This year I did something a little bit crazy; I went travelling for the entire summer and left my beloved vegetable plot in the hands of my mother-in-law. There were two impacts of this travel; firstly, I still wanted to produce fruits and vegetables if at all possible, and secondly I wanted to make the … Read more
If you’ve been carefully suppressing a passion for gardening then finally being the proud of owner of your first piece of land can be an overwhelming experience. All those dreams and ideas you’ve had over the years can finally become a reality. But hold on just a moment; if this really is your very first … Read more
Do you have pergolas in your garden’s patio or deck that could use a little natural bedazzling? If so, here are ten of the most awesome climbers you can deck your pergola out in. Roses What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name, would smell as sweet. Shakespeare put … Read more
Are you looking for new, ingenious ways to create a gorgeous natural screen in your garden, whether for your privacy or for aesthetic reasons? Well, luck is with you today, as there are plenty of useful plants that do just this. If you are sick and tired of your neighbor’s terrible dump of a garden, … Read more
Evergreen plants are plants that retain their leaves year around. As their leaves fall off more are growing to replace them. While the term “evergreen” brings to mind Pine and Christmas Trees, there are others that are evergreen and these work ideally for privacy screens, windbreaks and to simply add beauty to any yard. There … Read more
Climbing plants are an ideal versatile way to add some character and color to any yard. They wind their way around until they can hug, claw or use thorns to stick to a surface such as an arbor, a trellis or porch railing. Some are very adventurous and will travel all around a yard while … Read more
Don’t you hate it when your pond gets overwhelmed by disgusting, mossy, weedy growth that doesn’t seem to go away? It makes the water in your pond look absolutely terrible. Visitors to your garden can’t see a single thing in your gorgeous pond because of it. If you have any experience with garden ponds, you … Read more
There are two traditional ways to grow leeks. The first of these is growing leeks from seed; the second is to buy “starts” which are essentially leek seedlings. Growing leeks from seed is just as effective as the other method, and can work out a lot more cost-effective. The one downside is you’ll want to … Read more
Annual climbers are the perfect way to quickly cover up an unattractive fence or wall, or to block out your neighbours, without having to wait years for a “standard” hedge to grow. Started early in the spring, a number of highly attractive plants will grow to surprisingly dimensions by mid-summer, offering not just attractive leaf … Read more
If you’re tired of starring at the bare ground in your garden area and need to find some ground cover plants or a throw rug, opt for the ground cover plants with these great choices. You’ll add instant depth and interest to your garden. Hens And Chicks These succulents will add instant intrigue to your … Read more