Tag: Gardening

Posted on 10/07/2024
Outdoors: Best Shrubs to Plant for a Living Privacy Fence
Property owners and abutters often want to escape into the backyard to take a break. When landscapes are wide open, even the courtesy of saying hello and briefly chatting with neighbors reduces the peaceful enjoyment of the property. Homeowners who do not want to invest thousands of dollars to stare at blank wooden fences can plant shrub rows...
+ 6 more
Read More
Posted on 07/29/2024
Beginner-friendly flowering annuals
When it comes to flowering plants, gardeners have the...
+ 4 more
Read More
Posted on 06/10/2024
3 Plants for shade garden color
 If your yard or garden space doesn’t get much sun during...
+ 3 more
Read More
Posted on 08/07/2023
Quick Ways to Maintain Your Home Throughout the Year
Maintaining your home should be a priority, but it can be overwhelming to fit in all of those routine maintenance projects along with the rest of your commitments. Fortunately, it's very easy to come up with a maintenance schedule based on the seasons. If you follow this schedule, you will always stay on track with your preventative maintenance,...
+ 5 more
Read More
Posted on 07/24/2023
Baby spinach: Growing your own leafy greens at home
Of all the leafy greens you can grow in your home garden,...
+ 2 more
Read More
Posted on 07/10/2023
Designing container gardens for beginners
If you’re low on outdoor space, creating container gardens...
+ 2 more
Read More
Posted on 10/17/2022
Planting a wildflower garden: The basics
For gardeners who enjoy a natural aesthetic, planting a wildflower garden might seem like the well-known choice for enhancing a home landscape. Many seed companies offer instant wildflower gardens in various solutions, but it takes more work than simply scattering seeds and hoping they become wild plants. If you want to know more about wildflower gardens and whether...
+ 7 more
Read More
Posted on 10/10/2022
Why You Should Consider an Attached Greenhouse
Pergolas and covered patios are wonderful during the warmer parts of the year. While humans can bundle up and build a fire, even a covered outdoor space cannot protect your garden from harsh winter temperatures. If you're interested in finding ways to keep growing your veggies, flowers and other plants all year long, consider building a lean-to greenhouse....
+ 3 more
Read More
Posted on 03/28/2022
Why Catnip Is an Excellent Companion Plant for Vegetables
Catnip is an herb of many talents. Besides being famously loved by cats, it also has many benefits for your home and garden. Catnip can be particularly beneficial when grown in vegetable gardens because of its pest-repelling properties. Here we’ll go into detail about how and why to use catnip in your vegetable garden. Bug Repellent One of...
+ 9 more
Read More
Posted on 12/27/2021
All About Garden Edging
Photo by Matt Chen on Unsplash Garden edging is an aspect of landscaping design that serves both practical and aesthetic purposes. You can use edging as a decorative border around plant and flower beds, pathways and lawns using a variety of materials. Here we will go over some of the key benefits of garden edging as well as...
+ 2 more
Read More
Posted on 11/22/2021
A Beginner's Guide to Container Gardening
Container gardening can be an excellent way to grow and enjoy plants with limited space. It also allows you the opportunity to be creative and set up aesthetically pleasing combinations perfect for your garden or outdoor space. Here are some basic tips for a successful container garden: Container Container planting allows a lot of flexibility both in terms...
+ 6 more
Read More
Posted on 10/25/2021
Home Gardens: How to Create a Carnivorous Plant Terrarium
Sure, terrariums are vast and fascinating. But if you’re looking to kick it up a notch, try starting one for carnivorous plants. The easiest way to keep them happy is by building a terrarium all their own. Within that space, they can enjoy the perfect amount of light, humidity and tasty insects. Here’s what to do. Select Your...
+ 9 more
Read More
Showing Results
1 - 12 of13