by PeterLS | Sep 10, 2015 | Plants and Soils.
I don’t think there is anything more pleasing to the eye in a garden than a lovely groomed lawn, however the reality is that this takes a lot of work to maintain and create. So before you go down this path, be aware that the result you are looking for might not be...
by PeterLS | Jun 15, 2014 | Plants and Soils.
Here’s is a beautiful video of the magnificent Butchart gardens, I found this on You Tube and just had to share it, a picture speaks a thousand words so best show you. Hope you enjoy,...
by PeterLS | Jul 8, 2013 | Plants and Soils.
The pH value of your soil is quite critical to the growth success of your plant. What is this you might be asking, well it simple is the level of acid or alkaline in your soil. This will determine the fertility of your soil and therefore is important to know before...
by PeterLS | Apr 15, 2013 | Plants and Soils.
A nice looking deck extending from a house is no doubt a wonderful addition, it not only provides an area to entertain guests but provides a safe environment for family. So whether the kids playing or working on your tan, or family barbecues even, building a deck will...
by PeterLS | Nov 20, 2012 | Plants and Soils.
So Dirt is actually not the right term to explain the complex continuously growing media that plant life needs to…well…grow. Soil is composed of bacteria and microorganisms that assist decomposing organic matter into nutrients that enrich the soil. As landscapers will...
by PeterLS | Aug 20, 2012 | Plants and Soils.
Choosing the right Plant Soil combination is one of the most interesting dilemmas a gardener has to face. In order to understand how we could go about this, we must first understand how soil itself is defined. One definition has described it as the unconsolidated...
