Gardening
14 May 2016
Leaves needs raking up regularly in the harmmatan and dry season but instead of burning them, turn them to leave mould – a valuable free resource that is worth its weight in gold.
7 May 2016
What a time to be a gardener in those famous words of Dickens ‘‘It (is) the best of times, it (is) the worst of times.” The best of times because the variety and knowledge of plants has never....
30 Apr 2016
Nigerians especially the rich, who can easily afford plants, and flowers, rarely take an interest in flowers and gardening in general.
23 Apr 2016
House Plants are a great way of bringing fresh air into stuffy homes even without opening the windows. And there are different types to suit all sorts of conditions and budgets.
16 Apr 2016
Small Beautiful Ornamentals Small space should not be a limitation to your creativity. In fact, it should spur your imagination and be to your advantage.
8 Apr 2016
Most of us don’t have the time or space to plant even a little bit. However, a great way to enjoy the vast array of colorful flowers and foliage without spending a lot of money is to container garden.
2 Apr 2016
If you are thinking which landscaping style is best for your garden, consider carefully which school of thought you want to follow- formal or informal garden design.
25 Mar 2016
The holy Resurrection season celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is an occasion of great significance in the Christian Calendar.
19 Mar 2016
There are many ways to make our house look beautiful including designing a garden. This time we are going to consider minimalist garden design.
12 Mar 2016
Modern landscape design has quickly gained ground in popularity. Clean lines, bold patterns and new use of materials all play a part in this fresh style.
4 Mar 2016
So far, on garden design we have discussed key elements or principles of design (size, form, balance) – whether form or function depends on primary purpose, often both.
20 Feb 2016
‘‘If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need’’ – Marcus Tullius Cicero 106BC – 43 BC GARDENING is not only a hobby; it’s an art form. While most gardens are a result of a particular climate or landscape, many are simply an extension of the gardener’s imagination and passion. Designing…
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