http://mygardeningblog.blogsome.com Just another WordPress weblog Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:29:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hummingbirds are found all through the Americas including the Caribbean. Recognized for their hovering ability and their skill at flying backwards, hummingbirds hover by rapidly flapping their wings at speeds as fast as 80 times a second. The Bee Hummingbird is the smallest bird in the world at only two inches ... http://mygardeningblog.blogsome.com/2009/06/20/how-to-attract-hummingbirds-to-your-garden/ If your lawn is not looking as green as you wish it might be time to consider some different lawn treatments including herbicide spraying and ensuring that you apply fertilizer regularly. Lawn Fertilizer We don’t recommend using fertilizer that has an excessive level of nitrogen as this may cause the grass growing ... http://mygardeningblog.blogsome.com/2009/06/11/lawn-care-treatments/ It’s always entertaining for you and your family to assemble together and unwind in the open on warm summer evenings but what can you do in the fall or spring when nights are chilly but you still desire to be outside? You could put up a garden fireplace but this ... http://mygardeningblog.blogsome.com/2009/06/10/buying-an-outdoor-fire-pit-some-tips/ If you have your home in an area that has sparse rainfall and lengthy summers you might want to consider sowing your new lawn with drought resistant grass seed. There are a variety of different grass seeds obtainable that can thrive in dry surroundings and even remain green throughout the ... http://mygardeningblog.blogsome.com/2009/06/10/are-drought-resistant-grass-seeds-best-for-your-new-lawn/ Solar powered garden lights are examples of lantern lights that are becoming ever more popular as they are trouble-free to put in and will not cost you anything to run. There are a huge selection of garden solar lighting to pick from including lantern lights, pathway lights, hanging lights, globe ... http://mygardeningblog.blogsome.com/2009/06/08/some-advantages-of-garden-solar-lighting/ A raised garden bed may well be a good idea if you have poor soil or unsuitable clay soil or find gardening difficult as a consequence of a physical problem. Even though it will take longer to assemble a raised bed, or at first cost more if you opt for ... http://mygardeningblog.blogsome.com/2009/06/07/advantages-and-installation-help-for-raised-bed-gardens/ During the cold weather you need to make sure that there is no young growth on your grass as this may cause it to be likely to succumb to pests and diseases. To do this gradually, lower the cutting height of your lawnmower until you are just about shaving the ... http://mygardeningblog.blogsome.com/2009/06/06/care-for-your-lawn-in-winter/ Should you buy a solar garden fountain or a wired fountain? Both have their advantages and disadvantages but we have found that solar garden fountains are safer around children and pets with easier maintenance than wired fountains even though they do have the drawback of not working well through the ... http://mygardeningblog.blogsome.com/2009/06/06/what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-solar-fountain/ You can make your garden attractive to wild birds in many different ways. The best way is to provide them with a safe place to eat and the food they love. Garden bird feeders are the best way of providing food for them. They are really helpful to the birds ... http://mygardeningblog.blogsome.com/2009/06/06/attracting-wild-birds-to-your-garden/ When you are preparing a new lawn you will have to choose between lawn seed or using turf. making use of lawn seed is a lot more economical than turf and has the advantage that you have a greater selection of different kinds of lawn seed to choose from. The ... http://mygardeningblog.blogsome.com/2009/06/06/methods-to-seed-a-new-lawn/