It is quite often a sad truth that gardener’s do not take a brake from all the planting and tending to enjoy the view. The type of person to take up gardening is probably a factor in this sombre reality. For a lazy person would most definitely be attracted to getting their hands dirty, exerting [...]
Of all the things one can do with a garden, I think making it unique is tops on the list. Special touches here and there that make it stand apart from not only what the neighbours have, but from what anybody has created. To do this, with every item I bring in I try to [...]
Everybody I speak with has that one thing from childhood that they loved in the garden most. Some say it was the fountain where the birds came to splish and splash, others recall it being the long bristling branches of a weeping willow, for me it was without a doubt the garden swing. It is [...]
No matter if you are just beginning to garden, or are an old pro at it, you will positively need garden pruners. Now, some people like to gather all the tools they anticipate they will need to undertake a task, such as gardening from the outset. If you are one of those then this article [...]
We all know that creating a liveable space in a garden is not done in one foul swoop. Instead, it is somewhat of an on going project, as the items we use to define the garden room need tending to on occasion. Before we can start to enjoy lazy days sitting in the balmy sun, [...]
In winter, we gardeners can crave the act of getting our hands dirty, and nurturing our green companions. To satisfy this urge I turn to my indoor potted plants. In the very beginning, we are talking several years back now, I seemed to do everything wrong when it came to what I thought should be [...]
Both indoors and out I am a spice fiend. Inside, when I cook I amp up recipes with the inclusion of high powered spices. It has been said by family that I am under the impression that pain is a flavour, for the spicier a dish the bigger the grin on my face. Well, occasionally, [...]
Water features can elevate a garden from being quaint to something more memorable, and highly regarded. Once you have yours in place, then you can take things one step further and embellish it with water lilies. At first you might be thinking, wait my water feature is not large enough for water lilies, but you [...]
Topiaries have been gorgeous features in gardens for much longer than you might imagine. As such, these clipped trees shrubs and sub-shrubs can be found in some of Europe’s most enchanting gardens. There you can see first hand how tremendous these shaped evergreens can become. Some of the most noteworthy are of course located in [...]
While we normally discuss the living plants, vegetables, herbs or flowers in the garden, today I would like to touch on another aspect. It is something I think very much enhances any outdoor space, and in a way if alive too. Forgive me for being so cryptic, I am speaking of the windchime. Its very [...]