Lily-of-the-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) is my favorite flower. It’s dainty and has a wonderful fragrance, but is very poisonous. While flowers will open in the garden in May and June, they may also be coaxed into blooming by the gardener. Let’s see how to grow lily of the valley. Lily of the valley – a flower …
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Small vegetable garden plans will help you make the most of the space you have. It doesn’t matter that your backyard is small: you can still grow a beautiful vegetable garden that will feed your family. Our very first garden was nothing more than a small backyard that had very little sun. We didn’t need …
Planning a vegetable garden layout will help you to think about all you need to do in the garden: dividing up space for permanent crops, structures, garden use and real vegetable growing space. Planning Your Vegetable Garden Layout Vegetable garden layout basics Start pout by sketching out the basic structure of your home, paths, patios, …
There is nothing more beautiful than a healthy, well-kept lawn. When your lawn looks good, it makes your home look more presentable, raises property value and makes you feel good! Wonder how to keep your lawn green and beautiful? How To Keep Your Lawn Green You can keep your lawn green and beautiful if you …
Raised vegetable garden plans help you to get the most from your garden, whether it is true raised beds, or flat beds that can be used in just the same way as raised beds. Using raised or flat beds in your vegetable garden offers a number of advantages over using a border or large growing …
Starting a vegetable garden is exciting! Planning your first time vegetable garden will help you make the most of the time and space you have available; it will also give you an idea of the time you need to dedicate in order to have the results you’d like. If you only have two hours a …
Gazebos are beautiful! They add a touch of elegance to any backyard. You can add some beautiful landscape around it, and make it your favorite backyard spot. Here’s how to build a gazebo in a few easy steps. How To Build A Gazebo For Your Backyard Building The Perfect Gazebo: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide The …
As people realize how much beauty they add, backyard waterfalls are becoming more popular. Water has long been a symbol for serenity and peace so it’s not hard to figure out why waterfalls are such a hit. Want one in your own backyard? Let’s look at a few backyard waterfall ideas. Building A Backyard Waterfall …
The beginning of a new year is a great time to look through old stuff lingering in your backyard shed, or in your garage. I’m doing just that this week, and I gathered a few upcycling garden ideas for inspiration. Gardening on a Shoestring: 100 Fun Upcycled Garden Projects Let’s see what I found so …
You wouldn’t try to carve a roast chicken with a spoon, would you? Of course not! This same philosophy applies to gardening too. In the long run, having the right equipment will save you countless hours and tons of frustration. Any experienced gardener will tell you how much easier it is to grow your own …