Gardening

A Simple Plant Disease Prevention Guide

May 14, 2018 0 Comments

Contributed Post Photo Credit One of the saddest things that can happen is your garden is that your plants suddenly and unexpectedly suffer from some sort of disease. You may end up wondering if all your plants are going to suffer the same fate and how you can get rid of it as quickly as possible. Well, as the old saying goes ‘prevention is far better than the cure. With this in mind, in this blog post, we are going to provide you with a few helpful pieces of advice to keep your garden looking at its best. hh Examine Plants Before Purchase It may seem obvious, but the best way that you can limit the amount of disease that spreads into your garden is…
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Finishing Touches To Your Garden That You Didn’t Know You Needed Until Now

April 15, 2018 0 Comments

Contributed Post It’s a normal feeling to want our homes to be presentable and feel homely, and so should your garden too. When you’ve got a space outside of your home that you can work with, it allows you to be creative in many different ways compared to the interior of your home. Having the freedom to modify your garden into a haven that’s perfect for you is a luxury that not everyone has, so it’s important that you appreciate and make the most of the space that you have. Here are some finishing touch ideas to your garden that you didn’t know you needed until now. Photo by Thomas Hafeneth on Unsplash Water feature There’s something really relaxing about a water feature because of…
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5 Reasons that having a garden can help you save money

April 1, 2018 0 Comments

Contributed Post While there are many hobbies that one can get involved in that involve spending money, there are also others that can be used to earn extra income. Gardening happens to be one hobby with numerous benefits to the participant which, when properly practiced can be a great source of income. Investing in gardening gives you a wonderful opportunity to save money. Here is why you should consider gardening if you want to save money. Save money spent on groceries A large part of one’s income is normally spent on shopping for foodstuffs. However, with a garden you can reduce the overall expenses on groceries and numerous trips to the grocery store, saving you money on both food purchases as well as transport costs….
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Make Your Garden More Than Just A Pretty Space!

January 31, 2018 0 Comments

Contributed Post https://www.pexels.com/photo/flowers-flower-pink-17666/ There’s nothing nicer than being able to look at out a beautifully maintained garden. Rows upon rows of flowers all organised by colour, a lawn trimmed with such precision that you could measure it with a ruler. But is that all a garden is ever meant to be, just something pretty to look at? Of course not! In fact, there are plenty of things that you can do in order to get a whole lot more out of your garden. Of course, this does mean that you’re going to have to put a bit of extra effort in but if that’s something you’re willing to do, here are some ways to get more from your garden. Grow something useful One of the…
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Turn Your Garden into an Outdoor Room

December 19, 2017 1 Comment

Contributed Post Image Credit: Pexels Making the most of your outdoor space is vital for giving you the feeling of room and privacy. Your garden isn’t just a yard to be filled with a lawn and maybe a flower or two, it is a space for relaxing in the sun or laughing with friends. It can be a living room, a dining room – add a barbecue and it can be a kitchen! There is so much opportunity here, you would be mad not to take it. A Garden Living Room A patio space is ideal because even after rain, you will be able to step out into your garden without getting muddy. There are a few options here and paving is usually a nice…
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