Roses add classic beauty to any garden, their thorny stems topped by ruffled, elegant blossoms in shades of yellow, white, pink, or red. Many cultivars also perfume the air with their fragrance. Unfortunately, though, roses can be finicky and difficult to grow, requiring deadheading, pest and disease control, and otherwise careful maintenance to ensure they …
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Hydrangeas are one of the darlings of the gardening world, adding mounds of showy, airy blossoms to the landscape. Almost no garden is complete without at least one hydrangea. Perhaps you’ve come to this conclusion and want to plant a hydrangea somewhere in your garden. But where, how, and with which other plants? The tips …
Angel statues are some of the most popular lawn decorations available today. If you’re looking for some beautiful angel garden sculptures, then you’ve come to the right place. There are so many beautiful angel statues, you might not know where to begin. That’s why I’ve done this research and combined the best information about angel …
With more than 40,000 named roses in existence, learning about the different types of roses can seem a daunting task. This article breaks down rose classification into a simple, neatly organized guide based on the classification scheme of the American Rose Society, the international authority on rose classification. The American Rose Society divides all roses …
When you’re looking for something nice to spruce up your lawn or garden, metal garden sculptures can do the trick. These sculptures are made from durable, weather-resistant metals like stainless steel, designed to last, and will make the perfect addition to your lawn or garden. How To Use Metal Art In Your Garden You can …
If you are a cat owner, then you may want to celebrate your favorite furry felines with a fun cat garden sculpture. Cat lovers of all types can get excited about these cat garden sculptures. Garden sculptures have been around for a very long time and they’re still popular today. Traditionally, they were used for …
Lavender is well-loved for its light-purple buds, sage-green foliage, and sweet, calming fragrance. In fact, it’s both my favorite herb and my favorite flower. In addition to being a lovely landscaping plant, lavender has many uses, including in cooking, aromatherapy, crafting, herbal medicine, and flower arranging. It should come as little surprise, then, that the …
If you’re looking for the best fairy garden accessories, you’re in luck. I’ve created the perfect guide to help you. Ever since I first discovered the concept of fairy gardens, I have been obsessed with them. They are so cute and so much fun to design and make. If you’re intrigued by the idea but …
If you don’t have space around your home in which to garden, it might be time to look up. A flat roof, whether it tops your garage or your high-rise apartment building, can be transformed into a beautiful green space. Plant veggies, flowers, even small trees … the sky really is the limit! Plus, rooftop …
Flowers, the darlings of most gardens, tend to outshine everything else. But the often-overlooked ornamental grasses have much to offer too. These low-maintenance plants add interesting texture and movement as well as color to a garden, come in a wide range of sizes, and often tolerate drought. Add a unique touch to your outdoor space …