Garden

Fine Mesh Metals Ltd are not structural engineers. The designs on this page are suggestions based on industry standard designs. Gabion wall designs are very robust. These designs in general are the basis for any designs produced by structural engineers. However, there are ground types and situations where the deigns …

PLANTING Coleus can easily be started from seed indoors about 10 weeks before the last frost date in your region. Set out the plants after all risk of frost has passed. Choose a location that is protected from wind. Coleus stems break off easily. Coleus needs well-draining soil. Water the …

Landscaping on an empty area around your house is the right choice to decorate your land. You can decorate the area as you want to make landscaping a shady and green garden and you can make it a comfortable relaxing area. With the right arrangement, you can maximize your land …

A flowering Christmas cactus plant can make a great gift for the holiday season or just anytime. If cared for properly, it bears beautiful colorful flowers in shades of purple, pink and red. Keep this plant slightly rooted and water when the topsoil is dry. 2. Crown of thorns This …

Anthurium is grown for its brightly colored flower petals and decorative dark green leaves. They are a classic and lovely houseplant, especially when given as a gift. How to take care of anthurium in your home! Look for varieties with flower colors beyond the usual red. Purple, lavender, pink and …

Ideas for small backyard patios are endless! Don’t be discouraged if your backyard is small and you think it can’t accommodate a hard surface. A patio can easily be built in a corner. Just think how nice it would be to escape to an outdoor oasis in your own backyard. …

Growing these houseplants is really a matter of balance; you have to make sure that the various factors involved in their cultivation are all weighed against each other. They should be kept in sufficiently moist conditions so that they do not dry out, but still exposed to a fresh breeze …

I could add than I already have in there and of course I found so many great DIY projects. If you love to make your own garden decor and even more specifically, if you love to add the whimsical look to your outdoors, this project collection is for you. I’ve …

Gaillardia, also known as blanket flower, is an easy-to-grow, short-lived perennial with richly colored, daisy-like flowers. The plant forms a slowly spreading mound, and the common name may be a reference to how they can slowly spread and “cover” an area. The plants grow to about 24 inches in height …

Nepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’ and Forget-Me-Nots make great combination plants with Erysimums because their striking purple and blue hues perfectly complement the vibrant wallflower colours. Tulips will stand tall against the smaller wallflower varieties, giving added height to a border or planter. Creeping rosemary will provide a fragrant backdrop of …