Life is one big balancing act and gardening is no different. Maintaining the correct amount of water determines how well your plants will grow. Water is the most important part of life on earth and growing vegetables cannot survive without water. For gardeners there are many ways to keep your plants hydrated properly. The question is what is the best way to water a vegetable […]
Despite the many health benefits houseplants present, a lot of people don’t want to go through the hassle of caring for and maintaining their indoor gardening. It’s not everyone who has a green thumb and growing indoor plants can be quite challenging. Luckily though, there are options for those who want to reap the benefits indoor plants have to offer. By choosing easy-to-care-for plants like […]
With a USDA Zone 8a climate in North Texas, residents enjoy a nearly all round growing season throughout the year. The terrible soil and harsh climatic conditions in North Texas can be so challenging. However, there are so many native and adapted flowers that can thrive in those conditions to bring color and beauty throughout the year. Top North Texas Perennial Flowers The following flowers can […]
Bee populations are on the decline. Without bees pollination would not possible for some plants to survive. Pollination is the process when pollen is transferred from one flower to a second flower of the same species. The fertilize it a transferred pollen begins the process of fruit and seed production. A few plants can pollinate themselves, yet most require the help of pollinators like insects, […]
Having a water feature installed in any garden space will bring a sense of calm and cool to your environment and lend a real air of tranquility that you may not have thought possible. Nowadays, there are seemingly limitless options when it comes to water features, with the majority of them pre-made and easily installed. Whether you prefer a wall fountain or a cascade feature, […]
When the summer heat takes hold, most gardeners get tired from working in the garden. To work smarter and save yourself from the hot sun, you need to look for flowering plants annuals that bloom throughout the summer season with little work involved. The good news is that you have a wide selection of summer blooms to choose from when planting your summer garden. Check […]
Gardening is a special activity which is both relaxing and makes you feel like you are at peace. It doesn’t matter whether you are a gardener with your own garden or just a small piece of gardening paradise in your backyard, you know that using your hands to create something that special is a feeling that fills your entire body. Sharing that feeling with someone […]
Protecting your plants against winter damage can be a challenge. Rapid temperature drops following a brief winter thaw can weaken the plants during the winter or early spring season. Frost and ice from snow or freezing temperatures can result in leaf damage, dead twigs and branches in the spring. One of the best methods to protect your plants is using winter shrub covers. Types of […]
Landscape Design Makeover A beautiful landscape design is an essential part to any front yard makeover that is needed. A variety of options to choose from and how to conform to your unique landscape takes a little bit science, art, and personal taste. When designing a front yard makeover, you should try to make it a space where people will stop and enjoy themselves. It […]
We live a small, small, small world. Its seems now a days that larger or bigger trees do not have the same appeal they once had. It seems with land prices going up and property sizes shrinking, thus creating a landscaping trend to work in a smaller area. The solution to for smaller landscapes? Using dwarf trees for landscaping is practical and easy to do. […]
