Justin Blackheel Planning your garden layout is no small task and can be quite daunting even for a long time gardener. The ability to visualize color schemes and layouts will come in handy when planning. It does not matter what kind of garden you are planning. It can be a flower garden or rock garden, […]
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Be an Expert Herb Gardener – An Herb Garden Kit Can Do it in 14 Days Or Less
John Schepper Never planted anything in your life before? Don’t know where to start? No problem! Herb garden kits can make a beginner look like an expert. Many kits are like complete frozen dinners you buy at the supermarket. “Everything is in there” to borrow a line from a TV ad – everything except water […]
How to Make a Garden – 8 Key Tips On Making a Garden Easily
Paul Ducceschi Do you know how to make a garden? Well, these days most adults immediately response “Of course I know how to make a garden!” Yes, but do you know how to make a garden that actually grows the fruits, veggies, and flowering plants that you want? And, a garden that grows them in […]
A Scented Garden
John Rowe A scented garden is delightful at any time, a wonderful place to relax, the scented garden can be therapeutic, but is also a fabulous place to entertain. It is a well known fact that there are certain smells that trigger intense emotional reactions. Some scents are famous for their ability to create different […]
Sage – An Essential Herb for Any Garden
Sarah PJ White Sage, or to use its Latin name Salvia Officinalis, is one of the strongest flavoured herbs. It is also an attractive plant, which makes it an ideal herb as well as an attractive addition to any border. The good thing with a Sage plant is that most people will only need one, […]
Herb Garden Plants – Bulbinella – Better Than Aloe Vera?
Pete Steel Liliaceae Appearance Several varieties of Bulbinella Frutescens exist, some with long, thin racing green leaves, and some having a more yellowish leaf. The most common one is the yellow-flowered plant which looks a bit like a garlic chive but has round succulent leaves and grows to about 150mm (6ins)This is the bulbinella most […]
Herb Garden Plants For Italian Food Lovers
John Schepper Walk into any Italian restaurant and you’re immediately assaulted by the most wonderful smells. Italian herbs make Italian cuisine among the best in the world because these special herbs are a unique blend that not only adds flavor to food, but makes a wonderful addition to landscape designs. Some of the most popular […]