Gardens of Rest

Through the use of an effective vegetable garden design scheme you will have a vegetable plot to supply most, if not all of your vegetable needs through out the year.What a lot of people getting involved in the vegetable gardening field don't know is that you have to work at it all year round. You may only be harvesting crops in spring, summer and fall but you will be out in the late fall and through out the winter preparing it for the coming year.Through the utilisation of proper vegetable garden design you will have chores to do all year long and this is turn will reward you hopefully with a bumper crop year on year. Some of the chores that have to be attended to in the late fall / early winter are-Dig the ground to get hard lumps to the surface - the frost will break it down .. more»

A garden is the first point of contact for the visitors. It is an extension of your home and the garden furniture gives an idea about the decor of your home. It is important that you coordinate the outdoors with the indoors, to make your home attractive. Blending the outdoor furniture items with indoor furniture items is the first step towards coordinating. The backyard may have a different theme, but your home and the garden should have a similar theme. If not similar, the style should at least complement each other. It is not necessary to use the same colors. In fact, you can use contrasting colors for uniqueness. However, the furniture type is very important. You cannot have rattan furniture in the outdoors, and wrought iron furniture indoors. This is a mismatch. Rattan garden furniture would blend well with wooden home furniture. The idea is to have some basic .. more»

LED garden lights are the ultimate in energy efficiency; they will light your garden ten times longer than fluorescent lamps and at least twenty times longer than incandescent bulbs. Heat free in use and free from mercury, LED lights are the safest form of lighting to have around the house and garden, especially when there are children around.Because they are so energy efficient when compared to standard bulbs and fluorescent lamps, we use less electricity; this in turn means that there are less carbon emissions from the large power companies. If you've ever sat close to a halogen bulb for any length of time, you will know that they can throw out an amazing amount of heat, LED lights emit very little heat at all, so they're safer to have around, especially on a wooden deck or where there are children.And, if you're really green, because LED lights use so .. 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»

Materials, accessories, and, of course, appropriate plant life are all important aspects of a romantic cottage style garden design that brings elegance and beauty to your outdoor space, as well as your home. Natural, twisting walkways, edged with flourishing plants and shaded by majestic trees, thriving lawns for relaxing and playing, and traditional county cottage style accessories create a simple outdoor living area full of beauty that complements your home.Building English Garden PathsSecluded walkways with graceful curves and abundant, free-flowing plant life are the foundation to creating a genuine English landscape design. Garden paths meander through the landscape, allowing peaceful enjoyment of nature's pleasures. The materials used to build the walkways are the key to a romantic, English atmosphere.These materials and design tips are perfect for your English garden style outdoor living area: Natural materials, like gravel and bark, make beautiful paths with a simplistic look. These materials are .. more»

With the advent of summer, many Americans are turning their thoughts to the outdoors and how best to spruce up their backyards, patios, and gardens. One easy, intricate way to turn a backyard into a fun space for parties or relaxing is to purchase a set of furniture that will meld with the sight or layout of the living space. With just a simple order and proper installation, you can turn your backyard into an oasis for recreating or a place to get away from it all. Rattan offers many high quality products for any budget, so opt for Rattan garden furniture when redecorating the back yard!First, consider the requirements for your particular needs in the backyard. Do you need chairs and tables that stand up to heavy weather? What about furniture that will see extensive use from kids, barbecues, animals, and foot traffic? What are the budget concerns? Rattan .. more»