If you are one of the more than 27 million people afflicted with the pain from arthritis, you know first hand how debilitating it is. Kneeling to plant impatiens has become torture and the simple act of bending over to deadhead a marigold is often times impossible. So what do you do when you love … Read more
I was watching the history channel the other day on cable television and as luck would have it they were showing a program on the history of raised bed gardening. I was fascinated to see that gardening via raised bed methods dates back in some history books to ancient civilizations. Some cultures would raise up … Read more
Raised beds gardening offers some unique advantages over traditional gardening and for that reason has been used for many centuries for cultivation of ornamentals and of course vegetables. Raised beds help to overcome unsuitable soils and terrain and provide a means to continue gardening for people with back and knee problems. When we plan our … Read more
When choosing a location for your outdoor garden patio a little careful planning will be needed to determine the best use of the area you have to work with. Choosing the type and size of planters, layout of walks or paths and lighting or other features are all choices you will need to make, they … Read more
If you are having trouble with growing anything in the soil that your yard has to offer yet you are determined to have that garden that you have always wanted, then perhaps you should take a look at raised bed gardening. Raised bed gardening is great because you do not have to worry about what … Read more
Garden landscaping – Building raised planting beds Raised plant and vegetable beds offer many benefits in today’s gardens and allotments. There are several advantages in building raised beds in your garden, many of which can be carried out by yourself or a by a garden designer. Access Great for people with back problems where normal gardening … Read more
Traditionally, pots made of terracotta were used for gardening purposes, but later plastic pots and window boxes also added up to the trend of container gardening. This method of plantation at home has become common because these days most growing space is paved over. Along with limited growing area in the house, there is a … Read more
Container gardening is for many people that think that their gardening days are over when they move to an apartment or condo. You can still grow pretty and useful plants if you opt for a container garden. There are a few rules you will have to follow when starting your container garden. The five elements … Read more
The Normal Garden: Your typical garden is flat, relatively big, and a lot of work. Many people enjoy it, as it provides a good reason to be outdoors in the fresh air and rejuvenate oneself. But the physical strain along with the monetary requirements of time, machinery, tools, and fertilizer as well as the pestering … Read more
Gardening is more than a hobby for many. It’s a passion that soon becomes a lifestyle. Innovations in home improvement pave the way back to the traditional yet efficient way of propagating flowers and ornaments in the backyard – raised bed gardening. Gardening in raised beds has been practiced during colonial times and became popular … Read more