Whether it is the redbuds around Lake Michigan in late April, the saucer magnolias in Northern California in late April, or the American dogwoods that grace the South in early spring, chances are that there are some spring flowering trees that will do well near you. If you want your landscape trees to announce the…
Gardening offers a ton of benefits—from melting away stress to having fresh, healthy food right at your fingertips. But if your backyard feels like a lost cause due to poor soil conditions or minimal space, don’t give up hope just yet. Your dream garden might be closer (and easier) than you think. The solution? Raised…
Gardening is hard work; a true labor of love, dirt, and sweat. But there is something so rewarding when you step back and take a look at what you’ve achieved after weeks of watering and toiling in the dirt. It’s no wonder gardening is becoming a very popular hobby across the United States, with 55% of…
It’s thin and tall and almost never comes out by the root. Instead, it breaks off just below the soil surface and releases a pungent oniony odor that lingers on your hand. It’s onion grass. Tufts of onion grass grow taller than the rest of the lawn, and strands of it poke up through the…
Spring is in the air — quite literally, as the season is in full swing, and May flowers are upon us as per the age-old rhyme (April showers bring May flowers). We’re expecting a lot of plants to bloom in the coming weeks, and we want to marvel at them every chance we get outdoors….
Living in a climate where you can landscape with palm trees offers many opportunities to beautify your home in a unique way. Palm trees often give the feeling of being on a sunny vacation without having to leave your home. Palm trees are tall, slender trees with a distinctive crown of feathery or fan-like fronds….
Is there anything that can beat homegrown vegetables? Growing your own vegetables is part fun, but it’s also good for your health. According to the Community Activation for Prevention Study from 2023, people who participated in growing their own food in a community garden increased their fruit and vegetable intake. Community and home gardens provide delicious, fresh ingredients…
When we’re busy peeling boiled eggs, hiding plastic ones, and eating chocolate ones, it’s easy to forget what Easter’s about. If you’re seeking something deeply symbolic that will remind your kids and everyone who visits that there’s a lot more to Easter than eggs, you need a Resurrection Garden—a mini, earthy tribute to the big…
Backyard privacy is becoming more important to homeowners as living spaces and communities become more crowded, based on information from the Urban Insitute. Your patio and garden are still a part of your home’s living space, but the peace and solitude you seek in the backyard of your home can feel violated if your nosy…