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HOME:Lawn and Garden The Art of Watering The following is some general guidelines in the art of watering your lawn and garden: Controlling Lawn Grubs Organically Beetle grubs can turn a fine looking lawn into a patchwork quilt of yellow spots. But before you reach for the insecticide bottle, there are a number of organic alternatives that will help you cope with the grubs without poisoning yourself or your family. Planting a Veggie Garden Now is the time to plant your warm season veggie and herb garden. You can plant almost everything, anything you like to eat, but a better idea is to plant the stuff your local grocery store does not carry. Potted Veggie Garden Ok - I have a question - any tips on veggie gardening in pots for a patio as I have no lawn to plant a real garden. Veggies like tomatoes, herbs (basil, chives)? what types of pots, soil mixture etc....... Thanks!! Stretching the Gardening Season When the days begin to shorten, do you ever wish there was a way to squeeze just a bit more out of the summer? After all, the tomatoes & peppers were just starting to produce and the summer salads never tasted so good. Butterfly Garden Basics Cultivating a special home in your yard for butterflies will introduce your children to a world of beauty and wonder. It's a project that you and your family will enjoy in the planting stages, and long after. There are five basic things to remember when planning a butterfly garden: Praying Mantis: Friend or Foe? Not many gardeners come into contact with a praying mantis but few can deny that they've heard of the infamous way in which the insects mate. While the female can indeed feed on its mate's head during copulation, praying mantis also have other amazing features. Five Must-Have Ingredients for the Organic Gardener's Toolkit For any gardener who still hasn't been convinced about the need to garden organically, here are some statistics that may help change your mind. Luring Ladybugs Into Your Garden Of all the insects in the garden, the ladybug is probably the most easily recognized. Ladybugs, also called lady beetles or ladybirds, are a gardener' s best friend. Not only do they feed on insect pests, especially aphids, but their bright coloring also brings cheer into the garden. The Frugal Gardener Gardening can be expensive. When you're on a tight budget, garden projects seem to fall way to the bottom of your list of spending priorities. Summer Heathers Heathers are low-growing, shrub-like perennials that blossom into a sea of color. They look great planted with dwarf conifers, especially when a variety of shapes, colors and textures are used. Grow A Wheatgrass Centerpiece Whether the snow is still blowing outside or your spring bulbs are already making their appearance, garden fever is in the air. One way to quench your need to get your hands dirty is to bring spring indoors by growing your own living decorations. Home Remedies for Fungus Gnat and Damping-Off Control Late winter and early spring is a great time to start seedlings and get the gardening season underway. Growing your own seedlings from seed is highly rewarding and can open doors to even more species that are not often found in garden centers. Prepare for Seed Starting How do you satisfy the gardening itch in the middle of winter? Easily! Start plants from seed. Now is a great time to get a jumpstart on the gardening season. Just a little preparation will help ensure you seed starting success. Here is some of the equipment you'll need: Gardening on a Budget Gardeners who need to make frugal decisions at this time of the year can take heart in a number of alternatives that will not only lower the cost of gardening, but will also enhance the pleasure! Here are five steps every budget gardener should follow: Low Cost Mushroom Production at Home Gourmet mushrooms like Shiitake, Oyster & Enoki mushrooms are growing in popularity but the retail price for many of these delicacies can often be out of range for most people. Mushroom lovers on a budget have another option - growing mushrooms at home. Seeding Flowers Indoors: An Inexpensive Way to a Beautiful Summer Garden Every year you plan that THIS will be the year you have pots and pots of lush plants on your balcony or deck. Then you visit your local nursery in the spring and reality hits -­ the cost for your fantasy is just outrageous! Sound familiar? Caring for Wicker Furniture Regardless of the material from which your wicker furniture is constructed, keeping it clean can be a challenge because of the textured surface. Aluminum, Iron & Steel - Oh, my! Metal Outdoor Furniture Explained Mention metal patio furniture and you probably think of the light, fly-away aluminium loungers of your youth or that half-ton cast iron table and chair set on your neighbour's lawn. But metal outdoor furniture has come a long way. Here's a quick primer on the available types and their care. Preventing Rust and Maintaining Your Garden Tools Here's a list of tips to help keep your garden tools in good condition. Celebrate Your Senses: An Evening Scented Garden This is an ideal time to curl up with some full-color seed catalogues (virtual or real) and create your ideal garden plan for the year. And don't let small spaces constrict you - there are abundant options for container gardeners as well! Cozy Nooks: Creating a Secret Outdoor Place Everyone seems to love a secret -- and when the secret is a nook in your outdoor space, all the better. A nook is defined as a private or secluded quiet inner place. Any outside space, from a balcony to an acre estate can benefit from including a nook. Here are points to consider: Gardening for Stress Relief Gardening is one of the fastest growing pastimes in the U.S., as well as one of the healthiest. Beyond its spiritual aspects, gardening can be a great stress reliever.