From the Backyard

First Garden- The Ups and Downs

I have recently moved out of my parents house and in to a flat of my own. When looking I was adamant I wanted a garden, I grew up with parents who a slightly obsessive compulsive about their garden and that has unsurprisingly rubbed off on me.
So we moved in to this beautiful little flat with a gorgeous and manageable garden that was totally barren, leaving me with the opportunity to plant everything (in between my locum jobs of More

Tips on making a flower and herb garden

Gardening is one of the best hobbies and is liked by a lot of us. It provides relaxation and also helps a person in getting engaged in some form of exercise which in turn cultivates the mind and helps him/her in leading an enthusiastic lifestyle. Gardening can be of various types such as flower, herb or vegetable gardening. It is up to an individual as to what kind of gardening he or she wants to engage in. Choosing the type More

Gardening Tips: Creating a Compost Pile

Why just throw the food in the trash when you can recycle it by creating a compost pile. This is one of many gardening tips recommended by experienced gardeners. This will help save the trash from going to landfills and creating more of a problem as well as create extremely rich soil to use in your garden next year. In order to do this you will need a place to keep the compost, the knowledge of what to use and More

Planting Perennials in Your Garden

A kitchen or vegetable garden may be very plain and drab to look at, and most people who take up gardening for pleasure, aren’t much pleased by the plain look. In such cases, planting some perennial flowers could be a better way to liven up your garden. Perennial flowers are those strong local flowers that flower every year during its season. You do not have to replant or do any extra work.

For planting perennials in your garden, it should More

Gardening as a concept - Its necessity

Mankind, if we check though the process of evolution, had originated from amongst greenery, the jungles. And there is no denying the fact that every civilization has progressed only through direct or indirect association with plants. It is ironic that given these facts and the continuous necessity of plants, mankind yet has low regards about the very species of plants. So high are the levels of disregard that innocuous plants are slashed and hacked by mankind under the excuse of More

Some basic tips for the home gardener

Flower gardening for beginners can be a very learning and rewarding experience, your front yard may not look like the gardens of Hotels in Looe right away, however with work and dedication, you will find that each year it gets a little easier. With simple planning and a few basic tips on gardening, one can really learn to do it well. By doing so you can create an environment where you can relax and enjoy for years with the family More

Do your own organic vegetable gardening

Container gardening can be quite interesting and is a favorite pastime for many people, not to mention the fruits of your labour will compliment the luxury kitchen accessories perfectly while serving at the next dinner party. However, you must know a few things before you can make a head start in organic container gardening. Just remember this type of gardening is fun, provided you develop a passion for it and be a little patient.

The first thing of importance is More