Seed Germination for Beginners
Seed Germination Basics Seeds are easy yet complicated to germinate. In general, seeds need oxygen and moisture to sprout, followed by light and the right soil and temperature to grow. Each type of seed has its ow
How to Make Flowers Last Longer
How to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh Longer Always start with a sparkling-clean vase. When you bring a bouquet home, recut the stems and immediately plunge the cut ends into water. Waiting to put the stems in water allow
continue reading below Chemical-Free Ways to Kill Weeds There are plenty of good ways to kill weeds naturally. Lets start with the non-chemical means of weed killers. Mulching: Anything that covers and s
Landscape Design: Seven Tips for Beginners
If youve never tackled a landscape design before, you might be overwhelmed by all the choices you can make. But the same principles that guide your room setup inside should guide your designs outside, too. Here
Container Water Gardening and Water Features
Introduction To Container Water Gardening Water is one of the most fascinating elements in the garden. Whether it is a still pond that reflects all around it, or a gentle whispering fountain, it hol
Garden Water Features – Planning and Design
Garden Water Features – Planning and Design Although container water features are quite small, they still need to be carefully planned if they are to be a practical and visual success. Their position within a ga
Water Features and Water Garden Containers
Easy Water Features and Water Garden Containers So many different garden containers can be used, adapted or created to produce a container water feature that the only limits are your imagination and your creative skil
Water Features – Pumps and Fountains
Pumps and Fountains for Garden Water Features Moving water plays an important role in many container water features. Indeed, the reason for having such a small feature is often that it offers an opportunity to have sa
Water Features – Keeping Water Clear
Keeping the Water Clear in Your Garden Water Features Small water features are always more difficult to keep clear than large ponds. With a small volume of water, rapid temperature change leads to the growth of algae
Water Features – Fish and Snails
Fish and Snails in Garden Water Features Fish can be an important component of any water feature, although in some of the smaller types they would not be able to survive a cold winter, or even a very warm summer. A su
Principles of Water Gardening There are many reasons for adding a water feature to the garden. For most of us, however, it is the desire to grow aquatic plants or to keep fish. To do either, we need to construct a pon
Water Features – General Considerations
Things You Need to Know General Considerations Position is everything with a water feature. It is essential that you choose an open, sunny spot and preferably one that is sheltered. Full, uninterrupted sunlight is cru
Water Container Gardening – Calender of Care
Calender of Care Small water features can require almost as much attention as a large garden pond. The time taken to carry out tasks may be much less, but it is necessary to be just as vigilant in e
Water Garden Plants – Positioning
Positioning Your Water Garden Plants Correctly Traditional terracotta pots in varying shapes and sizes can be planted with aquatic plants and arranged to great effect on a paved terrace or patio, or alternatively on a
Ponds and Waterfalls Few gardens are blessed with natural waterfalls, although some with natural streams have what amount to small rapids. These are best left undisturbed, especially if well worn by the water and coat
Concrete Garden Pools Although concrete is a well tried and traditional method of pool construction, the more modern techniques, using flexible or pre-formed liners, require less skill and are likel
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