Plant Gardens 101

Once your Gabriel Ash greenhouse is fully assembled on its foundation, you are ready to furnish it with staging, shelving and accessories so that it is ready for plants. The main staple of a greenhouse is the benching, or staging, which provides of a waist-high slatted surface for plants to sit on. Staging also provides a convenient workspace for you to work on. The best location for greenhouse staging is on the side that gets the least sun so that you have a clear space to install blinds for shading the greenhouse. Once you have your staging in place, you can add other accessories to maximize the effectiveness of your greenhouse space. Gabriel Ash has a variety of accessories that will match the design of your greenhouse and help you get the most out of your greenhouse. (more…)

It’s important to keep your greenhouse and greenhouse accessories clean and in working order if you want to have strong and healthy plants. A greenhouse is a warm and humid place and if you aren’t careful your greenhouse will be afflicted with pests and diseases that are often difficult to get rid of.

Decide on a schedule for greenhouse maintenance and include your greenhouse accessories as well. Get a calendar and write down the various chores that need to take place. When you do this you will have a greenhouse and greenhouse accessories that are in good working condition at all times.

You will have several greenhouse accessories to keep the plants weed-free and trimmed. Be sure to keep these tools clean so they do not spread disease from plant to plant. These hand-held tools and greenhouse accessories should be cleaned regulary to assure you keep your greenhouse healthy.

The greenhouse itself should get a thorough wipedown one or two times a year. Use a bleach and water solution and wipe down the greenhouse frame, the greenhouse benches, vents and fans and the greenhouse covering. You might also want to treat the foundation to make sure it’s disease-free.

Make sure all greenhouse accessories are in working order. Check to make sure the vents, heaters, and watering supply and see if they are in need of replacement or repair.

Maintain your greenhouse and your greenhouse accessories to keep your plants and flowers in the best shape possible.

About the Author: Michelle Torres has nearly 20 years experience using and designing greenhouses and is an avid gardener. You can find additional useful information about greenhouses and greenhouse gardening at The Greenhouse Catalog

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Greenhouse supplies and accessories have not always been easy to find. Now with the internet, you can find quality greenhouse gardening supplies and accessories in abundance online. If you are new to greenhouse gardening, you may be wondering what types of greenhouse gardening supplies and accessories are available or necessary for your new hobby.

The Greenhouse Kit One of the main ingredients for a greenhouse gardening hobby is the greenhouse itself. Easy to use greenhouse kits are available in a variety of sizes and materials. Determine what your budget is for a greenhouse, then, look for different types that fit your budget and your space requirements. Greenhouse kits are available to fit every space and nearly every budget. Read more about How to Select a Greenhouse Kit.

Benches Not all greenhouse kits come with benches. It is important to know exactly what you are getting in your greenhouse kit. You may also need to purchase extra benches if you plan to grow extra plants in your greenhouse. Select greenhouse benches that will be at a comfortable working level for your height.

Pots and Containers Next, you will need pots and containers for your plants. Some gardeners recycle old plastic paint buckets, milk jugs, Cool Whip containers, and even egg crates for use in their greenhouses. Others choose to purchase clay pots, and deep crates for planting a variety of plants. Keep in mind that some plants require a deeper root system, while others prefer to be planted in shallow soil.

Tools of the Trade A few gardening tools are necessary for greenhouse gardening. You will need a spade for planting, and possibly a small rake for breaking up soil. Gardening gloves are also a helpful addition to your gardening supplies. A watering can or hose is also a necessary greenhouse gardening tool.

Soil Soil is one of the most important parts of the greenhouse. You can use packaged potting soil, or dig up your own if you have access to fertile dirt. You may also want to purchase a type of vermiculite or gravel to assist with soil drainage, as well as a few soil additives, like agricultural lime, just in case your soil needs altering. You may also choose to pick up a soil test kit if you are concerned about the quality of your soil.

Climate Control You may want to consider investing in a climate control system if temperatures in your area vary drastically throughout the year. Shading, venting, and greenhouse placement can help control interior temperatures to a certain extent, but you may require additional help in keeping your plants cozy in the heat of summer or the dead of winter. In addition, you can also invest in an automated watering system, such as drip lines, if your budget allows.

Plants Last, but certainly not least on our list, is plants. You can obtain your plants from a gardening supply store, an online supplier, or start your own seedlings from scratch. Greenhouse gardening gives you the freedom to grow plants that would not normally thrive in your climate zone, so go ahead and get creative if you feel the urge!

About the Author: Michelle Torres has nearly 20 years experience using and designing garden greenhouses and is an avid gardener. You can find additional useful information about greenhouses and greenhouse gardening at The Greenhouse Catalog.

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There is practically no end to the kind of garden accessories one can use to decorate a garden. A perfect garden is always an asset not only considering the resale value of your house but also spiritual value as well.

If you want to turn your garden into a paradise of your own then your problem ends here, because the market has almost any garden accessories you need to make your garden look spunky. A perfect garden is not just about aesthetics but should also make practical sense as well. An ideal way to decorate a garden is pretty much similar to interior decoration. First and foremost hide the ugly features and highlight the spaces if limited to appear larger.

Garden furniture- While one visualizes his/her perfect garden, after having a long stroll one obviously wishes to have a place to rest in the garden. Beautifully carved Adirondack chairs, benches and tables are available in cedar pine, birches, teak for that typical country feel and for more contemporary looks one can go for wrought iron or steel versions too.

For that quiet afternoon slumber how about a cozy relaxing hammock under the tree to share those moments of peace in the arms of nature.

Fountains and birdbaths- The tinkling sound of water is always soothing and good for ears. To create an impression of park in your garden you have a wide range of choices in fountains and birdbaths. Spectacular water fountains are available in form of table top or wall hangings sculpted in terracotta, resin, granite, bamboo, and brass, copper according to your taste, space and budget.

Rain chains- Rain chains are an artistic and functional way to collect rain water in a cup or a receptacle, a traditional Japanese way to store water for house hold usage. Beautiful copper rain chains in loops, cups or tiny flower shapes are a visual treat when water drops down the chains and is music to our ears.

Garden Gongs- A garden gong is a unique garden accessory which not only creates voyeuristic appeal but also has a great utility value. It could be hung onto the tree branches to on the patio or verandah and used as a door bell.

They are also said to create positive energies in and around the house, so carry a great spiritual value as well.

Garden lights- Garden lighting is an essential element of any garden used as means of safety and also to highlight some essential features such as leaves, flowers or a particular corner of the garden. Garden lightings are available in traditional and contemporary designs. Available in different materials copper, aluminum, resins, glass, wood and steel garden lights could be hung to a tree, on the porch or patio. They are available be in form of lampposts or lanterns depending on space and aesthetic sense.

Whichever garden accessory you choose the point is to enhance the beauty of your house and to create more face value in all the space that we have.

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Enhancing your greenhouse is not as simple as how you enhance your decorations or designs at home. In fact, it is entirely different thing compared to whatever enhancements that you do, whether at home, in your work station, in your backyard, etc.

Hence, when it comes to greenhouses, obtaining some accessories is not actually your ordinary way of creating a good impression that you can brag about with your friends. To obtain some greenhouse accessories is to actually buy things that will be of good use to your greenhouse.

But before we narrow down to the accessories that you need to purchase for your greenhouse, you should know first the meaning of greenhouse.

Basically, greenhouse is a structure where plants are nurtured and developed. While other s call it hot house or glasshouse, this is because a greenhouse, is in fact, made of glass. Sometimes there are greenhouses that are made of plastic. (more…)

Choosing the right birdfeeder and/or birdhouse can be a rather difficult decision. Anytime is the right time to mount or hang your birdfeeder or birdhouse. As birds begin to search for a place to feed and create their nest, make sure your birdfeeders are mounted or hung and your birdhouse is ready for their inspection.

Birds that usually occupy bird houses include wood ducks, goldeneyes, buffleheads, mergansers, American kestrels, owls, woodpeckers, northern flickers, flycatchers, tree swallows, purple martins, titmice, chickadees, nuthatches, wrens, bluebirds, starlings, sparrows, and house finches.

Ever wonder which birdfeeder to use and/or what bird food will attract certain birds? Your solution is here. Use black oil sunflower seed in a tube feeder with a tray to attract cardinals, finches, jays, sparrows, chickadees, pine siskins, titmouses, nuthatches, woodpeckers, and redpolls. Use a thistle feeder with thistle seed to attract finches. Use a tube feeder with peanuts to attract cardinals, sparrows, starlings, chickadees, juncos, finches, titmouses, grackles, doves, and jays. Use a hummingbird feeder with hummingbird nectar to attract, your guessed it, a hummingbird! (more…)

Once your Gabriel Ash greenhouse is fully assembled on its foundation, you are ready to furnish it with staging, shelving and accessories so that it is ready for plants. The main staple of a greenhouse is the benching, or staging, which provides of a waist-high slatted surface for plants to sit on. Staging also provides a convenient workspace for you to work on. The best location for greenhouse staging is on the side that gets the least sun so that you have a clear space to install blinds for shading the greenhouse. Once you have your staging in place, you can add other accessories to maximize the effectiveness of your greenhouse space. Gabriel Ash has a variety of accessories that will match the design of your greenhouse and help you get the most out of your greenhouse.

o Seed Trays Gabriel Ash has seed trays made from the same Red Cedar that is found in the structure of their greenhouses. These attractive seed trays are sold in packages of three, and they measure 384mm x 244mm, which is the perfect size to hold most plastic seed trays. They are jointed at the sides and held together with stainless steel pins. The cedar frame complements your greenhouse nicely, and its insulating properties help keep seedlings and cuttings warm for optimum growth of roots. (more…)