Water Lilies - A touch of Romance in the Garden
by Hans Dekker
Apr 11, 2008
Water lilies are one of nature's marvels. All they need to thrive is water and sunlight. There are two types of water lily; hardy and tropical. When hardy water lilies bloom, the flower sits right on top of the water, while the flower of the tropic...
Water Lilies
by Carole Nixon
Oct 19, 2007
Water Lilies
As the rose to the flower garden, so is the Water Lily to our lakes and ponds.In the summer stillness of some reed fringed backwater, the crowning note of beauty will be found in a fleet of Lilies moored by hidden cables. Who can...
Container Gardening
by Rodger Cresswell
Aug 13, 2007
Container Gardening
In recent years there has been a move towards planting up more containers in the garden. At one time the only container gardening was the occasional hanging basket.
More people have transport and more...
4 Things You Need To Know When Installing Garden Waterfalls
by Christopher Smith
Jun 01, 2007
Garden waterfalls are one of the newest and most popular trends in landscaping today. Waterfalls, lovely fountains, and picturesque ponds are brought together to make a wonderful sight. You can also include some beautiful fish, lovely water plants, a...
Do Plants Grow Better in Water or Soil: The Benefits of Water Gardening
by Matthew Harley
Apr 10, 2007
“do plants grow better in water or soil” - A common question popping up among gardeners lately has been, “do plants grow better in water or soil?” In this article, the benefits of water gardening will be detailed to help you make the decision about ...
Indoor Ponds Keep Plants and Fish Healthy During Winter Months
by Rob Buenaventura
Oct 17, 2006
If you’ve never seen an indoor fish pond or are of the mind that the only place for a fishpond is outdoors, it’s time to readjust your thinking. Many people love the idea of having a goldfish or Koi pond in their lawn and garden area but find the rea...
Basic Gardening - Winterizing
by Jonathan Johnson
Sep 15, 2006
Preparing your garden for winter will minimize cold damage and ensure much healthier plants in the spring. The following guidelines will help you in preparing your landscape for the cold winter months.
Tropical potted plants need to be brought...
Basic Gardening - Watering Correctly
by Jonathan Johnson
Sep 15, 2006
Many factors affect how often you must water your plants. Some of these factors are heat, humidity, wind, season, soil, and type of plant. The following guidelines pertain to plants recently transplanted into the garden. Remember, when transplanti...
Tips and Techniques For Watering Your Container Garden Plants
by Mary Hanna
Jul 29, 2006
The importance of proper watering cannot be stressed enough for your container garden plants. Container Gardens are exposed to wind and sun so they dry out quicker than plants in the ground. There are no exact rules about watering your container gard...
Water Garden Feature - How To Save On The Pennies And Labour
by Maisy Day
Apr 21, 2006
Water Garden Features without doubt is the cherry on the cake giving the ultimate finish to enhance the beauty of a garden or patio - but unfortunately some gardeners are put off because of the work involved with the installation and maintenance of h...
