Garden thyme, fresh or dried, alone or combined with parsley and bay leaves to make a bouquet garni, adds a distinctive aromatic flavouring to meats, poultry, stews, sauces, and stuffing. Thymus vulgaris, commonly known as cooking thyme, English thyme, French thyme, or winter thyme is just one...

Water fountains and especially wall fountains have been here for a while, bringing a touch of extravagance and serenity to the most impressive houses around the world. Egyptians used fountains in the open air gardens, while the Farsi build there fountains inside within embedded courtyards as a...

When replacing a fountain pump or choosing a new one, first there are some key terms to keep in mind:

“Head”: This is the maximum vertical lift of the pump. For example, a 6′ head means the pump is rated to pump water up to 6 feet high. Note, however, that at 6 feet the...

There are a wide range of houseplants available in shops or can be grown in your own gardens

Houseplants are one of the quickest and least expensive way of brings life and interest to a room. A splash of green instantly revives a rather tired scheme, and flowering plants provide a lively...

Because of the aesthetic qualities the flower holds, it has been a number one choice as an object to convey the expressions and emotions of beauty, passion, respect and the most important of all; love. Love ranging from the love from a parent to their child, among friends and of course who can...

If youre like most people it isnt the thought of winterizing your garden that gets you, its figuring out where to start. Theres just so much to do that it can sometimes be hard to know where to begin!

Well, relax. The harvest is in and putting your garden to bed, so to speak, is one of...

The overall theory of pruning apple trees is to first train the young apple tree to grow efficiently, and then to promote the best production of good quality fruit as the tree matures.

By training a young apple tree to grow “correctly” you enable the tree to develop a strong...

My Grandfather was an old school farmer from way back who depended on his crops for his living. He, like farmers then and now, knew that the secret to optimum yield and plant health begins in the soil. If the soil was just right and other conditions were favorable, his yields were higher and he...

Actually, having a beautiful lawn isn’t much of a secret at all. Here’s how it works:

1. Plant the right type of grass for your area

2. Use the proper fertilizer as directed a couple of times a year

3. Keep well watered during the growing season

4. Never...

The Rose is a Rose and Was Always a Rose

Of hundreds of thousands of flowers that exist in the world, the one most common flower that most people can recognize and identify is the rose. The rose has been used for hundreds of years to express a varying number of emotions, as a pleasing...

The Pros And Cons Of Ordering Garden Plants Over The Internet

In the 21st century, more and more people find themselves turning to the Internet and the World Wide Web to purchase all types of products and services. Indeed, many people are turning to the Net to order garden plants of all...

I currently rent my house and while Im planning on buying later this year, I cant refrain from obtaining new and interesting perennial plants right now. After all, it is spring out there and new plants have always been a major part of my spring activities. But, what can you do when you have a...