All year long the wildlife in your garden provides you with entertainment and classic sightings. The beautiful song of the bird, the dance of the squirrel, and the other solo appearances that catch the corner of your eye on a frequent occurrence. Seems like winter is the perfect time to show thanks to them for [...]
So, the signs of winter have set in and the days in which you would gather tasty herbs from the garden a distant memory. Sure, it is ever so delightful to be able to traipse into the outdoor world to collect your oregano and mint. However, you need not go without growing your own fresh [...]
Aside from your award winning roses, or exquisite birds of paradise there are many things that can be found in your garden that can be enjoyed inside your home. You can take pride in the beautiful pinecone and candle arrangement you place upon your mantel. Or, you can collect vines and wind them into dazzling [...]
One of the most romantic styles of garden is the Japanese garden. Aside from all of the big ticket items like the bamboo fence, intricate gate, bridges, or koi ponds, there are some very basic, and inexpensive items that bring a great deal of the appeal to that type of garden. So, if you are [...]
If you are hosting an event in your garden and want to make the scene a romantic one, then take a few tips from those who have come before you. Scour the internet for garden weddings and receptions. This will provide you with photos from wedding albums with very specific details selected by professionals. Whether [...]
Since fall is right around the corner, you might be pleased to know that fall is a perfect time to plant a variety of different fruit trees. If this interests you and you set out to the local nursery to find container grown trees to place into the ground of your garden, then remember these [...]
One thing that is often a bit of an issue for those of us growing plants that require some protection from the sun is what to use. To build a make shift cover might be practical, but unsightly. Plus, if you really skimp on materials, or simply make use of what you have lying around, [...]
Ooh mint is so wonderful that you cannot exclude it from your herb repetoire. However, it is the most aggressive herb, unless you curtail its growth. For mint will spread its underground runners in each and every direction possible and invade the intended territory of your other herbs. To keep things under control you should [...]
While we all like the idea of nurturing our gardens from beginning to end, sometimes it is better to purchse greenhouse raised plants instead of trying to raise our own seeds. This is particularly true if you are planning to raise heat loving seedlings like chillies, cucumbers, and peppers. Some reasons for buying the plants [...]
When you aspire to create an edible garden the very first thing of importance to learn is that soil is critical. If the area you have chosen was previously lawn and shrubs, then you are probably dealing with soil that has a low organic matter content. In such a case, you will want to work [...]