Two of the most important factors that can affect your garden's health are soil quality and weeds. Although the quality of soil in your garden may be high when you start out, it will deteriorate and will continue to deteriorate as time passes.

Maintaining the quality of your garden soil mix is one of the things you have to be on top of if you want a thriving garden ...[More]

The broadcast fertilizer spreader is used to distribute a range of lawn care chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides and weed killers on the garden to keep it trim and healthy. It is quite straightforward to use and comprises a tub on wheels with a handle and handlebars.

When the user walks, he/she squeezes the leaver which in turn dispenses the chemical out of holes in the bottom. The amount of material spread can be adjusted by a dial which alters the size of the holes ...[More]

Most of us will have heard of growing plants by hydroponics but not everyone knows exactly how this works. Plants grown in hydroponics are basically grown in a medium that isn’t soil.

In soil, the plant's roots search for nutrients, water and air but in a hydroponic setting, these elements are directly available to the roots in the first instance. The energy that the plant would normally use to search for these necessities is put into growth ...[More]

After hours of hard work are spent growing our plants, keeping them strong, healthy and free from invading pests is an ongoing and essential task.

Of thousands of insects, only certain species create damage to the garden so it is important to know what they are and to appreciate the ways of insect pest controls ...[More]

Watering your lawn can be a very onerous undertaking, especially if your lawn occupies a significantly large piece of land.

Consider the fact that you have to do this at least twice a day – four times during the summer months – and you have a chore that can very qualify as a second job ...[More]

Making your own gardening compost is very easy. You get the benefit of producing natural fertilizer for your plants.

Compost contains decayed organic material. Things such as manure, leaves and un-eaten food are left in a compost pile to decay and decompose. Organisms within the soil will slowly turn this decaying pile of scrap organic material into fine soil material that can be added to your vegetable garden soil ...[More]

This hands-on hobby means you need to be fully equipped with the correct garden tool kit for the job. Some tools are useful but not necessary while others are absolute essentials.

Choosing necessary tools must go hand in hand with the idea of making life easier for yourself. Choose good quality tools that are durable and versatile ...[More]

The most complicated of all tasks in hydroponic home garden rests in the mineral and nutrient mixtures. They need to be constantly measured and monitored to make sure that the plants are receiving what they require.

Aside from the three main elements of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, hydroponically grown plants also need magnesium, iron, calcium and a host of other nutrients ...[More]

A humane and innovative Scarecrow Sprinkler deters destructive behavior of local wildlife and pets in all outside areas, such as a vegetable patch, flowerbed, or fishpond.

A great amount of energy and time can go into maintaining a backyard, so it is natural to want to keep pests at bay, and to stop all signs of destruction - such as a cat or dog digging, or deer or rabbit foraging for a snack ...[More]

One key point to a garden maintenance program is to choose a suitable garden watering sprinkler system.

To start with, a pleasant flower garden can make the backyard that much more aesthetically pleasing. The garden is useful in softening the often sharp angles of a typical home, while offering an air a dwelling that's lovingly cared for ...[More]