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  • Get your Garden Cooking with Friable Soil  By : John Doe
    Oh sure, fried green tomatoes are ok; but I'll take an extra helping of friable soil any day! This is the desire of any gardener who attempts to sink a shovel into the clay found in our area. Clay just does not make a great sandwich. Takes a lot of mustard. ..
  • Natural Garden Pest Control  By : John Doe
    No dig gardens essentially strive to be their own ecosystem. This is the sign of the best sort of garden, one that is in tune with itself without the need for pest or disease control. Starting with a weed free bed and clean compost, the garden should get off to a roaring start on this front.
  • Preparing Successful Seedlings  By : John Doe
    Growing your own seedlings is very gratifying and far more economic than purchasing them. It also gives you far greater control over your existing growing conditions. Vegetable seeds need a light, friable soil that will hold moisture, to grow.
  • Wooden Greenhouses  By : John Doe
    An important addition to any British back garden, the greenhouse is firmly established in the British way of life. It's probably the inclement weather that drives the british gardener 'inside'. If you are visiting this site then you are probably thinking about obtaining a new greenhouse.
  • Planning a Vegetable Garden  By : John Doe
    It is important when you start to plan a garden, to know what you want the garden to do.
  • Garden Sheds: Wood Finishing and Weatherproofing Tips  By : John Doe
    To keep wood garden sheds, arbors, or trellises looking their best, consider using a wood finishing product such as sealer, stain, or outdoor paint. Wood finishing protects exposed wood from sun, water, insect, and fungal damage.
  • Patio Design - Expanding Your Home Outdoors  By : John Doe

    A patio can be just like another room in your house. Effective patio design can mean that your increase the floor space of your home, by adding an outside room that allows you to entertain like never before.

  • Gardening Vertically: Fad, Emerging Frontier or Long-Overlooked Art Form  By : John Doe
    Sure, it makes sense that there's a buzz about vertical gardening-there are lots more of us to feed these days with much less productive land. "Let's make the best use of our diminishing resources," many are saying.
  • Discount Patio Furniture - An Easy Way to Get the Best  By : John Doe

    Buying discount patio furniture is an economical way to obtain quality furniture for your patio.

    Many department stores offer patio furniture at discounted prices towards or at the end of the summer season.

  • Keeping the Balance of Nature: Pond Water Maintenance  By : John Doe
  • Toxic Pollutants & Their Effect on Fish Health  By : John Doe
    Once water temperatures increase in the summer months, fish become more active and produce increasing amounts of waste, leading to potential water pollution. Fish produce waste in the form of ammonia, which is broken down into nitrites then nitrates by beneficial bacteria.
  • Hot Feeding Tips  By : John Doe
    Summer is the most enjoyable water gardening season and the time to watch for potential problems caused by high water temperatures during extreme or extended hot periods. It's important to feed food that is easily digestible so fish benefit from fully absorbing the nutrients.
  • Fall Pond Cleaning  By : John Doe
    Doing a full pond cleaning during the colder winter months can be very stressful on your fish.
  • Fertilizing Your Water Lilies...  By : John Doe
    Unfortunately, sunlight is not enough. Your water lilies will grow, thrive, and bloom much better if you get in the habit of fertilizing them regularly.
  • Protecting your Garden Pond from Pesky Predators  By : John Doe
    Notice any fish disappearing lately? While herons are present year-round, water gardeners notice the challenges they bring to the pond in spring and early summer when herons feed their young. An adult heron needs about 13 ounces of food daily, which is equivalent to three 6" koi.
  • How to Choose Between Goldfish and KOI  By : John Doe
    Many people have asked us over the years "Should I add goldfish or KOI (or both) to my pond? The answer is "it depends. "Goldfish are better suited to smaller water gardens and ponds, in the 50 - 500 gallon range.
  • Fish Health in Hot Summer Heat  By : John Doe
    Summer is over, but for many of us - the heat remains. Here a couple of things to do to keep your fish healthy and your pond clear going into winter. First, remember to keep your pond well aerated.
  • External vs. Submersible Pumps. Which One Should You Use?  By : John Doe
    For many people, it's never been a question of whether to use a submersible pump vs. an external pump because most people have smaller ponds and are used to just using a submersible pump.
  • Building Liner Ponds  By : John Doe
    Surprisingly enough, it is usually in mid-summer that many gardeners begin to think about installing a small pond or water garden. Ponds don't need to be weeded or watered, and they can supply exuberant color in the form of water lilies and bog plants.
  • Avoiding Unsightly Algae  By : John Doe
    Excessive organic matter in the pond provides nutrients for algae, contributing to its growth. Algae can obscure the view of colorful fish, and more dangerously, it robs the water of valuable oxygen and releases harmful pollutants.
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