Exterior dcor can be a good medium of enhancing your external space through proper landscaping of the entire structure along with other intricate details that play a vital part in making the exteriors a lot more welcoming and attractive. Even though the lawn and garden spaces are usually filled with trees, plants, flowers, herbs, grass, shrubs etc but apart from this there is a virtual requirement of something more that can add immense appeal to...more
Garden Grow Lights Grow Plants Right Plant your garden right, then light it with compact fluorescent light bulbs! Plants love the light from CFLs, as it is the closest to natural light you can get with a light bulb. Proper placement is key to growing your plants at the right pace. Grow them quickly and grow them big with compact fluorescent light bulbs.I've used CFLs in my gardens and they work wonderfully. It's not always easy to set...more
Oxygenating plants are very important for the pond to flourish with wildlife. They assist to hold the oxygen levels up in the pond which is obviously essential for all alive creatures to stay alive within your pond. We have mentioned several plants in my previous articles, but listed here are a few more that can assist you on your way.Hottonia (Water Violet)Hottonia palustris is one of the few flowering Oxygenators. The bright green foliage beneath the surface is finely divided into feathery leaves whilst in early summer the flower stalks become visible. These branching stems grow about 9 inches above the water level and bear whorls of pale lavender flowers. In autumn the foliage dies down before the plant overwinters in dormant buds. It is not an easy plant to establish and also it does need still, soft water. H. inflata is really a white-flowering species. Take cuttings in the summer.Lagarosiphon (Goldfish Weed)Lagarosiphon major is the correct name for this plant but is often sold as Elodia crispa. The long stems bear tightly packed whorls of curled leaves and it is generally sold for aquaria. It is really a really good Oxygenator which is easy to establish outdoors, it can be...more
Hydroponic Gardening Hydroponics is a Greek term that really means working water and in the modern world when one says hydroponic gardening one really means that plants are grown without needing to use any soil. From the time of the ancient Aztecs and Babylonians to the present hydroponic gardening has been known to man in one form or the...more
Every family who have a garden should have a fine picnic table. They aren't just for family meals, but may sit so that the parties in the garden. You can sit there & play games, communicate, eat. There are many ways to use the picnic tables.So how to build a picnic table in your backyard?If you want you can build it by your by yourself. It's not...more
Adding a Garden Bench to Enjoy Your Garden Enjoying the beauty of a park or garden from a bench could be the most amazing activity you can do in your leisure time. Just by sitting on it, reading some books, and listening to music are probably a piece of heaven on earth! The existence of garden bench in gardens and parks is like a must. It is a place for everyone to get relax and spend time with their beloved persons. Someone may sit there with his or her couple and share romantic times together, or parents can take their children to strengthen the intimacy between them.A garden bench is always being a spot of comfort in gardens and parks. It is constructed of many materials, such as wood and iron. Iron bench is good for those who need the durable one, as it is weather-proof. Rain and sun light will not break it. It is different with wood bench which needs maintenance, since you have to coat it to make it last longer. However, it also has benefit since it creates warmth. Wherever the garden bench you sit on, it always feels like home. The wood bench just gives friendly and familiar feeling.There are some favorite spots where people usually put the garden bench on. You can put...more
Need a Property for Your Garden? Try Garden Swing! Sitting on a garden swinging chair, looking at the flowers while the wind blows our hair could be the most comfortable moment. It is more enjoyable when we do this with beloved persons.Garden...more
Want A Unique Addition fo Your Gardens? Try Rubber Stepping Stones! Stepping stones are unavoidable accents in any parks and gardens. Their application gives many functions, both for beauty and for safety. Rubber stepping stones are the same,...more
Every person tries to construct at least one home in his life time, having an own house is dream of all most every person on this world and therefore, next thing after getting a home which plays a very important role in making our home a real home is...more
Enjoying your garden need not be as intricate as planned activities over time. The best way to enjoy the garden is sitting outside with a nice glass of wine on a warm summers evening. Accents of garden provide the power to transform ones mood and...more
Singapore Botanical Gardens - City Of Green At a quarter of the size of New York's Central Park, the Botanical Gardens in Singapore are a green wonder to behold. An interesting point to note about the gardens is that it remains open till...more
Straw Bale GardeningStraw Bale Gardening is simply another form of container gardening. The difference is that the container is the straw bale, and it is held together by two or three strings. When the straw inside the bale begins to decay, the...more