A deciduous hardwood tree indigenous to Indonesia and Southeast Asia, teak is extremely dense-grained and highly resistant to rot, warping, shrinkage and swelling. Its high natural oil content acts as a natural preservative to the wood, so it can be left outdoors for decades. The first outdoor teak benches were made of recycled decking from [...]

So you want to go organic!
Organic gardening does not just mean no chemicals, fungicides, insecticides, or herbicides, it means creating a natural balance in our gardens. Organic gardening starts with soil and that means recycling; recycling plants, weeds, flowers, vegetables, kitchen waste, newspapers and anything else that will break down into compost. Compost is the [...]

Successful organic vegetable gardening can require a lot of work and careful planning. This includes the preparation of the soil by enriching it and protecting the soil from the infestation of harmful insects.
Organic vegetable gardening is different from conventional gardening in two major ways. They differ from the usage of fertilizers and pest control. The [...]

For some people, the space on their lawn isn’t large enough to accommodate a full-fledged garden, flushed with flora and fauna that will make any passersby give a second look. But you shouldn’t despair when that seems out of reach. You can make a raised bed to help the gardener inch closer to the garden [...]

Weather is a nuisance. You just cannot depend on Mother Nature to provide the things your plants need in the correct proportions — ample sunlight and balanced rainfall seem forever elusive. Some days, the weather just goes over the line with heat wave after heat wave rivaling Death Valley. And on other, it seems like [...]

One of the most important things to think about when planning your organic garden is placement. Nothing will influence your organic garden’s success (or failure) more than its location. Where you place your garden will also affect your choice of plants — you need to choose plants that can thrive in the location you choose. [...]

There’s always that little girl inside every woman who just adores butterflies fluttering around a wonderful garden full of delicate flowers, all just starting to bloom under the morning light. But creating ones requires a lot of work and a little bit of patience, since attracting butterflies is no easy task. You have to [...]

Conventional wisdom says that organic gardening is a simple process wherein one just plants seeds and for it to grow to its potential, fertilizers are put around the area and pesticides are used to brush off annoying insects that may storm the garden. However, organic gardening is more than a step-by-step process; it is a [...]

What is butterfly gardening? Simply put butterfly gardening is the art of growing flowers and plants that will attract these colorful and magnificent creatures to our own gardens. A properly planned butterfly garden offers great joy to visitors of the garden by attracting these lovely flitting creatures for our amusement and delight. It also ensures [...]