While many people may have urns in their gardens, not all bother to decorate them based upon the season. This in my opinion is an awful shame, considering what a great addition they can make, especially when the weather turns grim, and most things in the space have died, or are in hibernation. Now, I [...]
Once the skies open up, and we know that winter has come to a close, we are straight out the door and into the garden. We enjoy every second we can get in the cool breeze, light showers and even strong heat knowing it will not last all that long. From dawn to dusk we [...]
While bird feeders are nothing new, every now and then I come across a perfectly delightful and inventive one that catches my attention. Since no garden really ever feels complete until it has either a birdhouse, or feeder in it, I am happy to report that designers are still creating interesting versions. If you are [...]
Most of us love the look of dramatic displays of vines growing on garden walls and trellises. However, you do not have to build a trellis, or grow the abundant vines on a wall. You can create the scene by growing the vines out of containers with single posts inserted in the middle. This way [...]
Herbs are one of the simplest of things to grow, but if you want yours to be bigger and badder than everyone else’s on your block then take this extra step. To grow healthy bountiful herbs, plant them in groups based upon their needs. Before you know it everyone will be questioning what your secret [...]
If you have a garden pond, you may not know it but you have a wonderful surface to decorate. If you have not yet seen them, then listen up. You can introduce colour to your pond in a way other than stocking it with fish or growing lilies in it. Instead bring the colour to [...]
Now is the time to be considering what new additions you will make to your garden next year. Making a good plan in the season preceding the planting months ensures that you can get the exact varieties you set your heart on. And now that you know that fragrant flowers are en vogue, there is [...]
While building your own garden pond can bring you much joy, there are of course downsides. For many attracting wildlife, such as greenfinches, blackbirds and frogs, is a great bonus. However, it can also bring creatures that you may not want visiting. For example, at night there can be badgers and foxes that stop in [...]