Designing a garden from scratch can be a challenge – and it’s often difficult to know where to start. Even redesigning an existing garden, a part of the garden or just one flower bed can prove tricky. And, at the end of the day, we garden because we love it. But be honest, aren’t...
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Are you gardening in freezing temperatures? Check out some of Lazy Susan’s favourite winter gardening videos… Winterizing your garden can save you lots of time in the Spring. The first video (below) from John at http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ takes you on a field trip to Tonopah Community Garden and the Spring Preserve in Las Vegas, NV...
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Sometimes I think the winter garden can exceed the summer garden in terms of simple beauty and wildlife, maybe it is because things slow down a little during winter, you can really take stock of your outdoor space and simply enjoy the cold fresh air. Most gardeners consider Jack Frost the enemy, but I...
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Now that the clocks have gone back, the nights have started turning a little colder and those last not-so-red tomatoes in your greenhouse don’t taste nearly as good as they did a few months back, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about cleaning up your garden and getting it ready for winter. By...
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This is not a regular feature, although it probably should be, but September into October for Lazy Susan always seems to be one of the busiest periods in our showroom gardens. The days are becoming shorter and nights longer and cooler (excluding last weeks freakish temperatures of over 28 degrees), this is the time...
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At Lazy Susan we like a good read, we love a spot of gardening, so why not combine the two and run through a few of our favourite gardening books that have hit the shelf’s in recent months. Perfect for sitting with a nice cup of tea and relaxing at your Lazy Susan bistro...
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I have to be honest here, I really can’t think of anything more satisfying in the garden than growing your own fruit and veg and right now it’s never been more popular or fun to do… It doesn’t matter if you’re a new or experienced gardener, it is so easy to start a fruit...
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The Chelsea Flower Show 2011 was billed as being the biggest and most prestigious to date and it has always been a fertile showcase for our top designers, so its fair to say that Lazy Susan was looking forward to this year’s show with just a little more excitement than usual. And I’m glad...
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You’ve weeded, you’ve planted, and you’ve watered. With summer in full swing and the school holidays about to start, what are they key gardening tasks you need to accomplish in your garden this July and August? For most gardeners, all the most difficult gardening chores are done and the rewards are now starting to reach...
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Compost is one of nature’s best mulches and soil amendments, and you really should use it instead of commercial fertilisers. Best of all, compost is cheap. You can make it without spending a penny. Using compost will improve the structure, texture, and aeration of your soul, whilst also increasing the soil’s capacity to retain...
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