Gardening is both a peaceful endeavor and one that fulfills our natural instinct to make use of and cultivate the land around us. With many gardening shows and gardening specialty channels now available on T.V, and numerous places to gather information related to gardening online, gardeners are now more informed and knowledgeable about their craft than ever before.This, combined with an increased awareness of the environmental hazards facing us, has given rise to an increase in the popularity of solar lighting in gardens. These are both environmentally friendly and great additions to any garden.Solar lighting is not only cheaper and better for the environment; it also avoids the pitfalls that occur when installing electrical lighting in a garden area. These electrical lines must be installed underground in shallow trenches to avoid the danger of being exposed wear and tear and the elements. Solar lighting requires nothing more than a battery and some natural sunlight to perform their magic.There are many varieties of garden lighting. Dome lights, pole lighting, globes, stepping stones and lanterns are all viable choices. Dome lights are kept low to the ground, and often have spikes attached to them which can be easily inserted into the ground, [more..]

A water feature is a great way to decorate your yard. They are often easy to install and can come in many different sizes so that even the smallest yard can have a water feature. The sound of running water is soothing, and spending time around your water garden can be a great way to unwind and entertain. If you put a pond in your yard, you have the option to put fish in it. It is well known that watching fish swimming around is relaxing and may make your heart rate drop. What could be better after a stressful day at work than to return home and listen to the calming sounds of running water and watching the fish swim around the pond.After putting so much time and money into installing your pond, you will want to enhance it as much as possible. One effective way to highlight your water garden with with the appropriate lighting. With pond and garden spot lighting you will be able to enjoy your water feature at night as much as you do during the day.You can line your garden walkway with garden lights. Spot light can also be used to highlight other areas [more..]

Looking around at your outdoor space, you realize that you pretty much have all the things in place to make it the ultimate place to hang out and just have a good time. But, there is still that little voice nagging you in the back of your head telling you that something is missing. So, you think to yourself about what it could be and you end up realizing that you need that last special something and one spectacular way to put an exclamation point on your space is with eye-catching weathervanes, they would be a great addition to any deck, patio, garden, or lawn. Now, you are probably thinking, why would I want one in my outdoor space, are they not just for farmers to have out near their fields to see which way the wind is blowing? Well, in the past, that is the practical function that they served, but over the years people have started to buy them more and more because of their attractive look, which really enhances the appearance of any outdoor space. What makes weathervanes so beautiful are a number of different factors one being the materials that they are made from. These materials [more..]

A favorite activity of your family's is to just spend the afternoon playing lawn games. Whether its croquet, ladder ball, or volleyball, everyone just likes to be outside enjoying the fresh air. However, the one problem that arises with these fun activities is people usually end up sitting on the ground, ruining their clothes. So, to avoid this from happening the next time around, purchase some lovely garden benches to put in your outdoor space. Garden benches are the perfect place to take it easy and the reason they are is because of their wonderful design. Normally, one will sit about three feet off the ground and will feature a long, wide seating area that is great for two to even four people to sit. There are ones that come with additional relaxing qualities like armrests and backrests, providing you with much needed support after an intense volleyball match. Some will even come with curved seats that nicely contour to your body and one way you can make this furnishing even more relaxing is by purchasing a cushion for it. It sounds like a simple thing to do, but most people forget that it's an option. Really, nothing is better than [more..]

Does anyone know where I can find Rose/Orange Flower Water used to make cocktails? Some of my favorite cocktails (ramos gin fizz) use these ingredients. I asked one of the bartenders where they get theirs, but they get it wholesale from a distributor. [more..]

Do I pull it out of the stalk? Cut it at the stalk? Or just let natrue take its course. It's kinda ugly. [more..]