Month: July 2019

A garden building is a simple wooden structure, mostly used to store unused equipment or gardening tools. These buildings may also be used as workshops. Small garden buildings are common buildings in many gardens because they are sturdy, durable, and functional. If you grow vegetables or fruit for you and your family members, you need a place to keep all your gardening tools. Of course, people are very curious and they want to be sure that the new building will meet their needs. Garden shed or log cabin is the most common choice because of the great look and curb appeal.

Garden buildings can be made in a lot of styles and sizes, but always with the one purpose of providing as much storage space as possible. These buildings are usually of a very simple design that makes it easy to take care of them. Garden buildings are very popular in many gardens because they are extremely sturdy, durable, and functional. There are many types of these buildings but garden shed is the most common choice among the gardeners because of the great look and curb appeal. Of course, keeping your gardening equipment somewhere in the corner of your garden isn’t bad, but many people want something more than this. You should build a great garden building where the gardening equipment, mower, and other tools have their place. Most of the gardeners can do most of their work without a garden cabin but when the gardener’s yard is full of gardening equipment, a small garden cabin no longer seems a bad idea. Garden buildings now are common items in the yards.

If you work from your home, you may want to buy a small garden building to act as your garden office. Garden offices come in a number of different sizes, shapes, and it is very easy to turn your log cabin into a perfect office place. There are many great benefits of creating a special place to work which helps to make you much more productive. One of the key advantages of working from home is that there is no rush hour commute to work and no parking costs involved. Work life can be left in your garden office allowing your house to be just your house again and not the place you work and live. What is more, the price of the this building is lower than having a house extension built and most garden buildings do not need planning permission.

All garden buildings can be fully insulated and the walls offer great insulation properties. For example, these buildings are cool during the summer months and warm during the winter months. You should look for the garden buildings that come with double glazing fitted as standard. You should also know that these buildings tend to be very durable and sturdy because they’re built from the logs. The main characteristics of these buildings are curb appeal, noise reduction, energy efficiency, simple and fast maintenance. However, many people think that these buildings are of short-term value but this is not true. Think about your log cabin as an investment. The great look of your building can increase the value of your building and cultivate your investment.

Garden buildings are coming back to our lives and gives us a chance to enjoy living in environmentally friendly houses. These buildings are very popular in many countries such as the United States, South Africa, United Kingdom, Norway, France, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Denmark. Wood is a natural building material without any negative effects on our bodies. According to the University of the France, these buildings offer lower cooling and heating costs because of the density of the logs and it is very important for both the builders and the consumers. Build a garden building in your garden if you want to save on the heating and cooling bills. The best thing you will find when you are using a garden building is that you can customise this building for your needs and your space requirements.

A garden building is a beautiful and comfortable place for your family and friends to meet and relax. What is more, all these buildings can be used for almost anything but the most common uses are as a guest room, sitting room, garden office, wooden garage, log cabin or summer-house. You can see that there are many garden buildings available these days, tailored to many functions. Remember that having a wooden house in your garden can be a charming accessory to add. It can give your garden a style like nothing else. With a little bit of planning and research, you can be on your way to building a great building for a reasonable price.

• Pour just enough water into a tank, tub, bucket or other container to fill the nutrient reservoir for your hydroponic system. Make sure you measure the number of gallons.
• Check the pH level of the water you’ll be using in your nutrient mixture, using a pH test kit for hydroponic systems. You can get this kit from hydroponic stores and suppliers. The pH level must be between 5.0 and 6.0. If the level is beyond this range, use the chemicals in your kits to adjust the pH level down or up, until it’s within that range.
• Measure two teaspoons for every gallon of a complete dry fertilizer that is soluble in water. Use a fertilizer with macro nutrients like magnesium, sulfur, potassium, nitrogen, phosphorous, and calcium. Also, make sure that it contains essential micro nutrients such as boron, zinc, chlorine, cobalt, manganese, iron, copper, and molybdenum. Then add this fertilizer to the water.
• Add one teaspoon of Epsom salts for every gallon of water.
• Mix all dry ingredients in the water until all crystals and powder dissolve in the water well.
• Remove and then replace your nutrient solution every one or two weeks to make sure that the plants will have a continuous supply of the nutrients they need.

Tips

If your reservoir in your hydroponic system holds plenty of water, mix one or two more batches of hydroponic nutrients.

Never overfill the container, otherwise the hydroponic nutrients will spill as you mix them. Use the solution immediately after mixing, since they could lose some of its strength when you store it before usage.

Warnings

If the level of the water drops between changes because of absorption or evaporation, use just plain water to replace what’s lost. Adding a new batch of nutrient solution to the old could cause an imbalance and salts which could harm plants can build up.

This type of fertilizer is best used in ebb-and-flow hydroponic systems, hydroponic raft setups, and other hydroponic systems that do not tend to clog. Hydroponic systems like aeroponics or drip hydroponics could clog if solids reach the nozzles.

When most people hear the word plastic flowers they shudder at the thought. This is because they have a reputation of looking tacky. This is no longer the case because many of them are now being created to look as realistic as possible. Also not many plastic flowers are still being manufactured out of pure plastic. In fact, silk is now the preferred choice for artificial flowers and plants. Getting the best type of silk flowers, will come down to being in the know. By following these two tips you will be able to get silk flowers that will last a lifetime:

• Price and quality: when it comes down to it, the price will determine the craftsmanship of the flowers. In most cases the more expensive it is the better quality you can expect and this is the same with artificial flowers. This is purely because of the materials that have been used to create them, as well as the time that has gone into creating them. It takes a lot of time to create an artificial flower that can rival that of the fresh ones. The more realistic it looks the more money you are likely to spend on it. However, this should not put you off. When it comes to the price you need to bear in mind that fresh flowers may also cost the same, if not more and will end up dying. The artificial flower you will be able to keep for the rest of your life as long as you maintain it properly. Basically, if you want to have realistic looking flowers than you will need to be prepared to pay a bit more for them.
• Buy smart: as you are going to be paying rather a lot of money towards the arrangement, you need to get as much as you can. This is where looking for the best options comes in. Some flowers, will have been designed to have more than one blossom on the actual stem. The more blossoms on the stem, the better it will be for your pocket. Look out for options that not only include lots of blossoms but also foliage, so that you can create arrangements that have density.

A fully matured tree will grow to about 20m tall and can live for up to 350 years. The bark is scaly and light brown with slim brown twigs and develops cracks in the bark with age. The leaf buds are grey in colour, small and form on long stalks. The small leaves have five segments with smooth teeth, which appear dark green in colour and have a shine to them.

Maple trees appear have a hermaphrodite reproductive system, which means that both the male and the female flowers contain reproductive parts within the same flower. The flowers can contain a number of both male and female organs; they are small, u-shaped, and green to yellow in colour and hang in clusters. Insects pollinate the flowers and they turn into big fruits with wings, these are disappeared by wind.

Interesting fact: the sap from maple trees can be used to make maple syrup.

The tree attracts aphids and a variety of its predators; some of these include birds, ladybirds and hoverflies. Caterpillars from a few species of moth eat the foliage form the tree, including the small yellow wave, the sycamore moth and the maple pug. Birds and small mammals eat the fruits from the tree, while bees and other small insects use the flowers for collecting pollen and nectar.

While you don’t find many myths and legends associated with the field maple, there is an old saying in parts of Europe that the branches hanging over a door entrance would prevent bats from entering their homes.

The timber from a field maple is one of the hardest known to man, it has a high density and is the toughest of all European maple woods. It has a silky and shiny surface and is brown to cream in colour. We have used it to make musical instruments such as harps but it was also used for turnery and carvings. Today’s uses include the making of veneers, particularly because it polishes up extremely well.

Nearly all trees can be affected by a number of tree pests and diseases. These threats can often cause dieback in leaves which is never good for it. They can be affected by sycamore gall mites and there is also the risk of wilt because of fungus growing at the base of the trunk.

Choose the right tree

This seems like obvious advice, but a poor quality tree or the wrong tree in the right spot can be detrimental. Remember that not every tree available for sale is of good quality-and they might not be good quality for your specific region. Watch out for plants growing out of the container or any bark damage on younger trees. If you see these red flags, you’re signing on for a fixer upper.

You also need to ensure the tree will thrive in your chosen environment. Think about mature spread, height and make sure you have room for it to reach its full potential. You should also check the soil drainage, sun/shade exposure and pH of the soil to make sure the tree is a good fit for your location.

Just the right depth

Planting too deeply can cause big problems, so aim to have the root ball’s top to be level with the grade. The lower part of the trunk shouldn’t be buried in soil, and employ a lighter touch with mulching. Too much mulching is the same error as overly-deep planting. Aim for about three inches of mulch below the canopy. However, be wary of shallow planting, too-a root ball that’s exposed will become dry.

Just the right width

Every time you plant a tree, make sure the hole is between two and three times wider than the root ball. This will encourage root development laterally. Roots grow out, not down, so give it a fighting chance. Width that’s too narrow or too wide will cause your tree to struggle to grow, ultimately leading to a weak tree that won’t thrive.

Finally, also check for any root-bound trees and free them before planting. When finishing your planting, use the same soil that you dug-don’t modify the backfill with bark or compost. That can cause issues with water migration. Follow the recommended pruning and watering for your species, and resist the temptation to over-trim this season. Your tree has enough challenges getting literally uprooted and starting over.

• Plant Hearty Chrysanthemums: Chrysanthemums love fall. They are annuals that need very little care. Plant them in bloom and expect the flowers to look healthy for over a month. Once the flowers begin to fade, cut plants back to only a few inches above the ground. They will be dormant in winter but will grow quickly in spring and produce another round of flowers.
• Move Plants to Better Locations: Some plants do not do well despite our best efforts. The cause could be their location (not enough sun, too much sun), soil conditions or nearby plants sapping the nutrients they need. Fall is a good time for a change in scenery. Cooler weather means most plants can tolerate transplanting. Select a site that receives the right amount of sunlight. Prepare the soil with the proper amendments. Once transplanted, keep the ground consistently moist (but not over saturated) for the first month so roots can take hold.
• Keep Lawns Green: Most lawns can remain green throughout winter. For an added boost, mow lawns so blades are about 1 inch tall. Then scatter grass seed over the lawn, especially in bare spots. Sprinkle a light covering of soil amendment and water daily or as needed until new blades appears.
• Time to Plant Onions: It’s time to plant onion seeds. The seed will need well-draining soil. If you have clay soil, add amendments to break up the chunks of clay. Plant seeds where they will get full sun. Leave plenty of space between the seeds so the bulbs will not crowd each other. Since onions have shallow roots, soil should be kept moist. Onion bulbs will be ready to harvest in spring-when the tops of the plants brown and easily bend. Dig up the bulbs and let them cure in a sunny location for several days and then in a cool dry place for two weeks.
• Plant Annuals: Brighten up flowerbeds with cool season flowers including pansies, calendula, snapdragons, stock and sweet alyssum. In addition, continue planting perennials, groundcovers, herbs and roses.
• Plant Wildflowers From Seed: Planting native wildflowers is easy. Select seed packets of the popular California poppies, and not so well known globe gilia grand linanthus and meadowfoam. Scatter the seeds in a flowerbed, gently tamp down and water.