Backyard Habitat Headquarters

Not only will you have a self sustained miniature-farm that produces fresh organic eggs everyday, recycles your food scraps and provides high quality fertilizer, but you'll be proud to know that you made something with your own two hands. Here are th...

Having a outside koi pond or water garden has been very enjoyable for all our family. Once started out as a 38 gallon pre-formed pond was all fine with a couple small gold fish my 10 year old put in there some 10 years ago. But it seemed like right a...

Are you interested learning how to keep bees and having the opportunity to produce your own honey? The idea of bee keeping for beginners can be quite daunting at first, but once you are familiar with what is required and make sure that you stick to t...

Swimming pools create a whole new experience in your backyard. If you're thinking of a new pool project, and want it to go beyond the basics, here are a few ideas for you. Here is a virtual, vicarious display of very swim-able waterscapes that not on...

It happens. Creatures and critters of all shapes and sizes are guaranteed to get into something that you don't want them to and your garden is the perfect place to have this happen. When creating, and maintaining your garden area, remember that what...

This page is about baby animals and pictures of them. Living in the woods, as I do, gives me a special appreciation for nature, animals, and especially baby animals. I love to see the little ones with their mamma. I've included on...

The Wingscapes BirdCam captures digital photos and videos of your birds while you are away. Weatherproof, motion-activated, and easy to use, this revolutionary tool will enhance how you observe, enjoy, and learn about wildlife.

I used to think the best pictures required traveling long distances, but I've changed my mind. Some of the best photo ops happen in my own backyard--literally! As a nature photographer who specializes in close-ups, I'm constantly on the lookout for...

This lens is all about nature photography and backyard photography. Feel free to kick off your shoes, browse around,  sign the guestbook, check out my links, give me a 5 star rating...  You know, just have a good time.  I've had a lot o...

Nature photography tugs at me. Every season has a beauty of its own, but autumn has long been my favorite. Backyard photo ops abound, because each day brings about seasonal changes. Leaves litter the ground beneath our sweetgum tree, planted when ou...

Hummingbirds are amazing creatures.  The more you learn about them, the more amazing they become. Here you can learn about them, find great feeders, and browse neat hummer merchandise. Learn how to entice them to your yard with the right feeders a...

A fun, easy activity anyone can do from all ages. Make a delicious bird treat by using pine cones, peanut butter and birdseed. These delicious bird treats are ideal for getting children involved in bird watching.

Hummingbird lovers, "Welcome!" We bring you hummingbird information, hummingbird gift ideas, hummingbird t-shirts, hummingbird tile art, hummingbird prints, books on hummingbirds and more great hummingbird 'stuff'. Take a little time to look...

My passion for birds has been a life long love affair. I will be sharing this passion with you. You will especially learn from this website how to care for baby birds, both wild life birds and pet babybirds (sometimes rejected by parents). The keynot...

  Planting a variety of native trees, shrubs, and flowers is a way to increase the number of bird species that will visit a backyard habitat.  Also it is important to provide cover, shelter, nesting sites, food, and water which are th...

Hummingbirds are amazing!  Every summer we have these jet propelled fighter pilots zipping and zooming through our yard. The buzz of their wings and the grace to hover as they seem to defy gravity by flitting from flower to f...

Summer nears and the bluebirds start nesting along the fenceline. The children are fascinated with the way they fly back and forth to build their nests. They become the focus of our next Unit Study, Bluebirds of the Meadow. As your little bluebirds...

Here you'll find pictures of baby birds and birds at the nest. It's a rare treat to see birds feeding their young at the nest and some photographers have captured this moment. I love birds and hope to share some of those special moments with you. T...

Here you'll find proven methods for attracting and caring for hummers. Beginner to advanced enthusiasts will find valuable information and helpful tips galore. My hope is that this knowledge will provide a more enjoyable experience for you and the bi...

Have you ever been awakened in the night by a very loud bird with a wildly varied song? Then you have heard the sounds of an unmated male mockingbird. Whether he is voicing frustration, lament or simply joy, no one seems to know, but he certainly has...

Gallinules are spectacular creatures. The can be found walking on water lilies in the canals throughout the Everglades. One day we took a trip to the Everglades and saw a Purple Gallinule for the first time. It's vibrant colors are unbelievable. We...

I have always thought a hummingbird was an unique creature and just hyperactive. I had never seen one sit down, nest, or be still. Maybe that was my fault. Now that I sometimes enjoy sitting still and watching the birds off the deck I actually see th...

On those quiet days, yes I do get a few, I love to sit back and watch the birds in our backyard. There is nothing more relaxing.  We don't do anything fancy, I am far from an expert, having to look up many of the different bi...

Often viewed as a nuisance bird, the crow is far from deserving the reputation that we humans have given it. Crows are often misrepresented, misunderstood, and their intelligence level greatly under rated. Humans make and use tools to insure that th...

Who wouldn't want to attract hummingbirds, nature's flying jewels, to their yard? Hummingbird feeders will help bring them into view, but to really sustain them it is necessary to plant for them. Planting a Hummingbird Garden full of nectar rich flow...

With just a little time and effort you can create a bird friendly garden. Many birds that used to be seen in British gardens like sparrows and blackbirds are decreasing in numbers. You can help reverse that decline by creating a bird friendly garden....

So you've already read my lens on why you should raise chickens (No? Visit Green Eggs & Chickens), and now you want to know how? You've come to the right place. Learn how to protect them, what to feed them & more. Even if you don't think chickens ar...

I go out to my backyard to TAKE A BREAK, and GET A BREATH OF FRESH AIR, I'm greeted by my friends, A verse in the bible, comes to mind, "Look at the birds of the air, they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds...

Welcoming birds and animals into our yard has been a most enjoyable experience. The beauty and motion that they add to the landscape makes the garden that we have created seem all the more beautiful. We have provided a planting list with photographs...

It's springtime and one of the most popular signs of spring is the robin. Robins, with their cheery tweets and bright red breasts stand out against the disappearing snow. Cheerio, calls the robin as the rain starts to fall. This lens is a unit...

One of the easiest ways to involve your children in nature is Backyard Bird watching.  Here you'll find tips for teaching them about birds, and resources for you and your family to learn more & to have a new source of entertainment (that sur...

Does this bird look familiar? It should! The American Goldfinch is one of the most plentiful birds in the USA and Canada. If you have a bird feeder in your yard, you're very likely to see these birds. They are very fond of sunflower seeds and thistle...

Here is an easy way to get started. I purchased a birdfeeder that attached to the deck. It was not a complicated installation process like digging post-holes or climbing trees or ladders. My purpose was to create an interesting stress-free show for m...

Down here in the the Deep South, the signs and songs of spring begin to show themselves in what would be considered late winter for the rest of the country. It is not uncommon to have Taiwan Cherry tree and Wild Blueberry (Huckleberry, Vaccinium spp...

The first thing anyone says when they see my hens is "What beautiful chickens"! They are shocked at the variety of colors and patterns. Chickens come in just about any size, color, or temprament you can imagine. Much in the same way as with dog bree...

Not only will you have a self sustained miniature-farm that produces fresh organic eggs everyday, recycles your food scraps and provides high quality fertilizer, but you'll be proud to know that you made something with your own two hands. Here are th...

Blown-glass hummingbird feeders come is a breath-taking array of designs and colors. Their delicate shapes and sparkling color make them functional works of art. A key tip for attracting hummingbirds is "the more feeders, the more birds." For an aver...

If you are like me. Relaxation is an important part of your day. Nothing can calm the soul like a quick break outside in the sunshine communing with nature and watching the backyard birds. I live in California and there is a diverse group of birds t...

  Creating beautiful flashes of color when gathered in large groups,Rajah Brooke's birdwing are dramatically patterned butterflies. The male's elongated, jet black forewings are decorated with metallic green triangles along the edges and there is...

Among all butterflies, orange ones fascinate me the most. Ever since I was a small child, I loved spending time in the meadows during summer, which were richly covered in wild flowers, and attracted various butterflies! Today, as a grown-up, this fas...

It seems I have been facinated with butterflies all my life.  I buy all kinds of things that have butterflies on them, everything from the lamps in my living room that are over 30 years old to the clothing I wear.  We try to grow plants and...

I started researching butterflies when I was looking to add some to my garden. As usually happens there was much more to the subject than I ever would have guessed. Then my daughter decided she was going to learn also, so I put together letstalkbutte...

How our spiritual growth is similar to the stages of a butterflies lifecycle and how understanding this can enhance our journey. Create a butterfly garden to enhance your outdoor experience, to balance the ecosystem around your home, and for the pur...

What is more beautiful than a garden full of colorful flowers with gorgeous butterflies flitting around? It's really not that hard to create a haven like this right in your own yard. All you need to create this sanctuary for you and the butterflies a...

Go ahead. I dare you to help keep the butterflies alive. Take this gorgeous Giant Swallowtail, if all the citrus were to be lost to Canker or Lethal Greening, where would they go? What would their larvae eat? What would you do to help? Read on. Part...

The Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is one of God's most beautiful creations. So graceful in flight and peaceful as sits sipping nectar from a bright flower. The picture on the left is of a male and female Monarch sipping their first taste of n...

Imagine waking up one morning and discovering that all the insects and other pests in your garden have disappeared forever - no more slugs and snails, aphids, lily beetles, caterpillars and all those other creatures that chomp their way through your...

One of the most common garden pests is the aphid. Many fruits and vegetables can be easily damaged by this small insect. However there are a variety of natural pest control techniques that can make managing your aphid infestation much easier and less...

Japanese Beetles bug me! If you're like me, I like my rose bushes, grape vines, and fruit trees(plum and apple) in one piece not munched on by Japanese Beetles. I love to garden. It's a great way to relax without Japanese Beetles. But,...

Welcome to Ladybug Land! Here you will find fun and interesting facts about the cutest little bugs in all the land and a lot of fun products featuring the spotted little sweethearts. Check in with us often because we will always be adding content!!!...

An "apiary" is a place where bees and hives are kept, especially when it is for the production of honey. I don't keep bees presently, but it is an ambition of mine.  I started this lens so I would have a place for me to put all the info...

I became interested in this type of grasshopper when my daughters found this one in the backyard early this September. I grabbed my camera to snap a few pictures, and I wondered exactly what kind of grasshopper this was. I decided to do some resear...

This little page is to show you how simple it is to start a worm farm in your own yard. Worm farms are wonderful things, and the worms (and their castings) can do wonders for the garden, as well as taking care of your kitchen food scraps. A worm far...

I know you are probably asking yourself who on earth would harm such tiny, fairy-like creatures, but sadly, millions of mosquitoes are injured or killed every year by humans. Our goal at the Mosquito Protection Society is to educate people about how...

Have you ever gone out on a summer evening to catch fireflies. They flit and fly everywhere. Soon you have five and then six. One escapes and then you catch two more. In the morning you let them go. These wonderful experiences of childhood may be dis...

Taking control of your backyard from the pesty mosquito is essential to enjoying evenings with your family and making memories that will last a lifetime. This lens is devoted to helping you find information as well as products that will help you recl...

Providing a friendly environment for the birds and squirrels in the backyard is easy. The proper placement of feeders, water, and nesting boxes is all it takes. This will provide lots of viewing pleasure around your porch or patio.

I have always been fascinated by the chubby fat toads hanging out in the garden. I don't know what it is about these fat, warty, bug-eyed creatures that I have always liked so much, but I do know that they are a very beneficial part of my garden. The...

When Robert Lawson wrote and illustrated Rabbit Hill over 60 years ago he was ahead of his time in the way he felt about sharing his part of this earth with the indigenous animals. For years, we have been using many of the gardening "techniques" that...

Take trips to the frog pond. Become a frog and play games and sing songs, gobble up the insect words and swat the fly verbs. This lens will give you dozens of ideas, resources, hints and tricks to create frog-themed activities for both homeschool fam...

In 1985, the wild population of California condors consisted of nine individuals. Critically endangered due to loss of viable habitat and environmental hazards, these last California condors were brought into conservation breeding programs at the San...

This page contains facts about the American black bear, including physical traits, behavior, diet, reproduction, communication, tracks, and signs. You'll also find pictures of bears!

Woodchucks chuck wood and Groundhogs determine the coming of spring. They eat your garden, dig holes under the porch but look adorable when they are first born and start to venture out of their dens. Watching the woodchuck babies venturing out from...

We were having a nice Thanksgiving dinner a couple of years ago when the dog went crazy barking in the back yard. The commotion was so great all of us had to go see what was out there. To our surprise there was a baby raccoon in my magnolia tree. He...

Have you ever been sitting on the deck watching a fire in the evening but have to give up and go in the house because no amount of insecticide will give you relief from the mosquitoes? Just think - a small brown bat can eat 500 mosquitoes and hour! N...

Suburban sprawl and development of farmland and wilderness disrupt and sometimes destroy natural wildlife habitats. Development of suburban communities often displaces animals and plants; they strive to survive in areas adjacent to where they once li...

Squirrels are a very special kind of creature. They are furry, cute, hardworking, inquisitive and a joy to watch. They are also pesky, thieving, biting, chewing, disease ridden varmits. It all depends how you view them. They are certainly interest...

Whitefoot welcomes homeschoolers, teachers, parents and children to turn into mice, scurry through the tunnels and sniff out learning opportunities in every corner. Whitefoot the Wood Mouse welcomes everyone to his nest where learning never ends. He...

Raccoons love to investigate. In this unit study we will be investigating the lives of raccoons with both fiction and non-fiction books, sensory table explorations and even a visit from a wild raccoon. Let Bobby Coon teach you about life on the Gree...

Fairies are magical little creatures that live in a realm just off our own. Every now and then they stop by to visit, and are occasionally spotted dancing in the moonlight, or quietly singing in the morning mists. It seems that it is the beauty of nat...

My family and I had gone to Dublin Ohio for vacation and went to the Columbus Zoo. I took along my camera for artistic inspiration and came upon this magnificent looking tortoise. I took its picture and moved along. Once home, I tried to identify th...

Many of us know that raccoons are known to adapt very easily to a changing environment that is why many people have problems to get rid of raccoon. Raccoons have inherited a bad habit: they vandalize garbage cans, fish ponds and also your very own ki...

Give back to the Earth by creating a backyard wildlife habitat. Not only will you be giving Mother Nature a helping hand, but you will also enjoy seeing all of the beautiful birds that come into your backyard wildlife habitat. Making a backyard wild...

Planting pips and seeds from bought fruit and vegetables is fun, and an easy way to grow your own house and garden plants for free! Many pips will grow into attractive houseplants and some will even bear edible fruit. Growing things from scraps is a...

Succulents are perfect drought tolerant plants for low water gardens and they are easy to root and grow. Learn how to propagate succulent plants, it's a great way to expand your plant collection - and it's free!

Collecting your own perennial plant seeds is a great way to expand your garden and save money. You might even make some money by selling your young plants started from seed. It's easy to do. I've included some photos and info about a few of the peren...

Do you get spring fever as soon as the seed catalogs arrive in early January? I do. Gardening is a very therapeutic and relaxing hobby. What a great feeling when you are connected to the earth. It is so calming to watch all the beautiful plants emerg...

 Start shopping here for some fresh, new ideas for spring. Plant a herb garden. Grow strawberries. Meeting the challenge of creating a delightful garden in a small space. No space is too small to make a big impact! Keep the rhododendron small...

I'm Teri, a graphic designer/artist/gardener living in the high desert of Northern Nevada. Originally from Southern California, I found gardening somewhat challenging when I first moved here in 1989. After much research into the native and non-native...

It's tough to grow a garden here because of the soil, heat and lack of moisture!  However, I've managed it, and find it's quite easy when you know what to do.  I'm always giving my "sage" garden advice to friends, so I figured I'd...

Gardening for the birds and wildlife is exciting and can bring you continuous joy and a getaway from life's hassels. Add a pond, some bird feeders, the proper plants and you are on your way. It shouldn't be overwhelming. Gardening and creating your la...

What ornaments, elements and styles defines a Japanese garden? What should you incorporate to create you own piece of heaven? Let this article guide you.

What is it?  BioPowerGro is NOT a fertilizer but an organic blend of ingredients enhanced by a homeopathic solution designed to release nutrients and micro-nutrients already in all growing mediums by converting them to a plant feeding 'smor...

Like most hobbies, costs related to gardening can add up before you know it. Luckily, it is possible to maintain a fabulous garden on a budget.

I'm Deb the Flowergardener, and I'd like to share my backyard flower garden and flower photos with you! I've designed and created a 2,000 square foot flower garden in my back yard which is truly unique, matching my personality and life st...

Home and Garden - Home decor, renovation, DIY projects and related products discussed as well as gardening tips and advice from a Canadian Zone 5b, USD zone 6b gardener. Photos accompany most posts, plus there is a weekly interactive post.  This...

Herbs grown in raised beds and containers in the Mediaeval Organic Garden  adds diversity to the garden.  Featuring flowers and weeds not normally associated with herbs e.g. pot marigold, dandelion and nettle,...

Saving seeds from your favorite plants is an easy and economical thing to do. Whether it be native plants, pass-along flowers or heirloom vegetables, when you harvest and store seeds, you know that you are perpetuating a species of plant that might h...

GardenCart lens has gardening tips on various gardening issues.  From chipmunk problems to getting plants to grow and bloom for you.  You'll find garden tips on how to take cuttings from plants so you can start new ones in an...

The garden is where you should be spending your time not in front of the computer. So, here's some gardening tips that should get you back outdoors in 60 seconds or less. Ask a question, find the answer and get back in front of your favourite perenni...

There are lots of things that you can grow in a kitchen garden. Growing common and easy to find vegetable varieties will keep you busy all year, but there are also more unusual things to try if you fancy moving off the beaten track! Many of them are...

Below you'll find lists of books on lots of different gardening subjects. I've read quite a few of these, and own several of them, so I'll give you my opinions on those. Also, just for fun, I've added some really great YouTube gardening videos near...

By Sharon Stajda A English garden that is easy to plant, and care for, plus will return every year? Want a wonderful 'English Garden" right in your own backyard? I have picked out plant's that will give you color from summer through fall....

We are still working to completely restore our heirloom garden to it's true glory, and we thought that some of the gardeners out there might like to hear about how we began. Each time we pulled the weeds and vines away from a beautiful plant it was...

Spring is springing down here in Australia. Time to get the vegie patch going again. This year is my first spring in a new garden. A vegetable garden is a necessity, but I was certainly not looking forward to breaking my back over a new vegie patch....

By Sharon Stajda,   Picture this, It's a gloomy spring day, I thought to myself? What could possibly cheer me up on a day like today? It hit me - a visit to my favorite local nursery. Yeah, this would be just the right outing for a day like t...

My grandmother was an avid gardener and observer of nature. She kept careful track of when the snow melted, buds emerged in the Spring and when each flower burst into bloom. Records like these are now being sought by Project BudBurst to create a data...

I'm making this page about Night Garden because...A night garden is not new to the contemporary world. Moonlight gardens were planted in medieval Japan using white or pale-colored rocks and sand. Pools of water caught the shine of the moon and white...

Because my yard isn't very large, my entire garden is only 5 feet wide by about 45 feet long. Even with these limitations of space, I usually manage to grow about 200 pounds of vegetables a year with very little time spent in the actual care of the g...

Using native plants in the landscape and sustainable gardening are 2 hot topics, today. This lens will provide you with native plant lists, techniques, and links to more information that will get you started on the way to creating an ecologically hea...

Hi, I'm a professional lawn and tree care gardener, and will share you some tips and thoughts on various gardening related topics. Most of the issues treated here are related to inquiries from my clients (Hi there, if you're one of my clients!) and h...

Gardening can be a great way to get physical activity, beautify the community and grow nutritious fruits and vegetables. Whether you are a beginner or expert gardener, health and safety are important. Below are some tips to help keep you safe and hea...

LOOKING to make a splash with your container plantings? Although a planter overflowing with petunias is always attractive, do consider trying some new plants and creative combinations. Here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing plants:.........

Time to order those seed catalogs, so you can start looking through them to order your seeds for your gardens! Or for faster , easier ordering, order right here from their websites! You can also look over the beautiful pictures of flowers and vegetab...

With tadpoles and newts in the pond, Spring gets off to a good start for this organic mediaeval style vegetable plot and informal, almost cottage-like garden. By not using chemicals in the garden and working with nature the wildlife finds its own nat...

Its Springtime! Time to get the Garden started. The plants in your garden use a variety of nutrients to grow healthy and provide quality vegetables, fruit, and the best blooms! Organic natural additives can enhance soil texture and supply the plants...

If you've never tasted a fresh, ripe tomato straight from the garden, you are missing out! Gardening can be a lot of work, but it is worth it. Knowing where your food comes from and what sort of work went into it, teaches respect for the earth (not t...

Lest you think the title of this lens is a cheap attempt to attact hits, it refers to The Naked Chef, Jamie Oliver, and is not about gardening in the nude any more than Jamie Oliver cooks in the nude. In this sense, "naked" means simple and...

Ever since I was a little girl I can remember being in my mom's garden helping her with the garden. It was lots of work, but I enjoyed it so much! To be able to plant a little seed and watch it grow into a full sized plant was so much fun! Then to be...

It doesn't matter if you live in an apartment or a house, whether you lead a busy life or just sit around and play couch potato all day. It doesn't take a lot of time, money, or space to compost and it can make a huge difference to the health...

No, my eggs and my chickens aren't actually green. The eggs are brown and the chickens are black (but some do have a green sheen in the sun). We mean "green" in terms of earth friendly. If you want to know: *How chickens can be earth friendly, *Why...

My daughter and grandson have started a worm compost bin in their trailer. It is simple, compact and gives them a place for vegetable scraps and we hope in several weeks some compost for the tomato plants. They have run into a couple problems along t...

We all know that composting is the right thing to do. Why then don't we all do it? Probably because it can seem a bit confusing, or messy, or maybe even a hassle. But if you really want to do your part in helping your environment, composting is a gre...

Healthy plants grow more vigorously, taste better, store longer, better resist insect attacks, and have greater resistance to cold, heat, drought, and disease. 90% of a garden's success starts with the condition of the soil... Did you know that plan...

Natural gardening means different things to different people. For purposes of this page, I'm going to define it as gardening that meets some or all of the following goals: 1. Uses organic techniques 2. Uses primarily native plants, or hardy, low mai...

The Southwestern United States is an arid region known for a very low annual rainfall.  Water conservation is an issue on everyone's mind.  Every homeowner wants to landscape his or her home to create beauty and to have a place to relax and...

Do you have palm trees in your garden and are wondering why they're not doing so well? Or do you have a tree and don't know it's name? This lens will shed a light on all topics related to palm trees and other exotic plants. Enjoy!

Do you wish you had a nice secluded area in your yard to just relax and get away from the distractions and activities going on around you? Would you like to set aside a little plot to grow your own vegetables or designate a play area with swing set f...

Is your Garden Dull, does it need a makeover.  Then visit DIGS for Landscaping ideas and see the 'Before' and 'After' photos.  And if you live in the Bristol area contact us for our services.  We do patios, brick BBQs, paths, fences, w...

Yes I have a big ass yard. I know this is true because when I get done mowing, weed whacking, planting, raking, watering, etc. I always say, "man, I have a big ass yard." Actually my yard is three acres in size. The same as three football f...

I have a confession to make. I am a landscape designer's worst nightmare. I almost hesitate to describe how it all began. One morning in 2006, I took a long look at our pathetic backyard. Our 14-year-old dog had died earlier that year, leaving behi...

Saving water is a good starting point on why it is important to garden with native plants, but there are so many more reasons, and most of them have to do with preserving our wildlife. Our plants and animals have evolved together for tens of thousand...

No matter how big or how small your garden area, your ideal Feng Shui Garden incorporates basic Feng Shui principles to either calm or energize the space as needed. Your Garden Design should allow the movement of Chi (life force energy), throughou...

Backyard Fountains provides information on beautiful backyard fountains and where to buy them. Outdoor Fountains Fountains backyard store on Amazon Where to buy outdoor backyard fountains Other recommended backyard fountain stores

Give those birds a drink! Let my recommendations help you find the right bath or fountain.  You can spend just a few bucks, or get a deluxe solar-powered fountain. Birds need water as much as food. You can have a basic bath, or go beyond by...

Spruce up your lawn or garden with beautiful decorative sprinklers. These decorative sprinklers create an artful designs of water and are almost too artistic to be called sprinklers. They've captured consumers' attention and are all th...

I purchased one of the Rion GH 46 Greenhouse Kit and was very susprised at the amount of room that I have for all my Orchids.  I use to have a DIY Mini Indoor Greenhouse that I would just put outside with no cover during the summer and move insi...

Aren't you tired of wasting money on crummy feeders from Hardware Frank or Wal-Target? Get the benefit of my years of buying and testing!  Instead of spending $80 on 4 or 5 junky feeders that last a season or two, why not buy one great one t...

Nothing enhances peacefulness and tranquility more than the sound of flowing water. Block out background noise with a decorative, yet functional outdoor garden fountain. Water fountains in the garden provide a variety of advantages. Not only will the...

Create a soothing atomosphere in your garden or outdoor spaces with the addition of garden wind chimes. Most outdoor wind chimes are durable and are made from a variety of materials, including many metal wind chimes. From the delicate tinkle of glass...

A great way to bring a variety of birds to your home is to put up a birdfeeder or two (or more)! Like there are many varieties of birds, so are there sevearl varieties of feeders. Some species will only eat from certain feeders, so choose your feeder...

Have you wanted to attract more birds into your yard? If you enjoy the signt and sound of birds then you can best attract them by providing a comfortable place for them to eat/drink or rest. Birdhouses provide such a place. While functionality is imp...

Outdoor spaces, such as gardens, decks, and patios, can evoke a particular feeling or atmosphere which is primarily determined by how they are decorated and lit. Outdoor lighting creates a lot ambience in addition to serving a functional purpose. The...

Adirondack Chairs make the perfect final touch for your backyard haven, offering unmatched comfort, easy low-maintenance upkeep, and of course, they look unlike any other piece of lawn furniture. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your backyard surroundings!...

If you love the birds and enjoy crafts, make a decorative and unique bird bath for your backyard garden. All you need are a pile of play sand, a bucket of water, rubber gloves, plastic trash bags, a bag of acrylic concrete patch mix, and a large leaf...

Why supply homes for birds? Many beneficial songbirds depend on natural nesting sites, such as holes in trees. Because of urban sprawl and logging, many of these nesting sites are being diminished and populations of the birds dependent on them are dw...

Many people think of sundials as nothing more than historical curiosities. How wrong can you be? Sundials are fantastic things to have in your garden, incredibly beautiful focal points just like any urn or garden sculpture. But sundials are so much m...

In the kingdom of flowering plants, orchid rule the emerald Earth.Of over 25,000 species found worldwide, Malaysia is home to some 850 species in the peninsula and another 2,500 in Sabah and Sarawak. To obtain such abundance, orchids are opportunist t...

This lens is about one of the most beautiful ornamental trees, the Japanese Flowering Cherry. Flowering cherry trees (known as 'ornamental cherries') have the stamens and pistils replaced by additional petals ("double" flowers), so are ster...

Pumpkins are very popular during the fall season, especially for Halloween and Thanksgiving. They have so many uses. You can plant, grow, and cook pumpkins. They can also be used for decorations, or to create beautiful, albeit temporary, works of ar...

  Nepenthes or Pitcher Plants as some people refers to are actually plants that survive on living insect or small animal. Its quite intriguing and profound that this carnivory plant exist and feed on other insect or small animal just to survive....

Moss can be a filler on top of a potted plant, it can be a little accent in a garden, or a lush, full-fledged replacement for a lawn. This is my first year moss farming notebook and diary complete with pictures along the way.  It's got a lot of...

Little yellow, purple and white crocus blooms are one of the first signs of spring in my area after a cold colorless winter. Crocus bulbs are only available during the Fall, after they are harvested in Holland over the summer, inspected and then pack...

Tulip bulbs need to be planted in the Fall before the first hard frost. Tulips require a cold period in order to form roots. It's getting about that time to choose your beautiful tulips! After flowering, the Tulips store food in their underground org...

Mandevilla, sometimes also called Dipladenia, is a genus of plants. It consists of about 100 species, mostly tropical and subtropical flowering vines belonging to the family Apocynaceae, the Periwinkle family. Mandevillas develop spectacular flowers...

I saw this little orchid in a greenhouse in Carpinteria, California, and just had to take his portrait. Worse, I had to put him on a T-shirt and a few other items. I don't know why, I just think flowers with faces are hilarious. So if you want a humo...

Daffodil bulbs are available in the Fall, and need to be planted before the first hard frost. Daffodils require a cold period in order to form roots. Have you seen the beautiful daffodils coming up in spring yet? On 4-2-09 the daffodils started bloom...

Choosing roses can be very romantic since roses are typically associated with love. Choosing which roses to put in your garden can be tricky as there are so many varieties.  There are so  many choices between colors and sizes that it can be...

Elsewhere the sky is the roof of the world; but here the earth was the floor of the sky. ~Willa Cather~ One of the most diverse ecosystems in North America, the tallgrass prairie is also one of its most endangered. Less than 1% of the original extent...

Adenium. This is a genus of deciduous shrublets, shrubs or small trees. The smooth, fleshy, swollen stems are sometimes entirely subterranean with only fleshy branches above ground. The plants have tubers or rootstocks and usually clear sap. The stri...

No one sets out to kill a houseplant, yet most dead houseplants were killed by kindness. Gardening indoors is an artificial climate and all plants will need a period of adjustment. Expect to see a few leaves drop at first. The best thing you can do f...

In the spring of 2008, I planted white alpine strawberries in my garden. This lens will tell you more about this special varietal and share my experiences with this delicious fruit! These berries have some distinct differences from regular strawberri...

After having so much FUN in 2007 following the cultivation of three Tomato plants and recorded in www.squidoo.com/earlygirl, I decided to seriously expand the project in 2008 with a 24 plant (200 square foot plot). This project is following the prin...

I have a big Mulberry tree in my yard and right now it is loaded with big, fat, juicy mulberries. Mulberries are good to eat, although not my favorites, but they are dropping all over my flower garden which is pretty messy! I don't complain, though,...

Photo: Nasturtium Tip Top Mahogany Nasturtium (Tropaeolum spp) is an annual (perennial in mild climates) with many virtues. They are fast and easy to grow. They are not too particular about their growing conditions and do great with a little neglect...

Pruning rose bushes can be overwhelming and confusing to many gardeners, Proper Pruning and training is the best way to keep your Rose bushes healthy blooming and looking their best. General pruning principles apply to all roses, but there are differ...

Some simple steps to enjoy an Abundant Harvest of Home Grown tomatoes, earn some Spending Cash and Enjoy the Outdoors. We raised our family from Truck Gardening small acreage. We sold our produce locally, roadside and to local markets and were involved...

By Sharon Stajda, There a few great rules to follow when planting Geraniums. If planted correctly, you will have wonderful huge flowers from early summer to late fall. Don't jump the gun when going to plant your geraniums. I am sure many garden...

My first experience with the bearded iris was soon after moving to the Pacific Northwest. These plants were flowering in the garden of our new home. The previous owner of the house had planted them against the west side of the house, where they were...

 By Sharon Stajda, In history, the Dutch will be remembered for their passion, and production of tulips. After 400-plus years, the Dutch people still enduring a love affair with the tulip. First introduced to Holland in 1593, the tulip has become...

By Sharon Stajda,   With the exception of large climbers, most roses can be grown successfully in containers.When met with these requirements one can grow roses that can attain a good height, and spread of up to five feet. Rose bushes can b...

When Garner Rix moved with his family to Vermont in 1780 he brought apple seeds with him. He carefully planted those seeds which grew into trees and produced apple blossoms in Springtime and bushels of apples in the fall. It has been 200 years since...

If you don't have daylilies growing in your garden yet, you don't know what you're missing!  They're incredibly beautiful, and come in a rainbow of colors, and even more important, they're extremely easy to grow.  They're vigorous, hardy pe...

Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) are useful in the landscape for dramatic impact, adding a southwestern feel to any landscape. Opuntia cactus also have edible pads and provide delicious red cactus pears.

Old and Antique Roses are making a big come back as homeowners search for attractive, low maintenance, sustainable plants to add to their landscape. Many of the old varieties of roses have survived, unattended for years in cemeteries and on old homes...

 Pumpkins seem to fascinate children, whether they are growing in a field or carved as a jack-o-lantern on the front porch. This thematic teaching unit is all about pumpkins from growing them and eating them to the history and symbols associate...

Is your pond green? Ponds and water gardens need submerged vegetation to have clear water. Submerged plants give off oxygen for your fish to breathe and are fertilized by fish waste. They act as a natural filter and your fish eat them. What a perfect...

Bog plants, emergent plants, marginal plants are all the same. They all love wet feet and grow in swamps or bogs. Bog plants or marginal plants are at the height of their growing season in the heat of the summer. If they outgrow their pots, cut them...

Louisiana Iris is the Louisiana state wildflower. It covers bayous and swamps in the Louisiana spring. I use them in most ponds, in the water and out. See pictures of hybrids. Find growing conditions. If you are looking for an iris that loves wet fee...

Floating plants for your pond are as necessary as water. Half of your pond needs to be covered so your water doesn't get too hot and to provide shade for your fish. Your submerged vegetation needs shade or it will burn in the sun. Floating plants giv...

Learn to build a pond with the pondlady. She shares her almost 20 years experience in designing and building ponds cheaper and easier than any other method you have read about. From building to troubleshooting, from plants to fish, we talk about what...

Many people have ponds just so they can have water lilies. Here in New Orleans we love tropicals with their aroma reminiscent of tropical islands and colors that defy description. Hardy water lilies are beautiful and grow anywhere. If you have a pond...

Nothing is more tranquil and rewarding than a beautiful pond or a well groomed landscape. And how much better would it be if you could purchase those products at a discount price?  Here at DeepDiscountPondSupply we strive to give you excellent p...

  "Building The Pond Was Not As Bad A I Thought It Would Be" If you'd look at me, you'd know right away that I'm not a handy person.  I don't build stuff. I don't work with power tools and I don't know one piece of wood from another...

 Everyone loves the wonderful koi fish that can add a touch of mystery to any watergarden. Who wouldn’t want to know amazing silly facts about are joyful water loving friends.  So sit back relax and be prepared to learn amazing things...

  When it comes to choosing the best pond pump for you watergarden you need to ask yourself these questions.  Do you plan on keeping KOI in your pond? Will you have a waterfall, or a fountain? If you plan on having these items in y...

Liner ponds are a popular option for backyard ponds, because of the flexibility. With a preformed pond, you're limited to the shapes that are available. When you build a pond with a flexible liner, you can buld your pond of any size or shape that you...

There are several points you need to consider before building your pond or water feature. Should it be formal or informal, natural or modern? Do you want to keep fish or grow plants? Are there children to keep safe? Once you have answered these quest...

If you've got a pond in the backyard, and you live within winter's icy reach, you need to take steps to keep your pond safe and happy. Some of these things are purely common sense, but a few you may not have considered are also very important to your...

Biovision is a NGO (Non Governmental Organization) that is operating mainly in Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania and has its roots in Switzerland. With the cash award he recieved with the World Food Prize, Dr. Herren in 1998 established BioVision, a priva...

Ever wondered what it would be like to chuck city or suburban living and move to the country? Maybe grow your own food, raise some animals, and know all your neighbors? My name is Tanya Clapshaw, and this is my blog about living on less than three ac...

Recycling, brought to you by real estate agents, Joe and Colleen Lane of The Lane Real Estate Team. Recycled issues and recycle news, and ways you can contribute positively to the environment in Richland Washington specifically, and a lens on recycli...

New content was added to this lens on 6/28/2009. Hello and welcome to our backyard!  My family has been involved in creating a backyard habitat over the last year and now I am ready to share our experiences with a larger audience.&nbs...

Creating a Nature Journal is an exciting way to record the changes in the world around you.  It's inexpensive and can be both educational and recreational for children and adults.

Scientists from all over the world, like Douglas Tallamy the author of Bringing Nature Home, are advocating using native plants in sustainable, ecologically balanced gardens in suburban and urban yards to help bring back the beneficial insects that a...

Nature's gift of flowers, speak to us in many different ways and people have been expressing our deepest thoughts and emotions to one another through their beauty and symbolic meanings since time immemorial. Floriography- The language of flowers. A...

For centuries, people have been eating wild flowers and plants. There are so many tasty buds out there, free for the taking, if you know what to look for. I've included some of our favorite edible wild flowers and plants with descriptions, photograph...

This is dedicated to science projects for the family to help with understanding weather and other aspects of Earth science. These are all weather experiments that you can make freely on your own. If you are looking for fun, yet educational activitie...

What is the first thing people see when they visit. Your yard! This lens will review all the new products out there for your yard. Let me know what you think ~~ Submit your links and comments.

This Sonic Cat Repeller from the big cheese company will help protect your garden from annoying cats. We have always had dogs in our household, so never had a problem with cats. However, as we now no longer have a dog the neighbour cats have moved in...