There are so many beautiful and unique ways to decorate your lawn and garden. One of my favorites is kinetic garden sculptures. These are so beautiful and unique and there are many different types you can choose from and a lot that you can do with them. You can create a fun and whimsical outdoor …
Landscaping
Trees are beneficial in every landscape. They freshen the air. They provide shade and protect the soil. They do double duty as a home for wildlife, and they can provide a palette of colors that bring the rest of your backyard oasis together, especially if they bloom in purple, violet, lilac, or lavender colors. Below …
Shrubs and vines add height to gardens, providing vertical interest and privacy as well as hiding unsightly structures. And when you plant flowering shrubs and vines, those plants offer beautiful blooms for added color. Plus, if you have limited space, flowering vines can pack more flowers into a small footprint by growing upward rather than …
Growing your own vegetable garden is getting more and more popular. If you’re new to vegetable gardening, don’t let a backyard vegetable garden design stump you. Traditionally, a vegetable garden is set up in long rows filled with coordinated vegetable plants. However, that’s not the only way to design your garden. More recently, many have …
Imagine your dream garden, with all of its beautiful plants and wandering pathways. Now close your eyes. What do you hear? What do you smell? Just looking at plants might melt the tension from your shoulders and lift the corners of your mouth, but smelling them can transport you to a whole different world. Few …
Though annuals often take center stage in greenhouses in spring — think bold petunias and pansies — perennials can be planted once and enjoyed for years to come, often with little maintenance. Many do require full sun, but plenty of others thrive in shady conditions, and some even bloom all summer long. With the right …
Cottage gardens, xeriscapes, wildflower plots, and carefully landscaped flower beds all exude an undeniable beauty, attributed mainly to the plants chosen to inhabit them. If you are planning a new garden or even looking for flowers to fill in gaps in an existing landscape, it can be overwhelming to sort through the options. Here are …
With their large, elegant globes of flowers, hydrangeas are among the most popular flowering shrubs in the US. They come in several varieties, allowing them to fit well in a range of garden settings, and some can even be persuaded to bloom in bright colors. Because of the different types, knowing which one you have …
Getting children interested in gardening can be very fulfilling. These easy gardening activities for kids can help children can learn about the environment and the importance of caring for living things. It will also keep them fit by having lots of fresh air and doing physical activity which is fun at the same time. What your …
Flowers can be found in almost every color imaginable, from pale pastels to bold, vivid hues. And while sometimes we pick up plants that catch our eye without having a plan for them, other times we have a goal in mind and go searching for the perfect plants to fulfill it. Whether you want to …