Looking to conceal an unattractive wall, or eager to bring a decorative fruiting climber to a lacklustre corner of the garden? Well, before you rush out to buy a climber, identify which will be best for the job. You see some climbers, for example ivy, are more adept at surviving in poorly lit regions, whereas [...]
It might have been a very long time since you last saw a terrarium, or perhaps you are completely unfamiliar with these delightful mini gardens. If so, a terrarium consists of a bell shaped glass top, called a cloche, or a rounded one that you place over a small plant or collection of tiny plants. [...]
Historically, I have always been the one to set up and tend to the gardens on our properties. This is not to say that I do not get help from family members on occasion, it is just that no one else in our brood has a passion for it quite like I do. This has [...]
Since there is very little flourishing in the garden this time of year, it becomes even more important to keep those Valentine’s Day flowers alive and kicking for as long as possible. When you first receive the bouquet drop an asprin tablet into the water to get them on the right track. That little pill [...]
The act of composting is one that takes place in nature constantly. During the process organic nutrients are circulated from the soil to the plants and then return to the soil. This course in nature has several benefits, and if you practice composting you will assist in creating additional benefits. For example, you will be [...]
If you live in an area filled with deer or rabbits then you would be wise to plant items in your garden that do not appeal to these adorable, but damaging critters. Some such pest resistant selections are daffodils, Siberian squill and fritillaria. All are highly attractive additions to a garden, but have a track [...]
There is what seems like an endless supply of great outdoor fabrics available in this day and age. You can easily bring fashion to you garden now. It used to be that you could use oilcloth, or vinyl table cloths if you kept an eye out, but otherwise fabric, especially great fabric patterns were unavailable. [...]
We all love our gardens and those plants that inhabit them, but we can also help with the continued lifespan of other plants far away when we make choices for the products we use within our homes. This is exemplified with Teragrens Parquet butcher block. This item, made of bamboo, provides the perfect cutting surface, [...]
It is always fun to find innovative, or uncommon items that can be used in ones garden. It is better yet when that article not only looks great, but is purposeful too. On top of it all, this can make for a wonderful conversation piece when you entertain in the garden. This is exactly the [...]
