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4 Steps To Make Organic Garden Compost
I have tried multiple approaches to composting and my favorite option is to just work the pile on the ground. This seems to work best for me. The compost bins and tumblers I have tried are not as...
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10 Easiest To Grow, Flowering Shrubs
Butterfly Bush (Zone 5 – 9 ) is a fast grower with droopy, graceful panticles of pink, yellow, white, or purple flowers that bloom in summer. 5 – 10′ tall, drought and heat tolerant. Plant in full...
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5 Steps To A Beautiful Flower Garden
Creating your own flower garden is a great way to beautify your outdoor space. The truth is that you do not need to be a floral expert to make a flower garden. There are enough inexpensive flowers...
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5 Great Types of Decorative Mulch
The definition of mulch is anything that goes on top of soil. Different mulches have different functions and uses. Some of the reasons are; water preservation (moisture retention), heat trapping, to...
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6 Steps To An Amazing Paver Pathway
The use of Bricks or Pavers to create a walkway or patio complements a home in a way that is unmatched. It adds a level of quality and elegance to a home entrance that can not be achieved with either...
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4 Natural Things For A Bright Green Lawn With No Weeds
Weeds are killers! It’s hard to keep them out of your yard, and they look so bad when they are there. If you use these 3 tips, your lawn will look and feel so much better. 1. Naturally prevent weeds...
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4 Plants That Grow Well In The Shade
Do you want to add some plants to your garden but not sure which ones will grow best in the shade? Here we have put together a list of 4 different plants that will grow well, even without much...
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6 Things That Will Keep Bad Bugs Out Of Your Garden
You have worked for many hours on planning, preparing and planting your garden. Only to have those annoying pests then move in and destroy what you worked so hard to build up. Insects can damage your...
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8 Tips For Gardening With Children.
Here are a few ways to encourage our kids to work out in the garden with us. It’s important to teach them while they’re young, and build on that year after year. 1. Start small. A children’s garden...
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7 Tips to Help Your Lawn Survive a Drought
With temperatures rising and rain fall decreasing, summer time is putting a serious strain on your lawn. If you are not careful, your lawn could end up dead. No rain and water restrictions can...
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5 Basic Rules For Fertilizing Our Gardens and Flowers.
Fertilizing your garden should not be as difficult as we all think. I have found great results from following some basic rules. 1. Never place any sort of fertilizer next to the trunk of the tree or...
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5 DIY Projects For The Summer
Different projects are better for certain seasons. Here are a few that are perfect for the summer, when it’s warm and dry. 1. Paint your garage. This is a good way to give your garage the feel that...
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5 Ways To Make Your Backyard More Private
1. Plant trees in front of, or instead of a fence. Some people want privacy without having a fence to maintain, or buy. My favorite houses have used rows of trees and shrubs as their fence. It’s really...
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6 Tips For Planting And Growing Fruit Trees
I never realized how tricky it was to plant fruit trees, until I got older and started planting some of our own. There is so much to learn, and hopefully a few of these tips will help get you pointed...
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3 Natural Pesticides For Fruit Trees
Fruit trees are susceptible to fungal diseases and insects like them as much as we do. General cleanliness around the garden and orchard will definitely improve the chances of a good harvest but we...
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7 Tips For Making Your Front Yard Landscaping Pop
1. Have a focal point. You have a beautiful home. Use your landscaping to draw the eye to your front door, or just to frame and accentuate your home. Not to cover it. 2. Plan your landscaping with a...
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7 Tips For Growing Bigger Better Tomatoes
1. Don’t crowd your tomato plants. They need plenty of room to grow. Stake them about 6 feet high. This will sustain them when they are bigger. 2. Make sure they are getting a lot of sunlight. They...
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9 Fastest Growing Trees
When you plant fast growing trees, you might want to do a little research and see if the specific tree you plant will have strong enough roots for the amount of wind you have. You might find that it...
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6 Best Shrubs For Full Sun
1. Golden (Aurea). They get to about 3-4 feet in height and width. The have bright yellow leaves, and turn to an orange-red color in the fall or cooler temperatures. Deer and drought resistant. 2....
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