The Clever Use of Container Grown Plants

The clever use and positioning of container grown plants and shrubs can greatly emphasise the beauty and design of a property.

A well chosen display of flowers and foliage plants in an attractive planter can brighten any gloomy corner of the garden. Having two conifers or palms in large pots either side of a path or doorway will highlight these important exterior features of the house.

In warmer Mediterranean climates larger more architecturally impressive plants can be used to compliment any stunning villa design in Nueva Andalucia. (more...)

Simple Gardening Tips

Once you have made the decision to plant a vegetable garden, there are a few things that you should know. Really, the process is not nearly as complicated as most homeowners assume. It all begins with the plot. First and most importantly, you will need to choose a spot that receives at least six hours of sunshine in the summertime. It is also imperative to select a plot that is not near any large trees. Large trees, of course, have large roots that suck up ground water and will rob your garden of sustenance.

When it comes to size, it really does depend on your experience. If you are a beginning gardener, it is best to plant a small garden of around 8 feet by 10 feet. This will give you enough room to grow some of the most common crops with only a few hours of work each week.

Next, you will want to examine the soil. Is it mostly clay, sand or sandy loam? The latter is generally considered the best for a home garden. But hey, you have to make do with what you have. A home garden will grow even in soil that is predominantly clay, though the harvest will undoubtedly be smaller. You may also have to contact pest control in London. (more...)

Planting Full Sun Perennials

Most homeowners in the UK keep a garden in the backyard. Depending upon their own particular wants and needs, they can plant flowers fruits or vegetables. Because they improve the outdoor environment, many folks like to plant flowers. In this article we are going to focus on one of the most popular flowers for people who are new to gardening.

Unlike most flowers, full sun perennials don’t expire at the end of the growing season. Rather, they survive in a dormant state with just the leaves and foliage visible. The full sun perennial also produces seeds from which new plants may eventually grow.

With proper care, the original plant will live for many years and it will bloom every spring. This makes them the ideal flower for hedges and border plants. Perhaps that is why they are a common sight in parks and public gardens across the UK. (more...)

Quick Tips on Growing Tomatoes

Each year, about 130 million tonnes of tomatoes are sold, making it the most popular fruit on earth. Yes, it is a fruit! The tomato is also the most popular fruit to grow in home gardens. There are several reasons for this.

First and most importantly, the tomato is an extremely durable plant that does not require much looking after. It also comes to maturity rather quickly in about 120 days. The tomato can also be grown indoors for about a month before it must be planted in the garden next to luxury garden furniture. This gives the inexperienced gardener some room for error if they are not sure exactly when to plant.

Let us take a moment to address that issue. While tomatoes are more durable than most fruits, they are still sensitive to the cold. A tomato plant will not survive in temperatures of less than 50 degrees for protracted periods of time. Therefore, it is important to make certain that nighttime temperatures are consistently above 50 degrees before you plant. (more...)

Planting a Garden

The home garden has been a staple in the UK since Roman Times. Maintaining a garden was so popular that Britain was once referred to as a nation of gardeners. As food became less expensive after the war, the popularity of fruit and vegetable gardens predictably declined.

But since Britons still loved to work in their gardens, many of them chose to plant flowers instead. Though there are no current figures, we do know that millions of homeowners in the UK maintain a flower garden. Most of them do so for the decorative effect and because they enjoy working outdoors.

Since they require less care, growing a flower garden is not nearly as challenging as maintaining a fruit or vegetable garden. It is also less expensive. Of course, most homeowners choose to decorate their gardens with furniture, which can be quite costly. (more...)

Stackable Plant Pot Containers for the Garden

The English love affair with the backyard or cottage garden can be traced all the way back to Roman times. Since food was scarce, most homeowners kept fruit and vegetable gardens to help them through the winter. When farming techniques improved and food was plentiful, gardening became a simple hobby.

In time, gardeners began to focus more on decoration than they did on supplementary food sources. What we mean is that they started planting flowers instead of fruits and vegetables. In addition to the decorative benefits, flowers are much cheaper and easier to maintain than fruit and vegetable gardens.

Flowers can also be grown in pots, which can save time, space and money. One impressive new product we had the privilege to review is Stackable Plant Pot Containers. This innovative piece of gardening equipment lets flower lovers stack plants and flowers in sections in a free standing tower. (more...)