Choosing a lawn sprinkler pump

Good lawn sprinkler systems should be able to draw up water from a variety of water sources, and this includes ponds, lakes, wells, aquifers, pool fillings, and any subterranean sources of water. A large part of this ability rests on…
Rearing koi fish

Koi fish are among the loveliest sights in a pond, especially if the garden is themed around the Japanese tsukiyama garden theme. These fishes represent wealth and abundance in traditional Chinese Feng shui beliefs, and it is believed by rearing…
Creating a cactus garden

I’ve always liked cactus plants, and it was in fact, the first plant that I grew when I was young (a small barrel cactus). So the sight of cacti brings back fond memories to me, despite their thorny side. Cactus…
Make your garden wildlife friendly

Making your garden a small haven for wildlife can be rewarding, but you will have to walk a thin line between the friends and foes, as there are many kinds of pests that would also inhabit your garden, and in…
Fixing soil problems

Soil problems can impede the growth of any plants you want to plant in your garden. So make sure to address any soil problems if you want healthy and thriving plants. Soil problems are often caused by pH problems, nutrient…
Shrubs for spring

Spring is here again, although it doesn’t look like it still, what with a wintry spell still lingering in some parts of the Northern Hemisphere. Nonetheless, for gardeners, this is the time to start getting their hands dirty again in…
Maintaining your greenhouse

The recent severe winter weather in many parts of the Western Hemisphere once more made clear the value of greenhouses; which once again proved their worth in keeping many a gardener’s plants alive. But in order to keep functioning as…
Garden watering basics

Watering may seem a simple thing, but it is far from being that simple. There are many factors involved in watering, such as the needs of the plant at that time, its health, the weather, the season, the soil characteristics,…
Leaf spot diseases

Bacteria, fungi, and viruses all can cause plant diseases. And all these can stem from several factors, like nutritional deficiencies, air pollution, unfavorable environment and soil, and too little/too much sunlight. Bacteria are single celled parasites that need to obtain…