Whether it is the redbuds around Lake Michigan in late April, the saucer magnolias in Northern California in late April, or the American dogwoods that grace the South in early spring, chances are that there are some spring flowering trees that will do well near you. If you want your landscape trees to announce the …
Landscaping
Priced a pint of raspberries or a pound of asparagus lately? Fresh fruits and vegetables can seem like a luxury when skyrocketing grocery costs make it challenging to put even basic meals on the table. Here’s a novel way to stretch your food dollars: Go outdoors and forage. You’ll get fresh, delicious food for free, …
A popular shade-loving perennial plant, hostas (Hosta spp.) come in multiple cultivars and some spectacular colors. If you love an eye-catching garden foliage plant, you can’t go wrong with planting some hostas. Once you have decided which hostas you will grow, it’s time to determine which plants would be best suited to grow alongside them …
Gardening is hard work; a true labor of love, dirt, and sweat. But there is something so rewarding when you step back and take a look at what you’ve achieved after weeks of watering and toiling in the dirt. It’s no wonder gardening is becoming a very popular hobby across the United States, with 55% of …
It’s thin and tall and almost never comes out by the root. Instead, it breaks off just below the soil surface and releases a pungent oniony odor that lingers on your hand. It’s onion grass. Tufts of onion grass grow taller than the rest of the lawn, and strands of it poke up through the …
Living in a climate where you can landscape with palm trees offers many opportunities to beautify your home in a unique way. Palm trees often give the feeling of being on a sunny vacation without having to leave your home. Palm trees are tall, slender trees with a distinctive crown of feathery or fan-like fronds. …
Backyard privacy is becoming more important to homeowners as living spaces and communities become more crowded, based on information from the Urban Insitute. Your patio and garden are still a part of your home’s living space, but the peace and solitude you seek in the backyard of your home can feel violated if your nosy …
Ground covers are infinitely useful plants when it comes to landscaping and gardening. They can fill in any empty spaces, provide a low-maintenance solution for hard-to-reach places, and even replace grass as a sustainable lawn alternative. For example, evergreen ground covers provide winter color, while flowering types offer a pop of springtime excitement to your …
The front of your house isn’t just the first thing people notice—it sets the tone for everything else. If you’re lacking curb appeal, you’re likely not giving off the best first impression. Good thing it’s easy to fix—and often, you don’t have to spend a pretty penny to do so. Boosting curb appeal is a …
Vigorous and hardy, yet visually stunning with an incredible aroma, there are many benefits to adding a lavender tree to your garden. Planting the Mediterranean tree beside your patio or in your front yard can significantly boost daily happiness; plus, it provides a natural pest repellent and supports pollinators like bees and butterflies. However, in …