Today there is a huge choice of garden sheds on the market; they come in a variety of styles, materials and of course prices but how do you choose which is best for you?UseFirstly you need to consider what you will be storing, there is no point in purchasing a cheap shed if you are storing expensive garden machinery as the security will be minimal and an experienced thief will be inside in seconds. On the flip side, if you only have a few rusty...more
Adding a pergola to your garden can really add impact to your backyard by enhancing its beauty and utility several times.Gardening is a great tool to enhance the beauty of our home exteriors that are as valuable as interiors of our homes. Gardens are places where we get close to nature. They are important because they provide us valuable spaces to support various family activities. In gardens we can sit, read, rest or do spend our time with other...more
Garden stores, sometimes referred to as storage units or storage boxes, are becoming increasingly popular in the UK.There are two main reasons for this, firstly, most people simply need more storage space and secondly, with gardens becoming generally smaller, a garden store is a more compact alternative to a garden shed. USEThe first item to consider is what you wish to store and then make your decision based on the size and level of security required.It however makes good sense to purchase the largest store that will fit in your chosen location as, over time, you will always be able to fill it. The difference in price between varying model sizes in the same range is usually small (the same amount of work goes into the manufacture so the only difference is in the additional materials required).Regarding security, there is little point in purchasing an expensive metal store if you only have some cheap plastic garden furniture to stash, but if you have a decent lawnmower or bicycle then consider a good quality metal version which have considerably better security features than a plastic or wooden box.MATERIALGenerally, storage units are either wooden, plastic or metal.Although the...more
The Botanical Gardens, were any of you out there aware that there is actually more than one botanical garden? This gal will be the first to admit just that, but as it turns out, Montreal is not the only place that boasts a beautiful botanical garden which houses many exotic flowers. The garden we are talking about is referred to as the Royal...more
If the gardener is unable to find a style of koi pond that they like and are willing to spend some extra money, then they may find that ordering a custom made koi pond kit from a company is their best option for getting the type of pond that they desire.Adding A Koi Pond To Your Garden By: lisa lucero About the Author If you...more
When you purchase a new house or decide to improve your old one, you are, of course, concerned with every foot of ground that goes with it, for modern living and modern gardening can make each inch of your property usable and desirable. New methods of soil improvement, grading, fencing and terracing make even sloping, hilly lots, hitherto undesirable, now attractive. Modern chemistry has brought new nutrients to the soil and has provided tools against the traditional enemies of the garden: disease and insects.Architecturally, today's house is much more a component of the outdoors than was yesterday's. Large picture windows, glass walls, glassed-in sun porches and terraces all put together to create the garden a part of the house. Consequently, the view becomes much more important. A beautiful garden, a luxuriant turf and healthy blossoming trees all add as much to the interior of your home as your draperies or wallpaper. The effort and time you spend on your lawns and gardens will repay you in every way, indoors and also out.Garden books are filled with formal plans for ideal gardens and grounds, but you will want to think about not the ideal garden in itself, but the one plan...more
There are a number of aspects to think about when picking a garden reel for your individual wishes. A number of these are mentioned below in a nutshell form and should be covered in the future articles in more detail. A few of these are fairly...more
Though not in the same danger league as the chainsaw, the strimmer does though have two questions of safety you have to be mindful of when operating it.The most clear danger and threat from the trimmer is that of little objects like pebbles or bits...more
South Africa's stunning Garden Route runs along the coast of South Africa from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth and unravels its jewels along the way. The beautiful scenery of the garden route is punctuated with wonderful nature reserves, wildlife parks,...more
Landscape gardening, then, is done the moment a person puts a fence down, or introduces a plant to a pot. Free standing planters, in fact, are the most compact and common form of landscaping – the ultimate marriage of hard (pot) to soft (flowers)....more
The question seems to be asked a lot lately, will drip irrigation work for my garden application? Hopefully we can help answer this question.First, the definition of drip irrigation from Wikipedia.Drip irrigation, also known as trickle irrigation or...more
Growing this plant is simple and easy. You just have to be sensitive to its needs and take time to show your care to them. Apart from Gardenia, there are dozens of other gift plants perfect for various occasions like weddings, birthdays and...more