Arches, pergolas and arbors add a new dimension to a garden. They also provide a perfect opportunity to grow a wide range of climbing plants. Tubular metal arches such as this can be bought as ready-made units. Arches come in a range of shapes which may be round-topped, pointed or square. An arch may be [...]

Bromeliads can be described in general terms as a group of stress tolerant plants with a pronounced tendency towards epiphytism. Whether growing on trees, on rocks or potting media, a large majority of bromeliad species populate habitats with these common characteristics: frequently excessive sunlight, water and nutrients are usually in short supply for at least [...]

A garden for the elderly should seek to help to compensate for some of the problems that arrive as we get older, from lack of energy and mobility, to failing eyesight. With wide, paved areas, the garden uses a range of materials, and has a pergola, raised beds and a raised pool. The pond and [...]

Bromeliads are today’s “in” plants, easy to grow and can survive the neglect by its owner who maybe too busy with his work. These plants belong to a large family where the edible pineapple belongs. Bromeliads give an exotic appearance to the home, office or garden it adorns. The broad spectrum in cultivation allows you [...]

When you think about enhancing your patio or outdoor decor, there is simply no end to the choices that you can come up with. A whole bunch of variety is available such as wind chimes or birdfeeders etc. It is not as hard as it sounds to renovate your patio garden; just a bunch of [...]

All the garden lover’s plant flowers to see their garden bloom and visitors appreciate their hard work. Building a flower garden is not an easy task. Lot of planning and preparations has to be done before building a flower a garden. There are several resources through which you can find relevant information on flower gardening. [...]

The front garden is the face we show to the world, indicating the sort of people we are. It may be open and inviting, with a broad path leading straight to the front door or it may be enclosed and private; it may be excited, or calm and dignified. You should consider the practical details [...]