Building a rock garden can be one of the most enjoyable outdoor experiences you’ve ever had. It is the perfect landscaping project for you to engage in by yourself or with another. You may want a rock garden for any number of reasons. To begin with, they can be very beautiful features for your area. […]

Down with Deadheads – What is it and how do you do it?
There is nothing like a rose. The sweet smelling scent they produce might just be enough to get your nose stung by a pollinating bee, or another type of insect when sticking your nose into one! It doesn’t matter if it’s a wild […]

Here is a close-up carnation photo that was taken this week:

The realities of modern life are fast pushing gardening out of reach of many Americans - from apartment dwellers and senior citizens experiencing reduced mobility, to folks who simply don’t have the time or space to devote to a full-size garden. Ironically, even as our ability to garden shrinks, news of gardening’s health and spiritual […]

Gardening season is here and you are ready to get your hands dirty and your garden blooming.  Perhaps you have decided that this year you will plant your own vegetables.  Or maybe there is an herb garden in your future.  Unfortunately, you are also very conscious about the plights of the vegetable gardener, namely the […]

Eek!  A bug!  This scream, or one very similar to it, can be hear throughout homes and gardens 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 some are revolted if not scared […]

There are so many different colors of roses out there that you have to choose from, and so you are thus going to have to make some serious decisions on the colors of roses that you are going to want if you are planning on planting roses in your garden.
The Available Colors Of Roses
There are […]

You have decided to try an organic garden, good for you! However, it is important that you find a place for organic garden supplies because you aren’t going to be able to do it all on your own.  You need to find a place that you can trust to provide you with the best supplies […]

There are a number of different electronic pest control methods being used today. The need for better and improved pest control methods has increased dramatically as pests are rapidly causing humans and plants much concern. There is the constant menace of rats that can damage property and which nibble anything and everything, causing an estimated […]

Today I’m featuring some lovely Narcissus pictures.
These are from the garden of Mine Canyürek in Istanbul:

 

For those people who love to have fresh vegetables in the spring and summer, home vegetable gardening might be the best way to go.  The great thing about home vegetable gardening is that the person is growing their own vegetables which mean that there isn’t a bunch of chemicals on the vegetables. 
Also, there is something […]

In some warmer areas, tulips have been popping up - here are some recent tulip photos:
From Suzanna in Barcelona, Spain:

Tulip photos by David Ritter in Arizona:

The matter of pruning climbing roses is one of great importance when it comes to taking care of roses in general, and so if you have roses of any kind in your garden, particularly climbing roses, then you are definitely going to want to read on so that you can learn more about this.
Pruning Climbing […]

When you plan to start gardening, one of the first things you will need are soil, bins, fertilizers and other gardening products, depending on the type of plant you wish to grow. However, regardless of being a novice or expert in gardening, you need to consider switching to organic gardening products for several reasons.
First of […]

Pink roses are special, gorgeous products of nature.  Some pink roses are almost white, and some others are almost red.  In between the almost white and the almost red, there is a huge spectrum of colors.  All pink roses are beautiful, but these beautiful flowers are very different.  Roses are symbolic, and the symbols vary […]

Mites are close relatives of fleas and ticks that infest household reptiles, such as snakes and lizards. They are eight-legged bloodsucking organisms, and can transmit diseases from one reptile to another. The mite species is most commonly found infesting reptile hosts, and are unlikely to feed on non-reptilian hosts. The microscopically small insects are incredibly […]

Most houses at one time or another has to deal with the problem of insects and other pests, and rarely is this particular part of keeping house pleasant.  Pest control usually involves heavy use of traps, sprays, and calls to the exterminator in order to get the things that scamper, creep, and crawl in your […]

A silver fish is a small insect with a uniform silvery color over the upper surface of its long flat body. Silverfish can be found all over the place, but they prefer damp location with moderate temperatures, such as basements, laundry rooms, and under sinks. These insects may look harmless, but they can cause damage […]

When looking for help with controlling your pest problems, referrals and word of mouth goes a very long way. You can start your search by asking someone you know who has used pest control services who they would recommend. Ask about the type of pest problem these people encountered and whether or not they were […]

The most beautiful flowers are roses, and the most beautiful roses are red roses.  When a great poet, Robert Burns, wanted to express his admiration for the love of his life, he chose red roses to convey his feelings.  Red roses vary in color, but all of these beautiful flowers convey deep feelings like those […]

Termites are insects that no home owner wants to discover within their home. Termites are wood-consuming insects that can damage and destroy any home that is infested with them. These small insects primarily feed on wood, paper, books, insulation, and swimming pool liners and filtration systems. It is possible for homes to become infested at […]

Organic food is a growing concept that is being adopted by people around the world in order to seek better and healthier lifestyles. Eating organic food can be done in two ways: buying it from grocery stores or growing your own organic vegetables. Gardening is a hobby that provides stress relief and now it can […]

People often think of beetles as being annoying insects that they would like to be rid of. Even if you do not mind beetles in general, chances are good that you would not be happy to see these creatures around your house. However, there are three beetles that can actually be a benefit to keep […]

Are you drawn to the simple elegance and fragrant beauty of roses?  Do you wish you had time to cultivate an extensive rose garden?  If you’re interested in roses, but don’t have the time to tend a large rose garden, don’t fret.  Consider planting one or more of these hearty hybrid roses that even the […]

Although all wasps will defend their nests, the Yellow Jackets and are one of the most aggressive
One of the most bothersome of the social wasps is the Yellow Jacket. Yellow Jackets tend to aggressively defend their nests when they are disturbed; this is especially true of ground and cavity nesting ones like the western Yellow […]

Few things say love in such a symbolic way as a bouquet of long stem roses. Whether it is given for Valentine’s Day, an anniversary or even just because, most recipients will want to keep those flowers blooming so that the beauty and fragrance can be enjoyed for as long as possible. To preserve your […]

You’ve probably heard the phrase: every rose has its thorn.  Too many, thorns symbolize the danger that lurks behind the beauty of the roses, and all sorts of myths try to explain the presence of these dangerous little daggers on rose stems.  Greek myth suggests that Cupid shot arrows into the roses accidentally after being […]

Pests are just that – a pest. They are something that you don’t want around, but they are something that you might often have. You have to have a way to get rid of the pests that you don’t want. Using Boric acid is something that you might have to do. Before you decide it […]

There are several different species of carpet beetles, but the most common is the black carpet beetle whose larvae regularly infest homes. The black carpet beetle is a small winged shiny black insect, while other carpet beetles are brightly colored in various patterns of white, brown, yellow, and orange. Adult carpet beetles are small, oval-shaped […]

You’ve done your homework.  You’ve picked out the right kind of roses for your garden and you’ve bought or mixed together the right type of soil for your new plants.  All that’s left to do is plant your roses.  Don’t rush this part of the process – it is at this stage where you could […]