For those of us who are garden proud, we love nothing more than to show off our manicured flowerbeds, special hybrid rose bushes, and breathtaking swaying myrtles. And while we believe the beauty of it lies in the stunning orchids, and plentiful ivy that we have trained to grow just so, it sometimes takes a [...]
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, [...]
Very often we close up our garden sheds in autumn and do not return to it until we are ready to awaken our gardens from their winter nap. To be completely honest, to go inside the outdoor structure can be rather depressing, and uninspiring in those fold, sometimes freezing weeks and months. That is why [...]
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 [...]
If your garden is the victim of a grave deer attack, you might want to evaluate what it is that you have growing in it. There are of course items that are most appealing to the foragers, and this will attract them straight to your cherished garden if they grow there to be feasted upon. [...]
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 [...]
The most popular request for designers working on outdoor spaces is to build an outdoor kitchen. While many of these can cost a bundle, there is no reason that you cannot create your own on a budget. Install a charcoal grill, instead of a built in gas one with all the bells and whistles. Both [...]
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 [...]
Research shows that drip irrigation systems transport water directly to the plants in a garden with the least waste. These systems have been shown to be ninety percent efficient which dramatically outshines the efficiency of more traditional sprinkler systems that are between seventy and fifty percent efficient. As such, you could dramatically change the effectiveness [...]
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 [...]
