Spring fever… we all have it. For some, it manifests by sleeping or eating less, and for others, it comes as an urge to clean the house or start exercising. But for garden lovers like you and me, it’s the need to start digging in the dirt. We dream up all kinds of colorful curb …
I love sitting on my back porch, observing wildlife: it’s peaceful and very enjoyable both at the beginning of a day or after a hard day at work. If you’re like me, learning how to attract wildlife to your garden is important. How To Attract Wildlife To Your Garden Imagine this: a doe and her …
Colorful flowers make your yard pop as nothing else can. They are like the finishing touches of the artist’s brush that bring the canvas of your yard to life. When planting flowers, consider not only the bright spots of color for your yard, but also the flower arrangements inside. You can enjoy lovely vases of …
Backyard flower gardens are a wonderful way to enjoy your backyard, but they also increase the appeal of your home to neighbors and friends, especially if it is landscaped properly. The tantalizing colors of different flowers along with the green grass and leaves of trees and bushes simply add to its natural effect. Backyard accessories …
Do you have an area in your backyard that you’re not quite sure what to do with? These gorgeous ground cover ideas will inspire you. In a natural ecosystem, the ground cover can be used to protect the soil from eroding away. This is very useful in areas with high levels of rain or other destructive …
Lavender is one of the most well-known herbs due to its distinctive fragrance and its many uses. There are also countless varieties of lavender plants and they can be grown in a few different ways. Don’t be intimidated: learning how to grow lavender plants is easy and fun. Here is a brief introduction to lavender …
One of the first signs of spring are the beautiful tulips. They peek their head out in gardens everywhere as soon as the first signs of spring emerge. Did you know there are a few thousand of tulip varieties? From simple, one-color tulips to striped tulips, to double tulips, and so many colors we can’t …
Petunias are such great flowers for landscaping! Brimming with brilliant colors and a delicate smell, petunia flowers are great for adding a splash of color to your gardens. Landscaping with petunias is as easy as it gets, as long as you plant them in a sunny spot and give them water and well-fertilized soil. Petunias …