Did you ever suck on honeysuckle flowers when you were a kid? We did it all the time: loved the sweet nectar we got from it! There are many flowers that can be used in cooking, and today we’ll look at several recipes using edible flowers. Which flowers can you eat? In Turkey, a bottle …
Garden Landscaping
Originally believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck, gazing balls have been used as garden decor for centuries. However, with such superstitions being less believed in the modern ages, they are now used in gardens all around the world simply as beautiful ornaments that provide an interesting focal point, drawing the eye …
Landscaping can make or break a property, not to mention it’s a fun activity to design the outside area of your house. If you’ve got a centerpiece that deserves some attention, maybe a giant shrub shaped into a unicorn or a massive sculpture of your favorite celebrity, then it’s time to think about investing in …
Square foot gardening has revolutionized the lives of many people who love growing vegetables, but only have a tiny garden to work with. Carefully measured gardening spots can impact how much food you can grow and how much waste you can avoid. But, what are the best plants for square foot gardening? We’ll share below …
Every homeowner and garden lover wants to have that luscious, green lawn in front of their home. But as the warmer months come by, and pressure on households to reduce water consumption grows, lawn drought can become an issue. Your pride and joy can turn from a beautiful, deep shade of green to a scorched, …
Backyard birding is gaining in popularity these days. Many of us work hard to attract wild birds to our yards, only to discover that squirrels love the bird food as much, if not more, than the birds we are trying to attract. Placing your bird feeding station on top of a squirrel proof bird feeder …
Modern life, with all its man-made trappings, has certainly made us less in touch with nature. No matter how hard we try, we are unintentionally sucked into a setting where our interaction with nature gets more and more limited. Landscaping your property is one way to get some outside time back in your life or …
Having a lawn on your property is a blessing, but only if you are maintaining it properly. Otherwise, the same space can tarnish the curb appeal of your home. Having a green space right next to your home is an exciting prospect. However, in that excitement, you need to remember that a lawn needs constant …
Periwinkle, also known as Vinca major, makes a beautiful ground cover that doesn’t require much attention. That’s until it takes over your entire yard (and probably the neighbor’s). If you find your yard overtaken by these pretty purple flowers, you’ll be glad to learn how to get rid of periwinkle. What does Vinca major look …
Buying a lawnmower for a hilly yard can be a tricky process. As an average consumer, you won’t have enough technical knowledge and expertise to proceed with the sale by yourself. You have to sit down and go through the possible options in the market to determine which one would be perfect for your needs. …