| Saving Water With Sprinkler Systems
Keeping a sprinkler system well maintained can save water and help you avoid hefty repair bills down the road. Word Count:340 |  |
| Going Green Has Never Looked So Good As more people try to take better care of the environment, there is an increased interest in "green gardening." Word Count:433 |  |
| Prime Planting Options For Tough-To-Grow Areas Ground covers can be an effective way to fill in tough-to-grow parts of your landscaping. Word Count:375 |  |
| The Ease Of Entertaining: Serve It Up Simple Planning a warm-weather party can be fun and easy. Word Count:407 |  |
| Simple Tips For An "Ultra" Extraordinary Soiree Outdoor entertaining has a certain ease to it. Don't overlook the details though, as simple touches go a long way toward creating a truly memorable experience for your guests. Word Count:439 |  |
| Invite Hummingbirds And Butterflies To Your Garden Butterflies and hummingbirds can add magic to any garden-and it's easy to invite them in. Just select the right plants. Word Count:503 |  |
| Trend Outlook:?What's New For Backyards And Balconies For grillers, backyards and balconies across the country might look a little different this year. Word Count:437 |  |
| Choosing Ground Cover For Eco-Friendly Beauty Turfgrass, the nation's traditional ground cover, may be losing ground to the more eco-friendly creeping perennials. Word Count:397 |  |
| Budget-Friendly Tips For Outdoor Entertaining Outdoor grilling is one favorite pastime that doesn't have to be a budget buster. Word Count:400 |  |
| Prevent Pests From Spoiling Your Outdoor Fun A few simple actions can help protect you from warm-weather pests, including mosquitoes and ticks. Word Count:194 |  |
| Treat For Fire Ants Now For more and more Americans, now is the time to think about defeating fire ants. Word Count:499 |  |
| Hearty Hydrangeas Bloom On New Growth There are 90 million gardeners in the U.S., according to the National Gardening Association. Word Count:301 |  |
| Be A Better Barbecuer How-to and what-to-cook information needed to make grilling season hot. Word Count:242 |  |
| Tips To Help You Plan A Vegetable Garden A little planning can help your vegetable garden grow and flourish. Word Count:432 |  |
| Simple Tips For Starting Your Own Kitchen Garden Edible gardening is growing in popularity. Word Count:388 |  |
| Backyard Mosquito Control Tips As hordes of bloodthirsty mosquitoes set their sights on your backyard, you may want to learn more about keeping these unwanted and dangerous pests away. Here are a few tips. Word Count:160 |  |
| Tackling Lawn Troubles Some simple preparation can keep your yard healthy and inviting all season long. Word Count:386 |  |
| How Hydrangeas Can Heighten Your Enjoyment Of Your Yard Hydrangeas are growing on home gardeners. Word Count:523 |  |
| Go Green With A Water-Saving Lawn Ways you can save water and still enjoy a healthy lawn. Word Count:338 |  |
| Don't Let Pests Ruin Your Time Outdoors Or Your Lawn The tough economy is forcing many of us to stay home more often to save money. That means more time in the backyard. Word Count:409 |  |
| Backyard Entertaining In A Staycation Economy Tips to keep backyard parties going. Word Count:330 |  |
| Proper Tree-Planting Tips Here's an idea that's growing in popularity--by planting trees, people can help create healthier, more livable cities. Word Count:244 |  |
| Get Rid Of Poison Ivy Fast Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac--they're the kind of weeds you don't want anywhere around your kids or pets. Word Count:364 |  |
| Getting Rid Of Ugly Crabgrass Crabgrass is big and ugly. It ruins your curb appeal and property value. Word Count:413 |  |
| Protecting Your Landscape From Destructive Insects There are more than 91,000 species of insects in the United States. Many are beneficial. Word Count:400 |  |
| Safe Mowing Is No Accident Unsafe operation of lawn mowers leads to thousands of accidents, yet most can be prevented. Word Count:311 |  |
| Create Your Own Salad Garden The current economy is fueling a grassroots hobby and a healthy money maker: vegetable gardening. Word Count:420 |  |
| Interest In Public Gardens Blooms Public gardens have taken root in communities nationwide--and with good reason. Word Count:321 |  |
| How DIY Lawn Care Can Help You See More Green As the U.S. economy struggles, homeowners are doing everything they can to save money. Frugality is the trend for 2009. Word Count:413 |  |
| Protect Your Expensive Landscape From Japanese Beetles According to the most recent study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Japanese beetles cause more than $420 million in damage annually to trees, plants, flowers and vegetables. But did you know that Japanese beetles actually begin their lives underground as grubs? If left unchecked, grubs will damage your lawn. Word Count:423 |  |
| A Shrub Makeover On A Budget Curb appeal, according to the National Association of Realtors, helps sell about 49 percent of existing homes. Word Count:415 |  |
| In Tough Economy, Gardening--And Heirlooms--Take Root It's growing season again, and as millions of eager gardeners take to the soil, their motivation may be remarkably different from years past. Word Count:571 |  |
| Plant Trees To Help The Environment And Your Wallet Trees give our landscape character. They create beauty, provide natural habitats for wildlife, absorb carbon dioxide and protect the soil against erosion. Word Count:400 |  |
| Flowers Can Help You Sell Your Home Realtors say curb appeal is one of the most important tools to help you sell your home. Word Count:424 |  |
| Save Your Ash Trees From The Emerald Ash Borer The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is smaller than a dime, but it has killed tens of millions of ash trees in Michigan and in several other states. Word Count:416 |  |
| Deck Dilemma Simple Tips For Sprucing Up Your Outdoor Living Space Word Count:590 |  |
| Add Style To Your Outdoor Spaces It's easy to add a touch of style and create great outdoor living space with some paint and a little imagination. Word Count:392 |  |
| Green Fees: Saving Time And Money In Your Own Backyard You can mow like a pro without letting a little yard work stand between you and your weekend. Word Count:421 |  |
| Key To Grilling Success: The Right Accessories There's more to creating a memorable backyard barbecue than great food and a top-notch grill. Word Count:537 |  |
| 10 Tips Toward Sprinkler Season Smarts You may be able to save money and the environment. Word Count:444 |  |
| How To Have Healthy, Fresh Fruit Trees Tips from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help ensure any fruit tree you buy is healthy and a good fit for you. Word Count:379 |  |