Cutting Grass
Posted by Susan on Jul 11, 2011
My garden is only the size of a postage stamp, well I have one at the front and one at the back and both really small. Howver the grass grows so quickly. I feel like no sooner have I put the lawnmower away, I’m getting it back out again!
It only actually takes me about half an hour – but it’s such a faff and my silly lawnmower is only a little flymo so it doesn’t even pick the grass up as I go along – I have to do that separately – another faff.
As you can gather I’m not the most green fingered of people, but have to say that when I have done it, I stand back and I’m rather proud of the work I’ve acomplished!
Get a designer garden with your online bingo winnings
Posted by Susan on Jun 10, 2011
Most people that I know don’t spend a lot of time improving the appearance of their garden; they are happy as long as it is neat and tidy and not overgrown and unkempt.
Others, however, want a little more from their outside space, which is why they hire garden designers and landscape gardeners to transform their dull, lifeless lawn into a stunning natural paradise. After all, wouldn’t you like a garden that really makes an impression, one that stuns you with its beautiful features and that really has the wow factor?
Unfortunately, getting a designer garden costs money. It can often be quite expensive, but you’ll need to pony up the cash if you want the most skilled and creative garden designers to make magic in your garden.
This is where online bingo can help, as it is a great way to make some extra spending money, have fun, and even meet new friends! You don’t have to spend much to play, but you could make a bundle if you’re lucky!
Those who are brand new to the world of online bingo should play tombola bingo games before heading anywhere else. It’s a great site for beginners, and the prizes are bloomin’ awesome!
Overwintering chilli plants
Posted by Susan on Sep 30, 2010
Many people grow chillies, sweet peppers or both. However, they tend to grow them as annual plants, meaning it is often a race against the clock to get the fruit to ripen before the temperature drops again in October. Now is roughly the time when you should be picking chillies, but you may find them bland if there hasn’t been much sun.
A good way to get a bit of a headstart is to use your plants for longer than a year. Chillies can be overwintered indoors or a warm greenhouse. While they lose their leaves, they are not dead and will spring back into life in the new year.
Sowing lawn seed in Autumn
Posted by Susan on Sep 30, 2010
Autumn is an ideal time to sow grass seed, whether it is for a new lawn, a new patch of lawn or simply to reseed an existing lawn that is looking threadbare.
Why is this?
Seed needs a certain temperature to germinate and also frosts will damage new growth. Autumn is warm enough that seed will grow, but the grass will not be walked on as much as it is in summer. Also, the soil should stay moist – something that is vital to ensure that grass can grow.
Spring is also a good time of year for sowing, but it means grass hasn’t as long to bed in before the summer.
Getting rid of your garden waste
Posted by Stefan on Aug 25, 2010
If you have a large garden, you might have a problem with producing a lot of green waste.
Most councils in the UK now have a recycling scheme where you have a green wheelie bin and the council collect the waste from it about once every one or two weeks. However, whilst this might have been ok during the early summer months, when your garden needs cutting back or bushes or trees need pruning, the bin will quickly become full. So what’s the best way of getting rid of all that unwanted garden waste?
Many people have now realised the benefits of having their own compost heap or heaps. And if you keep on top of what you put on your heap, you can have some great mulch to put into your soil at the start of next season.
If you still have to get rid of some larger items, most councils still operate a green recycling scheme, you just need to get your garden waste to the nearest depot. If you know someone who has a van it can be a good idea to ask them if you can loan it for a day. Just make sure you have been added to their van insurance policy so you are adequately covered if you have an accident.
My New Pond Pumps…
Posted by Susan on Sep 21, 2009
Autumn is well and truly on its way, its September already and the summer months have gone now…
Well it was pretty good weather this weekend, the sun was shining allday Saturday and even stayed in sight most of Sunday! So much so that I even mowed the lawn, did a little weeding and decided to install some new Pond Pumps for my amazing garden pond!! It seems to be having a great effect already, the fish seem happier and the water seems clearer…. All in all I think this was a great investment!
Oh I also caught a few glimpses of the Manchester Derby, what a match that was, United dominating the second half to win 4-3!! Plenty of goals, wish I had watched the whole game!!
But in a way I am glsd I didn’t, especially now my wonderful garden pond has its all new Pond Pumps installed, it took a bit of time to set them up correctly but once they were right it felt like a job well done! As long as next doors cat and the annoying Heron stay away then I think I am going to have some great fish and an amazing looking pond, my neighbours will be so jealous!!! Ha Ha!!
Add a garden pond and attract wildlife
Posted by Susan on Aug 26, 2009
There is more to gardening than just plants. Having a pond in your garden is a great addition that will not only add aesthetic pleasure but will also bring wildlife into your garden. Installing a pond is not however an easy task. Once you have decided on the pond size and whether you want to have fish you will need to consider what type of liner you will use and also choose the pond pump and filter.
Epalyn is now the most common liner choice. It is durable and resistant to tears and punctures and also quite cheap compared to the previously favoured butyl. Make sure you plan your installation fully and don’t scrimp on materials. Your pond is a place when you can relax and enjoy some free time. So make a wise decision and get the best pond you can.
The Kent garden show kicks off on the 12th of September
Posted by Jamie on Aug 19, 2009
If you live or are on holiday in Kent around the middle of September then why not visit the Kent Garden Show which takes place on the 12th and 13th of September at the Kent showground in Detling near Maidstone.
Many exhibitors will be at the show and with floral displays, demonstrations and many nurseries selling fantastic products, the show is a must see event. As well as the many horticultural delights on offer there will also be exhibitors displaying garden furniture, water features and ponds and in fact just about anything to do with gardening.
The gates open at 9.30am and the last admission is 4pm with the show closing at 5pm. Admission charges are £6 for adults and £5 for senior citizens. Children and parking are free.
From simple garden storage to multipurpose workshops
Posted by Stefan on Aug 11, 2009
Every gardener needs somewhere to store their tools and associated garden paraphernalia. In fact you can tell what type of gardener somebody is by just taking a look inside their shed. If it is tidy and neat with everything in its place it can be expected that the garden will be the same, with a neatly mown lawn, tilled borders and not a dead plant in sight. If the tools are haphazard then expect the garden to be the same.
Tools are important for every gardener and good quality tools are a must. If you are just starting out on a new garden or have just been given the keys to your allotment there is a myriad of tools that you can choose from. From spades and forks to hoes and trowels, a visit to your local garden centre will reveal the many options on offer.
If you have a new garden or even allotment, one thing that is needed to store all your things is a shed or some other form of storage container. This will be somewhere you can keep your things dry, under lock and key and keep everything else you may need for your garden, from seed trays to potting compost. If you can afford the space instead of just getting a 6 by 4 shed, a good option is to go for a larger storage option. If you get a shed big enough you can even use it as a workshop or convert part of it to provide desk space where you can keep details about your garden plans or design next years garden layout. You might think that workshops in your garden is a little over the top, but if you have the space you should use it to its fullest potential.
40 years wait for an allotment
Posted by Susan on Aug 10, 2009
We knew that the waiting list for allotments was high but new research has suggested that in some areas of the country the wait may be up to 40 years. Demand for allotments has increased as we have become more aware of the food we eat and what goes into it. The pastime that only used to be undertaken by retirees has now in fact become very trendy and more young couples are using allotments to grow there own veg and stay healthy at the same time.
Currently more than 80,000 people are on the waiting list for an allotment with a typical wait of around three years. However, in Camden, London the wait has reached an astounding 40 years! This shows that allotments are not just for people who live in rural or semi rural locations. To meet the demand the government must look at new ways to free up spare land and encourage this healthy and enjoyable pastime.
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