Ideas for Planning a Patio Garden
A patio can be a wonderful place to make the most of the fresh air and relax during the warmer days of the year. The solid floor of a patio also provides you with the option to sit outside when the yard is too wet…
Training Tree Branches
Training has not been around for very long, nevertheless, it is widely used today. By tying branches or propping them up from the ground, you can guide the growth of a tree to take any shape. This structural alteration of the tree is known as…
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…
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…
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…
Ways to make the most of your small yard
Though, a small yard may seem limiting when it comes to designing, correctly utilizing landscaping elements can produce great results. You can do many things to improve a smaller space without taking away too much from other usable space by planning well. The first key…
Using cherry laurel as a hedge
Prunus laurocerasus also known as the English laurel or Cherry laurel, is evergreen species of cherry. It is sometimes confused with Laurus nobilis (Grecian laurel or sweet bay), another evergreen which is the victory laurel of ancient Greece. Advertisement Native to Europe and Asia, this…
6 common types of Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are very popular among many gardeners because of their distinctive blossoms. These massive midsummer flowers have been known to turn heads. Despite their visual appeal, hydrangeas can be a little bit tricky to grow, depending on the variety. Nevertheless, anyone can enjoy hydrangeas. The…