Are you ready to start a new garden? The key to a great and healthy garden is the soil. Soil, soil, soil!!! Healthy soil consists of a mixture of sand, clay, and silt. The ideal mix is 40% – 40% – 20%. 40% should be silt, 40% should Read more »
There are those who believe that when the leaves turn and the weather gets colder that the time for gardening is over and put away their tools till spring. Winterizing your garden is important in order to maintain the health and Read more »
Installing an outdoor fountain in your garden or on your patio can change the atmosphere in your outdoor space. Outdoor water fountains were important and essential to the people of Read more »
Are you ready to take gardening seriously? You then need to have the right tools for the job you will be doing. Choosing the right garden tools will increase your productivity and reduce Read more »
Now that you have chosen the type of garden you want, there are several things to consider before you get down and dirty planting or transplanting. The obvious is garden location. Read more »
There are two choices in starting your garden; seeds or purchasing a grown plant. While both have their benefits, you need to look at how they will need to be cared for in order to Read more »
Now that you know that type of garden to have, where to locate it, and the fertilizers you will be using, let’s get started looking at creating your garden theme. Let’s look at the Read more »
Does your state experience drought or even dry weather? Is your local municipality restricting your water use? Does your garden suffer as well as your lawn from the lack of water? Let’s look Read more »
Most everyone who has a garden has used mulch at some point. There are many kinds of mulching that can be tried. Many gardeners are learning about making their own mulch for Read more »
Those of use who have a garden know that with it comes a lot of organic waste. Be it grass clippings, or dead plants and leaves, to even leftover rinds and peelings. Some people pay to Read more »
Are you looking for a way to keep your plants and garden water with out the hassle of daily watering or over watering? Are you wasting your time Read more »
Right about now you may be feeling a little overwhelmed and dissatisfied with your vegetable garden. With all the time and effort spent, you may get the produce but do you get the desired look Read more »
Most people live in areas where plants can grow effortlessly. Plant your seeds – bulbs and add a little water and viola in no time you have a gorgeous garden. But if you live in a place Read more »
One of the most aggravating things about working in my Italian Garden is Pests, plain and simple. One minute everything is fine and the next when I Read more »
Does the thought of fresh herbs intrigue you? Have you ever needed that herb that is not in your pantry? If you like the idea of low maintenance Read more »
So what is stopping you from gardening? Is it your where you are living or maybe you don’t have the open space to do so. If you are living in an Read more »
If you are interested in starting your own garden, let’s take a second and consider what type you want to have. There can be many choices which lead to difficulty in choosing one but we will try to Read more »
Garden Fountains have always been in vogue as well as coveted throughout the globe. At first, fountains were made from a stone like marble and had a figure depicted in it. It normally was built Read more »
Does your yard and garden get you frustrated because of poor water drainage? Is it stopping you from your goals and dreams of planting? Read more »
How often do we purchase plants only to find that there is no space in your Italian Garden that suits their needs? Lets discuss your Garden Plants and see which ones are right for you. Before I purchase a plant(s), I take a good look at my garden. How much space is Read more »
Gardening can be a lot of work if you allow it to be. For example you need to till the soil, add nutrients such a manure and mulch, weeding, and there is the constant watering. Read more »
Now that we have a handle on what your taste and style is and what spaces you will be working with lets look at a few other areas that will bring your Italian garden to life. Read more »
It is important to carefully select antique statures and or outdoor accessories when planning your Italian garden. Mistakes can be made in the purchase of these items in Read more »
Using a garden swing or canopy swing is the perfect way to relax in your garden. It can be placed in the your Italian garden or on your deck – porch and allow you the enjoyment of your labor while planning that next project. Read more »
