A garden shed is an important necessity when providing care for your plants, fruits, and vegetables. It organizes your equipment and prevents the outside elements from penetrating the protective layers of your tools. If properly maintained, you are able to enjoy this amenity for years to come. However, if your shed is damaged beyond repair, maintaining an older shed can cost more than purchasing a new one. Doing so may also damage valuable tools...more
Anyone looking for outdoor garden furniture will hardly be surprised to find they have a great variety to choose from in terms of design, colours and materials of construction and it's fair to say that there is probably something to suit just about every taste and budget from the range of garden furniture on offer today. Nevertheless it's a fact that for many householders, the natural look, texture and feel of wooden garden furniture is the most...more
Organic gardening is basically gardening without the synthetic fertilizers or pesticides which are often used in traditional gardening. This can make certain thing difficult, such as controlling disease, insects, and weeds, however, organic gardening is friendlier to the environment. Organic gardening starts with the soil. Gardeners must add organic matter to the soil regularly in order to keep the soil nutrient rich. Compost is the ideal soil additive. Compost can be made from leaves, dead flowers, vegetable scraps, fruit rinds and grass clippings. Peat moss, and composted manure are also great soil conditioners. Healthy soil has a dark color, sweet smell, and is full of earthworms.One thing that makes even gardeners that are very serious about organic gardening reach for pesticides is insects on their plants. The best way to defend plants against insects is to take preventative measures. One thing that can be done is to make sure plants are healthy and not too wet or dry because insects tend to be attracted to unhealthy plants. Planting numerous varieties plant is recommended to keep pests of a particular plant type from taking out the entire garden.Perhaps the best way to defend...more
There are really two kinds of metal garden furniture on the market today and both are available either from online retailers or from your local garden centre, DIY superstore or supermarket. The type you choose depends largely on your personal tastes and preferences rather than your budget because it's mostly a matter of style. Cast garden furniture...more
In our health conscious world today, organic gardening is becoming more and more popular as an alternative to fruits and vegetables that are cultivated using traditional pesticides and fertilizing methods. There are a lot of organic gardening magazines that can be helpful to first time gardeners who want to start their own organic gardens.The...more
All serious gardeners should have their own garden tool set. If are one of those people who have just started gardening, make sure that you have the right garden tool set to help you get started. Buying a tool set will not only save you from a lot of troubles trying to find the right tools to use on your garden, it will also help you avoid buying stuff that you cannot really use at all. No, there is no need for you to spend a small fortune on tool sets and garden tool storage.There are plenty of garden tools sets that are being sold in the market today for very reasonable prices. To help you find all the right garden tool set, here are some pointers for you.Go for Stainless Steel Tool SetStainless steel garden tool set may cost more than the other types of garden tools but it also last longer that most types of garden sets. Moreover, stainless tool sets are easy to clean and maintain. To find good stainless steel tool set, go online and go through those sites that are selling garden tools.Compare the features of the different tool sets before you decide to buy any of them. Remember that not all tool sets are created equal. Some are better than the other so if you don't want to end...more
Natural light is optimal for encouraging hydroponic plant growth, but growth can also be hastened with the use of artificial lighting. Grow lights, as they're referred to, are effective in substituting daylight for plant growth. Since plants need a...more
Gardening is considered as a common hobby. Nowadays it has become the exclusive hobby of many people. No matter how small the garden is, everyone tries its best to make his/her garden beautiful and the best place to sit and enjoy. It has many...more
Vegetable gardening can be an extremely rewarding experience, giving you a large, cheap source of delicious food, completely free from pesticides or other chemicals inherent in most food grown around the world. While food grown with the use of...more
Whether you're designing a background or adding some more storage, a garden shed is a simple and attractive way to spruce up your background. However, shopping for a new shed is more than just choosing a design and colour. Keep in mind that sheds are...more
Container gardens can create a natural sanctuary in an urban environment. You can easily turn a deck or patio into a lush garden with colorful pots of annuals, herbs, perennials and even small shrubs such as spruce and hydrangea. Pots can be arranged...more
For those immediately planning to lay out a container garden it is vital to budget beforehand the entire project. Since urn gardens involve some expenses one should prudently chalk out the expenses. A few guidelines might be of help for making the...more