Are you looking for something nice to get the gardener on your list this holiday season? How about the things you want to put on your own wish-list for Christmas? We’ve compiled a list of gardener’s most wanted items, and their favorite gifts received in the past, to help you get an idea for what…
Transform your garden into a relaxing evening oasis by adding lights in strategic spots. Here are a few outdoor garden lighting ideas to get your imagination going. Imagine accentuating the beauty of your trees and plants with discreet up-lights or creating a mesmerizing play of shadows that give your garden a touch of architectural elegance….
Butchart Gardens in Victoria BC is probably one of the few places on Earth that comes close to the picturesque scenes of the gardens of Eden (that’s how I imagine it :). In my opinion, if you love flowers and gardening, this is the ultimate garden to visit “A thing of beauty is a joy…
If you have a small backyard, you know how hard it is to add curb appeal. Do you think your backyard’s too boring? Is the small space keeping you from having the backyard of your dreams? Let’s look at some landscape design ideas that will give new life to your small backyard. Many homeowners are…
If you want to spice up an otherwise boring or normal landscape, garden spinners can do the job. Some spin horizontally and some are vertical. You can get them in beautiful color combinations to match or contrast your flowers and plants. They usually just stick right into the ground. This makes them portable. If…
Love hummingbirds? I don’t know anyone who doesn’t! If you want to attract beautiful hummers to your yard, consider displaying glass hummingbird feeders loaded with their favorite sweet nectar. Hummingbirds are native to North and South America and are some of the smallest of birds. Most hummingbirds are around 7.5-13cm in length. However, the smallest…
Have you heard of Sloggers garden shoes? I just recently learned about them and I’m in love! These shoes are so easy to slip on and off! And if you get muddy, no worries: you can just hose them off and they’re ready to be used again! Gardening is a passion for most people, which…
Home garden pest control requires observation and a good eye for detail. Several methods can help you with organic gardening pest control and disease control in your home garden. Home Garden Pest Control If you see damage on leaves and buds, or you notice that the plant is unhealthy with discoloring and wilting, pests or…
During the summer gardening months, you may have noticed a few spots or bugs on your vegetable leaves or grapevine leaves. There’s a chance that you may have Japanese Beetles in your garden. If you don’t know how to get rid of Japanese beetles, you might lose most of your garden. What are Japanese Beetles?…