Gardens of Rest

When it comes to fertilizing your vegetable garden, there are a myriad of products from which you can choose. Regardless of which one you select, a good bottom line to follow is to always select a fertilizer that is made from organic, not synthetic, materials.Organic fertilizers are made from natural ingredients, such as animal blood and bones, seaweed, manure, kelp, and bat droppings (guano). All of these materials are not harmful to the earth, and are sustainable and renewable. Comparatively, chemical (synthetic) fertilizers are made from materials that are mined from the earth, or petroleum, or gasses that are found in places where petroleum exists underground. This makes the production of chemical fertilizers quite an unfriendly, "un-green" process. To make matters even worse, the vast majority of chemical fertilizers don't stay where you put them, but instead run off into your ground water.There is also a very significant difference between .. more»

If you have read my previous articles on soil, compost, plant nutrients and mulching, then you will realise that you are now beginning to understand how to garden successfully. I would now like to talk about watering your garden effectively. A lot of people think they are watering their garden properly, when actually they aren't and their plants are stressed. Watering is not difficult, but there are a few issues to be aware of. Often after we have watered, we notice the water is running down the drive and that it has not soaked into the soil. This also happens with pot plants, that we think we have watered them properly when in reality the watering is running freely out of the bottom of the pot and the root ball is still dry. We also need to be aware that after it has rained, that the water may only have .. more»

The home depot gardening section offers a wide variety of gardening products that will meet the needs of any home gardening enthusiast. Home depot carries a wide inventory of gardening equipment such as mowers, clippers, cultivators and tillers.There are also a wide range of home depot gardening supplies such as seeds, pest control products and fertilizers available. For the landscape gardening enthusiasts, there are many landscape gardening tools available as well such as water equipment, greenhouses and garden decorations.Home depot gardening also provides home gardening tips to help you maximize the gardening products that you purchased at home depot.For example, one home gardening tip recommended by home depot is not to plant on a warm, sunny day. Instead plant it on a dark, overcast day when it is expected to rain. The reason being a new plant needs plenty of showers when it is young.You also will want to choose .. more»

If you want to create an enchanted space then one great way to achieve this is to make a fairy garden. Whether designing for old or young, an enchanted garden can provide a beautiful natural haven for both humans and wildlife!Five Good Reasons to Make a Fairy Garden It creates a fun, magical space for children If you believe in fairies, this is one of the best ways to attract them This type of garden is eco-friendly and thus good for the environment It creates a haven for wildlife It can stimulate the imagination and provide a refuge from the busy modern world How to Make a Fairy GardenThe first thing to think about is design. Much will depend on the size of your garden, but the key aspects are: Fairy-friendly flowers, such as native wildflowers A natural layout, preferably part-wild, rather than a formal design Homes and food for .. more»

Over the past few years the idea of a tropical garden has become popular. Plants used to create this tropical look come with lots of color, as an extra bonus the plants carry a unique look all their own. Color and unique looks can make these plants more appealing to garden lovers in areas of the country where many gardeners plant and use the same type of material.A garden full of tropicals not only has its own beauty but also attracts its share of nature garden friends, hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. The variety of plants for use in the design is diverse. Some plants will require lots of water to look well and other may require plenty of heat. One down side of tropical gardens comes from a fact of nature. They don't handle freeze well and in fact may not survive. To battle this winter cold many tropical lovers .. more»

Raised garden beds are a very practical addition to your home. They are easy and cheap to build and maintain, and can be used for flowers or vegetables. It is even easy to plant them and weed them. In addition to all of these positive qualities, they drain sooner and warm up faster than regular garden beds, so you can plant earlier in the season. Planting early can give you the chance at having multiple harvests of vegetables in a season. The raised garden can be either temporary or permanent, and can be a great way to enjoy yourself in your yard while adding some decoration as well.You should begin by ensuring you have all of the necessary tools an materials needed to build with. The bed can be made of rocks, concrete blocks, bricks, wood (use wood that is resistant against rotting, such as cypress). You can also use .. more»