Page 9 - Gardening Tips

There are a number of different reasons people choose to grow their own fruit and vegetables, including:

• The ability to eat organic fruit and vegetables without having to pay the higher prices for organic options as found in stores
• The challenge of nurturing fruit and vegetables, sometimes from seed to edible produce
• The belief that home-grown vegetables and fruit taste better thanks to the fact they can be consumed relatively quickly after picking
• The enjoyment of how fruit trees and bushes, or growing vegetables, look in the yard…
• … and many more besides.

If you,

There is nothing quite like a few well-chosen landscaping features to help transform a garden. Landscaping has the power to take a rather basic space and make it come alive, reducing the need for garden maintenance while also improving the design as a whole.

It is often easy to assume that as the finished results of landscaping are so impressive, a substantial amount of time, money, and effort must be required in order to complete landscaping projects. Fortunately, landscaping is far easier than it looks, so why not make 2019 the year you finally put your landscaping plans into action by giving one of the projects below a try…

Build your own rockery

If you’re looking for an easy landscaping idea, then they don’t come much easier than a rockery. Rockeries are essentially whatever you want them to be. While more elaborate choices often incorporate steps and water features, there’s

Fire pits are a fantastic garden feature for two reasons in particular. First and foremost, they look lovely; an extra design element that adds extra intrigue to the overall design of your outdoor space. Secondly, fire pits are also useful - you can use them as a source of heat, or even to make the perfect toasted marshmallows on a pleasant summer’s evening.

Given the benefits a fire pit can offer, you may well find yourself tempted to add such a feature to your own garden in future. Here are a few ideas you may want to consider.

Submerged fire pit

A submerged fire pit is entirely what it sounds like it would be: a fire pit that predominantly exists below ground level. These types of pits are incredibly popular, and

Gardening is a wonderful, healthy hobby that millions of people adore, but it can also be complex, laborious, and expensive. If you want to simplify your gardening experience, below, we’ve collected together ten popular gardening “hacks” that are capable of greatly benefiting your gardening endeavours, starting with…

#1 - Make your own sprinklers

You don’t have to invest in an expensive sprinkler system in order to ensure that your garden is always watered! Simply poke a number of holes in a large plastic bottle or milk container and feed your garden hose through the opening; your garden will be perfectly irrigated in no time at all!

#2 - Prevent herb spread with a plastic pot

Herb roots can spread and impact other plants planted nearby, but this hack helps to make that issue a thing of the past. Simply take a cheap, standard

Traditionally, garden paths have always been made with paving stone slabs or - less commonly - with bricks. However, recent years have seen the emergence of the popularity of gravel garden paths, a beautiful choice that allows gardeners to create a path that meets their specific requirements.

Given their huge aesthetic benefit, gravel garden paths are relatively simple to construct - in fact, the majority of gardeners can create their own path solo. If you want to give such a project a try, here’s what you’ll need to keep in mind…

Start by planning the route, length, and width of your intended path

As with any project, the success of a gravel garden path is primarily determined by a robust design phase. Take the time to examine the area where the path will be and decide on a length and width that is suitable for your needs. It’s worth noting that the path does not have to be straight;

Gardens have long been one of humanity’s greatest pleasures and, over the centuries, the art of gardening has undoubtedly been perfected. Across the globe, stunningly-designed gardens remain showpiece attractions that draw the attention of tourists and beauty-seekers alike, with the following five gardens particularly renowned for their beauty…

Keukenhof, Lisse, Netherlands

Being located in the Netherlands, it should come as no surprise to learn that Keukenhof’s star attractions are its tulips. This garden is renowned for its incredible beauty and vibrant colours; to achieve the effect, around seven million bulbs are planted each year in the spring. In total, there are thirty alternating plant and flower shows available at Keukenhof, a windmill, seven complete inspirational gardens, and much more contained within the 32-hectare garden.

Kenrokuen, Kanazawa, Japan

When seeking the perfect garden design, the majority of people will focus primarily on the greenery. They will think about creating the perfect lawn, finding trees to line the perimeter of the space, and the vegetables and fruits they may wish to grow. These elements are all undeniably important, but the greenery is not the only area that requires focus.

Gravel and stones may not sound like the most essential elements of a good garden, but they can be crucial when considering the overall design. These elements are incredibly versatile, and offer the opportunity to take your garden to the next level of style when they are incorporated into the design. Below, we’ll look deeper into how gravel and stones can be used to transform your garden and turn it into an outdoor space you’ll love.

Create a gravel path

Paving slabs and bricks are arguably the most common choices for garden walkways,