While tilling is a quick and relatively easy way to prepare the garden for planting, it also destroys the soil structure, disrupts beneficial organisms, increases erosion, and brings weed seeds to the surface. No-till practices, on the other hand, nurture the soil and its microorganisms, working with natural systems for healthier plants. The no-till method …
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If you are a dog lover whose beloved family pet has crossed the rainbow bridge, a custom dog statue of your beloved dog could be the perfect addition to your outdoor space. And even if you still have man’s best friend in your life, adorable dog sculptures and yard art can be a great way …
If you are looking for a beautiful addition to your landscape, consider snow fountains weeping cherry trees. Snow fountains are regarded as one of the finest of the weeping cherries. This small deciduous tree has long, cascading branches that hang down and kiss the ground. About the Snow Fountain Weeping Cherry The Snow Fountain cherry …
When you want a modern look to your lawn or garden, modern garden sculptures can be a great way to bring this theme and style together. You can choose modern garden statues for any type of garden, flowers or vegetables, and for any type of lawn landscape. There are many types of outdoor garden statues …
If you’re looking for some Greek garden sculptures for your own garden, I have created a tutorial and buying guide to help you know what you’re getting and how to care for it properly. Of all the types of garden statues available today, these remain some of the more popular. And they can make a …
When it comes to lawn and garden décor, there are few things as common and classic as frogs. There are many beautiful, cute, interesting, and unique frog garden sculptures to choose from. You can also get frog garden planters, flags, statues, wind chimes, and other designs that really bring your garden to life. Frogs just …
Few things are synonymous with gardens like depictions of fairies. Fairy statues are so common in the garden, it seems nearly everyone has at least one. When shopping for fairy garden sculptures, there are a few things you should know. In this post, I will tell you everything you need to know about choosing a …
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 …
Twenty-five years ago, in 1997, the Xerces Society’s Western Monarch Thanksgiving Count logged 1.2 million monarch butterflies overwintering in California. This past November (2021), just under 250,000 were observed. Although this represents a remarkable hundredfold increase from the previous year, the western monarch population remains more than 95% below its size in the ’80s. To help …
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 …