Archive for the ‘Landscaping’ Category
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]