Tag Archives: Garden
Pruning your Garden
Pruning is one of those things that intimidates new gardeners — even some of us who’ve been doing it for a long time. True, you can do a lot of damage if you go about it in the wrong way. And if you want to take on complex pruning jobs — such as restoring fruit trees or shaping hedges — it makes sense to get a good book on the subject. I recommendThe Pruning Book by Lee Reich. But, with a few simple guidelines, even a beginner can prune ornamental shrubs successfully. In general, your goal with any ornamental shrub is to:
What is your Garden Costing You?
It can be a scary exercise to sit down and work out exactly what is spent every year, on the average home gardens and lawns.
Try adding up the costs of plants, weedicides, pesticides, fungicides, fertilisers, petrol, mower and trimmer maintenance, weed eater cord, garden mulch and even water costs. Even the time and effort we go to in order to maintain a good-looking environment for our families and ourselves can amount to a substantial price.
So it is no wonder that many people are looking at ways to save money for more important causes.
Today?s Selection of Rattan Garden Furniture
The use of sleek, modern lines and sharp angles mixed with attractively crafted wicker usually creates the look of elegance and comfort. The finest selections of rattan garden furniture can add quite a bit of life to a no matter outside each piece is put.
Almost all individuals use rattan garden furniture to produce a warm and inviting atmosphere that can benefit you, your family, as well as your guests. This furniture, especially those that come with soft cushions are noted to be very comfortable.
Herb Garden :: CHOOSING WHAT TYPE OF GARDEN IS RIGHT FOR YOU
Stop! Before you take the shovel, before you plant a single . Stop to consider why you want an herb garden. What are your intentions for planting these marvelous plants?
Are you planning on using them both fresh and dried for culinary purposes — to add to your meals to enhance the flavors? Are you planning on making flavored oils or vinegars to present to friends and family members as gifts (while keeping a couple stashed for yourself?)
Or have you discovered the many natural health benefits of herbs and would like to grow your own to brew teas, infusions, pastes to use to help your minor health conditions?