3 ways to deal with birds on your cherry tree
Cherries are delicious and they are usually thought of by non-gardeners as some exotic plant. If you are amongst the lucky few who have inherited a tree with your property, they can bring much enjoyment. Just looking out your back window and seeing a magnificent,…
Properly Caring for Your Fruit Trees
If it is your first time planting a fruit tree, it is safe to assume you are not an expert on the subject yet. Many fruit trees die in their early years because of poor care habits than any disease. Therefore, you must understand how…
Tips for Growing Bulbs
Bulbs are popular with all kinds of gardeners because they come in a wide variety of colors. A flower bed full of bulbs can be one of the most colorful parts of any garden. Advertisement Another wonderful thing about bulbs is that they are amongst…
6 Gardening Tips for a Healthier Garden
Advertisement Do you have a small yard and would like to keep a simple but well-maintained garden? A little determination and basic knowledge are all it takes. Here are a few tips on how to spruce up your garden and keep it looking glamorous:…
Foliar Feeding Basics
What is Foliar Feeding? Foliar feeding the application of fertilizer to plant leaves instead of the roots. With Foliar feeding, leaves can take up to 95% of the nutrients in the fertilizer, compared to root-feeding which takes up much less. Therefore, its application can be…
Getting Your Garden Ready for Winter
Are you like me? Sad summer has ended but at the same time relieved because there is one less task to take care of. Besides watering, weeding, pruning, and more weeding most of the chores are over and the outdoor gardening year draws to a…
Using Colors In The Garden
Color affects our moods, emotions, spiritual and physical well-being. Likewise, color reflects our personalities. It also has a significant effect on everything we eat, drink, and touch. It influences our physical environment, including our home, office, and garden. Advertisement The colors we prefer for home…
Common gardening tools every landscaper needs
Having the right tools is especially important, for the avid do-it-yourself landscaper. Using tools saves money and time overall. By understanding some of the most common tools used for basic landscaping, you can acquire everything needed to keep your property in the best possible shape….
Some things to consider when purchasing your first leaf blower
Want to save yourself some time collecting leaves and other debris? With the help of a leaf blower you can. It is less time-consuming and less back-breaking work compared to using a garden rake or similar tools. The general idea of a leaf blower is…
Operating a hedge trimmer safely
For those of you who are truly passionate about your landscaping, a hedge trimmer is one of the main tools in your collection. If not then you have probably considered getting one. Hedge trimmers are designed for trimming hedges as their name implies. They operate…
Gardening Tools: Care and Repair
Having knowledge of how to properly maintain and use garden tools will extend their life, help prevent personal injury, and enhance your gardening enjoyment. Advertisement Wooden parts Metal parts Color code your tools Aside from preservation by paint, misplaced tools are easier to find when…
All Things Lavender
1999 was named the “year of lavender!” and although it’s not 1999 anymore it might still be the year of lavender. In ancient times, the Egyptians used lavender in incense and perfume and it was even used in the mummification process. The Arabs, Greeks, and…