One of the most unique ways of bringing outdoor green into the small apartments of urban life is to opt for container gardening. It is an art and one needs to know the tricks and not just purchase a surfeit of plants and place them anyhow and somehow into containers expecting them to flourish.Although nearly any kind of vessel will suffice for indoor gardening it would be of help if the right types of containers are picked as it will serve the...more
A is for Aster, which has daisy like flowers in colors from red to pink to purple to white B is for Balloon Flower, or Platycodon grandiflorous, which have blue or white flowers shaped like small balloons. C is for Chrysanthemums, often called mums, which are often the last flowers blooming in the autumn garden. D is for Dahlia, which grow from tubers and can have huge flowers in a rainbow of colors.E is for Echinacea, or Coneflower, which are...more
In truth, it is hardy surprising that a wooden garden shed can be found in almost every garden throughout the country, as well as in countless allotments, smallholdings and commercial, horticultural or agricultural situations. Indeed so versatile is the timber garden shed that versions of it can also be found in institutions such as schools and hospitals, as well as in all kinds of retail and business premises. Perhaps its because wooden garden sheds are extremely flexible and can be easily adapted to suit most needs. And it has to be said that the sheer number of different designs on offer from such a wide range of manufacturers and with prices to suit every pocket must make timber garden sheds the number one choice for garden storage and additional working space.Although a wooden garden shed nestling in a quiet corner of every garden is certainly made something of a clich amongst popular writers and dramatists, the question of how this came to be must be asked and the answer is surprisingly simple. In short, Timber garden sheds are found everywhere because they fulfil just about every need for the average householder or gardener. A place to keep gardening tools and chemicals...more
Wooden shiplap sheds are so-called because their construction method - in which tongued and grooved planks are joined together to create a strong, flat wall with good structural integrity - recalls the appearance of ships built in this fashion, rather than the overlapping clinker built style of boat. The construction technique, which creates a very...more
Wooden overlap sheds feature what is undoubtedly one of the most popular construction styles for garden buildings, in which the external planking is laid in such a way that each piece of timber overlaps its neighbour; hence the name wooden overlap shed. Apart from giving the building its distinctive rugged appearance, this method of construction...more
Metal woodgrain sheds may well be the perfect choice for householders or gardeners who wish to retain the look and feel of a traditional timber garden building but have all the modern conveniences of a low maintenance product with its engineered consistency and practicality. The woodgrain effect of a metal woodgrain garden shed is achieved in the factory by subjecting metal sheets to heavy pressure in profiled formers or rollers so that the metal takes on the desired textured appearance. In some cases the metal sheets feature a bonded vinyl surface whilst in others a painted coating is applied before or after pressing. Most manufacturers of metal woodgrain garden sheds also offer a variety of panelled or planking effects which are made in much the same way. The process makes it possible to offer any model of metal woodgrain shed in a wide variety of different colours to suit most homes and gardens.Quite apart from its traditional looks however, a metal woodgrain shed offers outstanding modern performance and will almost certainly be fireproof, rot and rodent-resistant. On top of this, with its highly durable low maintenance surfaces and flexible panels the metal woodgrain garden...more
Those seeking a traditional appearance along with increased security and protection could do a lot worse than to consider a metal apex shed for their garden. Taking their name from the 'apex' or 'pinnacle' shape of the pointed gable, metal apex...more
There are many good reasons for choosing a metal garden shed but perhaps the most obvious at first glance might appear to be the greater safety and security that such a product provides. With strong and flexible walls, roofs and doors, metal sheds...more
Metal pent sheds are a popular choice amongst today's householders and gardeners and when you look at the facts you'll find it isn't really to hard to see why this should be so. In the first place a metal pent garden shed offers many practical...more
Wooden security sheds are an excellent choice where additional security is required; whether its to keep sharp edged tools & equipment out of harms way, to keep fertilisers and chemicals safely locked away from children and pets, or to provide a...more
Millions of people are turning away from vegetables grown with herbicides and pesticides, chemicals which can remain in the soil for years or even decades depending on how long they have been used. Organic vegetable gardening is the sustainable...more
Herb gardening is a great hobby for beginners. Using herb garden kits makes the process even easier. There are many different ways you can get started with these kits. With so many options available, you can go in any direction you want to. They are...more