Flowers, the darlings of most gardens, tend to outshine everything else. But the often-overlooked ornamental grasses have much to offer too. These low-maintenance plants add interesting texture and movement as well as color to a garden, come in a wide range of sizes, and often tolerate drought. Add a unique touch to your outdoor space …
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Whether or not you believe in fairies, you can enjoy the charming details of a fairy garden. Small plants paired with tiny doors and other miniature accessories inspire magic and wonder in gardeners and visitors of all ages. Tuck fairy gardens into hidden pockets of the yard or plant one in a dish to enjoy …
African violets are one of the most popular houseplants throughout the world. Their fuzzy leaves and velvety flowers are attractive and brighten up a room. They are also popular plants to use in raised planters around porches in many climates. If you have a cat, you might wonder: are African violets poisonous to cats? African …
For most people in my area, “succulent garden” is an alien concept, perhaps only conjuring images of shallow containers filled with small, fleshy plants. But succulent gardens range in size from a teacup to an entire yard and vary as widely in appearance as any other type of garden. Tight spacing of colorful succulents can …
As gardeners, we can find ways to tuck plants into almost any space and turn just about anything into a flowerpot. One way to save money and upcycle what might otherwise end up in the landfill is to repurpose old tires in the garden. You can, of course, simply throw a tire on the ground, …
While some parts of the world receive increasing amounts of rainfall every year, others experience longer and more intense dry periods. One great landscaping option for gardeners in areas with limited water is a rock garden. Or perhaps, as is common in my area, you struggle to beautify a yard filled with jutting rocks you’d …
A patio is like an extra room of your house, serving as an outdoor living room, dining room, kitchen, and play room. If you live in a townhouse, it may even serve as your “yard”! And just like any other part of your home, you’ll want to make the patio comfortable, beautiful, and functional. I’ve …
A lifelong dream of having a large landscaped garden was short-lived when I had to abandon my large garden and move into an apartment that had room for only a minimalistic garden. I had to make the best of a bad situation. Determined to find out how to make a small garden look bigger, I …
Stained glass garden art gives you a simple way to beautify an outdoor area. Stained glass holds up well outside, and the beautiful outdoor additions I’m about to introduce you to can be used inside as well. Stained glass garden decorations come in a wide variety of colors. This lets you choose a piece of …
If you have decided to start keeping bees, you have probably done a lot of research about beekeeping, techniques, and the equipment you need to start. There are, however, some other things to consider before you start your new hobby or business. These factors led me to the question, how much land do I need …