If you own a home, and have an open area, you should consider getting it designed by a professional. Not only will it add to the look of your property, but it will also increase the valuation.......[Read More]

When you are looking to take care of your lawn, you probably aren't worried about what the difference is between lawn care and landscaping. However, when it comes to buying tools, doing the process, and seeing the finished product, you are probably going to need to know a little bit about the d......[Read More]

Flowers have had meanings attached to them as far back as biblical times. Early cultures used flowers to express sentiments in much the way that we do today. During the Victorian era, flowers truly "blossomed" as a way to express feelings without speaking.......[Read More]

Get better yield from your home garden, a healthier lawn or dense flower garden with the application of a good fertilizers. Fertilizers replenish missing soil nutrients, they nurture plants and they can make your gardening a whole lot easier.......[Read More]

On a gorgeous summer day, you can choose to take a walk along picturesque nature trails, relax with a cup of iced coffee on the beach, play tennis or €¦just enjoy a pleasurable sunbathing session ... ......[Read More]

Hydrangeas are very popular for landscaping mainly because of their dazzling display of flowers and spectacular foliage. It also is an easy to care for shrub given the correct growing environment. And a magical occurrence ... ......[Read More]

Cultivating raspberries is a very technique sensitive task and it requires paying attention to great details to get a good harvest. The raspberry plant requires a lot of sunlight to grow. The soil choice is crucial. Usually a sandy loam type of soil having plenty of organic material is needed.......[Read More]

The shape or 'style' that you will choose for your bonsai will say as much about the artist (you!) as it does about the plant. First step in choosing the best suited style for your bonsai is to know the main characteristics of the existing styles; after you know all of these you must know ......[Read More]

One of the most beautiful flowers in the garden is also the most difficult to grow successfully. I'm talking about the garden prima donna, the rose. It does take time to care for roses, but the payback can be incredible.......[Read More]

Drying herbs is a great way to preserve the herbs growing in your garden. Drying them will keep them usable for several months. The process of drying herbs does not take long but does require several steps to keep the herbs fresh and to keep their qualities.......[Read More]

The seaside daisy (Erigeron glaucus) in its natural setting is most often found on the West Coast from northern California up into Oregon. With its sunny yellow center and pink or purple-tinted petals, this perennial can be a beautiful addition to any coastal garden. It's also a good plant to attrac......[Read More]

The pachira tree is also known as the money tree because it is said to bring fortune and good luck to its owner. The tree sometimes comes with a braided trunk, which usually consists of five individual trunks that each represent an aspect of feng shui, an eastern decorating style based on the flow o......[Read More]

Sprinkler controls, otherwise known as the sprinkler manifold, can be buried in the ground. For easy access and maintenance, however, it's a good idea to install a valve box around that manifold. The valve box will hide your controls, giving your lawn a neat and finished appearance. It will also all......[Read More]

The backyard becomes one of the essential parts in the home where the members can spend some nice time with the beautiful landscaping design. Hence, it's important to hire the efficient perso......[Read More]

Many new garden sites consist of little but rough ground and boulder's debris. It is always hoped that the good top soil removed during excavations has been placed on one side for subsequent redistribution. In any case, levelling the ground and carrying out any necessary soil improvement is a n......[Read More]

Tannins are integral ingredients of plants. These are complex non-nitrogenous compounds that perform the basic function of keeping herbivores away from plants because of their astringent qualities. Tannins are not organs of any one plant like a stem or branch, but are a generic constituent found acr......[Read More]

A lot of skills and knowledge is applied in the construction of Lifetime sheds. This high quality is meant to make the structures strong as well as durable. There are numerous types of sheds offered ... ......[Read More]

If you want to grow annuals in the steamy North Texas summers, there are a few things you should know before you begin. Site selection, soil preparation and picking the right plants will make all the difference between success and failure. All 3 of these factors are considered equally important to ......[Read More]

When one hears the two magic words "The Philippines", the mind is flooded by images of beaches littered with toned bodies in golden skin, a piece of jaunty music, good food, sports icons and exotic animals which can only be found in its virgin rain forests. But do you think about its flowe......[Read More]

When I fіrѕt dеcidеd tо build a ѕhed, it ѕeemеd likе a gоod idеa. This wаѕ mаny years agо and, bеing a hаndу sоrt of guy, I wаѕ соnvіnсed that I cоuld mаke а gоod gо of іt. Thе thought оf aѕkіng ѕomеb......[Read More]