Growing Herbs From Seeds for Good Health and Great Tasting Food
I love growing herbs from seed. With a window sill and some sun, you can grow pretty much any type of herb year round, almost anywhere in the world. My favorite to grow for its wonderful aroma, is basil, but I love the taste of fresh rosemary on chicken. Herbs are easy to grow and maintain and the best part, many are healthy for you. Growing herbs at home is like growing medicine that makes your food taste better. Something that cough syrup won’t do.
Picking The Right Fruit Tree For Your GardenHow to decide what fruit tree to plant in your garden. Advice to help the decision making process to pick the right fruit tree for your garden.
The English Educate America On Herbs, Circa 1912How a book, “Culinary Herbs”, published in 1912 taught Americans the value of herbs. Americans learned how to grow tasty, healthy seasoning ingredients in their backyards.
How to Make and Maintain a Bog GardenThere are a number of reasons why you might want to create a bog garden. If you have children and are worried about the depth of water in a pond, a bog garden is a good shallow alternative. If you have a redundant or leaking pond, you can easily turn this into a bog garden. And, if you have a naturally waterlogged area in your garden the answer may lie in making a wetland garden. You can also add a boggy area on to the edge of an existing pond. A bog garden will not only provide an opportunity to grow a different and attractive set of plants in your garden, it will also attract an abundance of wildlife. Here are a few tips on how to go about creating one and which plants to choose.
Reusing Things In The GardenIt’s easy to reuse things to save money in the garden. This list of suggestions can help you start reusing more things than you’d imagine!
4 Beautiful Ways to Design Your Fresh FlowersSo you just went and bought a gorgeous set of flowers that you want to put up in your house. But you haven’t figured out what to do with them, or come up with any great ideas for home decorating. You really want to do something cute with them, but all you can think of is to dump them in that vase on the table.
Ideas for the Perfect Small GardenA small plot of land filled with lots of flowers, green plants and lush green grass is what we lovingly call a garden. It acts as a perfect relaxation spot for workaholics. A stroll in the garden every morning and evening can make your day.
Can You Use Fluorescent Grow Lights to Grow Plants All Year Round?Most of a plant’s vegetative growth occurs early on in the growing season and tapers off as the plant prepares itself for fruiting in the warmer months. To help make sure your plant produces a good harvest, you need to make sure it has grown well during this early phase. The challenge is getting enough light during the colder months to achieve this, and that’s where you can boost your plant’s growth using a grow light for indoor plants.
How to Incorporate Recycled Materials Into Your Garden, Saving You MoneyPALLETS – Pallets are probably the best resource I came across. They are free and provide endless possibilities. I used them to build my fence around my garden, as well as the planter boxes, benches, and decorative touches.
Creating and Maintaining a Garden PondHaving a pond enhances your garden in many ways. Ponds are both aesthetically pleasing and good for attracting all sorts of wildlife to your garden. And if you add a water feature, the gentle sound of bubbling water can add a very relaxing element to your garden. Here are a few general tips on how to create and maintain a garden pond and what sort of plants you can grow in and around it.
Creating Your Own Hanging BasketsIf you have ever wondered how to make a lovely hanging basket then this explains some of the secrets. Easy to make hanging basket hints and advice.
How to Maintain a Beautiful Garden and LandscapeWhenever a person needs to improve the look of their house, it is always advised to have a proper garden design. The landscaping garden ideas may include any form of flowers and plants that can be grown in a systematic and maintained order. This is because, if a garden is left unattended, weeds may grow and it will ruin the garden’s look.