Posted in Gardens on Apr 28th, 2008
The basic fundamental principle of a Japanese garden is the effective capture and display of natural themes. What this means is that when designing a great Japanese garden, you need to focus on creating things that look natural and not man-made. Every element of such a garden is based on reality. Nothing that can’t be [...]
Posted in Gardens on Apr 28th, 2008
Herb Garden Growing Appeal
Growing an herb garden can be as rewarding as it can be fun and inspirational. Unlike regular flowers and plants, herbs are generally grown for specific uses. You can use them in cooking, as natural remedies or in homeopathic medicine. All of these reasons combine with the pleasant appearance and fragrances that [...]
Posted in Gardens, Home and Garden on Apr 28th, 2008
Home and Garden Symbiosis and its Importance
To many people there is nothing greater than owning your own house. It can be considered the symbol of ultimate success. Growing up, many of us envied the power that our parents had in determining what went on in and around the home, making it only natural for ourselves [...]
Posted in Gardens on Apr 27th, 2008
The Appeal of Roses
Roses are the most popular flowers in the world and have a long tradition in romantic history. To this day, the red rose remains the single-most recognizable symbol of love and affection, and it is these flowers that are widely purchased on Valentine’s Day, for anniversaries and as gifts for significant others [...]
Posted in Gardens on Apr 26th, 2008
Olive Garden – The Historical Significance of Olives
Olives are one of the most historically-significant plants in the world, being one of the first ever mentioned in recorded literature. In addition to mention in early stories, such as The Odyssey by Homer, both the Bible and Quran make frequent mention of the plant as being important. [...]
Garden of the Gods and the History of the Name
The Garden of the Gods is a public park located in Colorado Springs. It is a mountainous and hilly region known for containing many sandstone “hogback” formations similar to the Red Rocks west of Denver. The name Colorado is said to come from the color of [...]
Posted in Gardens on Apr 26th, 2008
Secret Garden – The Story
The Secret Garden is a children’s classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett, which was written back in 1909 and has enjoyed wide popularity in the years that followed. The central theme revolves around a young and sickly girl who, orphaned by cholera in India is sent to Yorkshire, England to dwell with [...]
Posted in Gardens on Apr 24th, 2008
Flower Garden Introduction
One of the greatest joys of home ownership is the ability to plan and create an amazing flower garden. Through careful work and planning you can transform a patch of sod into a floral kingdom of beauty and relaxation. Although your choices are limited only by your own imagination and creative ambition, there [...]
Posted in Gardens on Apr 23rd, 2008
Butterfly Garden Appeal for Home Gardening
Butterflies are one of the few popular species of insects in the world. Unlike potentially-hostile bees and wasps, these flying insects are as docile as they are beautiful. The popularity of butterflies comes from the elaborate and complex decorations on their wings, some of which are so colorful and beautiful [...]
Posted in Gardens on Apr 23rd, 2008
Garden Plans are Important for Success
When you’re thinking about building a garden in your yard, the garden plans you create beforehand are some of the most critically-important components of the entire project. Careful planning should be involved with any landscaping project to ensure the greatest overall success. Garden plans, aside from giving you an idea [...]
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