There is a new trend taking hold in modern family gardens and that is an emphasis on garden design and gardening. There was a time when the garden was simply a patch of dirt surrounded by a fence or hedgerow and tended by one or two members. These days, more modern family gardens take the … [Read more...] about Basic Principles of Modern Family Garden Designs
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Low Maintenance Family Gardening
There are some great advantages to be found in taking the time to learn low maintenance family gardening. Many of these benefits will come into play even before you decide to plant anything. One of the first things that you can do is make sure that your soil is prepared properly. This means that you will need to make sure that it is ready for planting. You can accomplish this … [Read more...] about Low Maintenance Family Gardening
What Is Permaculture and How Can I Create It?
Permaculture is a term that is used in conjunction with the words "permanent" and "agriculture." Essentially, permaculture is an interrelated system of methods for growing and keeping various plants or other organic organisms in their natural habitat. In essence, it is a farming method … [Read more...] about What Is Permaculture and How Can I Create It?
Backyard Gardening Design Tips
Backyard gardens are an important part of English gardening tradition. A backyard garden is usually located in the back of a house, off the main garden path, from the main backyard garden area to the back door. In recent years cottage vegetable gardening has become very popular, with many … [Read more...] about Backyard Gardening Design Tips
The Exciting Benefits of Permaculture. A Beginners Guide!
First off, Permaculture is a term that is a combination of two words – Permanent Agriculture! Permaculture! The actual definition of Permaculture found in the dictionary is this – “A system of cultivation intended to maintain permanent agriculture or horticulture by relying on renewable resources and a self-sustaining ecosystem.” In other words, it is a concept and design that … [Read more...] about The Exciting Benefits of Permaculture. A Beginners Guide!