Garden buildings are so versatile. Whatever you want one for you can find something to suit your requirements. From basic storage for garden tools and bike through to bespoke summer houses for your children, there's a wooden building for everyone's garden.You might just want a shed for your garden, but many people are getting more ambitious with their garden buildings and it's not hard to see why. Having an extra building outside, away from the...more
Are you intending to buy garden shed plans? Do you need to build your own shed, but you haven't any idea where to begin? If that sounds just like you, then you have come to the right place. The fantastic thing about building a storage shed is that you do not have to be a professional chippie or have years of woodworking experience to do this.The most common reason why people want to build a garden shed is simply for storage. Many of us have big...more
"One vegetable well known for being grown all over the world is pumpkin. There are large companies that grow pumpkins and there are people who grow pumpkins in their own home. There are many species of pumpkins today, and all of these species are easily grown and propagated from seed in different ways at home. The use of organic methods are ideal in growing pumpkins.Seeds - The pumpkins that you will harvest in the future greatly depends from the type of seed you choose. There are pumpkins that have soft skins but these don't last long though they can easily be cut. While a hard-skinned pumpkin are hard to cut and prepare but they are able to last long and has a longer shelf life than soft-skinned pumpkins.Soil - These vegetables are ideally grown in rich and fat soils. Putting an organic fertilizer for your pumpkin is also a great way for you to produce high quality pumpkins. When planting pumpkins with a seed, they should be buried 2 inches deep into the soil. Make sure you water it well but don't overdo it because this softens the seed and it might die. It is also best to cover your plot with nets so that birds and other fowls won't be able to dig your seeds away.Once the seed...more
Does 'companion planting' really work to repel pests and grow more organic vegetables, without chemicals? Is it one route to sustainability in the organic garden? Or is it a lunatic's nest of fable and anecdote? Answer: all these things! Many a gardener has overturned the myths of companion planting from personal observation. I have successfully...more
f the compost bin is the heart of an organic garden (it is), its important to get it right if you want high quality organic compost. Dont buy costly high-tech compost bins from a garden centre. Forget about building bins, with great labour, out of lumber. Instead, let Nature do the work. Here are some great green gardening tips for making compost...more
Every person can have a successful garden. Even if you are convinced that you can't grow plants you too can plant and raise a successful garden. You just need to do your research, be patient and you will absolutely grow a successful garden. All you have to do is follow the directions you've found correctly and you will be able to grow your own garden.Black thumbs do not exist. If you want to grow a successful garden, simply follow the instructions laid out in this article.Look around your space--be as critical as you can! If you don't have very much space outdoors for gardening you are just going to have to settle for an indoor garden and the plants that you can grow inside until you find some place that is better for outdoor gardening. If you have a yard, you will need to decide how much space to assign to your garden. How much space you have available will help you decide which plants you can grow and how expansive your garden will be. A garden grown indoors, for example, probably won't be a good place for growing vine plants, vegetables or fruits. If you want to baby your plants, you can get a head start by sprouting them inside in seeding pots a few weeks or months before...more
If you're a gardener who has a limitless supply of water, consider yourself as lucky. There are most of us who live in drought zones where the garden and lawn watering laws are certainly constrictive to the healthy growth of plants and gardens. Many...more
Why are people looking to use these LED grow lights? There are many reasons that people have chosen to use these for their gardens. Let's look at a few of these to see why many normal consumers are choosing these for their own personal use.One of the...more
Seeking tips on how to dehydrate tomatoes from your backyard? You've come to the best place. I adore fresh backyard tomatoes and I dry a significant part of my crop each year. If you are anything like me you were over enthusiastic once...more
Balcony Gardens boom in modern era ,where these days people have smaller area for plantation and less time to actually maintain gardens because of the business of todays world. These balcony gardens bring beautification and freshness in our lives...more
Maybe many of your efforts of starting up an organic garden of your own have failed miserably due to lack of time and knowledge. In this article I would try my level best to enlighten you about some of the planning procedures and...more
Small garden fountains can look brilliant when they are positioned to perfection. They can improve the overall look of your front or back garden and can also create a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere. Even if you only have a small yard area, you can...more