Once you organize your lovely garden, you should decide which type of mulch to select to keep the soil adequately moist and your plants entirely weed-free. Moreover, an excellent covering will protect plants while trimming them or mowing the lawn, as well as keep them safe from most insects. Basically, you can pick out organic … Read more
Are you looking for a quick and easy way to make your garden look tidier and more cared for? Or perhaps you are looking to do some more substantial work around your edges? Having a clearly-defined lawn can create a strong impression – so here are our best garden bed edging tips. Why Bother with … Read more
A bad workman always blames his tools, so they say – but in order to do a proper job, it’s true that we also need our tools to be in excellent condition. Many garden tools have edges that need to be maintained – so here’s a list of those tools and the best way to … Read more
Many of us have experience with water that gushes out of a downspout and interflow to a nearby stream or river with all fertilizers and pesticides picked up from the lawns and oily streets. The US National Library of Medicine, National Institute of Health published the results of a study that shows how inadequately managing … Read more
If you have your lawn or garden, you know how vital watering during long, hot days is. A sprinkler system can be a really reliable and convenient solution for you. Plus, the process of installation is not too complicated, and you can save up to 40% of the cost of a professional installation. How to … Read more
The term ‘Aquaponics’ is made of two words – ‘aquaculture’ and ‘hydroponics’, which means it combines cultivation of fish in the aquarium and various plants in water. The essence of such a combination is the water circulation from the aquarium to ‘grow bed’ and its purification through the hydroponics system while plants get necessary nutrients. … Read more
Nowadays, with food prices rising and many of us making an effort to eat more healthily, more and more people are turning to growing their own food. However, not everybody is lucky enough to have a plot of land where they can grow their own produce, and that’s where garden sharing comes in – so … Read more
Lavender is one of my top aromatic plants to use in my gardens, so there is an abundance of it around every year. After years of procrastinating, I’ve finally set out to make my lavender oil. At the outset, I didn’t think it would be that hard, and luckily it seemed to be a fairly … Read more
A healthy, thriving garden needs water, there’s no way around that. However, many people waste huge amounts of water, and it’s possible to make a lot less of it go a lot further. Here are our top 13 essential tips for using less water in your garden. Why bother saving water? Before we look at … Read more
If the space in your garden is limited, if you want to cover an unsightly wall or even if you’re just looking for something striking and original to put in your garden, a vertical garden could be the answer you’re looking for. Here’s our guide to constructing a beautiful, thriving vertical garden. What is a … Read more