Crafty Garden

Spring Gardening Projects for the Family
Spring is the perfect time to plant a garden with your children It's educational, good exercise, a great bonding activity, and great for self-esteem...

Decorating Your Garden
It's Summer and gardens are blooming everywhere. Now is a great time to look at your outdoor living area and make any changes you might desire.

Pumpkin Patch Pumpkins
Pumpkins - a decorative accent to any garden- especially during the Autumn season. Even the names of the varieties tend to set the mood

Ornamental Garden Edging
You've got a bunch of options for outlining the border around your garden. Whether you're just starting to think about your landscaping or looking for ways to spruce up your yard, picking out the right border is a great first step.

Create a Hummingbird Habitat to Attract More Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds are fascinating little animals. I love watching them hover at the feeder. But if you're having trouble getting hummingbirds to come to your yard, here are a few tips to help you out.

Flowering Azaleas, Camellia, Crepe Myrtle (crape Myrtle), And Other Importa
When planning your landscaping, don't forget your shrubbery. Selecting the right shrubs for your yard can be a daunting task. But this article provided by Ty Ty Nusery will get you on the right track.

How To Create The Best Garden Pond
Ponds are great additions to your backyard garden. But how to you make your own? For that matter what are the things you need to think about before starting. This article will give you a great introduction to designing and building your own pond!

Herb And Vegetable Gardens Are Lanscapes Too!
Now that your planning your backyard landscaping, don't forget edible plants. Herbs and vegetables make a great alternative to your run of the mill backyard plants.

Do It Yourself: An Attractive Rock Garden Anyone Would Be Proud Of
Rock gardens make attractive backyard additions. If you've been thinking about putting in a rock garden, be sure to read this article first.

Fantastic Outdoor Benches- Choose Your Favorite Outdoor Bench To Accent You
Backyard benches are more popular than ever. Before you buy a new backyard bench, be sure to read this article.

Growing Beautiful Flowers From Bulbs
Planting with bulbs gives you a wide variety of flowers for your garden. To get a few hints and ideas about bulbs, be sure to check out this article!

Everybody Can Garden With Containers
Gardening is a great way to reduce stress and enjoy quiet times. But what happens if for some reason, you can't get out to your backyard garden? You don't need to give up on your hobby. This article will give you some great tips on how to garden in a smal

How To Keep Your Plants In Bloom With Dead-Heading
You're flowers never seem to bloom for long enough. If you want to learn a technique to make them bloom longer, have a read at this article.

Bee Balm, A Beautiful and Useful Plant for your Garden
Bee Balm is one of those plats that’s both beautiful to look at an useful too. Find pout all about Bee Balm in this article.

The Benefits Of Cedar In Outdoor Furniture
So why choose cedar? Firstly, cedar is a naturally beautiful wood for many reasons (which we describe below)...

Bird Feeder Basics
Next to a bird bath, a bird feeder is the best way to attract all types of birds to your backyard. Find out what you need to know before buying your next birdfeeder.

What is a Bonsai Tree?
Here in the West, Asian style decorating has been a trend for many years. One of the art forms that is enjoying the greatest popularity is the bonsai tree. ..

A Fountain for any Garden
Garden fountains make a great addition to anyone’s backyard décor. No longer reserved for the wealthy, fountains are...

Choose The Hybrid Tea Rose For A Touch Of Classic Elegance
A rose by any other name is still a rose. Even if it’s a modern hybrid. Read about why the hybrid tea rose is so popular.

Hibiscus-High Performance
Our region’s shrub form of hibiscus has a long and storied history in the garden, a history that starts in ancient Asia...

Problem Free Patios, Paving And Paths
If you are thinking of creating a patio, courtyard or path within your garden, then I have some helpful information for you....

How to Make a Weed Dabber
Controlling weeds can be a big job. One of the hardest parts is when using herbicides. You want to make sure to kill the weeds but not your garden plants. This article gives you some great hints to do just that.

Japanese Maples, The Dwarf Acers
I have been known to rant on about how people should try to include more native plants within their garden. However, I would never dissuade someone from including a Japanese maple...

Gardening Through A Drought Or How To Sprinkle
So you find yourself in the middle of the worst drought within living memory and your garden occupants are starting to sag, flag and wilt. Which plants should be watered...

Yard Figurines
Looking for fun and interesting ways to decorate your yard? Check out this article for some hints.

Decorating Your Yard And Garden With Garden Ornaments
There is no doubt that garden ornaments are quite popular, and have been growing in popularity over the last few years. And, these are not simply the lawn and garden ornaments that our parents and grandparents

Spring is Ahead - Plan Your Outdoor Living Space Now
Spring IS Ahead – Plan Your Outside Living Space Now Really! Although you may live where winter seems to still have firm grip, remember that just below the snow...

Shades of Aqua Beauty - Freshen Your Outdoor Living Space
If you've been reading any decorating magazines this winter, you will have read the annual color forecasts: the designers', editors' and paint professionals' picks as to what colors...

Fountains of Refreshment in your Outdoor Living Space
When hot, sticky days hit, try to use all your senses to keep cool. Sight and sound have amazing psychological effects, even when the thermometer soars...

Fall Planting For Spring Gardens
Ask someone what their favorite time of year is, and you'll most likely hear them wax eloquently about Spring, with it's colorful spring gardens heralding the end of Winter.

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