This page contains miscellaneous money saving tips and ideas related to gardening.
Getting Rid of BriersThis is a page about getting rid of briers. Tackling those thorny areas of the yard can be a real challenge. Wild roses and berries grow fast in the spring and summer.
Building a Pole Barn Greenhouse?Building your own greenhouse is a fun project that can be tailored to meet your budget and gardening needs. The pole barn style is an easy one to work with. This is a page about building a pole barn greenhouse.
Upcycle Above Ground Pool Post into Plant TrellisDo you have an old above ground pool you're taking down? Or see someone tossing theirs out? Keep the posts! Here's another idea you could do with them for inexpensive - we made this plant trellis for our dragonfruit.
DeKay's Snake PhotosThese common garden snakes are commonly known as DeKay's or brownsnake but the official name is Storeria dekayi. They can be found all along the Eastern side of the North American continent. They are harmless, eating slugs, snails and earthworms, and being eaten by larger snakes, birds and mammals.
Creating a Zen Garden in Your YardA simple, miniature rock garden with a few plants and even a water feature can bring serenity and calming pleasure to an outdoor space. This is a page about creating a zen garden in your yard.
Uses for Bags of CementA bag of cement will get very hard when water is added that can help fill a gap in the fence or yard. This is a page about uses for bags of cement.
Ideas To Revitalize a Garden ClubThe enthusiasm among members of a gardening club can wax and wane over time. This page may help you in coming up with new activities and programs to rejuvenate the group and attract new members. This page contains ideas to revitalize a garden club.
Getting Rid of MossIn the proper climates, moss has a tendency to grow in lawns, on rockery and even on older wooden structures. This is a page about getting rid of moss.
Creating a Garden Tunnel Out of PVCThis is a page about creating a garden tunnel out of PVC. Use simple PVC pipe to create this beautiful structure for the summer.
Recommendations for Plants Along a DrivewayThis is a page about recommendations for plants along a driveway. Some plants do better than other along the edge of a driveway.
Beautiful Butchart Gardens (Victoria B.C.)This photo was taken from a cabin at Butchart Gardens in Victoria, British Columbia. It is an absolutely amazing place and I look forward to making a return trip. I only wish my thumb was as green as theirs.
Protecting Plants When Painting Your HomeThis is a page about protecting plants when painting your home. Painting your house is a big job. If you have a lot of plants around the foundation, you will want to protect them before you begin.
Choosing a Garden BenchThis is a page about choosing a garden bench. Choosing the perfect bench to add to your garden is a fun adventure, as you define the mood and focal points of your garden.
Making a Recycled GazeboThis is a page about making a recycled gazebo. It doesn't have to cost much to add a gazebo to your garden plan.
Making an Indoor GreenhouseThis is a page about making an indoor greenhouse. You can easily and inexpensively build an indoor greenhouse.
Using Beer in the Garden?This is a page about using beer in the garden. Beer can be helpful in the garden to catch slugs, as a fertilizer and for other things.
Creating a Garden Weather StationThis is a page about creating a garden weather station. A garden weather station is a fun and useful tool to add to your garden. The weather plays an important role in your gardening success.
Gardening Tips and TricksThis is a page about gardening tips and tricks. Even the most experienced gardener, in addition to being able to offer advice, can be open to new ideas and tips from fellow gardening enthusiasts.
Florida Gardening Tips and PhotosThis page contains Florida gardening tips and photos. There are many plants and trees that will flourish year round in this state.
Grocery Store GardeningThis page is about grocery store gardening. There are a number of ways you can grow food and house plants, from fruits and vegetables you buy in the produce department.
Using Pine Needles in Your GardenThis page is about using pine needles in your garden. There are a number of ways this natural material can be used to help you in the garden.
Gardening at a Rental HouseThis page is about gardening at a rental house. Knowing your garden maintenance responsibilities and rights are important to keep a healthy relationship with your landlord.
Getting Rid of All VegetationThis page is about getting rid of all vegetation. It is important to find a safe method for killing what is growing where you don't want it.
Hammock Tips and TricksThis is a page about hammock tips and tricks. Hammocks bring to mind lazy, relaxing afternoons in your backyard or garden. Now that you have decided to get one, or are ready to set one up, there are some tips that might come in handy.
Starting a Garden ClubThis page is about starting a garden club. Share your enthusiasm for plants and gardening experiences with others in a group.
Starting Worm Bin for Fish BaitThis page is about starting a worm bin for fish bail. When you are planning on lots of fishing, it's great to have worms readily available.
Setting Up a Beekeeping Hut?This is a page about setting up a beekeeping hut. One of the first considerations for the beginning beekeeper is setting up the hut.
Using Newspaper in the GardenThis page is about using newspaper in the garden. There are a number of ways that this material can be useful in the garden, and enrich the soil.
Making Sub-irrigated PlantersThis is a page about making sub-irrigated planters. Certain plants thrive if watered from the bottom. This is most easily done using a sub-irrigated planter.
Uses for Scalloped Tree Ring Bricks?I am looking for uses for old red scalloped tree ring bricks. I am living in a park with no lawns (crushed rock "lawns"). What can I do with old scalloped tree ring bricks? There are approximately 30. I have matching flower bed edging and would like to use it somehow to tie together. Any ideas?
Building a Wall or Raised Garden Bed from Stone?I would like to use all the stones that I am digging out of the ground while preparing for planting. It would be great if I could use them to make the sides for a raised bed and for a wall around the garden that already exists.
Homemade Plant MarkersThis is a page about homemade plant markers. The cost of buying plant markers may be prohibitive, but you can make some unique ones using purchased or household items.
Building a GreenhouseThis is a page about building a greenhouse. Having a greenhouse is a major advantage for any gardener. You can keep plants that would normally not winter well in your area and can grow a much wider variety of flowers.
Garden: Backyard DeckThis is my back yard patio. I can view this from my sliding glass door, and love to look at it. It's got such "cute" factor!
Scenery: My Backyard (Chesterfield, VA)These pictures were taken in my back yard which just about takes up the whole place for all the plants. I have rose of Sharons - 3 colors, angel trumpets - 4 colors, iris, lilies, bananas, palms and many more.
How Do I Sell a Sago Palm?How do I sell a sago plant?
Understanding Butterfly Behavior?Are any of you really familiar with butterflies? We've had several small white butterflies, for a couple of months, and a couple of evenings ago, Sat, Aug. 28, just before 6pm, I thought I saw a couple of them fluttering, and then one flew off.
What Are the Bugs That Look Like a Fireflies With an Orange Head?What are the black bugs that look like a lighting bug with an orange head? They are everywhere, on my my flowers and humming bird feeders, also. Are they a bad bug or a good bug ?
Building a Birdbath?I am looking for the easiest way to build a outside bird bath.
Using Wine Bottles for Building Sidewalk or Retaining Wall?Has anybody used wine bottles as bricks for a sidewalk or to build a retaining wall?
Removing Vine Tendrils From Brick Walls?I removed vines from the brick of my house. How do I clean the brick now, since I still have the little "fingers" holding onto my brick?
Chloredine for Diseased Date PalmsI would like to present my experience in fighting the fatal disease in my date palm tree. I have three date palm trees in my garden; two of them are same type, the third is different. I noticed the disease on the third.
Making a Screen for Reclaiming Landscape Stone?Does anyone know how to reclaim landscape rock by building a home made "sifter"? I'd love to see some pictures. We had to dig up a 4' x8' section of 1/2inch rock landscaping and now much of it has dirt and debris in it.
Processing and Selling Spanish Moss?How do you clean and sanitize Spanish moss? How can I locate a buyer?
What Is The Name Of This Flame Plant?This is a beautiful plant but I don't know what it's called. Doesn't it look like a plant of flames?
Varnishing Wooden Planters?What type of varnish would I use to weatherproof wooden planters etc for the outdoors?
Is Store Bought Shredded Mulch Safe In The Garden?Is store bought shredded mulch safe to put down in a veggie garden to help control weeds?
Help Identifying Large Gourd?My friend recently received this very large garden item and doesn't know what it is.
Removing Moss From Rock?How do I remove moss from rock?
Backyard MakeoverOur makeover of our backyard, a before and after photo. Were very happy with the results.
Mushroom Fungus?I have mushrooms growing in my flower bed from a tree stump. Any ideas how to get rid of them?
Severe Itching Caused by Okra Plants?Every year I have my vegetable garden and I always plant okra, which I love. When I get around the plant and start picking, I start itching like I have gotten into poison ivy. I use long rubber gloves for my hands and part of my arms, but my neck, face and the rest of my body itches so bad....
Building an Inexpensive Garden Fountain?How can I make a water fountain without it costing a lot?
Life Cycle of Petunias?Can you please tell me where to find a picture of the life cycle of petunias? Please.
Help With Growing Watermelons?How can I grow sweeter watermelons? My soil is sandy and alkaline.
Ideas To Revitalize Garden Club?Our garden club needs a boost. Can anyone suggest a few interesting programs?
Homemade Plant Markers?I am looking for ideas for making plant markers. They have gotten so expensive (like about 12 little plastic markers for $5.00).
