http://factoidz.com/experts-in/gardening/ gardening articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/how-to-cut-your-water-use-with-easy-steps/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-cut-your-water-use-with-easy-steps/ How To Save Water and Reduce Your Water Bill You can't do much about your taxes, mortgage, insurance or phone bill but you can cut your electricity and water bills by using less. You water bill is typically the smaller of the two bills, depending on what type of yard you ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/images/p/frugal-living-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-grow-peppers-in-your-garden-naturally-and-biodynamically/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-grow-peppers-in-your-garden-naturally-and-biodynamically/ Peppers, or Capsicums as we call them in Australia, have similar conditions as tomatoes. They like a rich soil preferably planting in an area that has previously had a legume in it be it peas or beans, which locks in some of the nitrogen for good healthy growth. I str... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/images/post/how-to-grow-peppers-in-your-garden-naturally-and-biodynamically.jpg http://factoidz.com/edible-flowers-or-flowers-you-can-eat/ http://factoidz.com/edible-flowers-or-flowers-you-can-eat/ I can only suppose that edible flowers have been around almost as long as the ground they grow upon. People have been eating flowers since the time of the ancients. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/images/post/edible-flowers-or-flowers-you-can-eat.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-sculptural-potted-flower-arrangements/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-sculptural-potted-flower-arrangements/ Flowers can become a living sculpture instead of a mere splash of colour. Think about colour scheme, graduating heights, volume, and texture. Design a symmetrical or asymmetrical arrangement. First begin with colour. Decide if you wa... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/summer-flowers-and-planting.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-layer-a-lasagna-garden/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-layer-a-lasagna-garden/ How to Layer a Lasagna Garden. First gather your ingredients. A whole pile of old newspapers. Bales of Hay Lucerne is wonderful as it supplies alot of great nutrients Composted cow manure Compost if you have some A bag of lime Som... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-layer-a-lasagna-garden.jpg http://factoidz.com/plants-for-your-garden-that-bloom-year-round/ http://factoidz.com/plants-for-your-garden-that-bloom-year-round/ Every gardener wishes to have beautiful flowers and is faced with the challenge that, when spring and summer end, they are often left with gardens which are brown and bare.  Still, knowing which plants can bloom year round can offer lovely alternatives when the roses and lilies aren’t in flower.Â... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/plants-for-your-garden-that-bloom-year-round.jpg http://factoidz.com/growing-hydrangeas-necessary-soil-conditions-and-pruning-techniques/ http://factoidz.com/growing-hydrangeas-necessary-soil-conditions-and-pruning-techniques/ Hydrangeas are a relatively easy plant to grow. They will do best in a protected place in the garden out of the wind in part shade or filtered sun. They do require sun if they are to flower. As with most plants it is best to prepare the soil, digging a deep hole and filling with good compost before ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-4.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-started-in-greenhouse-gardening/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-started-in-greenhouse-gardening/ Greenhouse gardening is not that different from other types of gardening when it comes to the kinds of tools and equipment you need to have in order to be successful. From simple hand tools to flower pots, there are all sorts of types of supplies that you can get in order to help maintain your gr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-your-own-diy-greenhouse.jpg http://factoidz.com/easy-to-grow-vegetables/ http://factoidz.com/easy-to-grow-vegetables/ Back yard gardening is the epitome of frugal living. For the cost of seed, some bedding plants and water, you can have a cornucopia of fruits and vegetables for a fraction of what you would pay at the supermarket. And as food c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/easy-to-grow-vegetables.jpg http://factoidz.com/low-maintenance-house-plants-snake-plant-spider-plant-peace-lily-and-more/ http://factoidz.com/low-maintenance-house-plants-snake-plant-spider-plant-peace-lily-and-more/ House Plants add more than beauty and personality to a room - they can actually make your home healthier!! Many, if not most of the materials used to build our homes and offices are loaded with chemicals that are known to cause a variety of health problems in people, including cance... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/low-maintenance-house-plants-snake-plant-spider-plant-peace-lily-and-more.jpg http://factoidz.com/lasagna-gardening/ http://factoidz.com/lasagna-gardening/ For the Gardener who wants to create a garden easily with little effort and do digging, the simplest & fastest way is to do a no dig garden which some have called a Lasagne Garden. This can be used for growing vegetables, flowers or anything at all. There is little or no maintenance and you w... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-4.jpg http://factoidz.com/dahlias-for-your-home-and-garden/ http://factoidz.com/dahlias-for-your-home-and-garden/ Scientific Name : Dahlia Family : Compositeae Common names : Dahlia, Dalia Flowering Season : July- October Colour : Varied Dahlia is a flowering plant originating from Mexico. The blooms are generally curvaceous or spiky with single or mu... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/how-to-raise-chickens-for-fun-and-food/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-raise-chickens-for-fun-and-food/ Raising chickens can be great fun. They are hearty animals so even the novice can keep them with reasonably good success. They provide you with food in the way of eggs and the occasional fryer. They provide enjoyment not only a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-raise-chickens-for-fun-and-food.jpg http://factoidz.com/25-houseplants-that-clean-indoor-air/ http://factoidz.com/25-houseplants-that-clean-indoor-air/ All winter you have the house closed up and the furnace on. A good part of the summer you have the house closed up and the air conditioning on. When you think about it, not much fresh air gets through. And with today’s newer homes bein... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/25-houseplants-that-clean-indoor-air.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-tomato-gardening-how-to-grow-healthy-tomatoes-in-your-backyard-garden/ http://factoidz.com/diy-tomato-gardening-how-to-grow-healthy-tomatoes-in-your-backyard-garden/ Yes its that time again, time to get ready and start to plant one of the most popular plants in a home vegetable garden. Tomatoes are actually quite easy to grow and they come in hundreds of colors and shapes depending on the variety. The days to harvest depends upon the variety of tomato and of ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-tomato-gardening-how-to-grow-healthy-tomatoes-in-your-backyard-garden.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-grow-organic-tomatoes-using-biodynamic-techniques/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-grow-organic-tomatoes-using-biodynamic-techniques/ Growing Tomatoes is one of easiest vegetables to grow as a biodynamic commercial tomato grower this is what we did. First select a good variety of tomato for flavour the old heirlooms are best. Preferably from Organic or Biodynamic seed stock. There are many available from specialised seed pla... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-grow-organic-tomatoes-using-biodynamic-techniques.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-grow-beautiful-plants-in-your-garden-even-if-you-dont-have-a-green-thumb/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-grow-beautiful-plants-in-your-garden-even-if-you-dont-have-a-green-thumb/ Imagine if you will, an area filled with lacy trailing vines of rich full colors of philodendron greens and yellows. For sake of the story, we will say a porch, somewhere you can sit, read, visit with your frie... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-grow-beautiful-plants-in-your-garden-even-if-you-dont-have-a-green-thumb.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-your-own-pond-filter-for-around-200/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-your-own-pond-filter-for-around-200/ After building my 1,500 gallon goldfish pond I started checking into filters. My brother bought a nice one from a local company for eight hundred dollars and it works great for his pond but that’s more money than I care to sp... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-your-own-pond-filter-for-around-200.jpg http://factoidz.com/container-gardening-in-a-nutshell/ http://factoidz.com/container-gardening-in-a-nutshell/ You love growing herbs and vegetables and you love to eat freshly picked vegetables that you have grown yourself. But you don’t have a backyard, you might just have a nice patio or balcony and you still want to grow some vege... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/container-gardening-in-a-nutshell.jpg http://factoidz.com/pruning-methods-for-conifers-removing-dead-damaged-or-diseased-limbs/ http://factoidz.com/pruning-methods-for-conifers-removing-dead-damaged-or-diseased-limbs/ Evergreens with needle-like foliage, called conifers, usually need pruning only to remove dead, damaged, or diseased limbs. You can also prune to keep their growth compact. Pruning methods vary depending on the conifer's branching habit. Tools and Materials Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/pruning-methods-for-conifers-removing-dead-damaged-or-diseased-limbs.jpg http://factoidz.com/bark-mulch-everything-you-need-to-know/ http://factoidz.com/bark-mulch-everything-you-need-to-know/ The advantages of using organic mulch to blanket soil around trees, shrubs, and perennial plants are many: Mulch moderates soil temperature and makes a more favorable environment for roots. It reduces evaporation of moisture, helping to conserve water. It reduces splashing from rain or irrigation wa... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/bark-mulch-everything-you-need-to-know.jpg http://factoidz.com/gardening-tips-how-to-transplant-peonies/ http://factoidz.com/gardening-tips-how-to-transplant-peonies/ Peonies are beautiful flowers that will come back every year and last for as long as you are willing to take care of them. I have stools that are forty years old! Late August is the perfect time for transplanting your peonies. Use a shovel to make a circle around the stool with three inches cir... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/gardening-tips-how-to-transplant-peonies.jpg http://factoidz.com/container-gardening-guide-for-beginners/ http://factoidz.com/container-gardening-guide-for-beginners/ Strapped for space or just want your summer crop close at hand to tend or harvest? If you have a even a small deck or patio that has a minimum of eight hours of direct sun each day. you can easily and inexpensively have your very own Michelle Obama-like garden. Anything you can raise in an in-th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/container-gardening-guide-for-beginners.jpg http://factoidz.com/5-inexpensive-mothers-day-gifts-for-moms-of-all-ages/ http://factoidz.com/5-inexpensive-mothers-day-gifts-for-moms-of-all-ages/ Every May children and young people wonder what to get their mother for her special day. Mom does so much for us, and yet we often have no idea what gift that we can afford would make her smile. For those with limited financial resour... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/5-inexpensive-mothers-day-gifts-for-moms-of-all-ages.jpg http://factoidz.com/marigolds-a-lovely-flower-to-grow-in-your-garden/ http://factoidz.com/marigolds-a-lovely-flower-to-grow-in-your-garden/ Marigolds are originally from Mexico, where they are known as Celandulas. Apparently they were first discovered by the Portuguese in Central America in the 16th century and they became popular in Europe and elsewhere. But according to Hindu mythology Marigolds existed in India even ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/marigolds-a-lovely-flower-to-grow-in-your-garden.jpg http://factoidz.com/guide-to-selecting-and-building-your-own-mini-greenhouse/ http://factoidz.com/guide-to-selecting-and-building-your-own-mini-greenhouse/ There are plenty of retail outlets which sell greenhouses, greenhouse supplies and kits. However, it can be hard to find somewhere that sells a mini greenhouse at a reasonable price. mini greenhouses follow the dictates of the famous eccentric architect and innovator, Buckminster Fuller, that bui... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/guide-to-building-your-own-mini-greenhouse.jpg http://factoidz.com/gardening-how-to-cope-with-insects-raccoons-and-rabbits/ http://factoidz.com/gardening-how-to-cope-with-insects-raccoons-and-rabbits/ The first advice I have to give is choose your battles. Some vegetables are easily grown organically while others are very difficult. One of the reasons organic gardening has taken so long to catch on is because of the reduced yield resulting from pests. Growing small quantities of... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/gardening-how-to-cope-with-insects-raccoons-and-rabbits.jpg http://factoidz.com/soil-amendments-how-to-fertilize-your-garden-without-harming-wildlife/ http://factoidz.com/soil-amendments-how-to-fertilize-your-garden-without-harming-wildlife/ This article is about the dangers of fertilizers, and which fertilizers to use. One of the greatest reasons not to use pesticides and chemical fertilizers is the risk to wildlife in your area. If your home is surrounded by a natural habitat/ecosystem you should take steps so that you do not in... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/soil-amendments-how-to-fertilize-your-garden-without-harming-wildlife.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-bindweed/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-bindweed/ This is one weed that can kill your flowers and vegetables. Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) also known as wild morning glory grows as a vine and will climb up your plan... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-rid-of-bindweed.jpg http://factoidz.com/summer-flowers-and-planting/ http://factoidz.com/summer-flowers-and-planting/ It's that time of year to see flowers blooming and to begin planting ones to bloom soon. Summer  flowers and bedding plants are a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/summer-flowers-and-planting.jpg http://factoidz.com/gardening-the-best-self-therapy/ http://factoidz.com/gardening-the-best-self-therapy/ In early May, I will begin my yearly analysis treatments which will last approximately six months. Are they expensive? Not at all. In fact, they are as free as the sweet air we breathe and available to ever... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/gardening-the-best-self-therapy.jpg http://factoidz.com/tomato-growing-tips/ http://factoidz.com/tomato-growing-tips/ Tomatoes are not hard to grow, though there are some things you need to do and watch out for. Usually the hardest thing for me about growing tomatoes is choosing which varieties I want each year since there are so many. I usually stick to the ones I know ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/tomato-growing-tips.jpg http://factoidz.com/cold-frame-basics/ http://factoidz.com/cold-frame-basics/ Using a cold frame to protect and grow garden plants can give you a head start on the growing season. Building a cold frame is relatively inexpensive and with a little work can make a great addition to any size garden. Using a cold frame can also give you fresh herbs and greens thru the colder month... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-8.jpg http://factoidz.com/gardening-for-small-spaces/ http://factoidz.com/gardening-for-small-spaces/ Gardening is fun, healthy and can save money by growing your own food. Reading all the garden magazines in the early spring can be frustrating with all the pictures of huge areas people have to garden as if we all have that muc... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/gardening-for-small-spaces.jpg http://factoidz.com/vermicomposting-for-beginners/ http://factoidz.com/vermicomposting-for-beginners/ Vermicompost is a great all natural fertilizer that you can make, even in your own kitchen.  Vermicompost consists of the waste (castings) created by earthworms as they eat your leftover food scraps, plant trimmings, cardboard, and newspaper.  Vermicompost setups range from cheap to expensive, mai... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/vermicomposting-for-beginners.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-an-inexpensive-zen-garden/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-an-inexpensive-zen-garden/ Depending on your yard space, you can easily create a beautiful zen garden for under $200.00.  I say this amount because, most of the items needed are most likely already in hand. Here is what you will need: 4 4x4 8 feet long each, weed cover to fit inside your new zen garden, rocks, make sure t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-an-inexpensive-zen-garden.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-start-your-own-vegetable-garden/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-start-your-own-vegetable-garden/ It’s never too early to start thinking about your new garden. Even before the ground begins to thaw and become workable you can start planning your vegetable garden. While you’re waiting for the snow to melt, order some cat... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-start-your-own-vegetable-garden.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-start-plants-from-seed/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-start-plants-from-seed/ When you buy seeds in packets there are going to be a lot of seeds, don’t feel you have to plant them all or you’ll have so many plants you will be asking every friend, relative and neighbor if they want some. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-start-plants-from-seed.jpg http://factoidz.com/5-steps-to-starting-your-own-garden/ http://factoidz.com/5-steps-to-starting-your-own-garden/ Gardening can be a pleasant and rewarding hobby. Knowing that you grew your own food and that fresh from the vine produce is both healthier and more flavorful than factory produced food will give even the most seasoned gardener satisfaction. Gardens are very personal and can be tailored to fit indiv... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/5-steps-to-starting-your-own-garden.jpg http://factoidz.com/ant-problem-heres-a-non-pesticide-solution/ http://factoidz.com/ant-problem-heres-a-non-pesticide-solution/ Having extensively lived in the desert, the mountains and the tropics, here's a simple and environmentally friendly way to get rid of and discourage ants from visiting your kitchen.  The most obvious preventive measure is to make sure you thoroughly clean... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/ant-problem-heres-a-non-pesticide-solution.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-attract-butterflies-hummingbirds-and-birds-to-your-garden/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-attract-butterflies-hummingbirds-and-birds-to-your-garden/ Have you ever noticed how butterflies in your yard seem to fly around certain flowers, and sometimes those aren’t the flowers in your garden. Butterflies, hummingbirds and birds like certain flowers and certain areas of a yar... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-attract-butterflies-hummingbirds-and-birds-to-your-garden.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-a-bouquet-of-flowers/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-a-bouquet-of-flowers/ Taking flowers from your garden or picking them in the wild is so much more satisfying than buying a bunch from the store or florist's. It is certainly a lot more economical, as well. Another option is to purchase flowers from the florists that have not yet been arranged into a bouquet, and arran... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-a-bouquet-of-flowers.jpg http://factoidz.com/worm-casings-your-garden-composting-solution/ http://factoidz.com/worm-casings-your-garden-composting-solution/ Every year in late winter I start my tomato, cucumbers and peppers from seeds in a small green house. A few years ago my neighbor noticed me setting two hundred round peat pots in... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/worm-casings-your-garden-composting-solution.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-sow-bugs-aka-rollie-pollies/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-sow-bugs-aka-rollie-pollies/ For the most part, sow bugs (aka rollie pollies) are harmless, but can be unsightly, and often migrate by the thousands. Especially during the spring and summer, these creatures can invade your yard or house in large numbers. The challenge with getting rid of rollie pollies is that insecticides a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-rid-of-sow-bugs-aka-rollie-pollies.jpg http://factoidz.com/composting-how-to-do-it/ http://factoidz.com/composting-how-to-do-it/ What is compost? Compost is the product of any rotted organic material. The rotting plant materials contain nitrogen and carbon, and in a confined space they mix with oxygen to become compost. It is the microorganisms in the waste that works to break down the material. After all nitrogen in the comp... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/composting-how-to-do-it.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-select-garden-furniture-to-match-your-yard/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-select-garden-furniture-to-match-your-yard/ Many people have beautiful gardens and landscapes but they do not have a single piece of furniture or even a chair, where one can sit and enjoy nature. Gardens have always been viewed as an external component of a home to be viewed from inside the home. This concept has radically changed in the l... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-select-garden-furniture-to-match-your-yard.jpg http://factoidz.com/backyard-secret-a-cheaper-way-to-repair-patio-cracks/ http://factoidz.com/backyard-secret-a-cheaper-way-to-repair-patio-cracks/ Dealing with cracks and aging walls can be a herculean and expensive task. However, there are some cost-effective methods available to improve the walls of patio which show early signs of heavy cracks and water-leakage problems. Your patio is a reflection of the beauty and upkeep your home, so ma... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/backyard-secret-a-cheaper-way-to-repair-patio-cracks.jpg http://factoidz.com/backyard-project-add-a-patio-to-your-garden/ http://factoidz.com/backyard-project-add-a-patio-to-your-garden/ Your garden is an extension of your home which can give you much enjoyment during the warm summer months.There are many options to enhance the beauty of your garden - but one great option is to build in a patio, which adds beauty and can provide a good place to showcase garden furniture. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST gardening http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/do-it-yourself-patio-construction.jpg