Choosing a Spade and Shovel

A spade and shovel may be the most vital tool any gardener could ever get. For this reason, we believe that choosing your shovel or shade is a decision that should not be made lightly.
One thing to look for in a spade is a resistance to wear and tear. Your purpose for the shovel will also determine the type of shovel to purchase.
Bronze Spade
Made in Austria, it is formed from alloy and some tin for hardness. This spade is lightweight, 114 centimeters long, and the blade is 24 centimeters long.
Temper Drain Shovel
It is very lightweight because its blade is made from carbon steel. Its rubber handles …

  • January 11, 2021

Choosing a Compost Bin for your Garden

Every garden needs a compost bin to be complete. A compost bin’s job is to speed-up the natural process of decay of dead and rotten organic matter. It has all the conditions necessary for microorganisms to disintegrate waste and turn them into nutrients to enrich the soil.
Types of Compost bins
1. Wooden Compost Bin
They are usually built with slats allowing air to pass through them, which provides the oxygen needed for the composting process. One disadvantage of this compost bin type is that it is not as heat-conservative as the other types.
2. Plastic Compost Bin
These are the best options …

Garden Tools for Christmas

Do you want to get a gift for a gardener? Here are a few garden tools gift ideas:
Victoria Grow House
This is the perfect gift for gardeners with paved gardens, limited yard space, or no yard space at all. The victoria grow house is good for tending to seedlings and or small plants. It’s a flexible and portable option for garden lovers that don’t have space for a bigger garden.
Copper Coated Watering Can
Every gardener needs a watering can, but this is a more classy type of watering can. It has a fancy curved and long handle with a slightly long slant trout.
Leather Thermos Flask
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  • January 5, 2021

Is Square Foot Gardening Right for You?

Square foot gardening makes use of elevated beds composed of pine, fir, and or untreated cedar. The beds are four feet wide and about four or seven feet in length to permit access to the middle. It is usually about six inches to about one foot deep.
The square footbeds have permanent one-foot divisions, with different plants for the individual foot squares depending on the gardener’s preference. The size of the mature plants will determine how many seeds can be planted per square foot.
Advantages of Square foot Gardening
The Square foot gardening method is famous for its space-conserving benefit. You can save …

  • December 25, 2020

Tips on How to Grow Bloomerang Lilac

Bloomerang Lilac are hybrids – they can thrive against diseases and harsh conditions. They are generally low-maintenance and can be used as privacy screens or borders. They can be planted singularly, as well as in groups.
Light
While the Bloomerang may also grow under a partial shade, it thrives and blooms best under the sun.
Soil
Like every lilac, the bloomerang does better in soil that is enriched with organic matter. The optimum soil pH ranges from neutral to alkaline. Functional drainage is also vital for proper growth.
Water
Mulching the surrounding bottom of your lilac helps for …

  • December 20, 2020

The Best Zone 8 Plants for Your Garden

Plants in a timeless zone 8 gardens must be, to a certain extent, heat-tolerant. You can manage this challenge by irrigation and choosing an appropriate site. Another alternative is to grow something to subdue the summer heat, like an early spring bloomer.
There are flowers to choose from, including classic perennials, bulbs, tubers, as well as ornamental grasses.
Tall Garden Phlox
Phlox Paniculata is an absolute necessity for a summer garden. It blooms almost all year long, gives a spectacular display, and comes in various colors. However, it is vulnerable to powdery mildew, so to reduce exposure, ensure to properly…

Flower Arrangements for Fall

Dahlias are the perfect choice for a fall flower arrangement and the cornerstone of a stunning bouquet. Michael Russo, Trout Lily’s farms floral designer, has been a dahlia growing specialist for over 15 years and has quality advice for adding them to your flower design collections.
Choose Your Vase
Asides from choosing the flowers you want to use for the arrangement, something else to consider is the vase/container you intend to use. Michael usually starts by selecting the vases and then pairing them with the flower color and shape that best fits them.
Select the Color Scheme
If you’re …

  • December 9, 2020

Urban Garden Oasis

Gardeners are a very imaginative and optimistic set of people – they can turn almost any place into a magnificent and serene space. What would you do if you had an urban courtyard with red brick walls and all the plant-growing necessities? We’ll tell you what Alecia Manning did – she transformed it into a beautiful getaway just outside her Boston Condominium back door.
Here are some DIY tips for your urban Garden Oasis:
Garden Up, Rather Than Out 
What better way to maximize your yard space than to plant your flowers vertically (on the wall)? It could just give …

  • December 8, 2020

Design Tips for a Shaded Garden

Are you trying to grow a shaded garden but failing? Don’t worry. Shades allow you to grow plants that thrive in low sunlight and or have a low tolerance for sunlight. Below are some tips to transform a shaded yard into a relaxing garden. These ideas can be adopted for any garden size.
Add Stone and Water
Shelter from the sun on hot days is one of the many advantages of a shaded garden. Even better will be the relaxing sight of rippling water and stone pavement to stroll on to enjoy the serenity of the garden.
Place Colorful Plants Together
For a big shaded garden, large clusters of plants are better …

  • December 5, 2020

Knowing Your Plot

Each garden is different, with its own unique set of conditions, and once you know what they are, you’re very close to mastering the art of gardening. Before rushing out to get the plants you think you want for your garden, it is advisable to assess your plot before taking action.
Soil
Good soil produces healthy plants. Soil is composed of organic matter (humus) and is bursting with life. Each soil is unique, and so it is crucial to know your soil type. Once you identify the soil type along with its pH, you can find plants that can grow properly in your garden. It is also advisable to enhance the soil by introducing …

  • December 3, 2020