Lots of people know that a good garden landscape not only enhances the look of your home, but it also adds a bit of beauty; that extra bit of finesse that makes a house a home and gives it a bit of individuality and personality. In fact, a welcoming entrance to your home is one of the most important factors in creating your home's personality. And that is what Landscape-andGarden.com is all about. Here you will be exposed to real, learned-by-experience knowledge on landscaping and garden designs, as well as easy to follow do-it-yourself tips, tricks, recommendations and advice that you can implement in your own garden. All the pages on this landscape and gardening website are aimed at providing you with information on how to successfully and easily design, create and maintain your very own garden landscape without requiring the services of a landscape designer, landscape architects or even outside contractors. All the pages on this site are filled with gardening articles and information, gardening tips, and landscaping ideas to help you create your own garden landscape; and many more pages and articles are added all the time. The ultimate aim is for you to have a beautifully finished landscape design that will save you time and money, with fewer mistakes and frustrations. Let's face it, a landscape designer and landscape architects do not come cheaply, especially if you garden on a limited budget. The ultimate aim would then be to inspire you to such an extent that you will soon have your own front yard landscaping and your backyard landscaping looking like a dream.
We cover different home garden topics in the various sections of this website, starting with landscaping ideas and landscaping designs. We also look at garden soil, top soil and the different types of fertilizer, as well as the various types of plants and trees you can use in your own home garden. Our current sections include the following topics:
In the landscaping section we provide you with all the information that you would need to design your very own garden landscape; from the landscape designs and planning, to the different garden styles that you can implement. We also cover the limiting factors in landscape design as well as the principles of landscape design. We look at both front yard landscaping as well as backyard landscaping plans. The ultimate aim of this section is to provide you with a practical start to your own landscaping and landscape design.
In the garden soil section we introduce you to different types of soil and how plants grow in it. Knowing your soil and how to test the soil pH level is important as it will help you in your plant selection. Knowing the soil fertility and how to fertilize your garden correctly is also important. Plants depend on soil for water and nutrients and support by roots that anchor the plant. Thus the quality of the soil is important; this is where different types of fertilizer can play an important role. Special emphasis is placed on the different types of organic fertilizer that you can apply as well as how to apply the fertilizer to your specific type of garden soil.
Our container gardening section is aimed especially at people living in a townhouse complex; but container gardening can also be applied to patio areas and on balconies to add that extra bit of finesse. In this section we look at how to choose the perfect container for your plants. You may be thinking what about the potting soil, planting and repotting? And can I have an outdoor as well as indoor container garden? These are just some of the questions we address in this section.
Water is calming, it is hypnotic, and it is fascinating. Mainly due to the availability of flexible plastic liners, inexpensive pumps, pre-fabricated garden ponds, cascades, water plants and fish, the water garden and the garden fountain have become very popular in recent years. A well-designed water feature will be an asset to any landscape garden and can be the focal point in a backyard landscaping design. In this section the aim to help you plan and design your own water garden and water feature to suit either your existing front yard landscaping or backyard landscaping.
Orchids are really fascinating plants. There is a school of thought that placed orchids in a mythical bracket which made growing orchids out of reach for the ordinary do-it-yourself gardener; but in this section we will dispel some of these misconceptions and show you how easy it is to grow orchids and create your own orchid home garden. Whether you like Cymbidium orchids, Lady Slipper orchids, Moth orchids, Dendrobium orchids, Cattleya orchids, Vanda orchids or even the Miltoniopsis orchids; in this section you will find some interesting facts regarding these different types of orchids, as well as useful tips for growing orchids.
Just as herbs are essential ingredients for flavoring and spicing up recipes all over the world, no garden is complete without them. Anyone can establish a herb garden regardless of the amount of available space. Whether you just have a little balcony or a small area in your backyard, or alongside your house or garage, or vast expanses of space, you can create your very own herb garden to suit your needs. Since the main focus of this website is to cater for the backyard garden landscape, our discussion will also focus on the smaller herb garden, or kitchen garden. Herb gardening is a very rewarding way to spend one’s time in a garden. All it takes is a little time, a few herb plants and you will have an ample supply of fresh herbs whenever you require them. Herbs will grow in any little space, whether it is in a container or on a window sill, or even indoors, herbs make for good indoor plants even during winter. Herbs like Parsley, Lavender, Rosemary, Fennel, Tarragon, Dill, Sage, Thyme, Basil, Rocket, Garlic, Chives, etc. will all receive attention in this section.