So, you’ve always wanted your own pond, and after you have invested substantial finances and many hours of hard work, you have finally realized this dream. And you started thinking of the most pleasant of thoughts about the blissful delights that your own pond will provide for you and your family for many, many years. […]
A typical reason that many people keep a pond is to keep fish in it. Koi is an admired type of fish to keep in a pond due to it being colorful and hardy. Unless the pond will be located in an area that has extreme weather conditions, Koi fish ponds will not need assistance […]
When planting roses, you need to make sure that they are planted in a space that is conducive to their maximum growth potential. Rose planting is an art but you want to make sure that when you plant them that you put them in a spot where they can get the proper sunlight and the […]
The question ‘how often should tomato plants be watered’ is one that often leaves gardeners confused and clueless. The result is that they end up either providing too little water to the soil or over watering it. Both these situations are not good for your tomato plants. So, how can you determine whether it is […]
Once planted, herbs benefits are immensely useful in so many ways. After an herb has grown and flourished, now is the time for harvesting. Timing is the critical factor. Can Herbs Survive your Green Thumb? The best time to harvest your home herb garden is right after the leaves are dry from the morning dew […]
Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of placing elements in your garden to encourage the beneficial flow of Chi (Energy Force) to create harmonious change. It is believed this affects your health, wealth and relationships. Feng Shui is becoming increasingly popular in the West, and I hope to explain a few of the Feng […]
My iris need water and fertilizer so I am braving the winds. It is 46 degrees after being in the 60s over the weekend, those rascals on NOAA, our online weather “channel” are saying an inch of snow this afternoon and another overnight. I glance over my shoulder to see the snow capped ruggedness of […]
Synthetic grass is a revolutionary lawn product that has allowed homeowners and households the benefits of minimal maintenance, including no need for watering. Artificial turf lawns are green and healthy-looking all year round without a single drop of water. In a time in which water is a scarce resource, many are looking to adopt alternative […]
Next time you are driving along Piccadilly in district you may be taken aback by the installation of the vertical planted gardens on the side of the newly refurbished Atheneum five star hotel they stretch from ground level up to the penthouse apartments on the 10 th floor! This is a signature piece of the […]
Many peolpe own lawn rollers however , are usually not really sure precisely how to make sure you end up getting the highest quality out of them. Doing this is actually really quite a shame because if you were to use lawn rollers properly, they might possibly transform your lawn within a number of weeks […]