Archive for April, 2009

Teak Patio Sets and You: What to Consider When Purchasing a Teak Patio Set

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

So you’ve been seeing each other around at the same stores. You’re well familiar with what they have to offer you, and what you can bring to them. And lately, your life has felt just a little…well, empty. You go out on your patio, and you feel like something is missing. You feel like you [...]

5 Ways to Choose the Perfect Shed Plan or Design - Build a Shed

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

If you have any type of outdoor property and you have a garden of any size there is going to come a time when you have to have a shed. Don’t forget that a shed isn’t just applicable to the summer months it can be utilized to store all those winter items as well.
Once you [...]

Raised Bed Garden Kits - Grow a Garden Without the Pain

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Raised bed gardens are a great way to start gardening without a lot of the pain. You can either make a raised bed garden from scrap materials, or build one from kit. Here’s a look at some of the options.
Some of the biggest problems with gardening are finding a good spot with good soil to [...]

Identifying the Texture of Your Soil

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

In order to know what type of amendment will best help you create rich loam, you must first identify whether the texture of your soil is primarily clay, silt, or sand.
First, let’s deal with the characteristics of each type of soil.
Because clay soil is made up of very fine particles, its disadvantages are that it [...]

How to Grow Tobacco

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

In times like these, even the most hardened urban dwellers take another look at the pleasures and profits of gardening.
After all, with supermarket prices going up, farmers going under, and the economy going tipsy, it’s tempting to seed that sideyard, rent a plot from the city, or even “claim” a bit of underused urban ground [...]

Lawn Care and Mowing Tips

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Maintaining a nice looking lawn does not have to be a difficult affair. To keep your lawn looking great, follow some of these easy tips and you will be well on your way. Perhaps one of the most important tips is to mow regularly. This does not imply that you must mow on the same [...]

Spice Up Your Routine With Planter Boxes

Friday, April 24th, 2009

What’s better than a handpicked bouquet of vibrant flowers or the taste of fresh herbs? Not having to spend hours of back-breaking labor digging up a plot of arable land to make into a garden. Planter boxes are the not just the easy way out; they are the perfect and mobile way to showcase your [...]

Preparing Planter Boxes

Friday, April 24th, 2009

Planter boxes are a fun and easy way to create a mini mobile garden. Whether you’ve opted for flowers, creepers, leafy foliage, or whatever plant of your choosing, know what to do from start to finish. Before you even set foot in a nursery, having a plan of action will ensure the best results possible, [...]

Tips For Successful Planter Boxes

Friday, April 24th, 2009

Finding someone who doesn’t like flowers is like finding someone who doesn’t like sunshine. The uplifting and beautiful colors and blooms brought on by the multitude of flower species are what makes planter boxes so popular, especially in urban centers where green space is scarce. It’s not only flowers that people plant, though. There are [...]

Houston Landscape Architects

Friday, April 24th, 2009

Houston landscape architects are much more than gardeners and lawn maintenance professionals. They are degreed professionals whose training includes botany, irrigation science, construction, and outdoor lighting techniques. These multi-specialists often spend up to seven years in undergraduate and graduate studies to master these disciplines, and the expertise they develop in the process enables them to [...]