10 Steps to Growing Trees
10 Easy steps to planting, feeding and caring for your tree: A Guide from Windy Willows. 1. Locating the tree: Trees need room to grow their branches above the ground and their roots below the ground. Avoid planting too close to overhead telephone or power lines, or too close to buildings. Most medium sized trees should be located at least 2 meters from any wall. Check whether your tree has an aggressive root system and needs to be further than 2 meters from any wall or building. Some trees have large surface roots and will lift paving. De
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Nurseries
Nurseries Nurseries are a beautiful way to turn a hobby for gardening into a profitable business. Turning your back garden into a nursery takes time, care and attention but is largely beneficial. There are multiple things to consider if you are thinking about creating a nursery, and this article will hopefully guide you through some of the steps! A nursery is, in essence, a home for baby plants to be grown and nurtured until they are fully-grown. People who own nurseries should have a good grasp on how to care for a variety of plants and how
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Garden Art and Statues
Garden Statues and Art. As homeowners who are in the midst of a creative and innovative time, you have an incredible opportunity to create a garden that is unique and personal. Contrary to popular belief, gardens are not only limited to being decorated by plants, trees and shrubbery but can be turned into an artful experience by incorporating elements such as statues and alternative pieces. You will always be able to hire a professional to evaluate your garden and choose the best pieces. However, choosing statues and art for your garden come
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Garden Design and Landscaping
Garden Design and Landscaping When it comes to designing your garden, it is always beneficial to contact a professional for the best results possible. Landscaping is vital if you are after a garden that looks put together, composed and diverse. A professional landscaper will assist you in putting together a garden that is suited to your style and needs. There is not only one kind of landscaper. There are a few that are each hired for different jobs. Ensure that you understand just what your garden needs and who the best professional for the job is. A Landscape Architect is to be hired when you are either redoing your garden or starting completely anew. They will work with you towards your vision and assist you in major decisions regarding your garden. A Landscape Manager will ensure that your garden is maintained all year round. When landscaping, you should always consider how your garden will be affected throughout the seasons. A Landscape Manger can assist you when seasonal change becomes high maintenance. A Landscape Contractor installs the elements of your garden that are more functional as opposed to decorative. These elements include grass, soil or fences and paving. It is a misconception that landscaping is merely rolling out some grass and planting a few flowers. It is process that uses very specific elements to achieve a pleasing effect. Below are a few of the elements that your landscaper will incorporate in their work, and that you should consider as well. Light: Light is one of the most important elements of your garden and should never be disregarded. A professional landscaper will be able to assist you in positioning trees and bush in places that will either let light in, or keep light out. As well as helping you with natural light decisions, a landscaper will assist you in choosing other lighting alternatives, such as floor lights or garden lamps. Form: It doesn’t take a trained eye to see if a garden is lacking structure. Having plants that aren’t placed correctly to outline, frame and benefit your garden and home will end up looking overwhelming. A professional landscaper, however, will be able to create a garden that has beautiful flow and aesthetic that looks natural and put together. Texture: Your landscaper should not only have an eye for the bigger picture, but should assist in the details of your garden as well. The texture of your garden comes from the three variations of texture that you can use; fine, medium and coarse. Using these three textures in the form of different flowers and leaves is a great way to ensure your garden is inviting, textile and interesting. Whatever landscaper is suited to you and your home, HomeImprovement4u will lead you to the best choice. Please visit our homepage for more articles that may interest you.
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Garden Pots and Plants
Garden Pots and Plants. There is no question that plants in your garden are a pivotal way of expressing yourself and bringing an element of life into your home. Not all homeowners have the luxury of an entire garden to fill, but this shouldn’t be considered a downfall to your home. Introducing pots and container gardening into your home gives you the freedom to create a haven of greenery and flowers that could exceed any gardening done in a home with space and land. It all depends on how you choose to design and maintain your pots and plants. If done cleverly and with though and direction, container planting can be extremely beautiful. Choosing the Right Pot. Your plants are going to be grown and placed in these pots, so choosing the right style and material is vital. Firstly, you should consider the style of your home. For example, if your home is clean cut and classic, it would be a good idea to opt for traditional urns to accompany your patio or outside area. If your flowers and plants are going to be the main focus, opt for a pot or container that is a muted, neutral colour. The same can be done vice versa – a vibrant pot can be an amazing piece to have and will brighten up your area. Also keep in mind that groups of uneven pots have a far more pleasing effect than even groups. In terms of practicality, one should always pay attention to the material being used. If you are placing your pots on delicate areas such as patios, roofs or shelves, consider using a material such as metal. Measurements are also important to remember. If you are considering an array of plants, your pot should be at least 30 centimeters wide. If you are planting plants that bloom all year round, consider a pot that is at least 20 centimeters in depth for adequate soil depth. Pots require waterholes, so remember to keep in mind where your pots are going to be placed. Should they be placed on wood surfaces, remember to cover the holes with things like pottery shards or stones to prevent wood rotting. Assembling your Plants: You may already consider yourself an expert in the gardening department, but a little guidance never hurt anybody! For your plants to look the best in their pots, there are a few rules of thumb to stick by. 1) Don’t go for just one type of flower or plant. This technique is boring and will add very little to your home in terms of aesthetic. 2) Consider how the plants will work together through out the year. Having plants that change colour during autumn and others that bloom during the summer can be an interesting way to make sure your pot plants look exciting and vivid all year round. 3) Always include a vertical element to your pot. This element could come in the form of an interesting flower or vine, and will lift the appearance of the pot and draw the eye upwards. 4) Try and incorporate three different elements in your pot: a plant that has large, interesting leaves or flowers, a whimsical creeper or vine, and a tall grass element. These three together will create depth and variety in your pot. 5) Try and choose plants that have room to grow. Unless you need your pots to look filled and blooming instantly, it is better to choose baby plants that will bloom and fill out the pot in their own time. However you choose to decorate your living area with pots and plants, get ready to get your hands dirty. Gardening is a wonderful project that lets your get in touch with nature and experience it hands on. For more articles on home improvement, please visit our homepage.
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Wendy Houses and Garden Huts
Wendy houses are makers of memories. They provide years of entertainment and childhood fun. As such, cubby houses must be sturdy in construction and should be made to last. And, much like a normal home, they have to withstand the harsh South African climate. The good news is that the Wendy house of today fills this brief. With extremely high construction standards, a range of attractive features and safety at the forefront, there’s a Wendy house to suit every family!
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