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Greenhouse Heating

In the cold winters we gardeners need greenhouse heating to give an early start to germination and to help tender crops or flowers survive the external frosts. So we need a reliable greenhouse heater and a reliable heating maintenance company.
I’m talking of heating large scale commercial greenhouses here not a small paraffin heater in [...]

Perfumed Aussie Native Garden Plants

There is a strong belief among many people, that Australian Natives are beautiful but have no perfume. A stroll through the bush will dispel that rumour easily.
The fragrance of crushed leaves and scented blossoms can be almost overpowering at times. But many of the natives have a more subtle fragrance; you have to be [...]

How to Create a Garden Office or Garden Studio in a Small Space

There are many people who love to spend most of their time in the garden. The concept of a garden office or garden studio is perfect for such kind of people. In today’s world many people work from their own home. It becomes very convenient for these people to own their own garden office. However, [...]

Plant Presents From your Own Garden

If you are looking for ways for you or your children to provide cheap presents for the extended family, or just like to give gifts that have a personal element to them, then here is a suggestion or two for you.
If you are looking to make a present for the gardener in the family [...]

Plant Disease – “garden Creep”

One thing you either might have to watch out for or embrace is something I call Garden Creep.
This is the ability of certain gardens, let alone the plants in them, of slowly growing and spreading or even multiplying over time.
Any dedicated gardener can explain to you the visible symtomology of the disease. New [...]

Essential Things You Need to Consider When Buying a Garden Office

In today’s world, garden offices have gained much popularity and are in great demand. People purchase garden rooms from different suppliers and manufactures. However, there are certain essential things that a person needs to consider before purchasing a garden office. A person, prior to purchasing garden offices, should ensure that he is getting the best [...]

Gardening and Caring for Your Rose Types

Gardening and caring for the different rose types WATERING Roses are deep rooted and once they are well established are more capable than most plants of surviving mild drought spells. The first spring and summer directly after planting your rose is very important. During this period if the soil around your rose seems [...]

Repairing your Garden Hose

With the old familiar variety of garden hoses as well as black Poly irrigation systems, there are two major problems that occur along the length of the hose or pipe, one is cracking and/or splitting of the hose/pipe and the second problem is the familiar kinking of the hose/pipe. So what can you do about [...]

How can I overwinter dahlias in zone 6?

I bought these splendid dahlias this summer, and heard that they can be overwintered. Can they be just mulched during the winter? Can I store them as potato tubers, or do they need to receive some moisture? Will the temperature in my insulated basement be cool enough?

A Garden Office is the Ideal Homeworking or Home Improvement Product

A recent survey shows that an increasing number of professionals are using home based offices. This is because a home based office not only allows one to save time in commuting but at the same time enables one to reduce work hours as well; thus getting to spend more time with the family. However, home [...]