Your home--the emphasis on your--should be decorated with your needs, wants and loves above all. But just like with any aspect of design, there are a few things to consider to strike a functional and striking balance. Mastering the basics of plant design can feel...
Seasonal
Common Mistakes To Avoid When Planting Bulbs
Planting bulbs is essentially one of the simpler gardening tasks we attempt to accomplish each Autumn. There are however, common mistakes that are often made by new and seasoned gardeners alike. Take care to avoid some of these common mistakes and come next Spring...
Herb Harvesting: Your Guide to Timing, Techniques, and Tips
"Fresh herbs really belong anywhere you put them." -- Alex Guarnaschelli Truly, fresh herbs, go with anything and everything. And this is not simply in reference to culinary endeavours, but extending to the world of gardening as well. We often note that a small herb...
When and How to Harvest Vegetables for Best Flavour
It's a well-known guarantee that gardening, In its slow, but steady pace, never fails to entice with new challenges. Regardless if it's the garden or the gardener who decides the next challenge, each year there is something new. For example, once you've found your...
3 Easy DIY Soil Tests to Try
Understanding your soil type in any part of your garden is an essential bit of knowledge; consider it the starting point to all growth in the garden. Many plants will have particular soil requirements only being able to thrive if set conditions are met. While you can...
Growing Garlic Successfully: Tips and Tricks
Growing garlic is both easy and rewarding. Once you've cultivated and harvested your very own, all other garlic will be lackluster in comparison. It's a wonderful addition to any garden, whether large or small. Surprisingly, unlike many other members of the vegetable...






