I have gone back and forth over this, and am now ready to admit something; I want one of those garden of the month plaques. No, I do not mean I want to compete with my neighbours for the actual title, because I tend to my garden for reasons that are whole heartedly unrelated to [...]
While the term garden of the month might evoke one type of image in one person’s mind, it can create a nearly polar opposite one in another’s mind. To help clarify this, take for example the ideal garden of an average middle-aged woman, and thoughts of a trellis dripping with bougainvillea might appear. In opposition [...]
So you have set your mind to it, and you can almost taste the sweet victory that comes with being awarded the distinction of garden of the month. While this all sounds very inspirational, and well intended, you may benefit from taking it down a notch. Of course there is nothing wrong with being conscientious, [...]
A shade garden can be just as enjoyable as a well lit one. Most people view the covered or partially covered space as a difficult scenario for growing their ideal materials in, but it can be a thriving place when prepared and maintained properly. To start, make sure that you add lots and lots of [...]
Now is the time to put out your holiday garden lighting. While some people are partial to colourful light displays, I stand firmly behind the clear lights. The main reason for this is that they introduce that extra special celebratory pizzazz to the space, but do so in a classy way. This of course is [...]
When you create a gorgeous garden that is within keeping with your homes style you may benefit from more than just high praise from those who see it. If you do it properly, meaning in good taste and in a design that supersedes that of the average neighbour garden you could be boosting your property [...]
I have often wondered why it is that when on holiday everyone clamours to claim a hammock, but at home they are rarely ever used. Some of us even go as far as to purchase a hammock while on our vacation, but pretty much never hang them, much less enjoy them on our own property. [...]
