Gardening - Yahoo! Voices

How My Backyard is Saving Me Money

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (C. Jeanne Heida) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:10:23 EDT

How my yard has saved our family thousands of dollars a year.

Contributor: C. Jeanne Heida
Published: Feb 02, 2012

Five Easy Flowers for Kids

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Nannette Richford) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:24:00 EDT

Kids love growing their own garden, but don't always have the skills or patience needed to wait for seeds to germinate and flowers to bloom. These easy-to-grow flowers grow rapidly and produce kid-friendly blooms.

Contributor: Nannette Richford
Published: Feb 02, 2012

5 Spring Garden Planning Ideas to Do During Winter

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Tammy Lee Morris) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:31:38 EDT

It might be winter but the gardening season will be here soon. Spend some cold and dreary winter days planning your spring garden!

Contributor: Tammy Lee Morris
Published: Jan 23, 2012

Take the Guesswork Out of Grouping Garden Flowers

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Barbara Raskauskas) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:47:30 EDT

You can take the guesswork out of grouping garden flowers by limiting your selection to a single plant variety. Get ideas here on flowers that look great planted in abundance in your flowerbed.

Contributor: Barbara Raskauskas
Published: Jan 13, 2012

Garden Advice for the New Gardener

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Barbara Raskauskas) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:32:59 EDT

Most any new gardener can grow a vegetable garden when equipped with advice passed down through the ages. I received great advice from my father to share with you.

Contributor: Barbara Raskauskas
Published: Jan 05, 2012

Make Your Dream Garden a Reality

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Nannette Richford) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:48:52 EDT

Every gardening knows that the secret to a lush garden starts with a dream. Learn how to transform you dream garden into reality.

Contributor: Nannette Richford
Published: Dec 12, 2011

How to Grow Container Onions From Seeds

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sylvia Cochran) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:44:29 EDT

Growing onions in containers is a perfect method of ensuring year-round access to fresh produce. Planting onions calls for soil pH considerations and light availability. Planting in containers also comes with the added call for wise variety choices.

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Dec 20, 2011

What Is Sustainable Gardening?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Agnes Farside) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:18:38 EDT

Certain factors and elements supply substance and nourishment to a garden in order for it to survive, with little effort provided from a gardener.

Contributor: Agnes Farside
Published: Dec 21, 2011

Growing Corn in the Home Garden

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Nannette Richford) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:51:15 EDT

Golden ears of corn straight from the grill adds flavor and color to your meals. Growing it yourself in your home garden keeps it at your fingertips when company calls or you decide on that last minute BBQ.

Contributor: Nannette Richford
Published: Jan 13, 2012

Time to Plan Your Spring Garden

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Linda Strader) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:58:13 EDT

It's dead winter for much of the country, but that doesn't mean you should put off buying garden seeds. New seed catalogs are out, and for best selection consider buying sooner rather than later.

Contributor: Linda Strader
Published: Jan 03, 2012

Choosing Healthy Houseplants

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Nannette Richford) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:32:12 EDT

Knowing what to look for when choosing new houseplants is an important part of growing lush green plants inside all year.

Contributor: Nannette Richford
Published: Jan 04, 2012

5 Worst Gardening Mistakes, How to Avoid Them

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Tina Gallagher) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:50:38 EDT

Gardening is an art form. Most of us have to learn it the hard way, wasting money on plants that die. You don't have to. Learn more here.

Contributor: Tina Gallagher
Published: Dec 12, 2011

How to Garden Through Winter

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Tina Samuels) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:51:02 EDT

Tips and tricks for gardening throughout the winter season.

Contributor: Tina Samuels
Published: Nov 02, 2011

20 Amazing and Unusual Uses for Fireplace Ash

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (C. Jeanne Heida) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:40:44 EDT

Instead of throwing away fireplace ash, try one of these creative uses for wood ash instead for a cleaner home and a healthier yard.

Contributor: C. Jeanne Heida
Published: Dec 05, 2011

Grow an Herb Garden in Ordinary Household Sponges

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Nannette Richford) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:15:48 EDT

If you love the flavor of fresh herbs in winter, but don't want to fuss with potting soil and plant pots - try a windowsill herb garden grown in ordinary household sponges.

Contributor: Nannette Richford
Published: Dec 13, 2011

How to Add Privacy Screening to Your Property with Plants as an Alternative to a Fence

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Timothy Sexton) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:29:37 EDT

Forget that ugly fence and lend your property some privacy that is also aesthetically pleasing. Learn which plants to use to keep away prying eyes and keep out intruders.

Contributor: Timothy Sexton
Published: Dec 12, 2011

Grow Tomatoes Indoors

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jaipi Sixbear) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:29:26 EDT

Growing tomatoes indoors is not only feasible, it's smart. So, what's the best way to grow tomatoes indoors in winter?

Contributor: Jaipi Sixbear
Published: Nov 28, 2011

Choosing Plants for Winter Container Gardening

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Barbara Raskauskas) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:15:07 EDT

Let the beauty of outdoor container gardening continue through winter by choosing landscaping plants suitable for cold climates. Choose a single plant for each container or choose a combination of plants like a tall shrub surrounded by ground cover.

Contributor: Barbara Raskauskas
Published: Nov 22, 2011

Protecting Roses in Winter

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Nannette Richford) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:16:01 EDT

Covering your rose bushes to protect them from snow and ice isn't the only thing you should do to winterize them. Preparing the rose bush to enter dormancy begins in late summer or early fall.

Contributor: Nannette Richford
Published: Oct 03, 2011

Winter Houseplant Care

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Nannette Richford) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:59:22 EDT

Winter houseplant care poses some challenges. Once you understand your plants changing needs during the the winter months, you will be on the road to healthy and happy houseplants all year.

Contributor: Nannette Richford
Published: Nov 16, 2011

Exploring Vertical Gardens

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Terry Mulligan) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:55:16 EDT

Explore new options in vertical gardening. Here are five terrific examples to get you started.

Contributor: Terry Mulligan
Published: Nov 09, 2011

Pricing Sod 101

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Eric Brennan) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:36:48 EDT

Get the inside tips and advice for choosing the best sod for the best price.

Contributor: Eric Brennan
Published: Nov 09, 2011

Brighter Landscape Design

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Barbara Raskauskas) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:58:38 EDT

Reflective items bring light and interest into landscape design. Learn what reflective objects to use and how to use them in your landscape design project.

Contributor: Barbara Raskauskas
Published: Oct 14, 2011