Your outdoor pots and planters can be anything you choose. It can be plastic, ceramic, recycled materials like bottles or cans, clay, wood or metal. The important thing to look for is proper drainage in your outdoor pot. There should be enough drainage so that all of the water that soaked up can eventually drain off of the plant and onto the ground. Properly chosen potting soil will also help with drainage, if you are using clay…
For me, Mexican pottery potters have a special meaning. They hold so much more than just a pot or two. They are an important part of the culture in Mexico and they bring that culture with them to the United States where they are appreciated even more. If you love Mexican pottery and have made the choice to purchase some beautiful pieces for your home or office, why not consider container gardening? By doing so you will…
Learning how to build a modern hanging planter is one of the most straightforward and simple backyard landscaping projects you can undertake. Even if you are not an accomplished handyman, digging a hole, hammering it in, and then sticking some pots in the hole is something that not everyone can do, so this is definitely a do-it-yourself project. It only takes about an hour or so to build your own garden plot. Here are some basic pot…
It can be a challenge to clean your pruners between cuts. If you’re like most gardeners, you spend most of your time in the kitchen and have a few pieces of cutlery on hand. You may own a few brands of electric pruners or a few garden shears, but they’re typically used for cutting onion stalks, cutting carrots, or cutting grapes. These are heavy knives and require some care when cleaning up between cuts. The following tips…
A claw cultivator is a very useful cultivator hand tool. In fact, it has a very important role in any type of gardening. This gardening equipment is especially designed to dig up roots when you are tilling your garden soil. You need to have one of these tools in your garden because the job of cultivating your garden soil is so very important and tedious. Let me share to you why you should own this equipment and…
A child’s garden is filled with fun stuff that they will surely love. And to top it all, they get to use these toys while earning some green points too! Children like anything that sparkles and glitters, and so do their gardening tools, especially if they have a gladiator-type of toolbox on their garden shed. While choosing the right equipment for your child, it is important to consider a number of factors. Here are some essential tips…
Garden tools like secateurs are used for many things in the garden. Secateurs, also known as cutters, come in many shapes and sizes. They can be made of plastic, stainless steel, metal or even wood. Some secateurs have a long handle, some have a short handle and they can be used like pliers. No matter what type of tool you use cleaning secateurs have to be maintained. There are five basic types of tools for cleaning secateurs…
Finding the cheapest gardening tool pouch can be difficult. Pouches are not cheap, and they can be hard to find in bulk at your local discount warehouse or gardening supply store. However, if you know where to look, you can find them at a reasonable price. You should also keep in mind that you don’t need to buy the cheapest gardening tools; even if you do get a cheap price on the tools, you may end up…
The cheapest gardening tools and equipment can be found at yard sales, discount stores or online auction sites. These are probably the easiest places to find quality tools for a low cost, but you still must do your research to make sure you are getting a good deal on the correct tools for your gardening needs. Here are some ideas to help you undo your garden tools and equipment in record time. Before you even start boxing,…
There are different garden tools available. They include the following: Childrens spade, shovels, rakes and raking tools, and childrens hedge trimmers. These are just a few of the gardening tools available. Products 5-8 of 8 are general household items that every homeowner should have on hand. You can start your garden right away by using the Childrens spade. This is one of the best gardening tools that every child should have. The spade has an adjustable height…
Buying your own CobraHead weeder is not a difficult task, as you will discover when you visit Home Depot or Lowes. The CobraHead Weeder is an excellent choice for growing both flowers and small fruit trees. However, before you purchase your Weeder, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the best methods for keeping and caring for your weeding lawn. CobraHead weeder is very much like other garden grasses such as St Augustine, Delphiniums, Belted…
A cheap wheelbarrow can easily be purchased from a number of sources including yard sales or thrift stores. These items are usually very well used and often in excellent condition. You should be able to find the necessary tools to get your garden work done quickly and efficiently. The following article describes some of the cheap wheelbarrow ASDA sets that are available for sale. The most basic of cheap ASDA wheels are usually made from steel. They…
Meet your new favorite gardening tool, the CobraHead weeder. When weeding, the curved edge of this stainless steel blade breaks up virtually any type of soil, and the gentle curve of its neck is just right for getting right down into those pesky roots. The unique design of the blade makes it very useful for compacting and weeding your garden bed, and when you are digging furrows for crops, harvesting seedlings, or any other gardening chores. The…
When your big roof is nothing but concrete, maybe the simplest way to accomplish it is by planting flowers in large pots using waterproof compacts. The compacts should not only be made from waterproof materials, but they should also be big enough to hold the required number of plants. The compacts should not be made out of plastic, which will break down in the heat of the sun. Instead, it’s best to utilize high fired clay pots.…
You might be a newbie when it comes to planting flowers in your flower garden. For you, it is very helpful if you know what zone of the country that you are living in. If you know this ahead of time, it would lessen the chances of over planting in one area of the flower garden. This is especially so if you have children or elderly relatives that live in that particular zone. Zoning may also be…