What is soil pH? -
What is soil pH? pH are symbols used by chemists for describing the degree of alkalinity or acidity of soils. There is a scale of values centred aroun...
Hydrangeas -
Hydrangeas are a genus of roughly 70-75 species. What makes hydrangeas so appealing is obviously their long-blooming flowers which can often continue ...
Preparing your lawn - Levelling -
You can level an area fairly accurately by these means. You will need a straight edge and a carpenter's or bricklayer's spirit level. The straight edg...
Lawn Care in Shaded Areas -
As with lawns anywhere, the quality of the soil is of great importance in shaded areas, even more so than in sunny places. It must not pack down and b...
Bulb & Spring Flower Combinations -
1. Tulip 'Queen of Bartigon' (rich pink) with Forget-me-Nots.
2. Blue Forget-me-Not studded with 'Golden Age' Tulip (Buttercup yellow).
3. A groundw...
Growing Trees from Nuts -
Walnuts and Hazels may grow into little trees if you plant them in sand in late autumn, leave in a cool and dark place, then carefully transplant to c...
Window Boxes -
Window-boxes can be found in many materials. They can either be bought ready-made or made to fit a particular window. The traditional wooden box is st...
Permaculture Zones -
An innovation of design was the appreciation of the efficiency and productivity of natural ecosystems and to seek to apply this efficiency to the way ...
Garden Furniture -
Garden furniture is an essential addition to compliment your well planned outdoor environment. There are a variety garden furniture options you ca use...
