Home and Garden Guide

Holland has always been the center of the horticulture universe. For gardening groups a veritable paradise is found in the Netherlands. Even those who have no interest in visiting exquisite displays of the botanical variety will be smitten Holland’s grand array of outdoor gardens. For tour groups with an interest in gardening and an appreciation [...]

Ask gardeners in their golden years why they still garden, and you’ll probably receive a variety of answers.
“I love it, and it keeps me going.””It gives me something to get up for each day.””My garden is my pride and joy; it’s been with me for many years, and I intend to give it loving and [...]

Every home should have a garden. Why I said this so? I consider that every family should maintain a space in their place where they can bond together to enjoy family moments. It is also in this enclosure where parents can commit their children their primary lessons in industry, creativity and love for earth: Gardening.
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Container Gardening and Garden planters are a warm and inviting way to add interest to your outdoor decorating spaces. You can spruce up your outdoor living spaces by adding decorative planters that give your plants “pop”! Let’s face it, outdoor decorating is “in” right now – it is the hottest design trend going. There are [...]

Growing a Garden – Gardening Trends
A trend can be like fashion. This year’s “in” color can be next year’s charity shop special.
Trends can sometimes have more substance, like the classic litte black dress, that never goes out of style.
As folk are spending more time at home we’re beginning to see the re- emergence of trends [...]

Snowdrops stand guard over tiny daffodil buds. Daylight is lingering a bit longer. The snow is receding and the robins are returning. The big thaw has begun. There’s no denying the signs. Spring is right around the corner.
If you’re like me, you can’t wait to get your hands into the soil. While you’re holding out [...]

A great indoor garden requires a good grow light. It could mean the difference between success and failure. Having the right hydroponic light is the single-most important and costly decision in setting up your garden.
Hydroponic grow lights come in three main types:

Incandescent lights
These are the usual lights found in homes. They are generally a [...]

What is the function of soil in our yards and gardens? Simply put, soil provides plants with mineral nutrients, water and anchorage. The basic types of soil are clay, sand, and silt. The percentage of each determines whether you have sandy clay loam, silt, loam, etc.  There are so many variables that affect soil that [...]

When Starting your own organic hydroponics gardening setup, you should remember that you will need to arrange two beds or layers in your hydroponic garden. The upper bed is, actually, a box to keep the plants in. This box should contain a growing medium for the plants to grow in. You can use perlite, coconut [...]

Planting a garden, whether it is a vegetable plot or a flower bed, is an adventure where your creativity and patience are put to the test! You are directly responsible for the beautiful rose blooms or the delicious tomatoes that develop in this section of the land. Therefore to have the most success you need [...]