Of the annual vines, the lotus vine and luffa are among some of the more intesting ones.

Fall really can be the best season in the landscape. I prefer it to spring because during the spring there is always such a rush to get everything done. And the vibrant colors of autumn are certainly as enjoyable as the early show of spring flowers.

Show your mom you care with very special gardening gifts.

Gardeners often need craft books with various sorts of garden-related projects. Here are some titles that I found helpful.

With Mother´s day coming soon, this is an excellent time to begin setting aside gardening items for a gift basket for your mom. Now there´s a book that will help you create a perfect gift.

Here are some books that will help you select the most suitable plants for your landscape.

Within the last couple decades, the size of the average landscape has shrunk considerably. Two trends have brought this about. Houses are becoming larger, taking up most of the lot. In addition, the cost of land has increaded greatly.

Predicting color trends is somewhat like giving weather forecasts. Sometimes, experts are right. At other times, they are off target. Consumers can be very fickle when it comes to colors in fashion, decorating, and gardening. However, blue remains a favorite shade.

The garden has become an extension of the home, a haven from pressures and frustrations of the workday.

Most of us don´t have unlimited time to spend maintaining the landscape. That doesn´t mean we have to neglect those chores. With proper planning, care free landscapes are possible.