Named by Linnaeus in 1735 in honour of the Jesuit
Water Pond Designs
by Robert Dorrance
You can have different water pond designs, however ones that don’t restrict water movement are the best. What I mean by that is you don’t want to have a backyard pond
The Rich History of Wild Roses
by Ken Austin
Wild roses, of the genus Rosa, are those naturally occurring natives found in Northern Hemispheres around the globe. Wild Roses can be found in forests, canyons, logged w
Buying Used Chainsaws
by johnm008@gmail.com
Is it worth buying a used chainsaw? That depends! You need to understand a few points about buying used chainsaws. First heed the old “buyer beware” warning.
The Japanese Garden
by Philip Nicosia
The growing fascination with Oriental culture has led many garden aficionados to consider creating a Japanese garden. These are just some of the key features to help you in
Gardening Vertically: Fad, Emerging Frontier or Long Overlooked Art Form
by Steve Townsend
Sure, it makes sense that there’s a buzz about vertical gardening–there are lots more of us to feed these days with much less productive land. "Let’s make the best use
Container Gardening Should Include The Herbal Plant Scented Geraniums
by Mary Hanna
Planting an herbal garden that includes scented geraniums is not common to container gardening. Most gardeners think of scented geraniums as a floral plant, not an herb
Fish Health in Hot Summer Heat
by Brett Fogle
Summer is over, but for many of us - the heat remains.Here a couple of things to do to keep your fish healthyand your pond clear going into winter. First, rememberto keep
Landscaping Schemes Is This The Chicken Or The Egg
by Martin Meaks
Have you noticed how everything looks great at the moment - in the garden and parks I mean. Everything seems in bloom, full of colour and life. This is a great time of yea
What is the Right Plant and Where Do I Put It
by James Ellison
Know if your plants are disease-susceptible. Your choice of plants used in your garden is as important as the soil that you put those plants in. Select plants that
Fall Pond Cleaning
by Brett Fogle
Doing a full pond cleaning during the colder winter months can bevery stressful on your fish. However, if the pond is reallydirty and full of 'muck' - then you may want to
Maintaining Oxygen Levels in Fish and KOI Ponds
by Brett Fogle
Severe environmental stressors are the most frequent causes of sudden fish death in garden ponds or other fish habitats, and the lack of oxygen in the water is the number 1