If not already, it might be worth getting a nice patio seating area for your garden patio. Normally you would get something that is temporary and can easily be folded down and stored away in a shed/storage space when not required during winter months. Though with temporary sets don’t get the cheap tacky plastic sets; they don’t weather well and the plastic... Read More
The Joys of Winter Gardening
The warmer seasons have passed and winter is now here. But for those of you who love to be in the garden and keeping active have to now contend with the winter season, and all the marvellous weather to come with it; and on any given day it will present you with some pretty interesting challenges. So you find yourself sitting by the window, staring out into the bare winter... Read More
Grass: A must have
Many people do not have lawns. I should rephrase that – many people who have gardens do not have lawns. That can be through no choice of their own; if they moved in to a place where there was no lawn present, maybe, then that would be a reason. Some people elect not to have lawns, though, because of the maintenance involved. Laws require attention, love and care. You have to... Read More
Gardens as a public space
We often think about gardens as our own. A personal project that we spend a lot of time working on, perfecting and then appreciating. The journey, for many, is the best part; the planning, the maintaining, the execution – these kinds of people are never satisfied and that is fantastic. These are the kinds of gardens you might expect to see at a flower show; immaculate,... Read More
I am done for the year
It has been a heck of a year for my humble garden. It’s been both an exceptionally wet and warm summer. Perfect sunshine to help the plants with their photosynthesis, and the rains have come in their droves to help with the growing process as well. Spring was great weather wise and I was also extremely productive in the garden during that time as well; it’s never looked... Read More