Archive for May, 2007

Rose Bush Planting Tips

May 21st, 2007

The planting stage is the most crucial part of growing roses. Here are some tips to help you out.
 

Start by letting your rose bush soak in a bucket of water for 20 minutes.
 
Find an area to plant your bush that has free drainage, the roots of a rose bush don’t like being permanently soaked.
 
Dig […]

Five Fundamental Elements of Garden Landscaping

May 16th, 2007

Designing your garden doesn’t have to be an arduous task. And when you have an understanding of what makes a great garden, your life can be even easier. By becoming familiar with the five elements of good garden design, you can build a garden that is both organised and visually appealing.
First there is form. […]

Attracting Birds Into Your Garden

May 8th, 2007

If you fancy the idea of attracting more birds to your garden here’s a couple of tips.
Most birds love fruit, so planting some fruit trees is an ideal way to get more of our feathered friends to visit our garden. Moreover, many types of fruit give off pleasant scents, which in turn helps make the […]

Vegetable Gardening - Getting Started

May 6th, 2007

Many people associate growing shrubs and flowers as being the reason why people are drawn to gardening. However, many people also start vegetable gardens. They do this not only because vegetables are easy to grow, but can also shave money off grocery bills and give you the satisfaction of eating produce that you’ve grown with […]

Japanese Garden Designs

May 4th, 2007

The Japanese don’t just design great technology; they’re also fantastic garden designers. If you were to visit a Japanese garden you’d be immediately struck by the contrast to a traditional English style garden. Perhaps you would see a lotus pond with an ornate bridge spanning it, beautiful flowering trees, pleasantly displayed rock formations and a […]