The assessment of the site conditions -The secret behind a successful planting The process of building a garden starts with a very important step and that is the assessment of the site and the soil. Therefore if you are planning to build your garden and you have a potential site for your project then you need to follow some important steps just to be sure that you are choosing the best design and plants for your site conditions.  According to William Thompson in his book "Sustainable landscape construction: a guide to green building outdoors" it is very important  ..read more

PLACE ATTACHEMENT IN PUBLIC SPACES “If I am what I have and what I have is lost, who then am I?’’ (Eric Fromm, 1976, p. 96) The longing for social cohesion is a very important part of our evolutionary process which extends to us as humans and to our close environment. Nowadays, as a result of the increasing migration, people suffer sudden disruptions from their familiar environment. The integration in a new country is a slow process but with the help of the place attachment approach, some solutions might be found. This approach represents the connection between person and plac ..read more

Pond edges are the preferred sites for species of moist and wet soils. The field layer species can either be planted as individuals or in combinations and they offer many opportunities. Here are presented species that can grow in very wet soil and shallow water and that can be used as transitional vegetation between land and water.  1. The first field layer has species that grow densely, reaching heights of 2-2,5 m or more. All the species in this mix are highly invasive and will compete for space, intermingling with each other, but still being restra ..read more

Shade-loving or Shade-tolerant? -  10 species for your shade garden (A) According to W. George Schmid, the author of  "An Encyclopedia of Shade Perennials" there are no "shade-loving" plants. Those plants that have the ability to aesthetically improve your garden  require some level of light to photosynthesize and create chlorophyll. Therefore, based on that, we can call the plants that can be grown in shade as "shade-tolerant".  In this article will be presented species that can grow either in full shade, medium shade, woodland shade or lig ..read more

Spend the quarantine in your garden –  5 DIY ideas on how to make your garden cozier If you are lucky enough to have your own garden during the quarantine we recommend you here some ideas on how to upgrade it with the help of some DIY projects. 1. Wooden pathIf you want to add a natural but practical path in your garden, we suggest you to build a wooden path. An easy tutorial to follow:  here 2. Small pond  from an used tire By reusing an old tire you are helping both the environment and you add the water element in your garden. If you need help with the building proces ..read more

 DRY PASTELS -  perennial mixes  and bulbs species for well-drained gravel-based soil The well-drained gravel-based soil is usually perceived as a barrier for using a larger diversity of plants. In this article are gathered some of the most colorful and soft looking plants for these soil conditions. The different species are mixed with the intention of being colorful and attractive all year around but the plantings have their peak in the summer months ..read more

CHILDREN’S INDEPENDENCE IN THE OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: Investigating parental concerns about children’s freedom of movement Children’s independent mobility is extremely important for a normal development but more and more children are not allowed to move unsupervised in the outdoor environment. The children’s need to explore their surroundings independently is emphasized as being essential for a healthy development. This study was realized in order to investigate to what degree children are allowed to move independently outside and to find out what are the parents’ reasons for restricting chil ..read more

3 Best books to read before starting your own garden  Hello dear future gardeners. If you are planning to learn the art of gardening here are some of the best books for beginners. These will help you become the best gardener of yourself.  1. The RHS How To Garden When You're New To Gardening helps you understand the basics on how to get your green space under control and keep it that way. It includes simple step-by-step instructions, with clear images to help you create your dream garden, no matter the size and scale.   Find it here 2. Th ..read more

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