Gardening is one of the top hobbies in the world and it’s easy to see why when one considers the many benefits. Not only are you creating a beautiful garden and helping nature, you also personally benefit - mentally, emotionally and physically. You can also grow food and either serve it in your own kitchen or sell it for some extra cash. With so many positives linked to this hobby, we thought it a good idea to get the kids involved.
Bonsai is a beautiful art form that uses the natural growth of a plant to cultivate it into a miniature version of its full capability. Carefully grown in shallow containers, it is pruned and shaped to create beautiful canopy shapes and colorful blooms. Although they require patience, they are popular with gardeners due to the peace and harmony they bring to the are they are placed in -whether indoors or out.
Some people say that a garden should have a feature. We say: “just one?” Every part of your garden deserves to shine. That’s why, we’ve dedicated this post to the wonderful – yet sometimes overlooked – world of garden borders and edges.