Hummingbirds are fascinating little birds that are loved by most gardeners. Their small size, remarkable ability to hover, and jewel-like colors make them welcome visitors to any garden. Not only are they beautiful, but they assist with the pollination of many plants. Their bright presence in gardens is sorely missed when they migrate. But, when …
Landscaping
Although it takes more work, growing grass between your pavers is a great way to add a soft touch to your landscape design, and it’s surprisingly low maintenance. Learn how to grow grass between pavers correctly or troubleshoot your current set-up with these helpful tips. Concrete pavers or stone slabs are a convenient way to …
The front yard is a passerby or visitor’s first impression of your home and you. It is also the first thing you see when you leave or return to your house. Your front yard garden landscaping will enhance curb appeal and create an inviting journey to your front door. A front yard garden should reflect …
Are you new to canning? I’ve gathered a few canning tips for beginners to help you get started. If you’re new to canning, it might be scary to even thing about it. You may have heard horror stories about poorly canned foods. You may have preserved your food in different ways before: Food Canning Equipment …
Low-maintenance landscaping is often an afterthought when planning your home’s landscaping design. We usually think of curb appeal, which is important. Still, it’s best to come up with several low-maintenance landscaping ideas for your home so you can enjoy your new home and not be a slave to maintaining it. Here are eleven mind-blowing curb …
Many invasive plants began as garden plants and escaped cultivation to wreak havoc on native ecosystems. Put into numbers, 21 species officially designated as noxious weeds in the state of Oregon cost around $125 million per year in control, fire damage, and production losses, according to a 2009 study — and the amount is probably …
As gardeners, we may consider ourselves stewards — of plants, of the land, of beauty. One of the biggest threats to the natural Oklahoma landscape is invasive plants. While that might seem like a problem reserved for park rangers and the like, these weeds could be masquerading as specimens in your own garden, and many …
Invasive plants pose a significant threat to New Mexico’s human economy and natural environment. These non-native weeds spread rapidly and outcompete native plants, changing local ecosystems and reducing habitat for native wildlife. While the biggest threat is to rangelands and wild spaces, some invasive plants can also be found in home landscapes, sometimes as weeds …
Nearly a quarter of the plants growing wild in Ohio are not native to the state. While most of these 500-plus species live harmlessly alongside the native plants, the Ohio Department of Agriculture lists 63 invasive plant species. Invasive plants in Ohio threaten native plants and wildlife, especially endangered species, with their unchecked, aggressive growth. …
One of the worst, most common weeds in the country, Johnsongrass is not only an irritating weed in the garden but also causes havoc in agriculture. It chokes crops and serves as a host to disease pathogens, insect pests, and nematodes. And although Johnsongrass can be used as forage for livestock, the plant becomes toxic …