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How to Start a Small Greenhouse Business

A small greenhouse business is a great way to earn extra money. It is a business that can be expanded over time, even potentially allowing you to leave your day job in order to concentrate on what you love. This type of business offers a great service to those without the time to start their gardens

Create A Theme With An Outdoor Fountain.

Rearranging a garden or turning a plain backyard into a beautiful garden can be quite a challenge. Whether your garden will be a backdrop for parties and barbeques or a quite relaxing place to escape ...

Big Mahogany Tree Plant Types

Genuine mahogany comes from two species of New World tree, both belonging to the genus Swietenia. Wood from these trees offers a versatile combination of strength, attractive grain and workability. A number of trees around the world have wood with similar qualities, often described as types of mahog

How to Plant a Green Mountain Boxwood Near a Yew Stump

The Green Mountain boxwood, also known as Buxus sempervirens, is a shrub for partial- to full-sun areas of your yard. This boxwood grows from 3 to 6 feet tall with a 1- to 3-foot-wide spread. While both yew and boxwood are evergreen plants, they share none of the same pests. If you have an old yew s

What Will You Do With Your Garden Shed?

Garden sheds come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are no longer just thought of as a place to store the lawn mower in. Once erected, garden sheds need some maintenance to ensure they can be enjoyed for years to come.

Flowers Planting Guide

Landscaping with flowers adds color and interest to a yard. But no plant stays in bloom all year long, so it is important to balance types of flowers within an overall design. Mix annuals, perennials and biennials for a constant supply of blossoms. Pay special attention to the needs of bulbs and con

Lawn Maintenance and Lawn Mowing Tips for Warm Season and Cool Season Grasses

Lawn maintenance and lawn mowing are skills that require knowledge of how high to cut different turf grasses. The following lawn care tips are useful whether you live in Sydney, NSW, Australia or Sydney, Kentucky, USA. The different types of turf grasses are broadly categorized as cool season turf g

Japanese Gardens Are Ideal For Backyards

Gardens, built in empty backyards of houses provide peace and harmony. If a garden with a few characteristics of nature is built in back of the house, its beauty glorifies the house and brings in serenity.

How to Grow a Cat's Whiskers Plant

The cat's whiskers plant is a shrub-like plant that belongs to the mint family. It can grow to be 2 feet tall and its width is 3 to 4 feet. The plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies because of the nectar inside the plant. The blooms are white or bluish-purple and resemble a cat's whiskers. Jav

What Are the Benefits of the Sage Herb?

Garden sage (Salvia officinalis) is cultivated as a kitchen spice. Leaves collected before the plant flowers can be prepared as infusions, powder or tincture for medicinal use.

How to Draw Plans for Building Permits

To pull building permits in most counties, you will need to draw plans. Depending on the scope and type of work you are doing, you can actually draw the plans yourself. A simple sketch detailing the work with accurate measurements will be sufficient. If your work involves a new addition to your prop

Red Headed Azalea Caterpillar

The red headed azalea caterpillar (Datana major) is a common insect pest attacking azaleas. Azaleas are the preferred species, but they also feed on blueberry, red oak, andromeda and apple trees. These pests cause extensive cosmetic damage to azaleas in the Southeastern United States during August a

How to Adjust Toro Watering Heads

Toro sprinklers keep your yard watered and your grass healthy. Occasionally, you will find brown spots that may not be getting enough water or puddling where the ground is getting too wet. When this happens, you need to adjust the radius of the Toro watering heads. How you make the adjustment depend

The Best Gardening Websites

Gardening is a fun task that you can do during your idle time. Not only will it give you beautiful results after your hard work but give you a solitary space where you can unwind when you need to.

How To Get Your Kids to Enjoy Gardening

Playing with dirt is a natural for kids. To get your children to enjoy time in the garden, let them be active participants in their own garden.