There are scores of advantages in growing container plants. Firstly, due to easy mobility of the plants; and as per their requirement they can be shifted to any area which has exposure to adequate sunlight, temperature and moisture. Secondly, they avert the growth of undesirable weeds in the garden and also eradicate diseases which are borne by the soil.If you love nature and wish to beautify your surroundings with lush green plants, you can opt...more
Building a garden shed is a simple task for anyone with a little DIY know how, what might be more difficult is choosing the right one for you, your family and whatever it is you are choosing to store (or do) in there.Once your shed has been chosen and delivered, a weekend should be sufficient to build it to all its gloryso where do you start?Well, first of all, you must choose wisely. There are a number of outdoor storage sheds available.You need...more
When creating the best herb garden designs, your lifestyle needs to be taken into consideration. Your herb garden can be designed to be aesthetic or accessible. This all depends on what you want to use your garden for. Before creating a design, you should really decide exactly what you want to do in your garden. This will help you to decide about pathways, edgings, density and even the herbs itself. The best part about planning an herb garden is you will be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor very quickly after you plant.Those who do a lot of entertaining want herb garden designs they can walk guests through. This means creating a path your guests can walk along. The path you choose should not be one that is paved. The most you will want to use is large stones, or cobblestones. This will prevent runoff from rains flooding your garden. Obviously this will help you when you are tending to your garden as well. You may even want to put a bench in the middle of the garden. This will allow you to sit and enjoy the sights and smells of your garden.Those who do a lot of cooking will want herb garden designs that will help them grow the herbs they use most often. When plotting out where...more
Each fall I regret that there were projects I just didn't have time to get to and each spring I try to recall the successes and failures of the previous season. This year I've decided to change all that and resolve to prioritize certain projects and hopefully solve some of my garden issues.Keep A Garden JournalKeeping a garden journal will allow me...more
In several states, the Medical Marijuana patient is allowed to grow marijuana. Depending on rate of consumption, growing your own marijuana makes good financial sense. Doing so also allows you to have unlimited supply of your favorite strain of weed.Growing marijuana is best done indoors with the use of a hydroponics system - unless you own vast...more
If you are a gardener and spend a lot of time outdoors planning your vegetable or flower garden then you share that love of the smell of freshly turned earth with many people who have 'green thumbs'. Springtime is a much anticipated time for the average gardener as there are plots to plan and seeds and bulbs to purchase. Perhaps you have both an garden in your yard and an greenhouse on your property. If you find that you are running out of room for your herbs, foliage, fruits or vegetables then maybe it is time to purchase one of the many types of vertical growing systems that are the market. This type of system allows you to stack pots in vertical towers that allows for very high density production in a far smaller amount of space. You can grow most anything vertically. Broccoli, lettuce, tomatoes, strawberries, greens, ivy, peppers, eggplants, basil corn or flowers thrive in this type of space saving growing system. Gardening on vertical walls is commonly done by people who have limited garden space. A vegetable wall can easily be created by planting vegetables such as beans and peppers next to a wall and providing them with a trellis of some sort so that they can climb...more
Gardening is a great hobby. There is nothing quite like spending long days outdoors, digging in the earth, planting seeds by hand and watching your garden come to live. If you have a home garden that is rather new and consists of nothing more than a...more
Take a good look around your yard and chances are there is something you'd like to change about it. Maybe you are not sure what or how to go about it, but you know that something needs to be changed. Becoming familiar with a few landscape supplies...more
A Tea herb garden has some really great benefits and many people have taken to drinking herbal teas. The lack of caffeine is a nice way to enjoy a drink without feeling tense. Those looking to get a boost from what they are drinking can find it in a...more
If you considering installing a Fountains and Statues in your garden. As you know Fountains and Statues today form an integral part of a well laid out landscape. Countries such as Italy, Spain and Japan are well known for their magnificent gardens...more
Garden Fountains and Statues add a special touch to any environment. They are attractive to look at and listening to the sounds of gently splashing water is a great way to push aside your worries of the day. And believe it or not, garden Fountains...more
In the Beginning:At first, according to Genesis, all plants found on Earth other than the grass and trees were herb plants. Humans learned quickly to use them for daily household requirement and many references can be found in the Bible and medieval...more