A few years ago I came across an idea in a book titled, “The Beginner’s Guide to Gardening by Reader’s Digest.”  It was very interesting and used something that completely surprised me.  I am a huge fan of unusual planters so this was one idea that I just had to share.
If you are doing any [...]

This weekend, I went for a nice long hike with my family for Father’s Day. It was a nice day, not too warm and the shade from the trees provided the perfect backdrop for tranquil moods.  Sunlight filtered through the trees leaving little pools of yellow light on the forest floor and the earth around [...]

Each year, new gardening trends emerge, fueling more than 83 percent of American households to participate in lawn and garden activities, according to a recent survey by a leading gardening association.
Troy-Bilt, a leading manufacturer of lawn and garden equipment, predicts that in 2007, gardens will continue to be viewed as an extension of the family [...]

It is planting season, and this year you are determined to make your garden into a lush paradise complete with flora and also fauna!  You will attract humming birds, butterflies, and ladybugs while keeping other bugs at bay.  You are seeing yourself, in your mind’s eye, hosting lavish backyard barbecues while regaling your neighbors with [...]