Ponds and water features are excellent additions to any garden. As long as you planned to have a pond there in the first place. If your garden is flooding during heavy rainfall, you’re probably not so thrilled about the impromptu pond in your garden. The good news is that there are plenty of ways for …
Are you in the process of designing your dream garden? One great option for adding greenery to any outdoor space is the hosta. These large, lush perennials are easy to care for, surprisingly forgiving, and full of potential. With a wide variety of species to choose from, you can find hostas capable of thriving in …
When I first became a homeowner I had a million ideas I wanted to apply to my yard concerning garden beds, decorative features, and basic maintenance. What I hadn’t first considered was the cost of it all as I drew up my plans and made lists of materials. My tight budget was hardly going to …
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Are you looking for a fun and creative way to include hydrangeas in your gardening and landscaping plans? These large flowering bushes bloom in the summer and the fall, painting your space with a sea of color. They are also known for attracting butterflies, making them a great addition to any garden space. Discover much-needed …
Rabbits are cute and cuddly, but not when they are eating their way through your garden. These little critters have a surprisingly large appetite, nibbling their way through your vegetables, berries, annuals, perennials, and even your woody plants and bushes. The good news is that it’s easier to deal with rabbits in your garden than …
When it comes to sprucing up the garden, there are a lot of different options you can utilize in order to create a whole new feel to space. Whether you have a large backyard or a simple front yard area you’d like to change or start, using hedging is a great way to help make …
To understand what xeriscaping is, let’s take a look at the origin of the word. It’s a combination of the word ‘landscaping’ and the Greek word ‘Xero’ that means ‘dry’. So xeriscaping is the act of landscaping your yard in a dry environment. Xeriscaping is a crucial practice that will become more important as our …
Few things are more frustrating for a gardener after all their hard work to see weeds popping through, trying to take over their garden. While xeriscaping will help cut down the watering needs of your garden, it, unfortunately, doesn’t eliminate this age-old battle. Weeds are opportunistic, and they will try their best in any turf …
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A growing trend, many homeowners have fallen in love with the low maintenance requirements and beautiful aesthetic of xeriscape gardening. It’s a budget-friendly approach that keeps the bills down while choosing hardy plants that require a minimal amount of water, allowing them to thrive in a wide variety of situations. But what are the best …
The front lawn and yard are a great place to let your personality shine in a fun, functional, even decorative way. From adding statues or ponds to going crazy with flowers or ornamental trees, there are so many ideas you can use or combine to create a peaceful, inviting space that shows off who you …