When many people think of Los Angeles, they picture a large and very populated metropolitan area, filled with subdivisions and glass monoliths that can be best described as generic. However, the city is rife with evidence of a pride in property ownership that is reflected in the way in which people decorate their homes, inside and out. The city of Thousand Oaks is a good example of this seeming phenomenon.One of the quickest ways to discover the...more
Talk to anyone about Barcelona’s parks and gardens, and you’ll usually hear the marvels about the UNESCO World Heritage Site that is Park Güell in the north of the city, or perhaps La Cuitadella, Barcelona’s garden which also houses the city zoo. Or maybe they’ll tell you about Montjüic Mountain with its massive 2000 hectares to explore. Granted, these are all fantastic places to visit and definitely should be on...more
Nothing seems to clutter up a space quite like bicycles and in many homes the need for some kind of bike storage is paramount in order to keep them out of sight, out of the way and protected from the extremes of the weather. And of course a bike store is ideal for keeping them safely locked up against possible theft. Wheelie bins are another strong contender for the clutter championships and a wheelie bin store can make a real difference to the overall look of your garden. Indeed in most homes some kind of garden store makes the perfect addition to any garden storage scheme and you will find there is a wide range of choices available either on line, at your local garden centre or your DIY superstore.Many local councils are now delivering a range of wheelie bins, some brightly coloured, to homes in the interests of recycling and environmental protection. So finding a suitable wheelie bin store is the best way to get them out of sight if not exactly out of mind. However in many homes space is at a premium and its important to leave enough room to open and shut doors, open and close bin lids lids and get wheelie bins in and out. Of course the same applies to bike storage which is also...more
Many householders, especially those with growing families, would like to make the best possible use out of the garden or spaces that surround their home. Some see the garden simply as a storage area with metal garden sheds or perhaps as a playground or a place for pets to run. Keen gardeners may wish to make beautiful floral displays using arbours...more
Knowing Italy, some tasty dishes dashed succulent herbs spring to mind. Growing your own Italian herb garden will make you flexible in cooking this kind of food. The most popular Italian herb is basil. It is commonly used in Italian dishes. Not only does it give a definite taste to any Italian cooking, it makes a good companion plant...more
Home hydroponics is the best and most productive hobby you can think of if you are fund of growing plants. With home hydroponics you can plant anything you want from vegetable, fruits, flowers, and herbs.If ever you are thinking of setting up your own home hydroponics, it is practical to know first what it is all about and the advantages and benefits you can have by doing such hobby. Also you need to learn its basics for you to get a head start with your home hydroponics gardening. So here are some of the advantages that home hydroponics made available for you.There is no need to water your plants often, thus saves you more time and effort and reduces the incidence of having plants dying over lack of water or excess of water. A plant that grows in a home hydroponics system is know to grow faster and yields much better. You can save a lot of space also with home hydroponics system because it is compact and can accommodate many plants in just a small area. You will be able to avoid diseases that you commonly get from soil, therefore providing your plants a disease free development. With home hydroponics, your maintenance cost is 20% lower. You can plant almost anything you...more
Most people like palm trees.Go stroll in any neighborhood in America and you would probably see a palm tree. It makes sense because they are beautiful trees that can enhance a garden.If you purchase some of it and put it in your garden it would...more
The outdoor space design of the backyard is finally catching up to the architectural design of the house. No longer does the living space stop at the exterior door but continues to the usable area in and around the house. Depending on where you are...more
Investing in a garden office may be the best investment you will have ever made in aiding your business. Garden offices can be very relaxing whilst providing the best experience and surroundings to get down to business. Imagine a garden...more
How often have you asked yourself - what would be the ideal material for a tombstone? With so many choices, both cheap and expensive, the question remains open to interpretation by individuals organizing funeral arrangements and the like. Today...more
Well its that time of year again were you have a backyard full of leaves.And what better way to clean them up is with a brand new Propane powered leaf blower manufactured by LEHR.not only does this product blow the leaves but it can also be used to...more
Have you ever wondered how a large football field is properly maintained to keep its grass green all year round? Surely, many of you have thought how extensive its maintenance requirements are especially in ensuring that the grass does not wither...more