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Gardening Using Trees and Shrubs with Scent in MindTrees and shrubs can be used in gardening for their architectural form, for screening purposes, and for their fruits and flowers. Also many trees and shrubs have a strong contribution to make to the scented garden. This is an aspect of gardening which is often overlooked. Keep Your Bird Feeders Filled For The Spring RushMigrants are coming and going now and the influx of birds keeps my Michigan yard hopping. Returning birds are hungry and weary. By offering food and fresh water you may get a strange visitor like a warbler or two. Some birds like a Rose-breasted Grosbeak may like your habitat and offerings. He'll find a mate and stay the summer with you Easy Pond Algae Control the Ecologically Safe WayHere are two thumb rules that will stop most algae in its tracks. There's no magic or chemicals, simply solving a basic pond water imbalance. Set Yourself Apart: Create Your Own Wind Chime GardenIf you are one who enjoys sound integrated into your outdoor view, you might want to consider creating a wind chime garden – it will set your view to music. Give your Seeds a Head Start - How to Start Your Seeds Indoorgreat way to jump-start your garden and save money is to start your plants indoor before planting season. You will also be sure of the conditions the plants were grown in, unlike plants bought in stores. There are a few tricks to know to make your seedlings thrive. Choosing a Pond Liner – EPDM liners are the optimal choiceThe most popular choice for advanced pond constructions is the pond liner, because it offers an unlimited potential for design creativity, dependable longevity, and low maintenance. However, make sure you invest in a high quality pond liner, because a low-quality liner may leak, be toxic to marine life, and/or cause many other headaches in the upcoming months after your installation. Treating Rust on Metal RailingsRust on metal railings is caused by a number of conditions. Most common is wear and tear on the paint protecting the metal from rusting. As paint ages and dries out, it cracks, letting moisture attack the metal to start the rusting process. Easy Rose PlantingHere are the things you need to know about getting your rose off to a fast start by an award winning author who has written two rose books. 'Brite Eyes' Climbing RoseDescription and planting and care instructions for the 'Brite Eyes' Climbing Rose. Forever & Ever Double Pink HydrangeaDescription and planting and care instructions for the Forever & Ever Double Pink Hydrangea - a beautiful new introduction for 2006 that comes from a Japanese breeder and is very floriferous and long-blooming. 'Northern Encore' Tree RoseDescription and planting and care instructions for the Northern Encore Tree Rose – The first winter hardy tree rose. Growing Sweet PeasThe scent of these exquisite flowers lingers in your mind long after the flowers have faded. Beautiful, romantic and soft. Sweet peas are a delight to grow and enjoy in the garden and as cut flowers. Flower Crabapples: A Baker's DozenPlant ‘em if you’ve got ‘em. If you don’t have ‘em, get ‘em. They are not referred to as “Jewel of the Landscape” by accident. Those wonderful ornamental flowering crabapples offer a distinct landscape feature for every single season, are easy to grow, generally require little maintenance and somewhere at a local nursery or garden center there is one with your name on it. How to Select a Really Good Water HoseWhat separates a good water hose from the cheap junk so often found in the big box discount stores? Here are some of the features to look for in a quality hose that will give you years of good service. 5 Backyard Patio IdeasThinking of creating a new patio in your backyard? Need a few backyard patio ideas? Let us help. After a quick brainstorming session, we came up with these five backyard patio ideas that will be sure to please. Daylily 'When My Sweetheart Returns'Description and planting and care instructions for 'When My Sweetheart Returns' – a new repeat blooming daylily introduced by Dr. Darrel Apps, who is also known for other popular repeat-blooming daylilies including 'Rosy Returns', 'Happy Returns' and 'Big Time Happy.' Floribunda Rose 'Julia Child'Description and planting and care instructions for ‘Julia Child’ Floribunda Rose – a 2006 AARS Winner that is named for the famous chef. Hydrangea Forever & Ever RedDescription and planting and care instructions for Hydrangea Forever & Ever – a new 2006 introduction that is the first red hydrangea to bloom on both new and old wood. Vegetable Garden IdeasThe first year I lived in a "real house" I was excited to get a garden started. I just couldn't wait until spring when I could plant all kinds of veggies. While this seems like a good idea, it really wasn't. Daylily Just Plum HappyDescription and planting and care instruction for the Daylily ‘Just Plum Happy’ – a new repeat blooming daylily.Records: 1141-1160 from 1160