Fresh flowers have a sort of magic to them, don’t they? They look beautiful, feel soft, and give off a lovely fragrance, so it is no surprise that people love having fresh flowers in their home. There are so many creative ways to display fresh flowers in your home, and they can all be done …
Anyone who has spent any amount of time working in a garden understands how protective a person can get regarding their little patch. This is even truer for those who work hard to create and maintain an organic garden. So, when you start to notice little creepy crawlies getting into your garden and eating …
Allergies are a gardeners’ worst nightmare. Imagine, the thing that you love doing the most is the thing that gives you the itchy eyes and runny nose you dread. Unfortunately, many gardeners give up, either dealing with the allergies while they garden or quit the gardening game completely. Thankfully, there are plenty ways to …
Is this you – you go to the plant nursery and pick up a six-pack of pretty flowers or a gallon veggie plant. Then you head over to the container aisle and pick up the those small 4″ pots and a 1-gallon containers for the veggies thinking you have picked out the perfect sized container. …
Gardening looks like a lot of fun, but every time you have tried it you just kill everything. Sound familiar? You just need to learn a few basic techniques to help turn your brown thumb a pretty shade of green. Container gardening is a great way to learn how to garden and is essential if …
A cup of tea can perk you up in the morning or help you to fall asleep at night. There are over a thousand different plants that are grown to make up all the different tea blends found around the world. You can even grow your very own tea garden in your backyard. Here are …
Straw bale gardening is a new and progressive way of keeping healthy gardens. The technique involves pushing several large and tightly wound bales of hay together and planting the garden inside these bales. People have turned to this method if they don’t have enough soil in their gardens or if their drainage systems are subpar. …
Gardening is a rewarding but often expensive hobby. For a basic garden, it’s mostly more expensive in the beginning phase. There are the actual plants, garden tools, planting pots, nutrient-rich soil, and fences to consider. As tempting as it may be to get cheap items to start your garden, investing in quality is best. You …
If you’re looking for a project for you and your child to enjoy together, an indoor herb garden is a great idea. The garden can be kept indoors and is easy to maintain. Since the herbs will be used frequently by all cooks in the home, it will give your child a sense of responsibility …
If you’re looking for an indoor garden to start, perhaps you’ve heard that an herb garden was the way to go. If you’re not too familiar with using herbs in your kitchen, below are five herbs you simply can’t live without. These herbs are flavorful, so they help you cut back on adding salty ingredients …
A succulent garden is the perfect way to introduce your kids to gardening. These easy-to-care-for plants are fascinating for children and make a great addition to any home. Plus, they’re drought tolerant, so you don’t have to worry about them wilting in the sun. Let your child help you choose their favorite succulents and get planting!
