We all know how valuable earthworms are for our gardens but have you ever thought why do earthworms come out in the rain?
There are several reasons I found as I was searching this subject, especially since there has been lots of rain as of late. Mostly it has to do with needing moist environments to live and alot about oxygen. Boring as all that is, I found this post that I thought put a different spin on the age old question, why do earthworms come out in the rain.
Read the article, click here.
A Perfect Place to Relax
Everybody has walked through a park or garden to find a bench in just the right place to relax. Placing a garden bench in your garden can add a special place for you to relax, sit back and enjoy the views of your labor in your own backyard garden. The garden bench is your thrown over your backyard garden domain.
There are many types of garden benches you can choose from a simple cast iron with wooden slats to an all metal garden bench. Most garden benches are adorned with decorative items that one would normally find outdoors in a garden such as birds, flowers and other animals. When looking for a garden bench, you will find all types. A garden bench can be a simple seat for two or maybe you would choose a garden bench that can wrap around a tree. One other type of garden bench that is popular is the concrete garden bench with a jewel toned mosaic seat. This type of a garden bench can add a splash of color to a quaint cool shade garden with lots of green plantings.
You will want to choose the placement for your garden bench so that you get the most enjoyment by viewing your backyard garden. A great place to put a garden bench is in a little cut out corner where it will be the focal point of coming down a path. Most garden benches are place in areas of shade where you can escape from the hot day’s sun after working in your backyard garden. If you have a fountain, that too would be a great place to put your garden bench. This way not only will you enjoy the relaxation the garden bench provides; you can enjoy your garden fountain as well.
You will also want to consider the type of garden you have and match your garden bench to it if possible. A rustic garden bench may not look so good in say an English garden. So when you go shopping to find your perfect garden bench, take your time look around and choose the right garden bench for your backyard garden.
Now you can sit back, relax and enjoy the views of your garden while relaxing on your own garden bench.
A new blog hit the circuit today, “Backyard Chicken Talk” and it sounds like it’s gonna be fun.
If you have chickens running around in your backyard I think you’ll like this. Chicken stories, building coops, and just a lot of cackling going on. Take a look and let’s all talk chicken.
Backyard Chicken Talk
