I simply adore lavender in a garden, but is can become faded looking if you do not bolster it by planting other items that enhance its colour. It is recommended that you interplant vibrant colours such as gold or magenta, these will help to brighten the appeal of the great lavender. So, when paired appropriately [...]
If your garden is home to garden sheds, summer houses, or other similar structures then it too deserves to be surrounded by lovely plants and flowers. Think of it as a smaller variation of your real home, and treat it to some landscaping of its own. The outcome will be a charming rendition of what [...]
We have now lived in our home for over ten years, but there still remains one project that we have had our hearts set on that has not come to fruition. It is something that we were certain that we wanted to do to improve our lifestyle, and the property value of the place from [...]
It is rare for anyone to place a decorative item in their garden like a statue or plaque and to not want it to look as though it has been an inhabitant of the space for decades. Luckily, there is no reason to have to wait it out for the items to start to look [...]
February 5, 2011 – 9:14 am
Once you have things in order, and under control in our garden it is time to put the finishing special touches into place. Should you have the kind of garden that has pathways, hidden coves, and nooks and crannies then the addition of a whimsical garden stool might suit it. A hand glazed ceramic garden [...]
January 11, 2011 – 8:41 am
I recently walked the garden path of a friend who had done something interesting to bring in some zest. She revved up her concrete walk with concrete paint. Much to my surprise she had successfully taken what was formerly a well worn slab and converted it into a walkway that is remarkably attractive. The part [...]
December 21, 2010 – 9:22 am
You may be surprised at the resilience of the herbs in your garden, even in winter. In fact, there are some that are able to survive even snow when everything is just right. The snow itself acts as an insulator of sorts to the herbs, and protects against the other extreme winter factors that exist [...]
December 1, 2010 – 8:53 am
Your garden says a lot about you and your home, but it may do more than that according to the practice of Feng Shui. The guidelines of this art say that it is important to have the following in your garden, a water element, metal element, wood element, fire element, and earth element. With a [...]
November 27, 2010 – 8:21 am
Great gardens afford luxuries to wildlife, and that is exactly what you will have done by adding a birdbath to your garden by December. This is because the shortened days at this time of year leave less time for birds to forage, and frolic. By providing them with freshwater you do them a great service. [...]
November 19, 2010 – 5:08 am
It is vital that you remember that some of your plants that have produced for you all spring and summer need to be protected in winter and autumn. If you are lucky enough to have the space for a greenhouse then all is well. Otherwise, you should strongly consider bringing the plants inside for the [...]