LED technology has advanced significantly in the last 10 years. They are more efficient than ever. They give off less heat, costs are way down, and they can produce the full light spectrum needed for your plants. But which are the best LED grow lights for your hydroponic garden? Leep reading to learn more. Looks …
Landscaping
Have you been looking out towards your garden with a nagging thought that something is missing, but you can’t place your finger on it? How about a concrete garden bench? Pop it next to your solar birdbath fountain and you can enjoy your visitors in comfort. What’s more, is that your garden bench can actually …
Every gardening enthusiast loves a vibrant, colorful outdoor space. Wouldn’t it be great if you could look over a list of perennials that bloom all summer, and choose the ones you like the most? Getting your flower beds and borders to flower all summer long is a little tricker than you might think. This is …
My garden is alive with lots of delicious greens we love picking fresh for our daily meals. One of my favorites is Swiss chard. I love it so much, we planted a whole pack of seeds. And then I was worried it would take too long and bought some plants from the local nursery. Today …
Did you ever suck on honeysuckle flowers when you were a kid? We did it all the time: loved the sweet nectar we got from it! There are many flowers that can be used in cooking, and today we’ll look at several recipes using edible flowers. Which flowers can you eat? In Turkey, a bottle …
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 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 …