With the cost of living soaring ever higher and all the crises that we encounter it has become increasingly difficult to make ends meet for most people. Fruits and vegetables is an essential daily need and herbs are essential for both cosmetic and medicinal value. Apart from the economic value to be gained from vegetable gardening in […]
Onions is such a nutritious and versatile vegetable in that it can be eaten on its own or mixed with a variety of foods. Onions is cultivated in most parts of the world. Although onions grow very easily, they take between seven to eight months from planting before they can be harvested. The onion is […]
Before you can commit your seed or seedlings to the soil in your vegetable garden, it is essential that you ensure that the nutritional base of the soil is of such a nature so as to provide optimum results for the vegetable growth. You can accomplish this by preparing and feeding the soil before you […]
Early Summer (June in the Northern Hemisphere • December in the Southern Hemisphere) Aubergines (Only in frost-free areas) – Aubergines take 2½ to 4 months to mature. Plant at a depth of 0.5 – 1 in (1.5 – 3 cm) and a distance of 2 ft (60 cm) between rows and 24 in (60 cm) between […]
When planning a vegetable garden you need to meet a few basic requirements. These requirements are: selecting the right spot, having the right equipment, laying out, sowing and planting the vegetable garden, and feeding the soil together with nurturing the seed and the consequent seedlings. Planning a Vegetable Garden Selecting the vegetable garden site When […]
There are so many varieties of tomatoes that it is not unthinkable to have a whole garden comprising entirely of tomatoes. Botanically speaking tomatoes are actually a fruit and not a vegetable, and to be more precise, tomatoes are actually a berry. However, most people refer to tomatoes as vegetables, hence the reason why it […]
Paving forms an integral part of landscape design for the home garden, be it as pathways or focal points or features. If you happen to have a tired looking section in your garden, then the aim of this section is to be of some assistance in an effort to add new life to your garden bed. There is no need […]
An integral part of formal gardens is the use of repetition and symmetry, especially in a large garden. This repetition and symmetry can be achieved by making use of hard landscaping features such as a fountain, a container collection, a checkerboard type paved garden, etc. But more importantly, this repetition and symmetry can be reinforced by using garden […]
In essence a patio acts as the link, the connection point in your landscape between the home and the garden. It is ideal for outdoor living that forms an intrinsic part of life these days. It is not uncommon to hear about outdoor rooms, or outdoor living areas, or outdoor space. The patio in itself […]
Pebble paving Paving is an essential part of hard landscaping in many home gardens as it can be used as pathways or as features. Depending on the type of garden paving that you choose for your garden, your paving can also be the main focal point in your garden room. Paving can also be used to spruce up a […]