Archive for February, 2009

Desert Willow

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

Deserts are full of plants that have adapted to a harsh environment.  Not only must they deal with a lack of water, but also with temperature extremes that can go from 150F during the day to freezing at night.  On top of all that, the soil is full of salt.  The desert willow is such [...]

The Enduring Sahara Desert Plants

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

The Sahara Desert is often considered bereft of life.  But enough Sahara desert plants exist to make this thought untrue.  Conditions such as little water or hot temperatures aren’t as important as the way that plants adapt to survive in this harsh environment.
Some aquatic plants persist in the same way as do annual plants, with [...]

Making Your Irrigation Systems: Drip Irrigation Supplies for You

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

There are multiple methods for taking care of lawn and garden plants. So, choose a method that can simply suit your plants. Drip irrigation systems, lawn & irrigation sprinklers are just some alternatives you can think of.
With sprinkler systems, you can spray water on the plants from the top. Varieties of devices available for [...]

The Thriving Desert Plant

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

Ever wonder how a desert plant survives in such a harsh environment?  It would almost seem impossible to live in such extremes of cold and heat, with a lack of water, and soil full of salt.  But to live, the flora in these wastelands have developed a number of physical characteristics as well as behavioral [...]

6 things not to do when gardening

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

don’t mow
What a waste of time this is. You devote enormous efforts to making the grass grow – watering, fertiliser, weed treatments – and then once or twice a week you chop it all down again. Doesn’t make sense. Leave the grass longer. Or have a wild flower meadow. Do something !
don’t dig
A lot of [...]

Cedar and Patio Benches For Your Outdoor Living Space

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

As many people enjoy their look on their decks or patios, cedar garden furniture is frequently employed on them because the furniture is made from cedar, a common North American hardwood. A clear grade western red cedar commonly used to make outdoor garden furniture. Only if a piece of garden furniture can adequately thrive in [...]

A garden pool for the summer

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

Recently I went along to an exhibition with a friend who has been looking for an outdoor swimming pool and it was quite an eye opener! 
I had no idea as to the wide variety of pools, spas and hot tubs that are on offer. I had not given them much thought but having spent a [...]

Above Ground Pools Have Come a Long Way

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

Modern above ground pools are loaded with features that you didn’t have in your childhood plastic swimming pool. There are lots of reasons why they are gaining in popularity over in-ground pools. For example, they are considerably less costly. They’re easier to install. However, they still feature many of the advantages of the in-ground pools.
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Why not splash out on a garden swimming pool this summer

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

With the weather starting to get us all down I have been looking into the possibility of buying a pool for the garden in readiness for the great summer we are hoping to have!
There are so many on the market today and there is a lot to learn about the various types there are to [...]