Archive for the ‘Landscaping’ Category

Trellis – a Wonderful Addition to any Garden

Posted on June 14th, 2011 by by Gardening

A lot of things can be used to transform ordinary gardens into gorgeous ones. One of themaregarden trellis, which can be used to add a touch of classic elegance to your garden design.
Reasons to Use a Trellis
Trellisestypically provide graceful lines that add a new dimension to the garden. A trellis can be used to implement [...]

Grapes Growing Tips and Techniques Revealed

Posted on May 17th, 2011 by by Gardening

It is not really hard to grow grapes but you need to avoid a few common mistakes that people tend to make a lot while growing grapes. Several people would choose a spot that receives barely any sunlight and place their grape vine in it; wrong. Grapes love sunlight therefore you need to choose a [...]

How to Prune Hydrangeas

Posted on November 6th, 2010 by by Larry Hammond

The most familiar hydrangeas are the large, blowsy, mop-headed Hydrangea macrophylla (6-9) that make a show from summer until the first frosts. Pruning is not essential for these, but the quality of the flowers will be improved if they are pruned annually.
I do not recommend deadheading of hydrangeas after flowering is finished (unless they are [...]

How to Prune and Make Your Plants the Best in Your Neighborhood

Posted on November 6th, 2010 by by Larry Hammond

Here are a few general tips on how to make your plants the best in your neighborhood. Early training of trees and shrubs is essential, for a start, it is so much easier to prune a pencil-thin stem than, if you leave it a few years, a branch as large and round as a dinner [...]

How to Plant a Hanging Basket with a Loose Fiber Lining

Posted on November 6th, 2010 by by Larry Hammond

There’s a whole range of flexible, fabric, and other natural recycled and recyclable materials that can be used to line baskets. Avoid sphagnum moss for conservation reasons. Solid-sided hanging baskets made from ceramic or woven materials lined with plastic can be planted only from the top. However, many have the advantage of a built-in water [...]

How to Plan the Garden Steps

Posted on November 6th, 2010 by by Larry Hammond

There are no building regulations governing the construction of garden steps so you have a lot of flexibility in deciding how they will look. Sketch out possible routes – you can build them parallel to the side of the terrace so they don’t extend too far into the garden. This is particularly suitable where the [...]

How to Mow a Lawn

Posted on November 6th, 2010 by by Larry Hammond

There are many different mowers on the market, but they breakdown into only two basic types.
Cylinder mowers have a series of moving blades fixed around a cylinder, passing over a fixed bottom blade to create a scissor-like cut. Efficiency is determined by the number of blades on the cylinder and how fast they go round. [...]

How to Look After Your Hedge

Posted on November 6th, 2010 by by Larry Hammond

Water plants thoroughly after planting and for the next two years, preferably before dry periods to reduce stress. Creating a ridge of soil around the base of each plant ensures that the water soaks down to the roots rather than disappearing as run off. On dry sites, install a temporary irrigation system that can be [...]

How to Lay Paths with Paving Slabs

Posted on November 6th, 2010 by by Larry Hammond

Of all the materials you can use to build a path, slabs are among the simplest to lay. The large size of the individual units means a path should not take long to complete and the range of slabs available gives you a wide choice when deciding how your path will look.
Paths are made for [...]

How to Lay Crazy Garden Paving

Posted on November 6th, 2010 by by Larry Hammond

The methods of laying crazy paving are similar to those using regular paving slabs. To prepare the base remove-the topsoil and compact the area using a roller or tamper. If the ground is soft or crumbly add a layer of hardcore and compact this into the surface. A blinding layer of sand added to the [...]