Over the past several years there have been a number of published reports indicating that the American diet has led to a nation of unhealthy people. The days of sitting down at the dinner table and enjoying a balanced meal has been replaced by fast-food from a take-out window and we, as Americans, have suffered. While these reports are upsetting they have also ignited a campaign for healthier eating habits. For many people this has sparked greater interest in growing their own fruits and vegetables in a natural garden, free of the chemicals and pesticides that often strip these foods of their most valuable nutrients. As this interest has grown so has the amount of natural gardening products and for the majority of gardeners this influx has led to confusion and uncertainty concerning what products will work best for them. While any good gardener knows that nutrient dense plants are directly related to the soil in which those seeds are planted, finding the best natural fertilizer can be overwhelming. To assist these gardeners Safe-Fertilizer-Reviews.com has compiled an impartial list of the best natural fertilizers on the market, offering educational reviews on what’s available in today’s gardening market. Each review offered by Safe-Fertilizer-Reviews is backed by researching business trade organizations, message boards and consumer feedback. After researching information regarding each gardening product Safe-Fertilizer-Reviews then ranks the products, making it easier for the consumer to identify the most effective natural fertilizer for their garden. The unbiased reviews provided by Safe-Fertilizer-Reviews is constantly updated, ensuring consumers who want to grow a natural garden have the most recent useful and accurate information available. Keeping with the push for healthier and tastier fruits and vegetables like carrots, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and squash Safe-Fertilizer-Reviews only provides information on natural fertilizers and natural gardening products. In addition to providing natural fertilizer reviews. Safe-Fertilizer-Reviews also has an extensive menu of natural fertilizer articles that concentrate on gardening methods and book reviews. Whether you’re looking to get started with your first organic garden or a seasoned grower who is just looking to stay ahead of the curve with the best natural fertilizers Safe Fertilizer Reviews can deliver the most unbiased and beneficial information for your gardening needs.

Hopefully my first garden fountain article, “Garden Décor Revamped with a Garden Fountain” got you thinking of the benefits a fountain can bring to your gardens and landscaping. We also discussed thinking about the placement and material of your outdoor fountain before you actually purchase. I want to go into more detail in this article regarding the various materials commonly used in garden fountains as well as some advantages and disadvantages of each. 

Outdoor water fountains, commonly called garden fountains, come in many shapes, sizes and materials. You will see rock waterfalls commonly used amongst landscaping that resemble actual rocks with water cascading down. You will find tiered fountains in which water flows from tier to tier or bowl to bowl, very common in the middle of a yard or courtyard. May be you are trying to go green any chance you can? Solar fountains may be the perfect fit for you, although, a smaller water fountain, there are many styles, colors and solar birdbaths to choose. No need for cords, just put the solar panel in a location where you get a lot of sun and enjoy! With so many options, you are sure to find the perfect look for your deck or garden area so let’s consider the material options.

You will commonly see garden style fountains in three materials, fiberglass, stone/granite, and ceramic. Of course there are others ranging from copper to slate to stainless steel, in this article we will compare the fiberglass vs. the cast stone options as they seem to be the most commonly seen and get the most questions.  

Fiberglass outdoor fountains are very common and come in many different styles. You can find lightweight outdoor fountains that look like rocks, tiered styles with 1 to 6 levels, Japanese styles and various other unique designs, all constructed of fiberglass materials. These fountains typically have a “stone-like” finish to make them look like real, natural stone fountains. The largest advantage of a fiberglass outdoor fountain is the weight. Being a fiberglass material, your garden fountain will be kept at a manageable weight, thus making it easier to maneuver, move and clean. Many of the fiberglass tiered fountains although they can be tall, have a spin lock system so the pieces can come apart for easy storage in cold months and easy cleaning. Another advantage of the fiberglass garden fountains is that they are lighter to ship thus keeping the cost down. One disadvantage of the fiberglass material is that they could fade or chip over time from the sun and elements. However, to offset this, the fading or chipped piece can be fixed by refinishing your fountain with a water proof spray finish.  One other point that can be a disadvantage to some is that most lightweight garden fountains are mass produced over seas and are boxed and ready to ship. However, once again, to offset this, it keeps the cost down and allows you to get a water fountain that is produced and ready to ship fast. 

Now, let’s discuss stone outdoor fountains. Typically, stone or granite garden fountains are actually cast stone as opposed to solid concrete or granite to keep the weight down. The largest advantage of a cast stone garden fountain is their beauty and strength! Although heavy, they are very stunning and come in many different shapes and sizes. You can get a tiered fountain at almost any height, a smaller unique shaped fountain or a style that is meant to sit flush up against a wall, such as a wall of your home or deck. Another advantage of a cast stone fountain is that you can usually choose your color. The color is done as a stain or actually infused into the stone so it is very permanent so you shouldn’t have to worry about fading or chipping. The obvious disadvantage of cast stone in a garden water feature is the weight. They are heavy so typically you will want to pick a more permanent place for it in your yard. They can be moved, but it will take some time and energy to do so. Cast stone fountains are tougher to clean simply because they typically have to be cleaned where they sit rather than taken apart and cleaned thoroughly. Don’t let this turn you away however as there are many safe fountain care products that will keep your outdoor fountain looking great for many years! 

No matter what style or material garden fountain you choose, remember that if you live in a cold climate where you get freezing weather, you need to be aware of the winter care such as draining and covering your fountain before a deep freeze. There are fountain covers that work great or you can just cover it with blankets and a tarp. 

Find all types of garden fountains at Serenityhealth.com. You will find garden fountains in many different materials as well as fountains by size and material. Start thinking spring today and get ready to enjoy the relaxing, mesmerizing sounds of an outdoor fountain while you beautify your gardens and outdoor living spaces.

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 WATER is not something that can be used only once. For thousands of years people have used the same water that you now use every day! The purification process that takes place in the natural creation, letting generation after generation enjoy pure water, reflects great wisdom. At the same time, humans have a responsibility to cooperate with this system so that it can work without undue interference. The heat from the sun evaporates water from the surfaces of the oceans, lakes and other bodies of water, as well as from damp surfaces. This evaporation lifts tremendous amounts of water vapor into the atmosphere every day. Even if these waters or surfaces happen to be dirty or salty, the vaporized water is almost pure.

In time, this water returns to the earth as rain (or snow). At the same time it helps to purify the air by taking with it dust and other substances. When it reaches the ground, it gives a cleansing rinse to the vegetation and other surfaces. Some of the water flows into rivers, and some soaks into the ground.

Yes, with the worldwide fascination over the awesome make up of water, humans today found better ways to put the effects of natural water right within their areas of residence through the use of outdoor garden fountains.

Understanding the Importance of Outdoor Garden Fountains to the Human Society

The human fascination over water forms have lead to the creation of outdoor garden fountains that naturally bring in the wonders of water forms right within the areas of residence of the human individuals. Modern studies bring out the indication that water therapy actually brings out the best out of the individuals being treated by the said therapy. Hence, as a result, many among those who know about this particular truth are now readily interested in buying their own outdoor garden fountain that could help them be eased from the different stresses of life while they stay within the comfort of their homes. Yes, certainly, having an outdoor garden water fountain is a wonderful of relaxation.

Hence, if you want to realize the benefits of the creation of outdoor garden fountains and offering of the said product to the market, now is the time to give an outdoor garden fountain as gift for yourself. Rest assured that the decision that you make and the money that you would pay for the said product would give you the best kind of relaxation you have ever imagined to receive.

This article is dedicated to planning a successful herb garden. If you have planted herb gardens in previous years this will help to revamp and refresh one already have.

Go to your Garden Center and see what herbs are available and suitable for your area. This is important if you are planning an outside herb garden. If you are planning an inside herb garden, since you control the atmosphere, you can choose whatever you like.

My suggestion here would be to select a theme for your herb garden. You can plant them for cooking herbs, cosmetic herbs, medicinal herbs or fragrance herbs use. Be realistic about your plants. Check your whole property to find the right spot. Look for sun or shade, type of soil, and how well the spot drains. These are all very import for picking the best place for your herb garden.

Once you have accomplished the above, pick your sunniest spot because herbs need a lot of sun (a good four top six hours daily). Be sure that the herb garden site is level and sheltered from wind. If your soil is a bit heavy ad lots of compost when preparing your site which will make the soil looser and help with drainage and texture.

Try to keep the herb garden close to the house to facilitate in picking the harvest and checking for troubles. If you can’t find a suitable sunny spot plant them in a garden container that you can move around to follow the sun. (This movement is a bit time consuming but it pay off in the end).

Look at the rest of your gardens. Are they formal or informal? You will want your herb garden to complement your house and garden. Look in books or magazine to get some inspiration. If you are creating a formal herb garden you will need to plant in straight lines and geometric shapes framing them with low hedges and paths. A fountain, bench or topiary shrubs are almost always used as the main focal point. Arrange the layout around a central axis. Then plant one kind of herb in each block, go for bold color and texture. Be warned a formal garden is labor intensive and will be expensive.

In an informal herb garden you can plant more flowing, curved beds and walkways. Add flowers and shrubs for a really exciting look. This type of herb garden requires less initial work and will be easier and cheaper to maintain.

Now it’s time to decide on which herbs to plant. The easy way is to make a list of the ones that follow your theme. Make up your wish list in three columns. Column one is the absolutely must have plants, Column two will be the ones that would be nice to have and Column three is oh well, not necessary. If you’re just starting out do between 5-10 herbs, (depending on your space). This makes the herb gardening more manageable.

Know which herb plants or annual or perennial, and make a note of them so you won’t forget. A small spiral notebook is a good place to make comments on the care of each of your herbs. Situate each plant according to height for maximum enjoyment of your herb garden.

Lastly keep them well fed and give them lots of love and you will a beautiful herb garden that is multi-purpose. You get to plant the herb garden, watch it flourish, and then you get to harvest it for whatever your purpose was: Culinary, Medicinal, Fragrance or Cosmetic.

Happy Planting!

If you’re starting from scratch and looking for a new set of garden furniture, how do you choose what to go for? You may have experience of the garden furniture set your parents had or some friends who have a garden table and chairs that seemed comfortable. But do you choose wooden garden furniture, metal garden furniture or something else? There is so much choice – where do you start? Initially, you will have an idea of how much you want to spend. This will dictate, to a certain extent, the quality and style of the garden furniture you wish to buy. If you are on a limited budget, then probably the PVC route is the one to take. Functional and light, PVC garden furniture will last a few years but be prepared for brittleness after time in the sun. If you shy away from the PVC furniture, you should then decide how many people you wish to sit at your garden table. Probably 4 – 6 garden chairs would be the most common combination and this would comprise either a round or rectangular garden table. There is also the option of having a 4 seater garden table and a separate garden bench. This gives two distinct pieces of garden furniture, but allows for extra seating at the table, if required. Then, what construction material should you choose? Cast aluminium garden furniture has the big advantage of being virtually maintenance free and will never go rusty. For those of you with less time on your hands, the thought of doing nothing to your garden furniture, apart from the occasional “hose down” probably sounds quite appealing. However, patio furniture made from wood has that natural look and feel which only wood can give. Wooden garden furniture does not necessarily require any maintenance but treatment with oil a couple of times a year is recommended. There is a complete price range with wooden furniture, from the very cheap hardwood garden furniture, which could only last a couple of years, to the more expensive Teak garden furniture or Oak sets. You get what you pay for! If you want something to last a few years, then you have to pay for it and it can be false economy to buy cheap. So, when deciding what you would like to have in your garden, have a look around, decide your budget, select the material and go for quality!