Gardening can be such an enjoyable, relaxing hobby. Numerous studies have explored how fresh air, soil, plants, and physical activity in the garden benefit both physical and mental health – not to mention the healthy bounty of homegrown vegetables and herbs. But when garden pests and diseases threaten your precious plants, gardening quickly becomes a…
Have you ever been stopped in your tracks by a beautiful scene? A sort of a secret garden? This happened to me a few weeks ago when I came across some beautiful pictures, accompanied by inspiring stories about Rosemary, a mom who loved her garden and the village she called home. I couldn’t help but…
While gardening is a fruitful and enjoyable activity for many, it can, at times, become discouraging when you discover damage made by unwanted pests and diseases. When you see your veggies nibbled to the ground, or with a bite out of each fruit, when you see holes in your garden beds, and you know that’s…
Garden lovers never need an excuse to spend time doing what they enjoy most. However, these special garden holidays that come around throughout the year are not to be missed. Most people have heard of Earth Day, which is celebrated throughout the globe. But did you know that there are many more garden-related holidays on…
The state of Delaware recently outlawed 37 invasive plants (see link below), prohibiting the propagation and movement of these weeds within, into, and out of the state. These nonnative plants outcompete native species, reduce wildlife habitat, and often grow and spread quickly, making them difficult to eradicate. Below the complete list of the prohibited plants,…
Every flower garden is beautiful in its own way, but there’s something special about gardens blooming in the shade. A beautiful shade garden will become one of your favorite places to relax and enjoy nature. So, if you have a shady backyard, don’t despair. Today, we’ll look at Cathy’s shade garden and learn from her…
Are you looking for the best garden hose splitter? This is one of the most used tools in the garden and around the lawn, according to many gardeners. We all need a water source in our gardens, but what if that single source doesn’t suit your needs? Rather than install new water spigots, you can…
Gardening is an amazing way to relax after a stressful day at work, but some of us don’t have enough space for a garden. If you’ve been wishing for a garden of your own, and wondering where you’ll be able to fit it in, you’ll love today’s idea for a backyard fence garden. Last week,…
Have you ever thought about using self-watering planters to help you take care of your plants? This could be a good idea if you’re going on vacation and you’ll be away for a bit, or if you have a lot of plants and you can’t keep up with their watering schedule. But perhaps you are…