Home & Garden Articles
1: History Of Walnuts
The first historical accounts of walnut trees growing under civilized cultivation was in ancient Babylon (Iraq) about 2000 B.C.; however, walnuts have evidently been attached to mankind much earlier b
2: Essential Tips on How to Build a Pond
I found that prevention is better than cure! A garden pond must be constructed correctly to prevent a load of problems later on. This collection of tips covers pond construction, some ideas to copy na
3: History Of The Filbert (Hazelnut)
The modern name for filberts has evolved from European folklore. The original name was connected with Saint Philbert’s Day (Saint Filbert), the day that harvesting the nuts began, August 22nd, the day
4: The Fountains and Statuary of Battle Abbey
Alexander Neckam, an Augustinian monk living in the twelfth century, is the earliest English writer on fountains, statuary, and gardens. In his De Naturis Rerum, he describes the herbs, trees, and flo
5: Use of Fountains and Statuary in English Monastic Gardens
Few exact records of English monastic gardens have been preserved. A twelfth-century plan of Canterbury, showing the cloisters containing a herbarium, garden fountain, and a conduit; with a garden pon
6: Gardens and Fountains in the Dark Ages
In the tenth century, the darkest of the Dark Ages, a period of great industrial depression reached its lowest ebb in Europe. Monasticism, for the previous two centuries on the decline, almost ceased
7: Garden Statues and Fountains in Monasteries
Monasteries with dramatic gardens, adorned with garden statues and water fountains, flourished throughout Europe in the first half of the first millennium, and along with cross, monks carried the plou
8: Ideas On How To Use Fresh Herb Blends
Sometimes you just get tired of using the same old recipe that tastes the same time after time. But we are all so busy we are looking for easy ways to spice up are repertoire. One way that many cooks
9: Hosepipes- will you face a ban this summer?
When most people think of hosepipes, they think of the standard garden hose: a long, green snake-like flexible pipe that can be used to take water from a garden tap and spray it out into the garden. H
10: Garden Decking
Sometimes, you will want to be able to walk on part of your garden without walking on the grass, essentially creating a floored area at one end of the garden and perhaps also a path through it. The mo
11: Garden Ponds - they are not to difficult to install
If you’ve got a big garden, then it can be difficult to decide what to put in it. A shed? A swing? A hammock? A little vegetable patch, maybe? What you might not have considered, though, is that you c
12: How Choose The Right Type Of Lawn Mower
Do you like to have a beautiful lawn in your yard? Clean, green and well mowed lawn is not just everybody’s dream but also is pretty much pleasing. You can engage a lawn mowing service for a fee but h
13: Yard Figurines
Decorating your yard does not have to involve the same tacky pink flamingos that your grandmother used to have. There are many more options available to you and are as simple as going to your local st
14: Moose Antler Art
Moose antlers are a creative form of décor for the outdoors. Bringing in a rustic feel to any area. With a little creativity and innovation moose antlers can add a lot to a garden. Of course antlers c
15: Fairy Angels, Never a Bad Choice
Fairy Angels come in many shapes and sizes. It is easy to find the one that you want that best suits your style. There are fairy angel statues that fill up the shelves in lawn and garden stores. Not t
16: Anthony Fisher Pixies
Anthony Fisher Pixies are unique and hand crafted. Based out of Cornwall these pieces have a creative unique look. Not your everyday storybook pixie, Anthony Fisher pixies have a similarity to the art
17: Seasonal Cactus Lovers Have Options
Who doesn’t love a cactus? They’re green, naturally repel pets and at least have a fighting chance, don’t need watered every day—a brown thumber’s dream plant. Of course some cactus varieties can be q
18: Seed Sowing
As spring arrives us gardeners start to get ready for the coming season and a major part of this preparation is seed sowing. Sowing seeds and nurturing them through germination into strong healthy pla
19: Hedge Trimmers Are Tools not Toys
If you are truly passionate about your lawn and garden then you have probably either seriously considered a hedge trimmer or are the proud owner of one. Hedge trimmers are great for trimming hedges as
20: Driveway Cracking? How To Concrete Resurface Quickly and Easily
Concrete resurfacing is a method of repairing concrete sections when they are cracking or discolored. This usually happens over time and concrete resurfacing will help restore the look of the area to
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