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 …
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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 …
Angel statues are some of the most popular lawn decorations available today. If you’re looking for some beautiful angel garden sculptures, then you’ve come to the right place. There are so many beautiful angel statues, you might not know where to begin. That’s why I’ve done this research and combined the best information about angel …
With more than 40,000 named roses in existence, learning about the different types of roses can seem a daunting task. This article breaks down rose classification into a simple, neatly organized guide based on the classification scheme of the American Rose Society, the international authority on rose classification. The American Rose Society divides all roses …
Garden carts or wagons are an essential part of every gardener’s experience. If you want some advice on how to shop for garden carts and wagons, you’ve come to the right place. Garden carts serve a very important function of helping you carry your things around as you work in the garden. They can be …
When you’re looking for something nice to spruce up your lawn or garden, metal garden sculptures can do the trick. These sculptures are made from durable, weather-resistant metals like stainless steel, designed to last, and will make the perfect addition to your lawn or garden. How To Use Metal Art In Your Garden You can …
If you are a cat owner, then you may want to celebrate your favorite furry felines with a fun cat garden sculpture. Cat lovers of all types can get excited about these cat garden sculptures. Garden sculptures have been around for a very long time and they’re still popular today. Traditionally, they were used for …
Lavender is well-loved for its light-purple buds, sage-green foliage, and sweet, calming fragrance. In fact, it’s both my favorite herb and my favorite flower. In addition to being a lovely landscaping plant, lavender has many uses, including in cooking, aromatherapy, crafting, herbal medicine, and flower arranging. It should come as little surprise, then, that the …