You know that we love to share tips on how to keep your garden looking great and offer advice on what tools you need for your garden. But we have recently teamed up with the green-fingered people at WhatShed to bring to you this piece of information that shows many of the mental and physical benefits of…
This article is going to help you navigate the world of pergolas. It will cover the definition, the different types, and styles and how you can customize your pergola! First Things First, What Is a Pergola? A pergola is an outdoor structure usually consisting of columns or posts and an open roof with cross beams…
Northern grape growers who refuse to restrict themselves to cold-hardy grape varieties can choose from a number of protection techniques in use around the world. Each method has advantages and disadvantages. The grower must determine the formula best suited to their own vineyard conditions. Or you can grow vines in your greenhouse. Burying Vines To Protect…
For many of us, winter is a time to put the garden to bed, and spend the long, dreary days dreaming of the warm days to come and the plants we’ll grow come spring. When the garden and seed catalogs start arriving in February, that’s usually a sign that it’s time to start thinking about…
Although it seems that nature is dormant during winter, true gardeners know that gardens never sleep and there’s always something left to do. Autumn is a busy season in the garden. Gardeners need to prepare their lovely outdoors for the season of decaying light and chilly temperatures as well as to get it ready for…
Soil I was chugging along, putting together an article about the basics of planting plants, specifically woody plants, because that’s what I’ve been doing lately, albeit not exactly at the prime time for doing it. Suddenly, I realized Whoa There!…the first thing; the most basic thing about planting anything is what it’s being planted in….
At one time, a desert gardener had a very limited number of plants to choose from. Not so now. Because of the burgeoning popularity of desert gardening, and water-wise gardening, a large variety of low-water-use plants from around the world have become readily available at nurseries. These plants are colorful and many of them fragrant…
With the advent of home and garden shows on television– and even a few networks dedicated to the subject– more and more people are taking an interest in their living spaces. They want to make those spaces not just functional but inviting. Nowhere has there been as much interest drawn as in the garden. One…
It’s no good boasting a garden if it’s not going to be used. Then you may as well live in an apartment. Your outdoor area has to work for you, so that you can make the most of it. Some people use their gardens as a place of tranquillity and beauty, while others would love a space that keeps the…
Do you have a green thumb? Do you wish you had one so that you can improve your outdoor living space? Having a green thumb is a gift and not all of us have it. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be successful in keeping your plants alive and thriving. Help your plants achieve optimal…