Isn't it really nice to see your garden blooming with beautiful and lively flowers? As a gardener, you should know that you need to put a lot of investments just to attain that primrose appeal you have always longed for. Aside from your expenses for seedlings, you should also invest more money for fertilizers and ample amount of time and effort to maintain the cleanliness and the conduciveness of your garden. Not anymore. These days, techniques...more
You've spent the entire spring season toiling away in your garden, and now that things are in full bloom you want to enjoy the fruit of your labor. No problem, with a large variety of outdoor garden furniture that will allow you to while away the lazy, hazy days of summer in style and comfort. But did you know that you can also find furniture pieces for your yard that are as "green" as that row of basil? Read on for tips to purchasing outdoor...more
Landscaping is the arrangement of an area which is aesthetically pleasant to the eye of the homeowners and visitors. There are different forms of landscaping, and many of these are not classified into anything but just the preferences of the person doing the work. There are two loose forms of landscaping that many people might follow today. These are formal and informal.Formal Landscape DesignIn the formal form of arranging a garden or any area, one can see order if the landscape that has been made or is to be made. The plants and flowers chosen are usually chosen with care to complement each other and because they bring out the features of the landscape that they are planted on. Formal landscaping usually has low hedges or low walls to separate flower beds in an orderly fashion. Some formal garden designs are patterns that are geometric in shape and form. The essence of formal landscaping is to have a sort of order that is hard to miss.Water structures as well as other stone or wooden structures are also found in formal landscaping designs. Stone is a common medium used in formal gardens since they add a touch of class and elegance. Most formally landscaped areas are larger than...more
There are lots of benefits to having herb gardens. They can create a wonderful aroma when all the different smells mix together and catch your nose as you walk past; they give you an instant and ongoing source of fresh herbs to use whenever you need them; and they are also relatively easy to grow. But if herb gardens are your cup of tea, you will...more
Everyone should be aware of organic home gardening. Even if you take an organic gardening class, there are a few pieces of information that you should be especially educated on when it comes to organic home gardening, and so you will find the following very useful.How to Get StartedIf you want to get started with organic home gardening, there are a...more
By getting started in organic gardening, you should know that you are not only going to be doing a great thing for yourself, but as well for others and the environment. This is especially important when you take into consideration the fact that there are so many serious global and environmental issues that we are facing today, such as global warming and epidemic pollution levels. If you want to get started in organic gardening yourself, there are a few important steps that you are going to need to take.Pick a Location The first thing that you need to do to get started in organic gardening is choose a location for your garden. This is one of the most important steps of all, because where you put your garden is going to determine whether the plants are going to last or not.You need to choose a location where the plants are going to be receiving an adequate amount of sunlight, during all seasons. Remember, if you choose the wrong site for your organic garden, the plants will not survive, so choose carefully.Make Your CompostAnother majorly important step in organic gardening is making your organic gardening compost. This is very easy, and you can use a variety of ingredients in your...more
Chill November winds spur us on to get things done before the ground freezes in cooler sections of the country. Now is the time to finish cleaning up gardens before the appearance of the first snow or colder weather.Some General ChoresContinue to...more
Traditional gardens are sometimes completely shut off from the natural environment and are often inhospitable to birds and other wildlife. Gardens are part of the larger landscape so becoming familiar with local ecosystems and native plant species...more
Native shrubs are among some of the easiest to grow, useful and most beautiful plants available to the gardener. This article examines native shrubs for the both the traditional and woodland garden.Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) blooms...more
Native species of shrubs are under utilized in the garden. Many native plants are beautiful and easy to grow. The following are few prized native shrubs which are perfect for the garden.Common Witchhazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a desiduous shrub...more
If you want to us an online landscape company start by thinking about the elements you want to see when you walk outside into your front or back yard. Ask yourself some honest questions and give yourself the freedom to use your imagination for a...more
For a gardener who is taking on some landscaping it is important for them to understand the basics. There are certain elements of good landscape design. A great idea can easily be complicated upon implementation and end up not being visually...more