Fresh herbs can be grown even in the smallest areas directly in the ground or in containers, as long as conditions allow for it. Growing herbs is a gardening project that is simple to do, indoors or outdoors. Many gardeners only grow herbs in small pots and planter boxes. Small pots are easy to keep…
A successful garden is one that is easy to look at and full of points of interest. Garden ornaments are a low cost way to improve visual appeal. A single, well-positioned small ornamental planter, statue or figure can transform the appearance of a domestic garden or back yard. It creates a feature or point of…
Loquat makes a wonderful edition to the home orchard. Fruits are small but pack a big burst of flavor. Eriobotrya japonica or loquat is native to Japan and China. Commonly referred to as Japanese plum, this evergreen tree with its sweetly scented fall blooms is a good choice as a specimen tree for the home…
Trimming your apple trees must be done every year in order to keep producing healthy, large apples. You can do it yourself or you can hire a professional like Arlington tree care expert Apple trees are not only beautiful to look at, but provide us with delicious treats for years to come. In order to…
IKEA hacks are favorites of mine! I just get such a thrill from turning the ordinary into an incredible new development. Whether you’ve ever shopped with IKEA then you know they’ve got everything, literally. They even have stuff that is useful for your garden. Well, these aren’t necessarily built for your garden but with a…
You might have a giant garden, or you might have a very little patio either way flowers are a great way to add beauty and splash of color to your personal space. The best way to start this is to check the sunlight you have on your yard or patio. In which times of the…
Even if you have a garden or not, it is such a joy to grow your vegetables. Besides the new hobby that you will have, it is also a very cost-effective way to eat healthily. It might sound difficult for some of you; however, you don’t even need to go out to buy some seed….
As a protein-filled vegetable, asparagus is a staple ingredient for our favorite salad bowls and olive oil based pasta. Growing asparagus could be in handy but it could also be very tedious if you do not know the whole process to do this. So today, we will give you a rundown of how to grow…
Mason jars are extremely useful. Their purpose is to stuff things in them and preserve them the way they are. Because they are made of glass they are also healthy. In addition the usage of mason jars is not limited to stuffing. Especially if you have the imagination. What if we say there are some…
Instead of highly planned and shaped structures of plants and their colors, English Garden design means making a more natural transition of the plants by creating more smooth color changes and architecture. The inspiration for English gardens is coming from 18th century England. English gardens are rich in herbs, nice hedges, fluid borders of flowers,…
Whatever the season is, there is always a place for backyard lighting. Not only does the lights set up an instagrammable façade but it could also evoke the right emotion from being festive, to just wanting the calm, a chill smores night or a romantic cut-out-from-a-movie-scene date night or storytelling with the kids. Whatever it…
Garlic is a staple spice in savory foods and there is no kitchen in the world that does have a stash of it. But did you know that you can grow your own garlic to have a steady supply? And did you also know that aside from it being a kitchen staple, it is also…
First of all, a pergola is not a gazebo and definitely, it is not a garden arbor. Although it functions similarly with the gazebo which is to give shade and privacy to the homeowners who are chilling in the garden or in the backyard, it is an open space, typically box-type with four beams made…
Building a water garden is a wonderful hobby, but it can take several seasons to get the balance right to create the perfect atmosphere. Patience is the key to success. If you are patient and willing to tweak your pond and grow with it, you will have a garden rich with frogs, dragonflies, fish and…
While tomatoes, peaches, apples and other fruits and vegetables are prone to catfacing, there are a few precautions that will stop or prevent this abnormality. Catfacing (also called cat-facing) is a common deformity in fruit and vegetables such as tomatoes, and fruits such as apples, peaches, plums, grapes, apricots and cherries. Symptoms of this problem…
Powdery mildew is a fungus that harms some fruits, vegetables and flowers but damage can be prevented with proper precautions. Powdery mildew is a common garden plague. It is a white or gray dusty looking fungus that shows up on the leaves of infected plants. Records of it go back to ancient Greek times, when…
The name Jerusalem Artichoke is a misnomer. This plant is not an artichoke nor is it from Jerusalem. The is a member of the sunflower family, Helianthus tuberosus. The name Jerusalem artichoke is a misnomer. This plant is not an artichoke, nor is it from Jerusalem. The tall plant is a member of the sunflower…
Summer is here and it only means two things: fun under the sun and long vacation days. Outdoor fun is the name of the game and with lots of time to spare, we can do a lot of beautiful things for more summer fun with family, friends and even for us, personally. If you are…
Like moths to a flame, adding an outdoor firepit in your home makes it a spot where friends and family would perfectly bond and talk over cold drinks and food. It is a space where you could warm up during cold winter days and spring and autumn evenings. Today, we will show you some of…
Choose the correct potting soil for indoor and outdoor container gardens. Soilless mixes contain added ingredients to improve plant health and garden beauty. The large variety of potting soils for many types of plants, sold under many brand names, mean gardeners should read labels to learn about the ingredients. There are two basic types of…
Earthworms and redworms amend garden soil by offering nutritional value and good tilth. Both of these ingredients produce healthy and delicious vegetables. There are 4,400 worm species worldwide. Each species has different characteristics, but each one of them is valuable to soil in one way or another. Worms play a tremendous role in the decomposition…
Putting up a deck in the garden, patio or in the backyard does not only give your home an added aesthetics but also give you a space where you could spend a quiet time outdoors, hangout with family and friends over music and barbeque nights or a space where soirees and candlelit dinners could be…
In landscaping and home improvement, much consideration should be given to our fur buddies too. Like us, they will be happy with the transitions our gardens and lawns will take and shall be equally satisfied if their fun time is considered alongside these. There are various landscaping additions that you could infuse in your backyard…
The idea of having raised garden bed plans is very appropriate for urban gardeners with cramped up garden spaces. This garden bed plan refers to elevated garden beds to keep critters out of reach and for water to be drained efficiently without accumulating at the pot’s bottom. Raised garden beds also have high aesthetic value…
Playing Sims from its first to fourth release might have introduced you to garden hacks and at some point, you might have wanted to master one in real life. But wait, you could and perhaps, you just don’t know that there is a whole array of gardening hacks that will save the day. After reading…
Be it for some refurbishing, completely new garden landscaping or a simple garden upgrade for a wider garden, you don’t need to give off that much bucks for your dream garden to be a reality. Since the motivation is probably there and you already have your eyes set to particular landscaping materials for your garden,…
There are a lot of houseplants which you can grow depending on the function that you want to achieve. Not all houseplants can be cared for through generic ways. Some are more hardy than others, some are better kept indoors while some could tolerate harsher conditions like heat and drought and freezing cold weathers. Speaking…
Since we were kids, the image of the sun hitting the leaves of plants to facilitate photosynthesis, hence, growth, is already imprinted in our brains. It is so hard to imagine that some plants could really grow in complete darkness because it completely changes the game. To order some of them, look here. Just imagine that…
Houseplants are essential must haves not only because they brighten up the house but also because their natural functions and processes like photosynthesis and carbon dioxide-oxygen conversion could help us in many ways. For starters, houseplants improve air quality in the home. This means that the air circulating around the house for you to breathe…
The rave about growing plants may only start as a hobby, but it sure has a very good long term effect that you will get to enjoy as long as you take care of these plants properly. It is a well-known fact that plants clean the air and help us in our everyday survival through…
Cannabis, fondly called as weed has many uses. It is clustered as medicinal, recreational and when extracted could have a lot of beneficial by-products like hemp oil and hemp seeds which are basically used as potent natural pain relievers for terminal diseases like cancer. It is also where one of the sturdiest fabrics are extracted,…
Gardening can be an extremely impressive hobby, those who love to make connections with nature, they will be very much fond of it. It is usually done when in leisure, or for those who have made gardening a professional approach. When it comes to making a perfect garden area in your backyard, there are essential…
The main concept of having fences is to protect the house or enclose a section of the house from stray animals like in flower and vegetable gardens or to keep small kids from playing around it for safety like in pool fences. Other than this, fences have a strong impact on the overall attractiveness of…
If you are considering building a retaining wall in your back or front yard, then you probably have a lot of questions regarding the process as well as the costs of such a project. If you want to make sure that you get the best retaining wall for your space, then you need to make…
Bricks are durable and easy to use in many ways. It is possible to line a home exterior, decorate a garden, or cover an entire house using bricks. It is not difficult to build a fireplace with bricks. It is not an expensive material, and it is easy to do a great job with used…
There are rooms in the home that are our favorite place, maybe to read, sleep or cook; that’s why we have to make them cozy and with a pleasant atmosphere so that we can enjoy every minute we spend there. Some decorations turn out to be expensive and very complicated and in the end do…
Simple steps to make a garden pond with useful hints and information. It is not difficult to make a pond for the garden. First decide on a design, then start digging, lining and planting to be rewarded with a decorative and calming garden feature. Choose a Pond Design To choose a pond design look at garden magazines…
It is easy and inexpensive to add a stone pathway to your garden. Here is a step-by-step guide with photos. Installing a stone garden path yourself requires a some time and physical effort, but very little money or expertise. A less-than-perfect result adds charm, and any flaws in stone spacing can ultimately be hidden by…
Oncidium Orchids, also known as “Sharry Baby Orchids” and “Chocolate Orchids” are perfect for every garden. No matter if you’re a beginner or an expert, they’ll bring something unique to your arrangement. Chocolate Orchids produce stunning blossoms and a sweet scent. These are the two driving factors behind their popularity. Plus, it’s really easy to…
Supermom succulent Kalanchoe diagremontiana often called ‘Mother of Thousands’ is a stay at home houseplant prodigiously propagating viviparous plantlets. Mother of Thousands suggests the gardener’s version of the nursery rhyme ‘There was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe.’ A green mother of thousands lived in a pot With so many plantlets, what’s a…
Plants always look wonderful when you see them in a store, but how do you keep them looking their best? It’s not that hard to do. You really want your indoor plants to enhance your home, to provide a sense of freshness and living color. You want the tranquility that comes from having green plants…
The Venus Flytrap (Dionea Muscipula) is a hardy perennial plant which requires a period of dormancy each year in order to continue to grow and survive. A common mistake that many Venus Flytrap owners make is presuming that the plant grows and remains green all year round. They make this mistake, because they do not…
Carrots are very popular and incredibly versatile root vegetables that are relatively easy to grow. They can be grown on a large scale in gardens, allotments and fields, or on a smaller scale in raised beds and containers. Carrots grow best in cool weather and take around twelve to sixteen weeks to mature, depending on…
Celery has been traditionally seen as a difficult vegetable to grow because it requires extra attention and lots of hard work in order to blanch the green stems. Fortunately modern plants have made the task much easier with new self blanching varieties. Ideally celery should be grown in a large area such as a garden…
Hostas make for very attractive features in your garden. They peak in the summer and are very popular with container gardens as they don’t require much sunlight to grow. Here’s all you need to start growing your own hostas. 1. How To Choose A Hosta There are plenty of hostas to choose from. They vary…
There’s nothing better than capturing the perfect image. Applying some basic techniques can take your photography skills to the next level – and making use of leading lines is certainly up there with the best of them. Leading lines guide your eyes to the main subject of the image through the power of suggestion. While…
Box hedging is a method that uses small hedges for formal borders, these are commonly used in formal landscape design. These hedges are low maintenance and only need trimming once a year and can be pruned into various shapes to your liking and their stunted nature make them ideal for border plants along your walkways…
Orchids are infamous for being difficult to grow and maintain. These beautiful flowers stand out because of their large, vibrant colors, and long-lasting blooms they symbolize love, fertility, and grace. These majestic flowers are perfect to give as gifts to loved ones or grow in your garden. We’ve provided you with an Orchid Care Guide…
Humidity is one of the most important factors to consider when growing or taking care of orchids, for most orchids their ideal humidity is between 50% to 70% for them to thrive. However, for the other types of orchids, they require less or more than the standard humidity level mentioned. Without proper hydration, orchids can…
Many people love the look and smell of flowers but have a hard time growing them. They want to have a house, garden or lawn full of various blooms but don’t know the first thing about the ones they choose. Several of the blooming flowers are temperamental and are very unforgiving when it comes to…