that you have a problem in […]

Starting a vegetable garden at home can be a great experience for a family.  With more and more people living in the city families do not often get the experience of growing there own food.  This is a sad side of city dwelling and fast pace lifestyles.  There is a great satisfaction for both the […]

No matter what type of roses you grow, pruning roses can be a thorny occupation. The prickles, often mistakenly called thorns growing from the outer dermis of a rose bush can be quite sharp and painful when imbedded in your skin. However, pruning roses is considered by some to be an art form and the […]

There are signs all around us that spring will soon be here. The song birds are returning, buds are starting to appear on the trees, and the sales ads at all the garden centers and home improvement stores are filled with pictures of lush, healthy plants in pots and planters.
But don’t be tempted to run […]

Eek!  A bug!  This scream, or one very similar to it, can be heard throughout homes and gardens everywhere in the spring and summer months.  Seeing that the garden is the closest many hobby gardeners get to actually spending some time in the great outdoors, it is not surprising that even some gardeners are revolted, […]

I thought I’d share some of these lovely winter photos from gardens around the globe:
“Winter Berries” by Tia Lush in London:

“Snow Drops” by Lyris Godoy in Munich, Bayern, Germany - “Snow Drops (Galanthus nivalis) flowering during the snowy Danish winter… a beautiful gift from Mother Nature :o)”

Leave me a comment if you have a winter […]

Bringing Up Bamboo – Tips for Growing Your Own Bamboo
Bamboo has a simple elegance that is unmatched by any plant in the world. The strong lines and clean look make for a beautiful plant for anywhere in or around your home.
Where to Plant
One of the first steps to take when deciding to grow bamboo is […]

Bonsai is the horticultural art form of training plants to look like large, aged trees that appear in nature, but in miniature. Bonsai can be developed from seeds or cuttings, from young trees or from naturally occurring stunted trees taken from forests or elsewhere and transplanted into containers.  A bonsai is not a genetically dwarfed […]

What is grafting?
Grafting is the act of joining two plants together. The upper part of the graft (the scion) becomes the top of the plant; the lower portion becomes the root system or part of the trunk. Although grafting usually refers to joining only two plants, it may be a combination of several. A third […]

It might surprise you to find out that rose petals can be used for a variety of different purposes. Some uses have a common everyday application, such as beautifying our gardens and walkways, while other uses are more unusual, such as using them for therapy and cooking. Rose lovers it seems just crave to invent […]

Whenever you see only one rodent in your home or business, there is a good chance there are plenty more hiding from you. The same holds true for most pests that do their best to stay out of view, knowing that if spotted you will take necessary steps to get them all out of your […]

Every night before putting their children to bed, many parents utter the words, “Don’t let the bedbugs bite.” Although many say these words each night, there are few that know that bedbugs are actually real. Bedbugs aren’t common, but they can occur in apartments, hotels, dormitories and shelters. These insects are defined as small wingless […]

For over 12 years Dura Tech pest control has been helping homeowners and businesses in Massachusetts remain free of insects and pests. By developing an integrated pest management system, designed specifically for each location, Dura Tech pest control allows homeowners to take control of any pest problem, and keep the insects from returning through continued […]

Regardless of the type of pest problem you may be experiencing, there are several methods in Buffalo Grove pest control circles to learn how to eliminate the problem. Whether bringing in experienced professional help or opting for different do-it-yourself methods, for those living in Buffalo Grove, pest control is a familiar subject.
In the Midwest there […]

In most areas of this great nation, all kinds of bugs dwell.  From insects to small rodents, bats and of course, the termite pest can be a major concern.  Because of the local Atlanta weather with the addition of humidity, it is a great place to live for bugs and other things that make people […]

There are many different roses that you have to choose from, but without a doubt long stem red roses are one of the most popular types. After all, it is long stem red roses that are most often purchased for special occasions, particularly birthdays, anniversaries, and Valentines Day, and so obviously for this reason alone […]

When it comes to the planting and maintaining of roses, there are many different issues that need to be properly understood in order for the roses to be able to strive properly and be healthy and beautiful, and the matter of drying roses is one of great importance in this regards.
About Drying Roses
Drying roses is […]

Many people who use some sort of pest control management company in their homes think nothing about pest control where they work.  It’s not up to the workers in an office to make sure pest control is done, but still, most think nothing about leaving a sandwich in the lunchroom for the next day or […]