If you are an animal lover and want your beloved pet(s) to be as comfortable in your garden as you are, then you need to design a garden that is pet-friendly. If you are thinking about a formal looking garden, then you need to step back and reconsider. If you wish to share your garden with your cat or dog, you need an informal garden. Pets are like kids, so bear that in mind.
When it comes to your choice of plants for your garden choose larger sized perennials, shrubs and trees, as they are less likely to become sources of munching or play for your pets.
Archive for October, 2009
Designing Your Garden to be Positively Pet-Friendly!
October 28th, 2009 Patti | GardeningGreening Up Your Garden
October 20th, 2009 Patti | Gardening
With all the talk of going green, ask yourself how green your garden really is. If you grow some of your own fruits and vegetables, then you are already on your way. But could you do more to be environmentally conscious? Are you doing enough? Read on for some ways to become the greenest gardener you can be!
A green garden is a natural garden in every way. That includes not just what you plant but what you spray the plants with. Every gardener wants a healthy and thriving garden that is free of pests, but things such as weed killers, fertilizers and chemical pesticides are not
A green garden is a natural garden in every way. That includes not just what you plant but what you spray the plants with. Every gardener wants a healthy and thriving garden that is free of pests, but things such as weed killers, fertilizers and chemical pesticides are not
The Gardening Rake- An Invaluable Gardening Tool
October 16th, 2009 Patti | Gardening
A rake is something that no gardener should be without. If you are, then shame on you! How do you manage in your garden minus the all important rake? A rake is essential for any garden whether you just have a lawn or a vegetable or a flower garden. Even if you have shrubs, a rake is a vital gardening device.
There are different types of rakes on the market including the garden rake, lawn rake, flat rake, border rake and hay rake but most gardeners need only one or two rakes to do all of their gardening jobs. It is generally only professional gardeners who need
There are different types of rakes on the market including the garden rake, lawn rake, flat rake, border rake and hay rake but most gardeners need only one or two rakes to do all of their gardening jobs. It is generally only professional gardeners who need
Growing Vegetables in Your Garden During Autumn and Winter
October 9th, 2009 Patti | Gardening, Vegetables
Spring and summer may be the best months to grow vegetables, but they are not the only months! In fact, there is a selection of veggies that you can grow as the weather begins to get colder. It never hurts to talk to a professional who works in a nursery or greenhouse to verify which vegetables work best in your region before you plunge ahead.
Escarole is a cold and hardy green that is an excellent choice for growing in the garden during the cold months, as are carrots and other types of root crops. The decision of what to plant in your fall and winter garden is
Escarole is a cold and hardy green that is an excellent choice for growing in the garden during the cold months, as are carrots and other types of root crops. The decision of what to plant in your fall and winter garden is
How to be Successful in Growing Herbs Outdoors
October 2nd, 2009 Patti | Gardening
If you are an herb kind of person or want to be, then growing herbs in your garden is an excellent way to have some fun and to add more health and zest to your family meals! To become an herb gardener there are certain things you must know. Read on for some suggestions for a flourishing herb garden!
To grow properly, herbs need an adequate supply of water. If you do not live where there is enough rainfall on a regular basis, get a sprinkler. If you have a very busy schedule and do not have a lot of time to water your herb garden, then buy
To grow properly, herbs need an adequate supply of water. If you do not live where there is enough rainfall on a regular basis, get a sprinkler. If you have a very busy schedule and do not have a lot of time to water your herb garden, then buy
