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 [...]
It goes without saying that homes with glorious vines, and blossoms growing up the side of their walls are breathtaking. However, that beautiful vision often comes at a price, and a mighty high one at that. Those winding vines are often quite damaging to a homes render, roof, and even windows. They can force their [...]
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 [...]
One of the greatest additions that can be made to a garden is ironwork. Some of the most breathtaking iron garden features were displayed during the Victorian period. Large items include trellises, clocks, gazebos, benches, and fences. And these are highly coveted articles in any garden today. However, the exact dimensions of a garden space [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Hardscaping is an ultra important part of the garden. Each addition, whether it be a fence, terrace, patio, trellis, gazebo, deck, shower nook, or shed provides dimension to the plant filled space. Items that introduce height are particularly well received, for their visual assistance garners much attention. These permanent structures provide backdrops, and even bases [...]
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, [...]
