Author: Cecilia Sears

Chooks (chickens) have been domesticated for many centuries. They originate from the Malaysian rainforests so they love to free-range. Chooks are such easy animals to care for, can make great pets for children and are a valuable resource for the organic gardener. You’ll need to check with your local council to find out their regulations….

Spring is the principle season for pruning evergreen trees. In adopting a correct approach to the task, the gardener should be focusing on two separate but connected matters. On the one hand, we are interested in the tree growing in the desired manner, all the while recognizing that pruning is liable to seriously affect the…

Flower gardening need not be restricted to just summertime. Planning carefully and planting ahead of time, will have the garden filled with an array of flowers for all of the year round. Let’s plan the seasons, then for spring flowers, the best thing would be to plant bulbs. Any nursery will supply them, and if…

Having a vegetable garden is very good. There are many people who like plants and like to grow vegetables in their back yard. The vegetable garden looks nice and elegant if planned properly. First and foremost vegetables need a whole lot of sunlight to grow. So first look out for a place where there is…

When people hear the word “weed” they usually think of some nasty, ugly herbaceous plant ruining their flowerbeds, such as bindweed or Mallow. Weeds are most commonly unwanted plants because they are deemed “ugly”. Actually any plant, wild or cultivated, is a weed if it is growing where it is unwanted. The worse types are…

A field of wildflowers can bring natural beauty to your landscaping with minimal time and attention. A wildflower garden is optimal for those with a large amount of ground to cover, and those that prefer to opt out of a high maintenance, expensive garden scheme. However, a wildflower garden design requires a bit more attention…

So you’ve got a Bonsai tree. Either, you’ve grown it from seed; unlikely. Bought it from a specialist or garden centre; more likely, or been given one as a present; a lot more likely. The trouble is unless your Bonsai tree was bought from a specialist who is dedicated in growing these beautiful trees, you…

Most houseplants can get the light and nutrients that they need on their own, but because it doesn’t rain indoors, it is up to the plant owner to provide them with water. An estimated 90% of houseplants are not watered correctly. They are either over watered and are subjected to root rot or other diseases…

It goes without saying that the rotary lawn mower is the most popular style of lawn mower in use today. A design that is just about eighty years old, the rotary lawn mower continues to be one of the more simple designs in use today. Most rotary mowers operate with a two-stroke or four-stroke cycle…

Correct pruning is one of the single most significant factors determining whether a tree or bush grows well or not. Pruning, or to be more precise, its incorrect application, is also very often responsible for causing damage, unsatisfactory growth, and even early death in plants. Although it’s not possible to learn the art of pruning…

Tropical gardening does not have to take place in the tropics. It can refer to growing any plants that are native to the tropics, even if you are nowhere near that climate. Most houseplants are actually from the humid jungles of India, Central America, and Africa. If your climate somewhat mimics that of the tropics,…

Recently, I was asked, “What is the most common question you get on caring for house plants?” The answer without a doubt be “How much do I water my plant?” I wish I could give a simple answer but I can’t. The easy reply would be “once per week” or “every day”, but then that…

When it comes to maintaining a yard, you will need a lot of different tools to help you get the job done. You’ll want to have storage available for these expensive tools in order to protect them, and you’ll want them organized so that you can find the one you’re looking for. A garden tool…

Have you ever wanted to know what it would be like to walk right outside you r door and pick a nice fresh tomato? Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables but simply don’t have the space? Can container vegetable gardening be the answer? Container gardening is fast becoming more and more popular…

Although many of us cannot deny the emotional benefits of filling our house with various breathing green things, we usually do not see the house plant as something which can improve our physical well-being. Nonetheless low maintenance indoor plants can help to absorb carbon dioxide as well as possibly harmful chemicals such as those which…