What Are Soil Amendments And What Do They Do? The soil amendments improve the physical properties of the soil when combined with it. These are some improvements, but not limited to water retention, permeability, water infiltration, drainage, aeration, and structure. Soil amendment also helps provide the roots of a better environment. This article is…
Best Herbs for Home Windowsills… If you want to grow some plants in containers in your garden then herbs make a very smart choice. There are very few crops that return so much from so little space. Think about cooking with herbs… Just a few meager leaves can totally transform…
Tips on dog proofing your garden When you first bring your dog home you might think that you have done all you can to make your garden dog proof. However, we recommend taking a look at our tips just to make sure you have everything covered. Shut your garden gates…
While some view gardening as a great, advantageous hobby to pursue, some view gardening as a daunting task. That is unfortunate because unbeknownst to many, gardening is actually pretty beneficial to your health. A great many looks at gardening less as a hobby, and more as an art. As you…
Garden Pest Control Tips & Hints Pest control is something we should all be looking at, especially with the hotter months arriving where we can’t help but find ourselves chilling in our gardens. You want your decking to stand out and you don’t want to feel restricted from using…
Apps for Gardeners Most of us want a beautiful yard, patios, a home.. But, many of us were not born with a green thumb. Some of us could kill a silk flower. Well, fear no more. Technology has come to the rescue. As the title suggests, we will give you…
Oak Framed Orangery Lowdown… If you have garden space that you just aren’t using for anything in particular and want it to fulfil some kind of useful purpose, you should consider investing in an oak framed orangery. They are very similar to conservatories, in that they are extensions built onto…
Why I still prefer Natural Lawns In the agriculture and gardening world there are many controversial topics, like Roundup Ready crops, or native vs nonnative plants. One that tends to hit close to home is the real grass vs artificial grass debate, especially as this discussion often stretches past gardening…
How to Design a Garden from Scratch Many people focus on decorating the inside of their homes but end up overlooking the vast possibilities of the spacious outdoors. Particularly, their garden. Your garden is an extension of your indoor space and should be used to its full advantage, so don’t…
Have a plan It may seem like an obvious tip but never take for granted the importance of a plan. When it comes to refurbishing your garden, things can take longer than you expected. There are external variables to consider such as weather, roots and piping. If you are considering…
