Love watching birds in your backyard? If you wonder how to attract them, here’s a guide that contains everything you need to know about different types of hanging bird feeders and how to pick one that integrates perfectly with your landscape. Why do you need a decent bird feeder, you might wonder? Think of …
Gardening
Herbs are delicious and chock-full of power. They flavor our meals, garnish our dishes, and service our bodies with essential nutrients and antioxidants (to get rid of those nasty impurities). For such seemingly small plants, they embolden and spice up a large part of our lives! Here are 10 herb garden ideas to inspire you. …
Wonder what’s the best garden kneeler to make your jobs out in the garden a little easier? A garden kneeling pad will help you save pressure and pain in your knees while kneeling and working in the garden. Whether you are planting, weeding, watering or decorating, you can use garden kneelers to help you be …
You may be resistant to changing your existing landscape into a xeriscape, or drought tolerant landscaping. If it’s important for you to not only beautify your surroundings but use less water too, think of making the change. Everyone wants to make their carbon footprint as small as possible. Drought tolerant landscaping seems like a misnomer, …
I love the carefree nature that hydrangea trees bring to any garden, with their late-blooming clusters of flowers. These versatile trees are one of the easiest ornamentals to maintain, thriving in shady locations and well-drained soil. There are over 100 varieties of hydrangeas trees varying in size, color, and shape. It can often be difficult …
Love hummingbirds? I don’t know anyone who doesn’t! If you want to attract beautiful hummers to your yard, consider displaying glass hummingbird feeders loaded with their favorite sweet nectar. Hummingbirds are native to North and South America and are some of the smallest of birds. Most hummingbirds are around 7.5-13cm in length. However, the smallest …
Have you ever walked by a house with gorgeous window box planters filled with cheery colorful flowers that instantly made you happy? Here are some examples! The window boxes serve a dual function of allowing your plants and flowers to get some sun while also improving the aesthetic of your space. If you truly want …
There are few things in the world as beautiful as rose pictures, apart from actual roses in real life. The rose is a type of flowering shrub. It comes from the Latin word Rosa. It’s a woody perennial and there are over 300 different species and thousands of cultivars. It is one of the most recognizable …
I’m always looking for nice new planters for my garden! Today I came across the cutest planters ever, and I’m not exaggerating! They are exploding with bright colors that would bring to life any home or garden. Carefully designed by Mexican artists, these Talavera frog planters are a must for every plant (and art) lover! …
A pop-up gazebo can come in handy many times. Graduations, weddings, and outdoor BBQ parties are good reasons to have a portable gazebo for the backyard to celebrate, regardless of the weather. Of course, so is going camping or to the beach. Pop-up gazebos are made of lightweight materials and offer shelter from the elements …