The Household Garden Blog

Budget gardens: Look at the best budget plants and techniques that won’t break the sand bank.

There are many things to consider when planting up your home or garden and one of those things is cost. Having a successful foliage full garden can become an expensive and time consuming task, how...

How to grow lavender: Find out everything you need to know about lavender

Lavender is one of the most beautiful smelling plants to have in your garden as well as adding a pretty purple colour to any space. It may seem easy enough to grow, which it is however to get the b...

Are you drying out your pot plants? Find out how to stop this from happening.

All gardening takes some time to learn what works and what doesn’t, every garden, every person and every plant is different and often requires a little effort to figure out what you are doing right...

5 easy herbs to grow in pots

Container gardening is one of the easiest and most effective ways to have a garden, no matter how little space you have. And while most container gardening is reserved for shrubs and flowering plan...

Considerations When Planting up your Patio

Urban gardening is a practice that allows anyone to create their own, dreamy garden in even the most limited space, such as a patio or balcony.

How to plant a shade container

Shade can create contrasts in your lighting, and it can contribute to the look you are trying to achieve. You could opt for a shady forested feel or you could add a touch of colour, by using plants...

Watering outdoor potted plants: What you need to know

Potted outdoor plants add that special something to a garden, while they look equally magnificent on a veranda. But although many people choose to include potted plants in their landscaping and as ...

How to plant your concrete pot to reduce cracks

The pots are highly weather-resistant and are perfect for indoor and outdoor use. But even so, concrete can crack when not treated and planted in the correct way.