Organic gardening and farming is becoming incredibly popular, and is quickly spreading around the world. The problem is, we all want to do what we can to help the environment and protect the world that we live in, and we are just now realizing how much organic gardening can help us to do this.Most people have heard of organic gardening before, but because the details are minimal and it is sort of hard to wrap your head around, most of us are...more
Imagine yourself in a place where flowers are swaying gently and the scent of freshly pruned plants are blowing across the yard and you with your friends sipping a frosty glass of ice-cold gently sweetened blueberry slush to make your day unforgettable. Such a place often relaxes and restores your inner peace. To enhance the interiors of your home or office, nowadays, people are opting for interior landscaping. It is a practice of designing,...more
Author: Michael SchmansyA nice, manicured lawn is something that most people strive for. Unfortunately, getting the best lawn on the block can put a big dent in your pocketbook, especially if you hire a lawn care company to do the work. Fortunately, there are some tricks of the trade that can help you turn your yard into the envy of the neighborhood. Below are some great ideas on how to get the landscaped lawn you’ve been dreaming of for less than you might expect. Find landscaping materials for cheap (or even free). Maybe you have a friend that just laid gravel on their driveway and they have some extra rock. Offer to take it off their hands. They would probably love that they don’t have to find something to do with it. If you have a railroad nearby, they may have railroad ties that they are willing to sell for cheap. These can be used for fencing and boarders. Plant seeds instead of plants. Plants can cost upwards of $5.00 a piece, you will likely pay less than that for an entire bag of seeds. Purchase the seeds early and plant them inside so that they can be easily transplanted at the right time. Egg cartons make excellent containers to plant starter plants in. Plant...more
With drastic changes in the climatic conditions that we live in it is getting very difficult to keep our cool. If we look closely, we are put through much stress and trauma naturally due to the extremes of climate that we experience all year round. Nature is giving us back what we are giving to her. As we increasingly treat her badly, we are...more
Author: tammy sonsIn the world of plants, an evergreen tree is one which has leaves all year round. This is different from deciduous plants which completely lose their leaves during autumn and winter. With evergreen trees, the same leaf does not persist all year round but the constant growth of new leaves quickly replaces the shed leaves. There are...more
Light is an integral part of our daily life but the significance of light is not restricted to the human beings only. However it is the most important factor for a plant to grow and survive. The plant uses light to photosynthesize or produce food for it's survival. We should always keep in mind the light intensity and duration of sustaining light when it is a time to implant something. At the time of placement of a new plant first go through the details pertaining to it's requirement for light.The different variety of plants may require a varied level of lighting comprising of high, medium or low light. If the plant is not able to fetch sufficient light for it then it may become weaker and will result in producing the leaves very small in size. So it is very necessary to be aware of the requisite level of light for the plant. We can say as a layman that paler green leaves require more light as compared to the plants having dark green leaves.There is also a fact that the plants are very adaptable in nature as they can adjust themselves with the fluctuating lighting conditions happening all around. This extraordinary feature helps the people to enjoy the indoor gardening excitement....more
Home gardening is a small activity that you're doing around your home, and this includes watering your flowers, landscaping, mowing and misting insecticides or fertilizers. This is quite a popular occupation, and for many good reasons: it's very...more
Author: Luann HaysIn the hot and dry Southwestern United States, landscaping takes on an entirely different significance than in other areas. As water is so precious here, conservation is a major concern of both home owners and government officials....more
Author: Luann HaysAdding accessories to your landscape has many benefits. A well placed statue can add a bit of extra charm to an open space, or a whimsical ornament can lighten up a shadowy area. Without using accessories, the landscape may be...more
There are many different reasons why you would want to start your own home herb garden. One of the most popular reasons is for cooking. Others like to have the herbs for aromatic purposes. No matter what youre reasoning, this guide is here to help...more
Proper disambiguation cuts are made with the health of exact plants in mind. While pruning trees, it's important to follow wounding guidelines that help your tree's natural ability to fend off infections. This likely ability is called C.O.D.I.T...more
Author: Suzanne WestA garden shed is a simple, single-story structure in a back garden or on an allotment that is used for storage, hobbies, or as a workshop. It’s something that is nice to have to store all loose shovels, rakes, potting soil and...more