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. […]
Methods To Fixing A Weed Problem How to fix a flower bed full of weeds in your garden? You can spend the first few weeks of tearing up weeds, however the chore soon wears thin. Don’t get too worked up about. A few simple strategies and your garden will be weed free. Armed with a better understanding of weeds and the methods listed here, you […]
What Is Root Rot? Root rot is a condition found in both indoor and outdoor plants, although more common in indoor plants with poor drainage. As the name states, the roots of the plant rot. Usually, this is a result of over watering. In houseplants, it is a very common problem, and is slightly less common in outdoor plants. Root rot if left untreated, will […]
There are Two Types of Weeds. The first type produces large quantities of seeds, however these weeds are easy to pull or hoe, but new ones keep appearing. The second type is harder to kill, often because these weeds have persistent underground roots or other parts that can sprout into new plants. And then you have the dandelion, which combines the traits of both types. When weeding, […]
Pruning Ornamental Grasses Ornamental grasses add texture, color and interest to the garden landscape. Pruning ornamental grasses provide year round beauty, with delicate green shoots in spring, mature foliage and flowers or seed heads in summer, muted colors in the fall as well as frosted spikes in the winter. Many varieties of ornamental grasses are drought resistant. Grasses are easy to care for, requiring little maintenance beyond […]
