By Kat Yares
Garden gongs bring not only aesthetic beauty to the garden, they also add music. The deep rich tones of a gong, whether it is struck by mallet or blowing in the breeze, add serenity to the space it occupies. A garden gong can be either free standing or can be hung from a tree branch to bring about the desired effect. It is believed that gongs were first used by the Chinese some time around the...
By Brandi
Ants. These pesky, crawling, biting insects can ruin a romantic picnic, a fun day at the park with the family or a relaxing day off at home. It seems that these annoying bugs can get into anything, and when they get into your home, simple living can turn into a disaster. If you're looking for ways to rid your home of ants, or just to make sure they stay away, read on to find out more about...
By Debra Turner
Most gardening enthusiasts are at least somewhat familiar with the exotic and stunning Bonsai trees, grown as an art form for centuries. Most people consider Bonsai to be either flowering trees, fir varieties or deciduous trees such as elms or maples. Yet, palm trees make very unusual and interesting Bonsai specimens as well. The best palm to try your hand at growing as a Bonsai is probably the...
By Hannah Rice Myers
The one thing that everyone loves about cakes--especially wedding cakes--is that endless garden of roses. Yet you don't have to be a professional decorator with widely admired talent to make your own icing roses. All it takes is some instruction and a little practice, and you too, can make an icing rose that your friends and family will talk about for weeks to come. Holding your rose nail in ...
By David Lessem
For many people, a well-groomed lawn is as important as a well-maintained house. Fortunately, a lawn is much less work. If you take the time to prepare the soil, select the right strain of grass for your climate and water it frequently, you should have a beautiful lawn in no time. Dig weeds up using a trowel or weeding tool. Try to get the roots up, since some weeds can regrow from the root...
By Dana Severson
While Echinacea is generally reserved for the herbalists, its use has slowly found its way into the public eye. The coneflower, as it is often called, holds many valuable qualities. It is a natural antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal agent that has a myriad of uses. Some of the most common will surprise most, but the subscriber will attest to its holistic benefits. Probably the most...
By Christine Lehman
Flowers are usually the most beautiful part of most plants. There are thousands of different kinds of flowers. The sizes and shapes of flowers vary widely. This article details why the vibrant colors of flowers are so different. All plants go through the process of photosynthesis, in which they convert carbon dioxide and water with the help of sunlight into oxygen and carbohydrates. The compound ...
By Alicia Bodine
Gardening can be difficult for anyone who has never done it before. It can even be intimidating if you have had a houseplant or two that didn't do so well. The best thing to do is read a few gardening guides before you jump right in. If you arm yourself with information, you are more likely to succeed, because you will be giving your flowers or vegetables exactly what they need to become...