Category Gardening Articles

Deadheading roses is common practice and is easy. The same method applies to Knockout Roses as well as Bush, Climbing and Standard types. Why Deadhead Roses Their are a few reasons to prune back the dead flower heads on roses.…

Azalea mollis, knap hill, ghent and Azalea ‘Klondyke’ are all deciduous azalea hybrids. Loved for the attractive showy flowers that appear in spring Deciduous Azaleas or Azalea mollis are perhaps an under used garden plant. In cool to temperate climates…

Bourbon Roses with their large flowers are naturally occurring hybrid originating from hedges or Reunion Island, formally known as the Isle of Bourbon. Grown for the fragrance as well as the large double and ruffled flowers they range in colour…

A waterfall in your own backyard sounds like a great feature, and with it flowing into a pretty pond we are starting to get a really nice landscaping picture. But can you actually build a pond and a waterfall? Yes…

If you are looking for a feature for your backyard, why not choose a fountain. A DIY fountain project is achievable and can be fairly cheap as well. We look at some ideas as well as show you how to…

In the garden the Butterfly is a fascinating visitor, children love them, they are signs of a healthy environment and they are just very pretty. We present some ideas on how to attract butterflies and to the home garden. Nectar…

The Christmas plant, or Poinsettia is easy care when you first buy them, it’s after that become a little tricky. If it’s late November or into December it’s time to start looking for Poinsettia, what might just be the one…

Drought Tolerant Trees are much in favour, not only do Drought Tolerant Trees have a greater survival rate during dry periods, but Drought Tolerant Trees also use much less water and are cost effective as well as hardy. All trees…

Carnations are a garden favourite and are relatively easy to grow from cuttings. They are an excellent plant for growing in pots as well as being at home in the garden. Difficult to grow indoors, however they do thrive outside.…

Japanese Cherry Blossom Trees especially weeping cherry blossom trees are among the most popular flowering trees in the world. The flowering season is from mid spring, these beautiful trees can reach 25ft in height, although many are grafted. Excellent in…

We consider that the ‘Best Landscaping Plants’ are in the long term going to be ones that are easy to maintain in the climate and environment of choice. Indoor plants that do not require regular watering or special humidity are…

Used widely for composting, worm farms also produce vermicast and liquid waste which is a great source of fertilizer. Worm farms can easily be set up in the home garden and are a great way to get rid of kitchen…

It does not need to be summer to enjoy an evening or even a lunch on the patio, the concept of outdoor living is not new, its just that we have modernised it. A Japanese style patio table, may or…

It certainly does not need to be summer to enjoy cooking outdoors, especially in the warmer states. With pergolas, enclosed patios and even tropical style huts all you need is the with equipment and the right place to put it…

If you are looking for ideas for plants for growing in hanging baskets, then you are in for a very wide choice. Although you will be limited by the size of the basket itself you can grow a wide range…

Greenhouses, hothouses and shade house structures are all an important part of the home garden for enthusiastic gardeners. They come as completed structures, in kit form or you could go for a DIY construction, lot os simple plans are available.…

Ornaments in the garden can look great, and you can use a range of materials as well as design styles. Choosing the right ornament for the garden depends on your personal taste, however we have a few ideas to help…

Call it what you will patio or outdoor furniture brings relaxation to outdoor living. Relaxing after a busy day, or entertaining friends you can create a wonderful relaxing deck or outdoor eating area with the right selection of chairs, tables…

Solar fountain kits and solar powered pond and fountain pumps are now a viable alternative to conventional electric powered fountain pumps and are readily available for sale from Online suppliers. Solar powered fountain pumps and kits may be adapted to…

Used widely as a means of supporting plants as well as a method of providing a screen Garden trellis will allow some privacy in the garden. Found in arbors as a screen and Japanese Garden design, both antique and modern…

Even in the warmest climates outdoor living areas can get a little chilly at night. A well designed fire pit could just be the right idea to maximise the time you can spend in an alfresco dining area, patio or…