Natural and genuine grass is fine. If it comes from nature, it has to be good. But not all the time can grass keep up with mans use. This is especially true for football and baseball fields where the wide expanse of grass is subject to heavy use from running and tumbling down during sporting events.The rigid use of sports fields is what actually prompted officials to turn to the artificial grass. This has been a common practice that dates back to...more
Sun damage recently has become a hot topic in the press, with people gradually understanding just how dangerous being exposed in the sun can be. However, that should not mean that we stop enjoying the summer we have here in the UK or the enjoyment you can have from sitting in your garden in glorious weather. It is important that within the garden there is plenty of garden shade to sit in when the weather is particularly hot or sunny.You can...more
In the garden shade is important, although it may not be favourable for all you keen gardeners it is good to have an area that is not exposed to light. This means on days you want to enjoy the sun you will be able to do so safely. There are ways of shade gardening so that you can have the best of both worlds when you are keeping your skin safe out of the glare of UV rays.Shade gardens look better with less maintenance than sunny gardens, they are also better at being protected from summer and winter damage. Nearby trees and walls make good garden shade as they will keep the garden safe from drying winter wind. A shady part of the garden is good for relaxing with a book and will make sure that you never are over-exposed to sunlight.Many areas of the garden that see a lot of shade are cool and moist, the area will probably have deep rooted trees and be covered in mulch from fallen leaves. The soil in garden shade is usually very rich and will be easy to dig. Plants that thrive in the shade will suit these areas perfectly and plants can be put straight into the ground with very little preparation beforehand.The most difficult plant to grow in garden shade is the lawn; they tend to...more
Market gardening is a great business. Demand for fresh organic produce is growing by leaps and bounds. Best of all this is a business you can start 'on the cheap', beginning with very few resources, or money, or even land of your own! And, you can make money the first year. Follow these 5 steps to start a market garden business on the cheap.Step...more
Trees are of great importance to our environment. They absorb carbon dioxide to be able to produce food and to decrease its amount in the atmosphere. In the process they release oxygen, which is vital to humans and animals. The roots help in keeping the soil solid and intact while the leaves provide us shade from the angry rays of the sun. Trees...more
Many homeowners want a wooden garden shed for storage or use as a garden shed but are afraid they don’t have the skill necessary to build wooden garden sheds. This should not be the determining factor in deciding whether to have a garden storage shed in your backyard. Building a wooden garden shed is not that difficult and with a good set of proven garden shed plans the average homeowner is very capable of constructing a wooden garden shed. THE BIGGEST HURDLE - For many homeowners not knowing what to do for the foundation or base for the wooden garden shed is the biggest obstacle to overcome. I admit that I had this quandary when I built my first wooden storage shed. I placed my first wooden storage shed on 4 x 4 cedar posts and built on up from there. Of course I did level the wooden timbers so the garden shed would be level but that was all I had to do. Most any homeowner is very capable of using this method and this should not be a reason to stop you from building a wooden storage shed. NEXT BIGGEST HURDLE – For most homeowners who are hesitating about building their own wooden garden sheds the next biggest hurdle seems to be that they feel they do not have the...more
Growing your own herbs in an Italian herb garden provides a huge amount of possibilities. Some of the most famous and tastiest herbs in the world come from Italy. Some of the best cuisines come from Italy and are famous for their herbs....more
Foxfarm Nutrients come in a full range of organic as well as inorganic nutrients and plant supplements. There are differences in the nutrient components, and these changes in the formulas help to induce the plants to behave in certain, helpful,...more
Gone are the days when artificial plants used to look so well artificial! Todays artificial plants and flowers are designed, moulded and painted in such a way that they look and feel real. Some artificials even have a withered leaf or two and insect...more
Installed turf also helps the environment in other ways. Erosion is a top concern to everything from agriculture to beaches. On the front line, turf actually prevents the spread of erosion by maintaining a stronghold on the earth beneath it.Another...more
An Introduction to Test InstrumentsElectronic test instruments are used to create signals and capture responses from electronic devices under test to prove their proper operation or trace and repair faults, if any. Some of the most important and...more
For many homeowners wooden garden shed kits are a better answer to getting a wooden garden shed than buying a pre-built shed. Building your own wooden garden shed from scratch can also be a great solution. There are several reasons why...more