If you think you have missed the simple pleasures of living next to water, here’s your chance to set it right. Just opt for a water garden and enliven the face of your house, garden or surroundings. A water garden can extend from a waterproof container in the yard, to a half-barrel with an inbuilt … →

If you’d like to add a touch of creativity to your garden design or your landscape, you may choose to browse through landscape pictures. They may inspire you to alter the look of the existing surrounding and add that special touch to enhance the feel of the place. Today, the Internet provides a very convenient … →

We all like to live in comfortable environments that are beautiful, functional and natural. Landscape architects are in great demand today for incorporating natural elements into man-made environments. They plan the location of buildings, roads, walkways keeping in mind the natural bent of the landscape and thereby balance them with plants, flowers and shrubs. If … →

Many of the plants that we grow – annuals, perennials or shrubs are herbs in the true sense of the word. Herbs can be used for a variety of purposes – adding that “natural” touch to food, medicines, dyes, essential oils for fragrances, pesticides and much more. The Herb Society of America constructed the National … →

Garden tractors are actually very powerful machines on wheels. It is very important to learn the craft of mastering this machine, or else it may lead to unprecedented mishaps and cause severe damage to life and property. Following are certain pointers that may help you opt for the right garden tractor: – Size of the … →

If you are a serious gardener you’d like to have a select choice of gardening tools. If you flip the pages of any catalogue on gardening tools, you may be surprised at the variety offered. Some tools are highly specialized, some necessary and some nice (but may not be necessary). Before selecting gardening tools you need … →

Most plants prefer being outdoors. They relish the rainfall, bright light and the varying seasons. However, if you’d like to cultivate the craft of gardening indoor, you have to furnish them with their requirements – adequate water and enough lighting. If you have a green thumb and would like to pursue the hobby of gardening … →

If you would like to decorate your garden with features that reduce stress and add freshness to your life and surroundings, opt for a garden fountain. Garden fountains are an important embellishment of any big or small garden. The soothing sound of the fountains can reduce the harshness of unwanted noise and add to the … →