Our region’s shrub form of hibiscus has a long and storied history in the garden, a history that starts in ancient Asia, where Hibiscus syriacus, the species we know commonly as Rose of Sharon, is native. While not native in Europe, Rose of Sharon was cultivated there for centuries and is referred to throughout ancient writings, including passages of the…
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How To Choose Your Garden Furniture And Make It Last
Garden furniture is now a fashion item as the patio and garden increasingly become an additional functional space to the home. Before you buy any garden furniture it is strongly recommended that you do some research. Doing so will greatly increase your chances of buying garden furniture that is right for you and will last you a long time. Following…
Problem Free Patios Paving And Paths
If you are thinking of creating a patio, courtyard or path within your garden, then I have some helpful information for you. Where to place a path Have a good look at your garden, even if you are just viewing from the comfort of your kitchen, this may give you an idea of where paths should be placed. Viewing a…
The Gardens At Hampton Court
There was no abrupt transition from the style of the Middle Ages to that of the Renaissance in English gardens. Many Gothic features were long retained, of which remnants are still in evidence: the carved stonework, the conduits, the walks, and arbors. Trelliswork, as used to surround the beds, remained in fashion with slight variations throughout the reigns of the…
Lawn Mower Keep Your Lawn Pretty All The Time
Lawn mower offers to keep your lawn pretty and beautiful all the time. Since a well-maintained lawn is a reflection of the owner’s personality and aesthetic senses, so one should always take care of the lawns. A poorly kept lawn overrun with yellow patches and dried weeds is definitely an eyesore to say the least. So to provide good ambience…
Garden Fountains The Fountain At Campidoglio In Rome
If you visit the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome then you’ll find three fountains of interest in this imposing square. These fountains each have a particularly interesting history. They haven’t actually been in place in their current setting for that long but each fountain has had a rich and varied background. In fact, the sculptures you’ll see on these three…
A Japanese Garden Is Not Your Ordinary Garden
Japanese gardening is much different from the Western style garden. Most would say that a Japanese garden is far more soul soothing and inspires meditation. Japanese gardening is a cultural form of gardening that is meant to produce a scene that mimics nature as much as possible. Using trees, shrubs, rocks, sand, artificial hills, ponds, and flowing water the garden…
Horse Manure Does It Have Any Uses
I grew up on a dairy farm and learned early in my life that cow manure is useful. That usefulness may have been born out of necessity, though. After all, the manure from a herd of 50 cows has to go somewhere right? That’s how I learned that cow manure makes a great fertilizer. But we never had horses on…
Building A Garden Fence
They are privacy and shelter are two important things in the garden. The latter is often a problem in gardens which are exposed to cold prevailing winds. Both these points are important not only for the gardener himself, but also for the plants in his garden. Young growth can be severely damaged by cold winds and frequent buffeting will cause…
Why You Should Have A Garden Fountain
Commonly, people set up garden fountains for the welfare of the natural ambiance it offers. Somehow, being around a beautiful scene of water feeds you with positive energy. And this is great for the people ho practice Tai Chi or some sort of yoga or meditation. The steady drone of the water is precisely what most folks need to focus…