When you hear the term “gravel garden” you might think it strange. But really, a gravel garden is a water-wise space with drought-tolerant plants with gravel in between them. It doesn’t mean nothing but gravel — but it does all add up to anything but boring! Gravel gardens save water and maintenance, and best of […]
Landscape
How to Get the Most Out of Your Mulch
Mulch is an essential garden tool for weed prevention, moisture retention, temperature regulation, and more. But you can’t just throw down a layer of any old mulch and expect the best results. Her are some simple ways every gardener can make the absolute most of out of mulch. 1. What Not to Use If your […]
10 Ways to Improve the Quality of Your Soil–NATURALLY
If you love to garden but can’t seem to get the bountiful harvest you’re after, maybe the problem is your soil. You can add as much fertilizer as you want, but if your soil is of poor quality, your plants still won’t get all the nutrients they need to thrive. If you want your plants […]
How to Overwinter Tender Plants
Chances are, some tropical and perennial plants are too tender to last the winter outside in your climate. This requires letting them come in for the winter months, but they need more specific care than that. You don’t need a greenhouse or any special equipment to overwinter these tender plants, but you do need to know […]
The Correct Way Of Potting Succulents
Succulents are popular little plants that are fairly easy to care for. Succulents also complement any decor. Potting succulents is a great hobby for avid gardeners who can’t wait out the winter. However, succulents do need special care during the potting process to help them thrive. If you know exactly what to do, potting succulents […]
Everything You Need to Know About Air Plants
Have you ever heard of air plants? The scientific name is Tillandsia, but they’re usually referred to as air plants because of their ability to get most of their nutrients from — you guessed it — the air. Pretty cool huh? They’re super low-maintenance, making them the ideal plant to keep in the office, at […]
How to Grow Pretty Peonies
Peonies are one of the most popular flowers for gardens — and for good reason. I mean, look at them! There really is no other flower like peonies. If you want to grow a gorgeous garden full of them, here’s how to do it. 1. Consider Your Climate Even if you live in a cooler […]
Fall Gardening Chores You CAN’T Forget
You know what it’s like: springtime hits, and your yard seems stuck in a case of the winter “blahs.” Then you remember all the things you forgot to do in October and November that could have prevented this funk. If you want your yard and garden looking great early in the spring, you’ve got to […]
How to Build Your Own Greenhouse
Have you ever dreamt of having your own greenhouse? If you’re a gardener, you’ve probably at least given it some thought. And if you have a little bit of DIY skill, you can actually build it yourself. Here are several options. 1. The Upcycle Save up your plastic bottles and you can use them to […]
Landscaping Ideas Perfect for Your Side Yard
We usually have a pretty good idea on what we want to do with our front yard or back yard, but what about the side yard? All too often, we end up neglecting it or simply putting in grass or gravel. But if you’re willing to put in a little work, you can actually turn […]