In the past few years, garden landscaping has turned out to be quite modern. A lot of homeowners have turned to landscape artists and architects to pattern their respective gardens. But the thing here is that these artists would sometimes use expensive and inefficient things to light up your garden, and this can result to problems in the long run. A common problem here are the lights being used. But you need not worry, for there's a solution to...more
Author: Mark BartleyIf you want to grow your own vegetables all year round then summer crops will be important to you. Your options include herbs, squashes, sweetcorn and lettuce amongst other salad varieties.If you are a keen cook, what better than being able to pick fresh herbs right outside your back door? Using a container with a diameter of at least 30cm (12"), or a trough, fill with a mixture of 80 per cent compost to 20 per cent grit to...more
Portland, Ore. is the place to be in January, especially if you are a basketball fan. Oregon teams will be defending their honor and hoping for the home court advantage when they go up against visitors like the Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic and Arizona Wildcats. Fans can stake out a seat in the bleachers at either the Rose Garden or McArthur Court to root on the NBA's Trail Blazers or the NCAA's Ducks. For more information be sure to go online and to purchase a pair of Rose Garden tickets.The Portland Trail Blazers have been showing good offensive tactics on the court, especially backed by key players like LaMarcus Aldridge and Greg Oden. But the team has also been offset by a string of injuries lately, which has cost them some wins on the road. They are looking to find their feet once again at the Rose Garden Arena when they go up against the Milwaukee Bucks on Jan. 13. The Bucks have been suffering from some woes of their own lately, with a steady string of losses on the court, most recently against the Boston Celtics. Andrew Bogut is a strong player for the team and has recently been bettering his scoring average, but the Bucks will have to work hard on defense if they...more
Author: steveUsing these materials around vegetable plants will benefit your garden in several ways. You are simply introducing natural and organic material back to the soil. The mulch will slowly break down and add nutrients back to the soil. Adding mulch will help to insulate plants in cooler climates. Surrounding certain plants with a couple of...more
Author: Ralph PollardGarden Sheds in Australian BackyardsThe word "shed" has a unique meaning here in Aussie and someone might has to spend some time over here to fully get what I really mean. In this article I am going to talk about garden sheds and how they are used in everyday life.Storage is an common problem for dwellings around the world and...more
Garden mulch can enhance the look of your garden and help keep your garden healthy. Placing mulch in your garden can also save you time by decreasing the need for watering, applying herbicides and pulling weeds. Mulch Benefits:Helps moderate the soil temperature.Retains moisture during dry weather, which reduces the need for watering.Reduces weed growth.Natural mulches can improve the structure of the soil. As mulch decays, the material becomes topsoil, while adding nutrients into the soil.Enhances the beauty of the exterior of your home by adding color and uniformity.Can prevent trees and shrubs from getting damaged by lawn equipment. Types of MulchThere are two categories of mulch: living and non-living. Living mulch is made from natural matter, such as bark, wood chips, leaves, pine needles, or grass clippings. Non-living mulch includes gravel, pebbles, black plastic and landscape fabrics.Living MulchLiving mulch, also known as organic mulch, is most beneficial to your garden. Unlike non-living mulch, living mulch helps improve the garden soil by adding organic matter as it decomposes. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, Mulch may also encourage the growth...more
Author: Jo HarrisIn order to keep your garden beautiful, in all seasons and at all times, periodic garden clearance should be performed on a regular basis. The green and colourful surroundings make you feel good, healthy and relaxed. The cleaner...more
Author: Jo HarrisSeveral factors are there to grab your attention, when you plan to carry out the landscape gardening. Starting from the external protection like fence, through the general plan, walk ways, flower beds, plants and water features to...more
Container gardening is a favorite activity of the city inhabitants. It is the art of growing indoor plants in a container to enhance the beauty of your garden, home and natural surroundings. Success in any field depends on proper planning. In order...more
So, if you are planning to start a container garden, don"t waste time. There is nothing to fear about the costs. It is not necessary to invest large sums of money for starting a container garden. You can start a container garden with a very small...more
If you stand before a shabby, desolate and depressing front or backyard every morning, wondering if you can ever attain a home with "curb appeal," it might be time to consider a landscaping overhaul. Many people find landscaping a yard a daunting...more
The most popular hobby that has lately caught on is container gardening. An increase of urban populating living in confined spaces of the city has very little scope for gardening. Admittedly there are some plants that do not thrive in containers as...more