Garden Products
Tasty Tomatoes
Grow your own fruit and vegetables
Tomatoes will grow in most areas. Cordon varieties have a small footprint and are ideal for balconies. Bring them on inside as most apartments are warm enough to substitute for a greenhouse. Garlic, carrots and sugar snap peas all work well. Salads are easy to grow and can even substitute for that expensive washed stuff you buy from the supermarket. Credit-crunch-tastic! Read more »
Posted 12/8/2008
Window box gardening
Apartment Gardening
Flat or apartment? City living shouldn't stop you from enjoying a beautiful garden! Window (or flower) boxes are a traditional way to brighten up your view and get a piece of nature into the urban sprawl, but you don't need to stop there. Vegetables, fruits, and even topiary can be squeezed into surprisingly small spaces Read more »
Posted 24/9/2008
Choosing Plants
Plants for your garden
When choosing plants for your garden, you should consider prevailing site conditions. You will never get sun-loving plants to thrive in the shade, whatever you try! Other factors include soil type and exposure to wind and rain. A good nursery or garden designer will be able to advise you on appropriate plants for your garden. Read more »
Posted 9/9/2008
