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 [...]
November 4, 2010 – 10:55 am
When it comes to utility and beauty, evergreen plants are a shoe in. For, if you are interested in creating a barrier in your garden from the strong winter wind, consider planting evergreen trees. These lovely trees can help to protect against the prevailing wind by either deflecting or intercepting. Also, after analyzing your weather [...]
October 28, 2010 – 10:43 am
I just came upon a woman from Canada who has turned her outdoor space into a fairy garden. Her undertaking is one that was prompted by the visits of her granddaughters. She decided that since they spent so much time out of doors when they visited that it should be morphed into a magical place. [...]
October 4, 2010 – 3:17 pm
Recently, I attended a party at an amazing rooftop garden. The host really lucked out with the weather, but had played it safe by contacting a large parasol hire company in the event of rain. Even though the sky remained clear, the parasols were out on display and looked quite impressive. So, being the lover [...]
September 29, 2010 – 4:58 am
There are some ground covers that can be a bit unruly, and require more attention than others. So, if you are not dead set on one particular plant, you might want to do some research on what choices exist and what level of work is involved in keep that selection in line. However, if you [...]