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Everywhere we are instilling water saving measures. There are several ways to do this depending on whether it is washing clothes, dishes, bathing, etc.. But it seems that the garden is not taken into account when one of the ways in which it takes more water and if not careful, can become a real waste.

Here we offer a number of tips to help you save money and make better use of water you use in your garden:

Believe it or not, the water garden is a frequent, indeed, in many cases this may even be harmful, especially if the soil is heavy clay. Water it with a frequency of 4 or 5 days in summer and every 15 days in winter. Read the rest of this entry »

When configuring our garden, there are many who try to imitate nature as possible. Turning to the ferns is a simple and practical way of giving a wild touch to our environment because it is a very typical plant any forest. Whether alone or in Arrieta, not too demanding in their care.
Most of the ferns growing in the woods or in other shady places, so we can locate in many parts of the garden. But for healthy development and nurturing long enough moisture will be needed both in the field and in the air, and a little cool breeze.

Prepare the soil
It is advisable to mix always enough humus to the land where the ferns will grow in your garden. Thus, the soil is kept moist for a long time. In winter the water should be able to escape quickly. This is true for almost all varieties, except for the ‘royal fern’, who just likes some moisture.

Needless to an additional payment, but sometimes it is advisable to mix some bone meal to the soil (1 kg. Per 100 m²). We must notice that there is always a good connection between the earth and present and the new earth. A part of the humus (peat or garden) is mixed with the subsoil, then apply another layer on top. Read the rest of this entry »

In the summer use is usually given to this area of ​​the home is the rest and especially to get morenitas with the rays of the sun. But there is also room for our species, because the flowers give an original image of our terrace, and even we can grow our crops in pots or containers that are conducive to growth.

For our vegetables are developing normally, it is essential to have the sun necessary for growth and a rich substrate. In addition to these important factors, worth pointing out that from time to time is crucial that they be paid the crops, and more in summer, as they may wither by excessive heat. Read the rest of this entry »

Quilting our species is advised once a year, because in this way reduce the amount of weed that causes the appearance of numerous parasites and diseases. Today we can find products much less toxic than traditional soaps, horticultural oils and herbal insecticides that do not harm the species affected by pests.

In addition, the shops are a great variety of insects that are used to control pests naturally and you can even attract insects that eliminate pests in your garden by planting species that provide nectar and pollen throughout the year. Thus, not only to eradicate the pests that attack your plants, but also save money because you will not have to buy expensive products or hire services that charge a high cost. Read the rest of this entry »

The rains attract parasites

In the fall can lead to diseases associated with moisture and mild temperatures. Pests are often very likely to leave when they see that the plant is weakened by excess water. Under these conditions, the fungi proliferate and invade the species, causing irreparable damage sometimes. We must pay close attention and the minimum symptom appropriate fungicide applications and dispose of diseased leaves.

To remove the leaves and plants that we lose as a result of fungal diseases or any other type of pest, you should burn them to ensure that problems do not spread the species can kill and they are around.

Other pests in the garden
This is necessary to control the existence of autumnal leaf-cutter ants around the plants and use mirex, as the most effective means to eradicate the nests. It works quickly to attract ants to the bait to be carried, which is a small cylinder of 2 mm containing a fungicide and sex appeal. Read the rest of this entry »

More and more people-conscious environment. Therefore, it is increasingly more are naturalized decide to build a pool in your garden. The advantages over traditional are endless, they do not need chlorine to maintain them.

This advantage affects the welfare of the environment, but also the very health of those who bathe in the pool as the chemicals used in maintaining dry the skin. In-ground pool is not necessary to use naturalized, since plants are in charge of purifying water.

What is a naturalized pool?

Naturalized pools are the closest thing to swim in a lake or stream, because by the method of construction that have followed, recreate the environment of these environments. To mount a naturalized pool must take into account that a great deal of space is devoted to the filtration zone in which to place plants with gravel and sand. Read the rest of this entry »

You always love when people say something about your garden. For you, your small garden is your own pride. Gardening gives you a self satisfaction because you know you have the green thumb that can make everything in your garden grow and alive. The flowers, the tree, the grass and the bird house are one perfect unity and it is you who make this small dreamy garden come true. You always gardening your garden once a week, and this is the secret of your garden.

But what if it seems you do not have enough time to manage and handle all those gardening stuff?  You want to perform the lawn care stuff but because of your routine activities, you have to give up your idea and start working. Who will take care of the garden then? If you just leave the garden and focus on your job, in one month everything you once built will be destroyed by the weeds. Of course this is one thing you want to avoid the most.

This is why the gardener makes the best choice for you. By having someone professional, you can be sure that your garden will be taken care perfectly. And the other thing you can be sure of is that your garden will be as perfect as before even though you are too busy with your routines.

Gardening and tending to flowers and plants can be great fun and really rewarding but it does create alot more need for storage space, not only the plants and flowrers them selves but also tools, material, soil, seeds, a whole host of things.
Garden sheds are used by people to solve this storage problem. A shed is a great help if you have different items which cannot be stored easily in the house. It provides an easy solution to the common storage problem. We had a wooden garden shed at our home and it stored lots of items which were not used in day to day life.

My mum loved gardening and we stored our gardening supplies like the lawn mover, fertilizers, manure, seeds, and other gardening equipment in the shed. Apart from these supplies, this shed kept our bicycles safe from sun and rain. Actually, this garden shed was a one stop solution for our storage problem. We would often pile old books, newspapers and magazines in the shed and use them later when the need arose.

My sister was pursuing a designing course and she would often buy expensive magazines which she needed to refer later on. Storing these magazines in the loft wasn’t possible as it was difficult to retrieve them when required. This shed was also great at storing old toys and clothes which mom gave away to the needy and poor. So if you are a keen gardener or just need somewhere to store things you have run out of room for in the house you can get a great garden shed at york timber products which could solve all your storage problems.

Many people worry about how to care for your plants. If we talk about house plants, we need not worry. There are only a couple of issues to be addressed.

1. Irrigation:
It is necessary that each garden has a shower. It is recommended to buy one with a narrow peak to ensure adequate irrigation. But not always work as the finger test can help. Insert your index finger to first knuckle on the ground. If you feel the soil is moist, not water. If not, water it.

2. Nutrition:
Ornamental plants always need to have high nitrogen. In contrast, flowering plants need K2O. Slow-acting fertilizer can be mixed with compost. If however, some plants such as cacti and orchids need special feeding. Feed your plants at the peak of its growth. Read the rest of this entry »

If we consider the nutrients needed by plants in our garden, we must consider the components for a homemade fertilizer and fertilizer premium cost very little money. They are found in our own garden and can include leaves, prunings, dead plants, trash heaps, green or dry grass clippings, etc.

By combining these elements in different proportions, the result is to obtain an organic soil that serves as a nutrient for plants and flowers.

It is advisable to bury the remains of food somewhere in the garden, but cover it so as to keep out the ugly smells and unwanted animals and insects. After some months the land is fertile and ready to nourish your plants. Read the rest of this entry »