Mulching Roses -
Do not spread compost or old farmyard manure around rose-bushes in winter because this keeps the ground cold and wet. Instead, use it as a summer mulc...
Medicinal Tea - Chamomile -
Chamomile is perhaps the queen of medicinal tea herbs. It is a beautiful annual (although there is one variety of chamomile that is a perennial plant)...
Planning a Japanese Garden -
Before beginning a Japanese garden, look carefully at any made in your district or articles on this subject and study pictures of well-designed Japane...
Lawn Creation - Lawn Seed -
When Lawn seeding, as with anything, quality pays off in the end. Always buy the best seed that you can afford to get the best possible result....
Rocks and Stones in a Japanese Garden -
Although rocks are conspicuous in Japanese gardens, their use is quite different from that in Western rock gardens, where the aim is to duplicate natu...
Low Voltage Lighting -
Low Voltage Lighting is a great way to enhance your outdoor living space. It appeals to gardeners and do-it-yourselfers because it is safe and easy t...
Cold Frames and Seed Boxes -
As well as reducing frost damage, cold-frames prevent excessive dampness in the soil. Though seedlings require some water, too much under cold conditi...
Soil Type -
Different types of soil consist of such things as clay, pebbles, gravel, sand, and other minerals. However, not all types of soil are permeable. Many ...
How To Save Water -
The layout of the garden is important to its ultimate water usage. When setting the footprint of the house think about where the water will run off. R...
