Landscape Shrubs

Landscape shrubs are the ballast of a flower garden, whether you grow them as a hedge, strategically placed specimen plants, or to flank either a deck or porch steps. Depending on the climatic zone--from U

Storage Shed Foundations

If youre spending the time and money to build a shed that will last for years, you need to make sure you have every angle covered. While making sure the roof is leak proof and the structure is sturdy is a

Climbing Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas are unpredictable. You expect a compact shrub with large leaves and clusters of even bigger bunches of flowers, and you get, what? Even when not in bloom, the climbing hydrangea--native to Japan

Storage Shed Designs

Once youve decided that you want to build a storage shed and where you want to place it, the next part is kind of fun. How do you want it to look? There are as many styles of storage sheds available as the

Garden Pond Designs

Garden pond designs will be determined by the size and shape of the available space in your yard, as well as your own personal preferences. Fortunately, there are many different possibilities to accommodat

Organic Gardening Tips

Some people, especially beginning gardeners, think using organic methods is too complex for them. In truth, gardening organically takes no more time, effort or expense than conventional techniques, and ha

Aquascape Ponds

Aquascape ponds are just as much a possibility for your yard as a garden. In fact, the two go hand in hand. Both are attractive, natural enhancements to your property. Both showcase plants, flowers, and ev

Edible Gardens

We all know that peas, carrots, parsley and squash will make an edible garden. But did you know that you could have a beautiful flower garden that can contribute to your culinary arts as well? There are

Ornamental Grass Nurseries

You may be growing ornamental grasses as a specimen, a ground cover, a barrier, or an edging plant. Given how hardy these species are, how little maintenance they require, and how well they work in so many

Building An Outdoor Shed

When building an outdoor shed, one important factor to keep in mind is obvious--the outdoors. If you live in an area that has extreme weather conditions like heavy rains, wind, and snow, youre going to hav

Fast Growing Shrubs

You dont need to be a professional garden designer to create an intimate garden retreat in a corner of your property. Nor does it take a bricklayer or fence builder to build an effective privacy wall. Shru

Duramax Sheds

So youve decided to add a storage shed to the yard. Sheds are great for holding all kinds of outdoor gear, including yard tools, barbecue accessories, even pool toys or sports equipment. But you want a she

Garden Planters

Garden planters can successfully tie the look of your garden into the look of your house. If you have fabulous landscaping, why not use planters to take some of that color and life up onto the second stor

Water Garden Supplies

Water garden supplies can be purchased at home improvement and garden centers, as well as from online aquascape supply stores. These supplies include tools for installation, seasonal care, and predator con

Artificial Chinese Palm

Can Be Dangerous Not to be confused with the cheap version of a well-known handheld device, the Chinese palm is actually a beautiful houseplant. All joking aside, the real version of these beautiful evergr

Garden Streams

Garden streams are a wonderful way to add new dimension to your existing landscaping scheme. Ponds or streams add depth, variety, and extra life to an existing garden. Water also complements gardens very n

Herb Gardening

Herbs are among the easiest plants to grow, and make a very satisfying garden. There are many varieties to choose from, both annuals and perennials. They can also be very decorative. A Basic Culinary Her

Trumpet Vines

A true North American native, the trumpet vine (Campsis radicans) grows fairly well across the entire United States but is most comfortable in the southeast. Taking both heat and cold in stride, it produce

Basic Gardening

When youre considering planting your first garden, its easy to become overwhelmed by all the gardening advice thats available in books and magazines, online, and from well-meaning friends. While there are

Japanese Painted Ferns

Named the perennial plant of the year for 2004, the Japanese painted fern (Athyrium niponicum Pictum) grows almost everywhere in the United States. Hardy and low-maintenance, it enjoys well-drained soil an