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Formal Gardens

Formal gardens can be either classical or modern in style. They tend to comprise symmetrical...

Informal Gardens

Maintenance, The Key To Success.

Because gardens are living, growing entities, maintenance is the most important factor in their success....

An Introduction To Pesticides

Pesticides can be useful in helping home gardeners to protect their crops and plants against...

Applying Pesticides

All pesticides should be applied strictly in accordance with the instructions provided on the container...

Use Spent Coffee grounds In The Garden

Coffee has more uses that waking you  up in the morning! Try these beneficial ways to use...

Tips To Storing And Disposing Pesticides

Regard all pesticides as toxic. Store them in a well-ventilated area, well away from human...

10 Ways to kill and repel ants without using pesticides

Ants are a well-known pest around the house and garden. Try these popular methods of...

Types Of Inseccticides

Insect pests are relatively easy to identify and are influenced by weather conditions. Insecticides should...

The Wonder Plant Aloe Vera

One of the best known and most commonly found of what is known today as...

Examples Of Plants For Formal Gardens

Trees Conifers: Juniperus scopulorum ‘Skyrocket’, Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’, Thuja orientalis ‘Golden Rocket’, Cupressus sempervirens ‘Stricta’. Laurus nobilis (bay laurel), Ilex species, Magnolia grandiflora, Prunus laurocerassus, Syzygium paniculatum and S....

The Medicinal Marvel Calendula Officinalis

Not only is Calendula officinalis a spectacular ornamental for the garden bed, but it has a tremendous variety...