Monthly Archives: October 2007

The Benefits of Gardening

The benefits of gardening go far beyond gorgeous flowers and delectable vegetables. As any gardener will tell you gardening is good for the body and soul. And there are many studies that back that up. Recently, a study revealed that dirt actually has antidepressant qualities and that people who regularly “play” in the dirt are … Continue reading

Creating A Theme Garden

Designing a garden is the most challenging part of gardening for most; however, when you have a theme that pulls it all together, the “designer’s block” is quickly lifted. A theme garden can also be a fun way to express your creativity and to indulge another interest along with your love of gardening. One of … Continue reading

Building a Pond: Part 2 of Creating a Backyard Pond

Now that you have your pond designed, here are some tips for installing it. If you haven’t read the first part on design, read this first. This is the most difficult part for most; while the designing, adding the plants (and fish if desired) and maintaining a lovely water garden can be a great deal … Continue reading