As we say goodbye to those hot summer days, it is now time to begin preparing your garden for the cooler weather. A drop in temperature is likely to leave your once pretty garden looking dry and tired. Don't let it become completely ruined. Here are some tips about cleaning it up for the fall and winter months.When removing some of your plants out, be sure that plenty of their seeds fall on the ground. This will guarantee that they...more
Want to know some of the most easy to grow vegetables? Tell you what; I'm going to give you the top 5 list of easy to grow vegetables PLUS…I'll also reveal the most top-notch organic gardening method. Now, I say this method is "top-notch" because if you apply it to your organic vegetable garden, you'll get some highly positive and highly terrific results…Listen, I'll tell you about the method in just a bit. For now, let me give...more
You know, vegetable garden plans are easy to find on the internet, but the problem is they are not presented in an easy to follow, step-by-step fashion.I've plodded various gardening websites in search for tips or perhaps a blueprint for building my own vegetable garden in a beginner-friendly way.Alas, most information I found online are somewhat vague and they are more focused on traditional gardening approach.You see, I'm not interested in traditional vegetable gardening methods because they require too much work. I was actually looking for a few organic vegetable garden plans that follow the micro-ecosystem approach.Why micro-ecosystem approach?Well, this approach requires very little maintenance. You basically set up an organic vegetable garden that grows more food than traditional gardening…and you don't have to work hard to maintain it.By the way, you may follow this link for more information regarding this approach.So indeed, this is definitely one of the best organic vegetable garden plans as you no longer have to conduct pest management, crop rotation and utilizing shovels and hoes to turn the soil!Here's a very basic plan on how to setup an effective...more
Once you have made plans for Torquay holidays and booked yourself into one of the modern holiday cottages, the next step is to chart out your plans to visit the tourist attractions of the place. Though there are a lot of things to see and many activities that you can get involved into, a good thing would be to spend some time in the...more
This almost always happens to some extent as these slow moving creatures are always on the prowl for a good meal. The snail as a pest is a terrible thing. They can kill young plants by chewing their stem or eating the seeds before they finish germinating. They will eat irregular holes in leaves and this can lead to rapid browning. A...more
Copyright (c) 2010 Nadine DavisLike many people, you probably enjoy keeping a garden in your backyard. Whether it's a flower garden, a vegetable garden - or both - you're bound to spend several hours per week tending to it. Though this is definitely a worthwhile hobby, it can be difficult to maintain, especially if you have other responsibilities and obligations. A great way to cut a few corners, while still maintaining a lovely garden, is by using artificial grass.It Blends In Well:Some individuals can get worried that the use of artificial turf will make their gardens look different or not attractive. In reality, though, today's artificial grass is so natural looking that it blends right in. In fact, most casual passers-by will probably never even realise that you're using anything other than natural grass. From the windows in your home, your garden will look just as lovely as it would with real grass - and you'll save time and money.Reduce the Amount of Maintenance that You Do:Tending to a garden is a lot of work. One of the biggest concerns involves weeds; all too often, you'll spend many hours per week simply pulling pesky weeds out of your garden - and from...more
Are you interested in growing bonsai but find you are on a tight budget? The good news is that you can find numerous species of discount trees, enjoying the art without breaking the bank. Many times, people think that buying a discount...more
Are you interested in growing bonsai but find you are on a tight budget? The good news is that you can find numerous species of discount trees, enjoying the art without breaking the bank. Many times, people think that buying a discount...more
Resources are the buzz word of our times. We've used most of them up, apparently, and we don't know where we're going to get any more. We also have a fluctuating and extremely unpredictable weather pattern, which delivers oodles of rain...more
Gardening books come in entirely different shapes and sizes and provide a lot of information about gardening than could be found anywhere else. Anything anybody ever wished to know about gardening may be obtained in a gardening...more
Garden advice isn't that tough to come by. As a matter of fact, you can acquire gardening advice from other nurserymen, in a horticulture catalogue, gardening books, gardening mags, and also on the Net. Although you'll get...more
Flower gardening is becoming increasingly popular each year. Flowers will lighten up everyone's garden, they look good, and are a good activity. Flower gardening is very simple, inexpensive, and lots of fun. Flower gardening can...more