Maintaining Garden Water Features Can Be Simpler Than You Think If you have ever considered installing a fountain or feature in your yard only to determine that it would be too much work, you may wish to think again. Garden water features can be easy to install and even easier to maintain. While some materials can be harder to clean than others, you will find that a top quality fountain will include all of the information you...more
Best Garden Shed Plans Garden shed plans are readily available from a variety of different sources. A shed is great for storage of garden equipment. Garden Shed Plans must offer basic directions for the construction procedure of a brand new shed. A storage shed is indeed an appropriate solution for this problem. It provides you with additional storage space for the things that you would otherwise store inside your home. The sheds...more
How Garden Ponds Are Constructed When built properly and solidly, a garden pond can make any garden look elegant and charming. A well-constructed pond will also last many years. Not only will it make your garden look aesthetically better, but it will also soon develop into a gathering place for the whole family. Constructing outdoor ponds call for certain skills though and you should not attempt to build a pond before you have acquired the necessary knowledge. Let's briefly discuss what is involved.The planning stageAs with every other large project one can get involved with, planning is here also of the utmost importance. Firstly you must choose the right location for the pond. Ideally you would want it where it can be seen (and thus enjoyed) from the house. Secondly you should plan the pond in such a way that there's sufficient space around it for the whole family to sit. Also place it in a location that's somewhat higher than its surroundings so it can't be flooded by rain water.The pond's layoutThe easiest way to demarcate the outer edges of the pond is by using a length of hose or rope. This makes it easy to play around with various sizes and shapes until you...more
Why To Use Garden Netting For Your Vegetable Garden kitchen gardens are still pride possessions of many British households. They are the source of fresh veggies and fruits year round. The approaching spring is the time when you once again consider planting pods for some great harvest. While you are at the garden it becomes necessary...more
Getting Rid Of Moss in the Garden Gardens are a space that some people love, spending hours and hours pruning the bushes, planting new flowers and watering, wafting for the buds to flourish into beautiful flowers. Any proud gardener will know that moss between your paving slabs is a bit of a nightmare, and completely ruins the look...more
Beer Gardens - Microbrewery Craft Beer Basking In the Sun and Taking On Some Shade When you think of beer the word garden doesn't seem to fit next to it. Sure hops are grown, same with barley, and rice but those ingredients are grown on farms not gardens. Nevertheless beer gardens are real things and they are beginning to catch a buzz around the states.A beer garden is a large outdoor setting that's shaded by trees, the ground is gravel not road, and the seats are communal benches not chairs. People come to a beer garden to enjoy beer, food, each others company, and the good ole outdoors. Rare that one sees this in the states since most establishments only offer a patio or terrace with tables and chairs. Communal seating? Doesn't sound very American does it? That's because beer gardens actually originated in Bavaria, Germany.In the 19th century beer gardens began to spring up in Germany. King Ludwig I (King Louis I) ruled as did the dark lager. These lagers needed to be brewed in the winter since it had to be brewed at 4 and 8 degrees Celsius. In the summer these beers would be served but needed to remain cold as well. The breweries dug cellars into the banks of the...more
Your Garden is Important for Landscaping A great garden can be perfect for your landscaping needs. However, the garden plans can involve plenty of different factors that may end up influencing the way how your garden is going to be...more
Benefits of PVCu Conservatories for Your Garden Buying a new conservatory is an excellent decision. This is a home improvement project that will add a brightness and cheerfulness to your lifestyle and allow you to relax more at home....more
Daisy Crib Bedding Options For Your Garden Themed Nursery Choosing a particular theme for the nursery helps reduce the confusion over what type of items to purchase. A garden themed nursery is a fun way to incorporate some whimsical...more
Hydroponics Gardening is Soil-Less Since hydroponics is a soil-less means of gardening, the plants are supported by use of inert media in their grow systems.There are a variety of grow mediums available to choose from depending on the...more
Building Your Own Garden Shed - DIY Guide Having a garden shed in the back yard can supply you with the needed space to store your garden tools. This will free up space in your garage so you might actually be able to park your car in...more
Famous Gardens of Japan Japan is a land of scenic beauty. Japanese love beauty and love to beautify things around them. Japanese Gardens are famous throughout Japan for their spectacular designs which further enhance the beauty of...more