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Garden Statuary - Time for a Fresh New Look
Spring is coming, and now is the time to get out and whip those outdoor spaces into shape. With new growth appearing on trees, bulbs popping up and birds and butterflies coming out of hiding, your patio, garden or backyard is ripe for a fresh new look with decorative accents that put a delightful finishing touch on your own little corner of nature. Fountains, always a favorite, add the beauty of sculpture plus the relaxing sound of water, and bring a unique elegance to your garden or patio. Many people never consider fountains because they are afraid of the difficulty of transporting and installing large stone structures, not to mention the cost. The great news is that now you can get beautiful, classically sculptured fountains in modern cast materials for a fraction of the cost and weight of stone. Alabastrite, a cast resin filled with powdered stone, can be made to look and feel like marble, granite, sandstone, concrete, even bronze -- and it costs far less than traditional stone fountains. No longer do you have to pay a lot for the beauty of classical garden fountains... modern technology has brought the elegance of the past within reach of today's patios and gardens! For many others, the main issue is space. Apartments and condos, when they provide patio or balcony space at all, offer little room for large outdoor items. For those concerned about space, however, fountains are still a great idea. Consider a stylish tabletop fountain, small enough to fit on a patio table or garden shelf, or even in your living room, den or bedroom. The wide range of designs and styles available today guarantees that you can always find something to fit your taste, and the small size ensures that you can always find room! Beauty for both the eyes and the ears is now available for every home, regardless of the size! Take a fresh look at today's fountains, and you'll see why fountains are now a great choice for bringing a fresh new look to your garden, patio or backyard. Brian Dalton owns and maintains the Springtime Gardens website, and spends countless happy hours decorating and maintaining his own patios and container gardens. Springtime Gardens - Affordable Garden and Patio Decor Copyright 2005 BKD Enterprises
News about Garden Statuary Find inspiration on a garden tour (San Diego Union-Tribune) 11 Mar 2010 at 1:24pm Put on your walking shoes, garden lovers. Garden tour season begins next week and continues into late May, with events planned from Bonsall to Bonita, La Jolla to Alpine. Filoli, Cañada Road, Woodside (San Francisco Chronicle) 11 Mar 2010 at 2:50am Filoli, Cañada Road, Woodside: The emerald-hued pastures bordering its extensive driveway offer only a hint of the splendor of Filoli, a 654-acre country estate with magnificent gardens, situated on Cañada Road on the outskirts of Woodside. The former... Gardens - Woodside California - United States - Recreation - Woodside FYI (Naples Daily News) 7 Mar 2010 at 1:54pm Here is the FYI column for Monday, March 8, 2010:Open houseLindy Thomas Interiors is having an open house and garden party from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at 1780 Commercial Drive , Naples. The store sells statuary, urns, planters and fountains that are displayed in an outdoor garden. Information: 304-9000Trunk shows* Signatures at the Mercato is having a Peace of Cloth trunk show Thursday and ... School News (The Tuscaloosa News) 9 Mar 2010 at 3:38am Hillcrest Middle School The all-A's honor roll for the fourth six weeks includes: Garden Expert: What's on the minds of gardeners (The Buffalo News) 5 Mar 2010 at 8:27am Gardeners aren't any one type of person. They don't like the same things at the same time, nor do they approach gardening, shopping, traveling or life equally. Old-Fashioned Bulwark in a Tide of Foreclosures (New York Times) 5 Mar 2010 at 10:23am A city agency and nonprofit groups build or rehabilitate moderate-income housing, then scrutinize buyers? credit. And they avoid the national foreclosure crisis. Searching for the skinny on Longshore, Brian O'Leary unearths much more (West... 4 Mar 2010 at 8:09am Brian O'Leary is digging up the dirt on Longshore Park. Beginning with the word Longshore. "Every day I look for an explanation," he said, taking a break from his research at the café inside Westport Public Library . O'Leary is the man leading the archival research for the Longshore 50th Anniversary Committee , which is celebrating this town's 1960 purchase of the 169-acre park for less than $2 ... Kitchen gardens can please both eye, palate (Asheville Citizen-Times) 28 Feb 2010 at 5:19pm 'Tis the season when everyone gets the urge to plant. And if you choose to grow vegetables, there's no need to relegate them to a far corner of your yard, where they are sure to suffer neglect. Parker: Brewery to buy Amato's (Denver Post) 18 Feb 2010 at 2:14am Amato's, the statuary and fine garden decor merchant that's been plying water fountains, Buddha statues and custom furniture since 1922, is close to closing on a sale to the Breckenridge Brewery. Waddesdon and the V&A Partner with Brian and Anna Haughton for Art Antiques Lo... 21 Feb 2010 at 9:34pm LONDON.- This year the Waddesdon Masterclass is delighted to announce its partnership with Art Antiques London, the much-anticipated new art and antique fair launched by veteran fair organizers, Brian and Anna Haughton. News About Gardening Green Scene: Pruning tips, groundhog repellent and other gardening advice - W... Green Scene: Pruning tips, groundhog repellent and other gardening advice Washington Post Also called woodchucks (Marmota monax), they mostly eat herbaceous plants, especially produce, and are a nightmare for gardeners who want manicured ... Garden of inspiration - Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) Garden of inspiration Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) Garden stores, public gardens and backyard gardens are all fair game. Folks come up with a rainbow of innovative solutions using repurposed this and castoff ... Home and Garden briefs for March 12North County Times all 4 news articles » It's a bumper crop of first-time food gardeners - Daily Breeze It's a bumper crop of first-time food gardeners Daily Breeze (Photo by Meredith Grenier) One of the healthiest by-products of the recession has been a nationwide bumper crop of first-time food gardeners. ... and more » Gardening from the couch: Succulent Containers Gardens - Baltimore Sun (blog) Baltimore Sun (blog) Gardening from the couch: Succulent Containers Gardens Baltimore Sun (blog) And, like so many of us who write about gardens, she began to purchase them for her own garden. "It has become politically incorrect out here to have a lawn ... Show and - Chicago Tribune Otago Daily Times Show and Chicago Tribune Once your gardening sap starts to flow in spring, one of the best places to prowl for inspiration is the Chicago ... Springfest Flower and Garden Show is this weekendDailyrecord.com How garden designers can tap brands to sponsor their exhibits at major garden ...Horticulture Week San Francisco Flower and Garden Show in full bloomSan Francisco Examiner all 31 news articles » 10 steps to a successful first vegetable garden - Baltimore Sun Christian Science Monitor 10 steps to a successful first vegetable garden Baltimore Sun It's a home vegetable garden, and don't be intimidated if you've never planted one before. Vegetables are easy to grow, especially if you follow these 10 ... Gardening So Simple You Can Easily Grow Your OwnHuffington Post (blog) all 13 news articles » Waiting lists spring up for DM's coveted community garden plots - DesMoinesRe... al.com (blog) Waiting lists spring up for DM's coveted community garden plots DesMoinesRegister.com The popularity of the Des Moines Parks and Recreation garden plots also has made some residents concerned that the city has no residency requirement to ... Community gardens grow popularTaylor Daily Press all 3 news articles » Green Space: Idiots (like us) need strong gardening book - Canton Repository Green Space: Idiots (like us) need strong gardening book Canton Repository ?The Complete Idiot's Guide to Year-Round Gardening? really isn't just for complete idiots or even pretenders. That's marketing. Delilah Smittle and Sheri ... and more » Tips for letting kids help in the garden - Austin American-Statesman Austin American-Statesman Tips for letting kids help in the garden Austin American-Statesman By Tara A. Trower Planting time is upon us, and in our household, we are about to embark upon a new garden. This is our second spring in this house, ... Home and garden news and briefs - Santa Rosa Press Democrat Home and garden news and briefs Santa Rosa Press Democrat Volunteers are being recruited to help plant and tend a new community garden in Windsor to serve the needy. The garden will be located on the corner of Joe ... Maloney memorial garden at Community CenterSonoma Index-Tribune all 2 news articles » |
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Growing Organic! Herbs, Flowers and Fruit Creating no dig gardens on top of the soil gives you many immediate advantages over the usual garden. It is quick and easy It will improve the soil underneath the bed It is weed free and organic What is the Right Plant and Where Do I Put It? Know if your plants are disease-susceptible. Your choice of plants used in your garden is as important as the soil that you put those plants in. Select plants that are disease resistant and they will be much more easy to maintain and will give you the look you are wanting. Food for thought is use plants that are native to your area. Summer Lawn Care Tips Summer is just around the corner, and your lawn could probably use a little maintenance before the summer season of backyard BBQs and swimming in the pool. So what are you doing now to get your lawn ready? Lawn care is often feared as a difficult and time intensive process, but with a few guidelines and tips, you can easily have a healthy green lawn in time for the first backyard party of the season. How and When to Plant Roses When spring comes and the ground is thawed, it is time to start planting your rose garden. Roses have been a cherished aphrodisiac since biblical times. They have been around for over 3000 years, yet they still hold a particular mystery and fascination, not to mention the fact that they just look and smell good! How to Grow Basil Today there are sprays, scented candles, plug-ins, and even discs that promise to freshen your air by putting a variety of aromas into your home. However, when you know how to grow basil, you can have enough variety of fragrance to package your own potpourri! The most commonly grown basil is the annual, ocimum basilicum that carries a minty fragrance that smells like? well, it smells like sweet basil. In addition to having a wonderful fragrance, sweet basil is an essential ingredient in soups, stews, pesto sauce, and just about any tomato dish. Knowing how to grow basil is a must for every herb gardener. You can grow herbs both indoors and outdoors Maintaining Oxygen Levels in Fish and KOI Ponds Severe environmental stressors are the most frequent causes of sudden fish death in garden ponds or other fish habitats, and the lack of oxygen in the water is the number 1 stressor of all. Straw Bale Culture Technique In general, plants grown in straw bales appear to require less water than when grown in soil. Another benefit to using straw bale culture is the garden bed will turn into compost offering some additional nutrients to your vegetables and herbs. The constantly composing environment warms up to provide gentle heat to the roots of plants and for your greenhouse. After some preparation and processing the compost will also begin to generate Co2 which will help to boost your plant's growth rate. Fertilizing Your Water Lilies... Unfortunately, sunlight is not enough. 10 Free Gardening Products One of the pleasurable spin-offs in organic gardening is finding alternative ways of coming up with the same, if not better, end result..... Wild Flower Garden - Make Amends...Your Plants Will Love It A wild flower garden, just like any garden you wish to plant, requires good quality soil that will meet the needs of the plants you put in it. That means that your garden soil may need some amendment. So why do you need to amend the soil and how do you do it? Introduction to Botany Botanists are individuals who conduct extensive study on plant biology - from the simple to the most complex plant organisms; studying all aspect of an individual plant or an entire ecology. Many botanists are involved in a broad range of activities including academic, both teaching and researching (Including field and laboratory studies). In a strict sense, botany is the pure science involved with the investigation of the basic nature of plants. Frame Your Garden With Edging You've planted the flowers, put in the shrubs and even added a bird bath and a few garden decorations, but what's missing? Could it be the edging? How to Attract Butterfly Activity... The flittering of the butterfly through your garden is no accident if you planned your garden carefully. The adult butterfly flitters from flower to flower - sipping nectar from many flowers in your gardens, while other adult butterflies search for areas to lay their larvae. It is good to take note that the butterfly garden is going to differ from other areas of your garden. Your natural instincts will be to kill off pests, larvae and creatures in the garden, but in the butterfly garden your best results are noticed when you use organic gardening: Which means no chemicals at all. Bonsai Trees - Our Own Little Forest Bonsai trees have been grown in China and Japan for centuries. Buddhist priests were the ones that created them and, in some centuries time, everyone could enjoy the little trees. And, by little we mean little: a bonsai tree can live up to hundreds of years without being more than 1m high. By regularly cutting down the branches and by shortening the roots, the growing is stopped. More, by not providing the full required elements to grow, the trees remain little. Those really interested in Bonsai trees should know that this is a hobby that requires a lot of responsibility and time, because they are living trees, not some dead wood. Oregano: Joy of the Mountain Known as "joy of the mountain," Origanum vulgare is commonly called culinary oregano or Turkish oregano. Oregano is a close relative of marjoram and is also known as pot marjoram. Similar in taste to marjoram, oregano's taste is more pungent and has overtones of mint. Greek oregano, subspecies hirtum of O. vulgare, is recommended as the best type of oregano for cooking. Oregano is a half-hardy perennial that can be grown outdoors as an annual or indoors as a perennial. Blooming in early summer, Greek oregano has pink, white, or purple flowers, dark green opposite leaves that are highly aromatic, and slim, squarish, woody, branched stems. Greek oregano has a branching taproot and grows in a clump. Used the world over in Italian, Mexican, and Spanish dishes, Greek oregano is one of the three essential ingredients in Italian cooking along with basil and marjoram. 22 Fun Things To Do With Your Dozen Rose Gift Your dozen rose gift doesn't only have to decorate your favorite room. Roses are about romance and enjoying the moment they are given and received. I've discovered some fun ways to use roses to create a stimulating day or night. International Flower Delivery As our global community continues to expand we often find ourselves with friends and families who live in countries outside of the U.S. In the past this caused somewhat of a dilemma if a person wanted to send a gift of flowers internationally. It was not as simple as calling the local florist; it was almost impossible to find a florist who could wire transfer the order to another florist in a different country. This has changed, however, because of the availability of resources via the Internet. Fall Garden Chores for Spring Flowering Bulbs As the school busses begin to rumble down the road again we are reminded that the gardening season is drawing to a close. For the gardener with an eye toward next spring, however, the season still promises plenty to be done in preparation of a showy spring to come. Early fall is the time when we should be planting our bulbs. Light Up Your Garden And Brighten Your Life Extending Your Living Space Moss on Lawns Just about right now, we start to see moss on lawns and the plaintive cry goes up, "How do we stop it?"
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