How To Select Garden Tools
May 7, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Garden Tools
Different kinds of gardens require different kinds of garden tools. Hardware stores mostly stock a wide range of tools, but there are shops that specialize in the more expensive kind of garden tool that shouts quality.
Wherever you decide to shop, here are a few pointers to advise you…
1. Lawn mower size is dictated by whether you have a small garden or a large one? A small garden will not require the same large equipment that would be of use in an extensive one. A ride-on mower is unnecessary if you only have a small strip of lawn. Another point to consider is who does most of the gardening? Some tools are too heavy for use by women. Read more
How To Buy Plants That Will Survive In Your Garden
April 16, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Gardening Tips
How often have we all bought plants on impulse only to find there is nowhere in the garden that really suits them.
Before buying plants carefully examine your garden to see how much sun and shade it gets, whether the soil is well drained or waterlogged, and whether your target area is sheltered or windswept.
Just this simple step will help you buy plants suitable for your own garden. Select shade-loving plants for sheltered areas, sun-lovers for warm spots, drought-resistant plants for parched areas (which may be either sunny or shaded), and swamp plants for poorly-drained parts.
Front Yards For Busy People
April 9, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Landscaping Designs
Busy people want easy-to-maintain front yards.
Whether you are a do-it-yourselfer or hire a professional landscape designer, check out these basic components for an ideal front yard for busy homeowners… and renters:
Replace some (or all) of your lawn with ground cover. Depending on your situation, select those that are either heat and drought tollerant, or shade lovers. Some are even resistant to most bugs. Oh, don’t forget… the less lawn you have, the less time you spend mowing it. Read more
Desert Landscape Plants
March 26, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Landscaping Designs
(I know… the image is a bit much, but it does spark the imagination, doesn’t it?)
Living in a dry and arid climate definitely has its challenges. Desert landscaping takes a little more planning, and a revised garden vision… none of which should limit the serious gardner or landscape designer.
Realistic desert landscape designs include only plants and trees that can survive with much less water, and tolerate more heat. It makes no sense to buy plants that can’t survive in your garden. Just a bit of due diligence will keep you on track when you visit nurseries and building supply stores. Remember, just because they offer a plant, doesn’t mean it will survive in your community. A little research will save you money and physical effort!
