March 24, 2013

We are planning to take lots of Gardening Shortcuts this Summer

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It is that time of the year when we start thinking of gardening projects and designing outdoors.  I totally look forward to spring, as I like to plan and think of all the possible projects we can do in the garden even before the ground thaws.  
gardening shortcuts book
Since we are planning on a trip this summer :) the time I have to garden this year is limited.  I want to make sure that we maximize the fun of gardening by spending as little time maintaining it.  This book Gardening Shortcuts has lots of ideas that will make this possible, and I am sure every gardener will appreciate the tips found in this book.  
garden shortcuts book
The suggested tips and ideas in this book lets us get the maximum benefit of enjoying our garden with less time maintaining it.

Last year, we gave a quick lift to a dull garden space by creating a flowerbed and adding rocks.  Seeing this idea in the book made me feel good that I had come up with this project last year.
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To make this flower bed we mounted a lot of soil because we wanted some height.  Then we planted a Japanese maple tree that we bought from Sheridan.  We chose the blood good variety of Japanese maple tree that doesn't grow too tall, and has bright red leaves.  
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Around the tree, we placed Pefferlaw deco stones and gravel river rocks that can be purchased in all these locations.  I like how rocks give a serene, natural atmosphere to the garden while helping control weeds in an eco-friendly way.  Usually adding rocks and hard elements to the garden brings the lush colours of plants and flowers to become more focused and attractive. 
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We also put a solar spotlight in this area that makes the plants glow at night.  To give the area more colour we planted different coloured pansies and marigold.  To make sure the area does not get a crowded and cluttered we always prune and remove the plants that spread.
gardening shortcuts book
This book gives a lot of ideas on how we can create privacy and sheltered spaces in the garden by adding fences and patio.  It also has lovely decorative projects that we can do without incurring a big cost.
gardening shortcuts book
This book also shows us neat ideas on how we can grow fruits and vegetables in a decorative manner.

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18 comments:

  1. I'll have to look for that book - thanks!

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  2. Easy + gardening- a great resource. Must check this one out!

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  3. This looks like a wonderful book! I'll have to keep an eye out for it. Thanks for sharing!
    Debbie :)

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  4. My garden is a disaster. I think I would need a book like that one.

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  5. Mrs Black Thumbs here... I'll be picking up that book!

    Laurie @ Vin'yet Etc.

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  6. This sounds like an amazingly helpful and creative book. I love the outcome of your garden. Very colorful and vibrant.

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  7. I'd love to have this book! I seriously need some ideas as I am not creative like that at all when it comes to gardening! I'll have to check this book out.
    patricia(dot)pickett(at)gmail(dot)com

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  8. I would love this book as well...with 2 kids this would help out for sure!!!

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  9. I wish I had a larger garden so I could really go to town!

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  10. Nice garden :)

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  11. that book sounds great will have to look for it, beautiful gardens you have

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  12. This would be so helpful in landscaping a backyard.

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  13. this would be a handy book to have .

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  14. I am going to have to look into this solar spotlight

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  15. I'm always looking for gardening shortcuts - this book looks like it would be full of lots of useful ideas.

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  16. beautiful garden would love to have mine look like this

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