No garden is ever without some kind of pest. If your garden is beautiful, if it is well cared for and lush, insects will obviously be drawn to it. There are many ways to control these pests and it is important to know exactly how to identify them so you will not ultimately get rid of insects that are actually beneficial to your garden. Identifying and controlling pests successfully will ensure your garden grows healthy and without...more
A well-landscaped garden does not only include trees and plants, but also a variety of accessories. These items tend to augment the overall look of the garden. A person may have a home situated in a lovely location. This home may have a front yard as well as a backyard. What most casual passerby's will notice is a neatly trimmed front yard. It is friends and family that will generally move in to the backyard and this is the place...more
Landscape gardening connotes the special decoration of the outdoor space at home so as to meet particular style characteristics. The idea came into usage throughout the 19th century when increasingly more folks started cutting their gardens in very trendy styles. People know landscaping under the name of English Gardens, because the English were the first to impose the trend. Most property owners will try do-it-yourself choices, though others will employ expert creative designers to create some fanciful decoration.Landscape gardening is performed by cutting the lawn and also the bushes in a distinct way determined by your style. Then, the flower placements, the presence of water features with water statues or rocks, small bridges and special lighting systems contribute to the creative effect unique to landscape gardening. With a bit of effort and some investments you may also preserve exactly the same colors throughout the year by planting new flowers every season.The flowers, bushes and trees play a major part in landscape gardening. The most daring of effects can be accomplished by working on these components. The flower placements within the beds often follow...more
Compost is one of the richest, most fertile substances in the world, containing all the nutrients needed for trees, shrubs, and plants to grow. Compost has a multitude of uses in landscaping and gardening, one of the reasons why gardeners often have compost bins. Below is a list of five excellent uses for compost in your yard and...more
As our readers are aware, we are avid followers of His Royal Highness, Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales. We have recently reported the journey that our innovative Prince is taking to promote sustainable living which touched on the garden party designed to make a difference.‘A Garden Party to Make a Difference' will be the...more
Yard work and water hoses go hand-in-hand, yet for many people neatly managing their garden hose is often difficult if not impossible. Anyone who has spent any time untangling a long rubber hose to remove the kinks and keep water pressure steady knows exactly what I mean. Fortunately, there are several practical and inexpensive solutions to hose management. Three options are a hose pot, a hose rack or a hose reel to help you maintain and manage your garden and yard watering tasks.Rack It Up With A Hose RackThese racks are an excellent option if you desire to keep your hose off the ground. This could help you keep them from deteriorating over time and also keep them cleaner as less dirt and fewer bugs will crowd its coil. Hose racks also help you save floor space, as they neatly hang on the wall and help you make the most of your garage or garden shed wall space. Hose racks are often simple devices that simply allow you to coil and store your watering devices together.Reel It In With A Hose ReelLike the rack, the reel isn't terribly decorative, but it is a very practical device to have around when you're watering your yard or garden. A hose reel often features a guide to help you...more
September in old English terms means "harvest month" and just like the name predicts, there is plenty of leftover bounty to store garden produce for the upcoming winter months ahead. This article should be read in conjunction with Part...more
People are starting to become more and more aware of the environment. They want to help preserve the environment for the future generations. I guess this is why people are starting to realize the concept of going green and organic. But...more
Jeff Serland, author of My Organic Garden, reflects on how his drastic shift to an all-organic diet had made him change his outlook about organic food. The thought of organic food is that is has a high effect in health and that is what...more
The colossal city of Shanghai is located at the edge of Yangtze River. The city itself is a stream of colors, jingle and, above all, activity. Since the biggest financial and profitable market in the region as well as the whole world,...more
Here are seven environmentally friendly ways to make a hanging basket for your organic garden that rarely needs watering, without paying much money. Or any at all.The less watering you have to do, the less work! Of course, you can buy water-retentive...more
It is so important to get your investment right, especially now-a-days. Improving your home to increase its living space also needs to improve its market value, long term. For families who need more space or home-workers who need a...more