Community gardening

Many gardeners may not be aware that common items from around the house can start off a healthy, nutritious garden. Composting is one of the ways to retain a well-maintained garden while avoiding chemical fertilizers. Using compost in your garden has been known to be beneficial in building a sustained garden due to its spectrum of essential plant nutrients. Using compost as a organic fertilizer is an important factor in maintaining a healthy garden because it is cost effective, convenient, saves…

seeds, and technical gardening assistance. The Plot it Fresh Program offers Newark residents access to fruits, vegetables and other naturally sourced food items. While the Greater Newark Conservancy is not a supermarket, it is fighting to help close the fresh produce gap throughout the city. Other forms of urban agriculture that offer local economic benefits include farmers markets. Farmers markets provide a variety of fruits and vegetables to residents living in urban communities. In 2011, the…

Hopley’s article centered on the art of topiary through history, which interested me as a plant-enthusiast and hopeful botanist. I also wondered why people decided that geometrically shaped plants had artistic appeal. Through this article Hopley intended to explain the history while proving the purpose and value of topiary gardens in Great Britain. This review will summarize and critique Hopley’s argument that topiary gardens have great value and will never die off as an art form. This…

Gardening is not something families love to do on a daily basis. It is considered a hobby when people think about how much work and time invested into their own gardens. Doing an activity outside is a good way to relieve stress for families that want to exercise and do something with their bodies. Even though gardening is not a popular hobby, it can help people relieve stress and promote relaxation. There are many ways to relieve stress by gardening. Some of the ways include: keep it a hobby,…

THE PRODUCT. Are you looking for a lawn mower, have a small or medium sized lawn, have neighbors living just nearly and are tired of having to handle gas or oil? Well you are at the right place. Today I am going to talk about an amazing lawn mower that works to eliminate all these bottlenecks in your mowing experience: the Poulan Pro Electric Lawn Mower. The Poulan Pro Electric Lawn Mower is a walk-behind lawn mower which uses lithium ion batteries for power. Walk-behind lawn mowers are known to…

When you look at this pictures in, 13 of The Most Beautifully Designed Flower Gardens in the World, you truly see why they are the most beautiful gardens in the world. Looking at the images, you see vibrant colors and lush greenery that cohesively flow together. By putting these flowers and greens together you are mesmerized and you feel as if everything is great in this world. From cutting grass to planting flowers there are so many types of landscaping, but more specifically the landscapers…

Trees offer homeowners many benefits, from a cool shade in the summer, to beautiful foliage in the fall. Taking care of those trees properly through expert pruning, and proactive illness control can rejuvenate mature trees and ensure generations of pleasure. Caring for trees properly; however, requires specialized knowledge, such as that of a Certified Arborist in Newark. What is an Arborist? In short, an Arborist is someone who has dedicated themselves to learning everything they can about…

Residential Landscaping Ideas for your Front Yard One of the most impactful ways to enhance the appearance of your home is to improve the curb appeal of your front yard. After all, your home’s façade is the first thing people notice when they pass by your house. You can significantly transform the look of your front yard with these residential landscaping ideas. Residential Landscaping Tips 1. Pick an interesting material to work with. Instead of the traditional cement, you can spice up the…

Some Landscaping Supplies You Might Need For Your Flowerbeds Flowerbeds brighten and beautify your yard. With the right landscaping supplies, your beds will be easy to maintain so you can enjoy flowers all summer without constant weeding. Landscaping materials also define your beds so they become a focal point of your yard. Here are some landscaping supplies you may want to use when you're making a flowerbed. Landscaping Fabric Landscaping fabric helps control weeds. The fabric keeps weeds…

Are you currently planning a landscaping project for your yard? Are you looking for ways to make your home's exterior attractive and to add value to your property? Choosing a new look for your home can be challenging, but also fun and exciting as you come up with new ideas. Before you finalize any landscaping plans, here are some ideas to get you started: Choose a focal point: Ordinary yards have no focal point, except for the lawn. While a well-kept lawn can be attractive, it doesn't often do…