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Some people have the mistaken idea that all insects are bad.  An abnormal paranoia of anything that creeps and crawls or slithers can sell a lot of chemicals and natural insecticides.  The market feeds off people's fear of insects.  Parents teach their children to be leery of insects.  While it's true that there are many insects that can cause harm, they usually do so as a way to protect themselves and preserve their species. (…)

Many gardeners do not even consider fall gardening because of the winter frosts that might make an early appearance.  On the contrary, fall gardening will result in excellent vegetables and will extend crops long after spring planted plants are finished.  Vegetables produced from fall gardening are sometimes sweeter and milder than those grow in the summer and offer a brand new taste to the same old veggies. (…)

Container gardens can create a natural sanctuary in a busy city street, along rooftops or on balconies. (…)

Many people may not be aware that gardening can actually harm the environment.  A large amount of carbon dioxide can be released through tilling the soil.  This contributes to global warming.  When you cultivating and compacting the soil, destroys good fungi.  Fertilizers like nitrogen and manure often leach out of the soil and pollute the water you drink. (…)

There is nothing nicer than receiving a gift relating to one's passion. (…)

Why would you want to have your own herb garden?
First, it is not only a brilliant addition to your existing garden or patio because it serves more than decorative purposes. (…)

Herbs or herb plants have been very much the part of human civilization since ancient times. Herbs are valued for their flavor, aroma in culinary uses and most of all its medicinal values. (…)

Many people worry a lot when it comes to caring for their plants.  When talking about house plants, there is no need to worry.  There are just a few things you need to consider. (…)

If you have a tiny yard and would like a simple but well-maintained garden, you only need two things - determination and know-how.  Here are some tips on how to keep your garden by the yard looking spruced up and glamorous. (…)

Raised gardens are becoming quite popular as more and more people are renting property or find themselves in high rise apartment buildings with little to no lawn space and even less access to actual soil in which to plant the flowers and vegetables they desire to have with them. (…)

Congratulations! At last you have decided to have a nice garden for your biggest house. (…)

One of the best things about gardening is felling warm, moist dirt in your bare hands, but you will often end up with blistered, chapped, and scraped skin.  The solution to this problem is gardening gloves.  The more time you spend getting down and dirty in the garden, the more you need gardening gloves.  Gardening gloves will be able to ease some of the pain you would otherwise be subject to, letting you spend even more time playing in the dirt. (…)

If you’re getting ready to go on a new garden venture, you need to prepare your soil to ideally house your plants. (…)

Soil primarily had its beginning from rock together with animal and vegetable decay, if you can imagine long stretches or periods of time when great rock masses were crumbling and breaking up. (…)

Patio gardening is for everyone with a patio.  Even if you have a yard, don't forget your patio or balcony.  These are great places for gardening in containers. 
A trellis with ivy or some other type of climbing vine can become a shield from neighbors.  They can also provide a reprieve from an unsightly yard or street.  Don't have or like a trellis but still want to block a view, consider a large plant - Ficus or other large container plant. (…)

We all have had those moments when we see ants crawling in an out of our flower pots. (…)

Bird feeders come in a wide array of shapes and sizes, from the simple to the complex, from the strictly functional to the somewhat whimsical. (…)

Mother's Day
Mother's Day is just around the corner.   Are you looking for a gift that keeps on giving? (…)

Photo by Salomé
For most of us it's still to early to get out in the garden but there's still somethings you can do to get ready for the growing season. (…)

 
Here are a few things you need to consider when caring for your houseplants.
 
1. Feeding
Feed your plants during their most active growth period. (…)