Garden at the Balcony

ola@artweb-media.com — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100

June is a really good time to take care of ourselves, our home, garden and family. We have much more energy and the weather is getting better. It is worth to focus this power to make this space more luxury and relaxing, to make it peaceful place.

To do that we don't need too much money, we don't even need to have a big garden and o [...]

Some Tips For Buying A Canopy

ola@artweb-media.com — Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Homeowners sometimes find that their homes are built such that some windows or doors directly face where sunlight and heat are at a maximum. Excessive exposure to the sun is also a concern for decks, the house entrance and patios for specific seasons. In addition, it happens that one gets home and is unable to immediately find the house keys. If the door or front of the house is not adequately covered, fumbling for the keys can be an uncomfortable experience when one is under the hot sun [...]

Intercropping - your path to success in the garden

ola@artweb-media.com — Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Intercropping is one of the most interesting modern trends in gardening – it is the cultivation of many kinds of plants on one big expanse, influencing vermin or upgrading some plant species by their proximity.

The most important ways of mixing plants are:

Grouping slow-growing plants with the fast-growing ones Putting together plants with shallow roots with others that extract from deeper layers of soil Sharing of the space by plants of different heights Natural p [...]

A Word About Flower Gardens

ola@artweb-media.com — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Spring is in full bloom and it is about time to do something nice in the garden. And what might emphasize the beautiful season more than a lovely flower garden? Creating a beautiful flowery space is not as difficult as one might think. Although it takes some careful planning, it pays off when everything is ready and blooming with colours.

The outline of an idea

Wher [...]

Why Do We Garden? Exploring The Reasons

ola@artweb-media.com — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

What it is about a garden that has always drawn humans to them? But they've always been very popular, and an integral part of peoples' lifestyles. Most religions feature gardens as the settings for some of the biggest events. According to Christianity, humanity was started in a garden and the son of God was resurrected in a garden. The Buddhists build gardens to allow nature to permeate their surroundings. Almost every major palace and government building has a gard [...]

Garden Bridges: Turning Gardens Into Works Of Art

ola@artweb-media.com — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Garden bridges are great pieces of garden decorations that simply bring gardens into life. Any ordinary garden can become impressively attractive with a simple addition of a wooden garden bridge. A garden bridge will not only add beauty and elegance but it also serves as a walkway above a beautiful fish pond or a small stream that runs through your garden. Even a boring stone garden will spring to life with a garden bridge decoration.

Garden Furniture - Get The Right Look

ola@artweb-media.com — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Garden furniture is also known as patio furniture and it is specifically designed for outdoor use. It is generally made out of weather resistant materials. Usually garden furniture is sold as a set consisting of a table and four or six chairs and sometimes with a parasol or large umbrella. The parasol will be fitted through a hole in the center of the table and secured at the foundation or base of the table. There are cold weather options that can be bought to go with your outdoor furn [...]

Little Bit About Grass in the Garden

ola@artweb-media.com — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

We are all happy that the spring is almost here. A bit of winter is still with us but we are more likely to think about warm, sunny days and green grass in our garden. But what do we know about the grass - do we know how to take care of it to make it look stunning? Let's find out.

The most important are beginnings. [...]

Animals in the garden

ola@artweb-media.com — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Animals have as much fun of the garden as we do. And what's more they look stunning in pictures. Happy, free, colorful - amazing.

They are privacy and shelter are two important things in the garden. The latter is often a problem in gardens which are exposed to cold prevailing winds. Both these points are important not only for the gardener himself, but also for the plants in his garden.

Young growth can be severely damaged by cold winds and frequ [...]

Spring is here!

ola@artweb-media.com — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

We miss spring so much! To make it closer and closer we have decided to show a few pictures of flowers and things that we miss in this season the most.

[photo by: Mendhak]

[photo by: SuperFantastic]

Landscaping around a garden shed may seem like an impossible task but it is possible with a little imaginative thinking. Firstly treat the shed as a completely separate entity; in the same manner you would treat your house. By thinking in this fashion you will try to accentuate the beauty of the shed by regarding it as a feature instead than disguise it. Garden_shed Gardeners know how important it is to have garden sheds to help with storage of all the wonderful things needed to keep a beautiful garden. You will find many trendy and spacious garden sheds available at your local store or even on the Internet. These buildings are very useful year round for gardeners and plant enthusiasts.

One of the most common complaints that you will hear from gardeners is not having enough room for all the various pots, cont [...]

Garden Fountains - Usage And Advantages

ola@artweb-media.com — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Nowadays the technology gives us an incredible chances to arrange water in the way we would like in our garden (and sometimes even in our homes and offices). That kinds of ornaments are becoming more and more popular - read the article if you don't know much about the subject yet. Despite the type of fountain and its placement it [...]

Garden like from "Avatar"

ola@artweb-media.com — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

"Avatar” is at everyone's mouth right now - everyone want to see it, especially after winning the Golden Globe Award. And one thing is for sure – cinema industry won't ever be the same. 3D technique and realistic special effects, created by a team of experts in various specialities, tricked your eyes and brain so much that you have started to believe in faraway land called Pandora.

After watching the movie some of us may even start to regret that our garden isn't more unique, rem [...]

Building A Storage Shed - Using Shed Plans

ola@artweb-media.com — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

If you want to build a shed in your backyard, you should make the necessary preparation at the very start of the project to make your task easy and smooth. You need to decide if you want to use a prefab kit or build the shed from scratch using a shed plan.

The very first thing to do is to decide in what part of your backyard you want to locate your shed so it will blend well with the garden design.

If you decide to make use of shed plans, the [...]

All You Need To Know About Bird Feeders

ola@artweb-media.com — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Bird- table or bird feeder is a platform on which food for birds is placed, usually in a garden. Bird feeders offer the best way to turn your own backyard into a mini oasis for the wild birds in your area. They are usually filled with a variety of grains to suit the different species of our feathered friends. The most popular varieties of seeds include millet, safflower, sunflower and thistle.

Apart from satisfying the hunger of birds, bird [...]

Furniture Hire – Top 3 Things To Rent For A Garden Party

ola@artweb-media.com — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

In the last few months, there has been a great deal of attention from the media directed at the benefits to hosting parties outside. The initial focus upon this type of affair was undoubtedly brought on by the recession. In sum, selecting an outdoor venue for a soiree can save you bundles by not having to pay for the traditional brick and mortar accommodation. In addition, such fantastic advancements have been made regarding materials required for an outside celebration th [...]

Do It Yourself Landscape Design - Where To Begin

ola@artweb-media.com — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

There’s an old saying that states something like - “Getting Started Is Half Finished”. And so many times I find this to be true as I see do it yourself landscapers struggle to find their initial design idea. However, once they establish a framework of necessary design elements, it usually goes pretty smooth from there.

It’s not surprising that the most common landscape design question that I get is - “where do I begin?” [...]

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