Although shrubs, trees and flowers are the main furnishings of any garden, the installation of a water feature or pool adds some extra interest to even the smallest of gardens.

If space is limited and there is no room for a pool, a water feature incorporating a fountain would be a relaxing focus of attention in even the smallest of courtyards or patios. These can be easily installed within a matter of hours.

For those lucky enough to have a large sunny garden, there are a much larger choice of pools available. For example, those living in a villa in Spain would be spoilt for choice when choosing the position of a garden pool in Estepona. A site receiving the maximum amount of daily sunshine is perfect for most garden pools. This provides both the fish and the plant life within the pool with the best possible conditions for health and growth. (more...)

Planting pretty, colourful flowers obviously is not as useful as growing fruits or vegetables. After all, you cannot eat them. That means most of the people who plant them truly love them. Perhaps they appreciate the way they complement their home or garden. Or maybe they like the challenge of growing exotic species. Whatever the reason, growing flowers is a popular pastime in the UK.

Where to begin? The first and most important consideration when it comes to planting a flower garden is the plot. You will need a piece of land that receives sunlight for at least six to eight hours a day. When choosing a flower bed, it is also best to keep away from trees and bushes. Their roots will rob your flower garden water.

Before planting the seeds, you must remove all of the grass and weeds, including the roots. This is a common mistake of beginning gardeners who are in a hurry to get started. They often do a poor job of weeding and within a week or two of constant watering their gardens often have more weeds than seedlings. (more...)

Gardening is widely thought to be one of the most rewarding hobbies a person can have. Working outdoors with the soil and seeds, watching your plants grow and enjoying the space you create can be an exhilarating experience.

In order to start gardening, you will need some basic tools, which can be procured from your nearest DIY store. Of course, a garden needs plants, so you will also need the seeds of your choice. Since many plants, flowers and vegetables are seasonal, do some research on which plants are in season at the moment and plant those.

Make a little design layout of your space and plant accordingly. Knowing how the plants look at their peak will also help you visualise your garden in full bloom and thus plan it better. It doesn't matter if it's Cube Furniture or any other type of garden furniture, if you want to keep any in your garden, use it as part of your garden design and maintain it well. (more...)

If you are new to gardening and have recently acquired a piece of land to work with, the chances are good that you are feeling a little apprehensive at the responsibility. While laying the foundations of a good garden can be tricky, it should be possible to create the beginnings of something successful by following a few simple guidelines.

Before you get going on your new garden project, it is important to collect a few basic tools to help you. While you don't need state of the art equipment, you will find yourself in need of certain, indispensable items. To start with, as any florist in Winchester will tell you, you should find yourself a good spade. This is a multipurpose, multifunctional garden tool, and is the essential prerequisite of just about all gardening activities: from digging beds, to moving materials around the space and getting rid of weeds.

You will also want to find yourself a good, long handled garden fork. This implement is necessary if you're looking to remove grass and weeds from an area, and is also useful for digging up bulbs, roots and tubers without damaging them. (more...)