Gardens of Rest

This is for all the new gardeners who want to sow different varieties of indoor plants, including edible and decorative ones. If you would like to know some simple, but practical home-grown wisdom regarding a garden that's easy to maintain and gives you both body and soul nourishment, then read on.Though some people seem to have all the luck, along with large spaces to maintain a kitchen garden, others, such as those who live in an apartment, have only small spaces. Still others have no a backyard, yet all can indulge in gardening as a hobby growing potted vegetables, herbs, floral plants and indoor greens.A good choice for flowering plants that do well even when there's limited areas for growth, such as planter boxes and pots that have been prepped with potting soil are nasturtiums of the compact kinds such as Whirlybird and Copper Sunset.Marigolds, Iceland poppies plus smaller varieties .. more»

A good garden, like any long-term project, begins with proper planning. Consider what you want, why you want it, and how each plant will fare in its location. Spend time looking at your garden site, during its thriving months when you can easily spot what is working well and what is not, but also during the off-season. Choose what types of garden best suits your needs for each area of your cultivating spaces. Color, fragrance, style, and bed size are typical common factors. Be sure to include other criteria when forming your garden plans: ease or difficulty, special or tricky spots, seasons, amount of sun and shade, and so on.While dramatic gardens do not have to be the most difficult, certain areas require a bit more strategizing, such as areas located near porches, patios, and decks or under trees. Will your garden beds have borders or be free-standing? Do they .. more»

My biggest frustration with the gardeners I know is that they limit themselves when it comes to design.It's almost as if they're too afraid to think outside the box - literally (!) - their gardens are always rectangular or squares!It takes a bit of creative thought (and sometimes a bigger wallet - though it's not always necessary!) but you can have a stunning, unique garden that your friends are jealous of! The first "eyesores" I notice with lots of gardens is plain property borders and hideous looking walls or barbecue pits. The trick is to design your garden around your landscape and always consider how your family will use it!Why should you limit your garden to a small corner of your property when you can really design it around the entire backyard? Why not create a relaxing, colorful paradise that uses all your space? You might think that's a bit .. more»

When the wintertime approaches the indoor home remodeling project is the first thing most people consider. However you may find that this is the perfect opportunity to invest into the outside remodeling project. This article will look at some practical reasons why you may want to consider an outside home remodeling project during the winter months.Yes it may be cold outside during the winter months, but if you live in a state where you do not receive excessive snow; you can still do some creative outdoor projects and save a considerable amount of money at this time of year.Many outdoor to core items for yard items will be considerably marked down during this time of year since they're not in demand. This is your time to snatch up some of those great yard deals. Now perhaps it's not the perfect time to install some yard ornaments, but still, you should .. more»

When we think of home improvements, visions of saw dust and sheet rock come to mind. We try to avoid these things as long as possible because it requires lots of time and effort. Many times large cash outlays are also required. We never think of improvements we can make in our home by simple changes in our living quarters. These improvements are rather easy and most can be done in a weekend. We throw out stale bread, stale pastries and stale coffee but we hang on to stale furniture until it falls apart. We never get around to replacing the look that we loved several years ago. If you are like me, I never know where to start. It seems everything needs changing. We couldn't do it all at once so we picked a room and jumped right in.Our living room seemed the right place to start. I really .. more»

I have summarised 10 essential things you need to consider when buying a garden room or home office from a UK manufacturer or supplier. Below are the vital things to consider prior to making a purchase, as obviously whenever buying a new garden office, room, building etc you want to ensure you are getting value for money and making the right purchase, for the right reasons. These tips are universal, as they apply whether you are buying a contemporary modern garden-room or an eco-friendly garden office, whatever the garden building or living space.Here are a list of 10 keys things you need to consider:1. Decide what function your new garden living space will be used for - and ensure that the design can meet these requirements. If it is going to be a garden office then you may require a garden room manufacturer that offers more electrics and good natural .. more»