Trend of outdoor living is growing rapidly and need of garden patio follows. Have a look at any magazine and you would notice patio garden at one place or other. You just need to use your imagination to make your garden absolutely beautiful and unique. Everyone would like to have best garden in their backyard but budget may be a constraint for some as garden may get really expensive. Get thrifty and use containers around your house for decorating...more
A pergola is a kind of gazebo consisting of an open structure made up of main posts or pillars joint at the top with cross beams & joists so as to offer a hold for climbing vines, providing shade & coolness. It can be built free standing on the lawn or attached to the house, over a patio, a deck or walkways or as a link between pavilions.Pergola is an Italian term coming from the Latin Pergula, meaning projecting eave.Originally the preserve of...more
Rajasthan, the ancient metropolis of Udaipur, was dubbed the Venice of the East by no mere coincidence. Renowned for its breathtaking architecture, arts and crafts and sprawling palaces adjacent to spectacular lakes, this great city is also reputed for its mesmerizing gardens. A must-see locale in all Udaipur travel itineraries, the Saheliyon Ki Bari Garden reserves a special place among its main tourist attractions due to its unparalleled beauty and iconic features.Located on the shores of Lake Fateh Sagar, Saheliyon Ki Bari is a royal garden that was built by Maharana Sangram Singh for the enjoyment of his queen and her 48 maids. Also dubbed the Garden of Maids", this 18th century masterpiece was designed by the monarch to serve as a leisure park for his beloved wife, away from the dealings of the royal court. Distinct for being one of the few green spaces in the desert state of Rajasthan, this lush parkland is famous for its marble artwork and water sprouting fountains. Complete with gleaming green lawns and four water pools, the garden also features elephants crafted from marble and chiselled kiosks. Other highlights at the venue include its picturesque lotus pool and the...more
Flowers are so versatile they are used in a variety of ways. Need something to accentuate a meticulous table arrangement? Top it off with a nice bouquet of blooms. Lacking a certain touch to finish off that classy outfit? Complete your get-up with an elegant blossom and you will surely be the life of the soiree.However, getting hold of top-quality...more
Not everyone has the space for their own garden. While you can do a little kitchen garden and grow some herbs and perhaps some tomatoes, it's really hard to do a serious garden if you don't have the space. You might be fortunate enough to have an option in some areas.Some neighborhoods have community gardens set up. These may be many individual plots that you can sign up for or a single plot that anyone in the community can help with. It's a chance for you to garden even if you don't otherwise have the space. The American Community Gardening Association is a great place to start learning about community gardens. If there's a community garden already in your area, go find out how to join. There may be fees associated, as there are costs to running a community garden, from leasing or buying the land, to the cost of insurance, to the cost of water.If you can't find a community garden in your area, you might be able to start one with others in your area who would like to garden. Start talking about it in your neighborhood. Look for empty lots that could serve. Start talking to sponsors to help with the costs once you have enough people to get things going.It can be challenging to start...more
If you're thinking about on building a garden or storage shed you'll require certain type of plan. No matter if you are a amateur and even a professional, you will require instructions. There are many sources to find free shed blueprints and plans....more
Do you think of your garden as being a special place? If not, you may be missing out. Having space to relax outdoors is a great luxury, but it could be something that you are not really taking advantage of.There are numerous reasons why this could be...more
If you're fortunate enough to have a garden then it makes sense to try and make good use of it. Unfortunately, many of us take this outdoor space for granted. Instead of taking advantage of it, we may spend too little time on ensuring that it really...more
Why is it that eating outdoors always seems to feel so special? There may be a psychological element to this because it certainly seems that food tastes better when it's eaten outdoors.We take great pleasure from gathering round a barbecue, or simply...more
Car Garden or my attempt at converting my old car into a garden.There were two reasons why i decided to construct a vegetable garden in the back of my old ford festiva hachback. One was upon a bet with a car pooling friend on our way to work. The...more
If you are interesting in making your outdoor space as beautiful and useable as indoors, the one and only way to do so is to maintain a garden in your outdoor area. A beautiful garden outside your door is a perfect place for family enjoyment after a...more