First impressions – make your property stand out If two similar neighbouring houses were for sale and one had a great designed garden, that one would sell faster. In fact, it is often literally the first thing potential buyers look at and are drawn to. It may sound like common sense, but it wasn’t that […]
Realisation of the dream People, for a number of reasons, employ garden designers . Many gorgeous gardens have been created gradually through the loving care and attention of their owners with little or no outside help. Homeowners may have admired the gardens of their friends and neighbours, but they often are inexperienced in horticulture and […]
You may have seen one on a garden makeover show or heard their words of wisdom on the radio, or even had your garden transformed by one… landscape designers , whilst diverse in their individual styles and in the way they present their ideas, have a shared passion for plants, landscapes and the people who […]
Sulphur is a basic element of nature and is one of the most abundant elements in the earth’s crust. Like nitrogen, sulphur is an essential component in the growth of all living things. Sulfur or sulphur (American spelling and English spelling) is the chemical element that has the symbol S and atomic number 16. It […]
It is March already, first month of autumn and only 4 weeks till daylight savings ends. Daylight savings gives us a perception that the days are still long, with a good amount of time in the early evening to do a few jobs outside as well as water. We run by the clock on the […]
images courtecy: Roaches Nurseries Roses as we all know are a deciduous plant and in winter they shed their leaves and have a nice rest till the advent of spring. With the weather being so mild to date, our friends the roses, are still in leaf with some flowers on a few plants. The longer […]
Sitting pretty in a busy world As our lives get busier and busier, we look for places to retreat, relax and unwind. Your outdoor space has the potential to become a peaceful comfortable place, furnished with comforts once only relegated for interior spaces. Everyone can live comfortably outdoors these days, provided you have thought through […]
As every parent knows, getting kids to eat anything that’s good for them can be an uphill battle, especially when it comes to vegetables. The best solution may be to get them to help you plant them. “Autumn is a great time to plant hardy vegetables,” says Awapuni’s gardening expert Tod Palenski. “The colder weather […]
