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
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 …
I LOVE asparagus! I’ll eat it steamed, roasted, baked with other vegetables, in casseroles, and, my favorite cooking method, broiled. But I absolutely hate throwing away the hard stems most people discard. So, this cream of asparagus soup recipe came out of the need to use these stems that are just as tasty and nourishing …
There is nothing quite like that corn on the cob fresh from your own garden. You’ve been looking forward to enjoying this harvest and have been tasting those golden kernels for months now, so now your harvest is ready and you are ready to cook up some of that corn on the cob. Now all …
You love your veggies! Don’t you wish you had a way to enjoy them more, maybe even year-round? Having a greenhouse in your backyard is a great way to make this possible. Building a mini greenhouse isn’t too difficult. All you’ll need is a good set of plans, some tools, and time. Let’s see how …
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 …