Ornamentation has long been a feature of garden design and it is a unique way in which the gardener can stamp his own imprint on the garden for a truly personal touch. Although some ornament is religious or commemorative, such as a small shrine dedicated to a god or goddess, or a stone erected in [...]

To transplant, have the boxes or pots already filled with the potting compost and, holding the plant with the fingers of one hand, carefully loosen the roots with a piece of smooth-ended wood or cane held in the other hand. Then lift from the compost with one movement and transfer the plant to the new [...]

Recent surveys shows that one of the biggest challenges facing consumers today is getting adequate time to care for their yards. Similarly, according to renowned “Yard Doctor” Trey Rodgers, property owners on strict schedules can equally have and relish a amazing and attractive lawn by prioritizing their tasks and according as little as one or [...]

Stating small is the smartest way to start gardening. A plant bed that is approximately 25-30 square feet is just about perfect and will provide enough space for around 30 plants. In this way you can try out that green thumb of yours and see if you do a good job with your garden and [...]

Often winter frosts play spoilsport when they appear early and many a times this fear is a major cause that fall gardening is not even considered by many gardeners. On a positive note, fall gardening results in superb vegetables and extends the crop growing season for a longer period, up to even after the plants [...]

The never ending fight against weeds is a problem faced by all gardening enthusiasts, and lawn owners alike. The instant we see a weed whether it be a dandelions or a clover we immediately get the herbicide spray or get the weed clipper to annihilate them. What a lot of lawn owners might not be [...]