No matter how small your space is, there’s always enough room for a hanging basket filled with colorful plants. Let’s look at some of the best plants for hanging baskets. Depending on what plants fill the hanging baskets, you may end up spending hours watching hummingbirds and butterflies pollinating the flowers and beautifying your yard. …
Gardening
Sharing your garden with wildlife is often a rewarding experience, but some visitors are less welcome than others. While many snakes are harmless and even beneficial for controlling pests, discovering them unexpectedly can be unsettling. Understanding the subtle clues they leave behind is key to managing your garden space effectively and ensuring it remains a …
Imagine plucking a fresh, juicy lemon from a tree in your living room or adding homegrown figs to your morning yogurt. You don’t need a sprawling backyard or a perfect climate to enjoy the rewards of growing your own fruit. Many fruit trees can flourish indoors, bringing natural beauty, cleaner air, and delicious, fresh produce …
Set up an attractive, safe environment for you and your furry friend with these dog-friendly landscaping ideas! With a little planning, you can make the perfect space for your pup while creating an attractive and welcoming place for humans, too. Since 65.1 million households1 in the United States have dogs, many people want to make …
As the vibrant colors of summer fade and a crisp chill fills the air, it’s time to turn our attention to preparing the garden for its long winter nap. While it might feel like the gardening season is over, fall is the perfect time for one last crucial task: pruning your perennials. This isn’t just …
October signals a beautiful transition in the garden. The intense heat of summer fades, replaced by crisp air and a rich palette of autumn colors. While it might feel like the gardening season is winding down, this month is a crucial time for preparing your outdoor space for the winter ahead and setting the stage …
Creating a garden that works with nature, instead of against it, is the dream for many home gardeners. A permaculture garden does just that. It’s a design approach that mimics natural ecosystems to build a resilient, sustainable, and productive space. By combining the words “permanent” and “agriculture,” permaculture offers a way to grow food and …
As fall approaches, mounds of mums begin appearing for sale everywhere from plant nurseries to grocery stores. Even those of us who prefer summer to colder weather may find ourselves tempted by the perfect green domes studded with bright flowers in hues evocative of warm spices. But then we get them home and wonder, Where …
Mulch is a gardener’s best friend. It helps soil retain moisture, suppresses weeds, and keeps soil temperatures stable. But there’s a common landscaping trend that turns this helpful tool into a harmful one: volcano mulching. This practice involves piling mulch high against the trunk of a tree, creating a cone or “volcano” shape. While some …
A garden is a living, breathing space that changes with each passing day. From the first tender shoots of spring to the final harvest of autumn, countless stories are unfolding right in your backyard. But how do you keep track of it all? The answer is simpler than you might think: a garden journal. This …