Planning a wedding garden

How To Protect Your Plant Pots From Cold Weather

14 March 2023

Using ceramic and glazed pots is an excellent way to grow plants, but they can be prone to cracking and other forms of damage in the winter weather. If this happens you will not only have to replace the pot, but you may have to replace the plant as well. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to protect your pots in cold weather. Wrap the pots Firstly, you can wrap your pots in some kind of insulating material.

Is Compost Necessary for Your Garden Soil?

23 February 2022

Whether you are looking to improve the aesthetic of your backyard or you are starting to plant from scratch, the first thing you need to do is ensure you are working with healthy soil. For some homeowners, this means investing in multiple fertilizers under the presumption that these additives will go a long way in improving the nutritional content of their garden soil, but this should not be your first course of action.

Reasons to Use Mulch in Your Garden

18 November 2020

You can transform your yard by spreading mulch across the garden beds, adding attractive colours and textures over bland soil. Select between colourful pebbles or more subdued hay or straw. Chopped bark, leaves, and grass provide other options. Mulch not only beautifies your garden, it also offers several other benefits as described below. Preserve Moisture A blanket of mulch helps to keep the soil moist by blocking evaporation. Thus, you'll create a healthier environment for your plants and prevent the earth from drying out and cracking under a hot sun.

Options for Indoor Plants in Your Business

14 October 2019

One of the options you have when it comes to plants for your business is to use an indoor plant hire. Many business owners may not have dealt with this type of service in the past. If this service is new to you, here are some key aspects you need to know. These aspects can help you navigate the plant hire and know what to expect when you are ready to place an order.

What supplies do you need to create the perfect garden?

28 May 2019

If you are planning to remodel your existing garden or develop a garden at a new property, then you will need to give some thought to exactly how you are going to landscape the ground and what landscape supplies you will need to turn your vision into reality. What's the vision for your garden? Perhaps you are thinking of creating an ornate Italian garden with statues and fountains. Maybe you are thinking of designing something less formal, but which will still be a garden that will show off your horticultural expertise.

3 tips for those who are about to take up gardening

12 November 2018

If you are about to start gardening, here are three tips that you might find useful. 1. Have your gardening equipment delivered instead of picking it up When the time comes to buy the equipment you need for your new hobby, you should not pick it up in person and transport it in your car, but should instead find a company in your area that provides garden supply delivery services and arrange for them to deliver the equipment to your home.

Hydroponic Garden: Growing Substrates for Beginners

19 December 2016

The popularity of hydroponic growing can be attributed to the flexibility of the setup. Basically, this gardening technique does not require land or soil for the growth of the plant. Therefore, individuals with limited land and general space can culture crops. If you are thinking about taking up hydroponic gardening, you will need some important supplies. One of these is good growing substrate; this is responsible for anchoring and supporting the crops as they grow.

Summer Pruning Tips for a Great-Looking Garden

12 December 2016

Does your festive summer mood quickly plummet as soon as you walk out of the house and see your overgrown garden? Here are some tips to get your pruning done and finally have a neat garden that you love spending time in. What can you prune in summer? If you have any fruit bushes like currants or gooseberries, you may find them quickly outgrowing the space you have for allocated for them.