February 13, 2012
If you're like most people it isn't the thought of winterizing
your garden that gets you, it's figuring out where to start.
There's just so much to do that it can sometimes be hard to know
where to begin!
Well, relax. The harvest is in and putting your garden to bed,
so to speak, is one of the more fun parts of gardening. You have
a nice full cellar and pantry. The hard work is done, and you
can relish the idea of preparing for next year's garden.
Which is the perfect place to start ...
February 12, 2012
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An important addition to any British back garden,
greenhouses are
firmly established in the British way of life. It's probably the
inclement weather that drives the british gardener 'inside'. If
you are visiting this site then you are probably thinking about
obtaining a new greenhouse. It is possible you don't know the
type of greenhouse you need or even how to decide on the type of
greenhouse. Greenhouse design was revolutionised with the
arrival of aluminium frames and the scarcity of ...
February 10, 2012
Like any problem, weeds and lawn care can usually be brought down to controllable proportions. The first step is to begin with as clear a plot as feasible.
This means that if you intend on planting a new lawn it is vital to take the necessary steps to start out with the right soil. Put down some weed killer material, than wait the necessary amount of time prior to planting the seeds. Follow any instructions given on the box. Then, lay down seeds that are as weed free as possible.
That style ...
February 2, 2012
When you are considering appropriate
grow lights for hydroponic gardening, there are several factors that will impact how much light you need. Grow lamps are used in lighting systems that come in different wattages, so how do you know how much wattage you need? There are a few guidelines you can follow to help you determine what size system will work best for you.
The area in which you garden will have an impact on your choice of hydroponic lights. If you garden in a room with no exposure to any ...
February 1, 2012
Planting a home vegetable garden is a wonderful way to provide your family with fresh healthy produce throughout the year. Even though the vegetables in your garden will be ripe for just a short period of time during the year, you can take the extras and put them into your freezer, or can them up in jars to put into the pantry, and both will be useable by your family throughout most of the entire year.
Planting your own vegetable garden also allows you to know more about how healthy or ...
January 29, 2012
The garden is an extension of our home. This is the reason why a lot of homeowners are investing on beautifying their gardens by coming up with new design concepts to give it a different look. Building a pathway of stepping stones that leads to the garden is one design element that leaves a sleek and stylish finish to a modern day home. To build a stepping stone pathway, here are a few things to remember. First is to choose among different designs, shapes, colors and sizes of stepping stones ...
January 27, 2012
A few years ago I spent a year in Japan for business and since then I have had a bit of a passion for all thing Japanese especially the food! I also really love traditional Japanese design so now that I work from home and have more time I decided I would create my own Japanese garden. One of my really good friends is from Tokyo and he sent me a load of garden design and photos so I really did not have an excuse now.
First of all I drew up the plans, well actually my very significant other did ...
January 19, 2012
There are a myriad of mistakes to be made when gardening. If you are convinced that you have a brown thumb, it may be just that you are doing a few things wrong with devastating results. These missteps can be avoided with a little foresight and education. If you weren't one of the ones who grew up in the country setting or under the tutelage of a grandmother who had the gift of growing things this article is for you. Below you will find a few of the most common mistakes and also how to ...
January 18, 2012
Ahh, spring! It has sprung! Gardeners (and budding gardeners -
no pun intended) have begun the quest for a weedless lawn, or a
bountiful garden. But if you're looking for gifts for someone
with a green thumb (or someone with green thumb envy), consider
the situation first.
Some people think of gardening as a chore. Others see it as
relaxing. Some will see it as exercise, and still others
consider it art. Some people have the magic touch in the garden,
while others couldn't grow mold if they ...
January 13, 2012
Autumn typically signals the end of home grown vegetables from
the garden, but with a little ingenuity you can harvest garden
fresh produce well into the winter months. My Central
Pennsylvania garden continues to supply fresh vegetables during
the fall and winter when most gardeners in my growing region are
content to dream about next summer's bounty. Read on to discover
simple tricks that will fortify your garden against the
onslaught of frigid weather.
Fall often delivers brief cold spells ...