Garden

A stroll around your garden should be a breath-taking experience! You can do more than lively blooms and functional ponds, and make every step memorable by letting stepping stones dominate the pave ways to these magnificent sceneries.       Stepping stones can be done in a thousand different ways. You want a path that will blend with your natural environs and harmonize...

Retaining walls are built to limit the soil’s lateral pressure, especially when you intend to change the ground’s elevation to a certain level beyond the soil’s angle of repose. Various materials are used to make these walls, including boulders, rocks, and concrete blocks. While some of these materials are easy to use, others usually have a shorter shelf life....

If meditation, rumination, and being alone is your thing, then you’ll love these Zen garden ideas. This style draws inspiration from Buddhist Monks gardens in Japan and was explicitly meant for relaxation, self-healing, and meditative purposes.             Being a subtle style from a group known for self-perfection (the monks), getting this style right often means sticking to the roots and ground...

 Do you have a passion for protecting the environment? Well, why don’t you start with your own home? Whether you are designing a new outdoor space or remodelling an existing one, going green is the best idea. An eco-friendly outdoor area not only enhances the appearance but also increases the value of a property. Additionally, it provides a healthy...

An earth auger is designed to remove the earth from a specified spot. It should be noted that this is only designed for moving earth. There are other types of augers to remove other materials; such as ice, or even liquids.  The most common use for an earth auger in your garden is actually to help you create a borehole,...

A pond and water garden in your backyard is an epitome of natural magnificence. It can also multitask as the perfect spot for when you need pin-drop silence from human-made noises- and yearn for natural sounds like the rippling of water and chirping of birds.                  Not many of us have the privilege of a natural water source near our apartments....

Nothing brings real life to a home than a greenery scene with lively, colorful flowers. Flora connects you to nature, that’s why gardens mean a lot to humans. Besides natural splendor and connection to nature, orchards can offer you extra benefits such as easy access to produce, fresh air, a cool environment during summer, privacy, and so on. Hanging plants is one...

Does your lawn suffer from bald patches in need of repair? If you are dealing with this lawn care issue, you're not alone. Unfortunately, many lawn owners suffer from spotty yards each year. Pet urine, pest infestation, heavy foot traffic, or children enjoying the garden in the summer months are all causes of patchy yards—some more in our control...

Success in gardening is determined by a lot of things. One of them is the right gardening tools. A comprehensive list of these essential tools is listed below to help you navigate through your gardening work with ease and make a beautiful vegetable garden. Gloves Gloves act as a barrier between you and unpleasant elements in your vegetable garden. With many...

As your hydrangeas and zucchini squash plants bloom in the heat of the summer, gardeners of all skill levels will need to protect their precious produce from hungry garden pests. Whether you rely on store-bought pesticides, natural pest control methods, or the expertise of professional pest control providers, you don’t want your garden-grown tomatoes or fresh basil to slip...

Have you recently discovered your love for gardening during your extended stay? Or have you been interested in gardening but don’t know where to start? Do you want to expand your plant collection and add more delicate and exotic plants? If you’re new to gardening, planting flowers in pots and patches of land may be enough in the beginning. However,...

Cultivating a healthy, productive vineyard or orchard is complex, labor intensive work. To do it right requires more than just the best varieties of grapes or fruits, good weather conditions and fertile soil. It also calls for sharp thinking, good planning, the right tools, vineyard equipment and supplies and excellent undervine management. These days growers are becoming less reliant on...

The outdoor space that you have on your property is where you can relax and spend time in the sun. Some people enjoy spending time in their garden, even in the colder winter months. It is important that you are able to enjoy your outdoor space all year round. Otherwise, what’s the point? In this article, we are going to...

Mulch is any material used to hide the surface of the soil around plants. It helps keep the moisture in. It also helps stop the nutrients from being washed away. It maintains even soil temperature and blocks out sunlight to stop the growth of weeds. There are many various mulches, organic and non-organic. The organic mulches are natural ones like...

Deer are wonderful creatures but they won’t hesitate to eat anything edible in your garden if the opportunity arises. Gardening near deer territory can be stressful and you must be prepared to deal with destructive deer. Fortunately, there are ways you can keep deer away from your yard. Based on the studies on their behavior, you can prevent them...

We work so hard to make a living. Your house is you’re biggest pride. A place to call home. Your own safe space. But sometimes it’s hard to feel at peace with the way your home looks. It is not as refreshing to set foot in the house when the outside is forgotten. How does it look outside? What...

Gardening is a popular pastime for seniors; not only is building a beautiful garden something to work towards, but it also doesn’t require an extreme amount of physical activity and it can be extremely relaxing. Gardening is great for people of all ages, however, seniors benefit the most from gardening as it is something that they don’t have to...

Earthworms help in creating humus - a dark brown-black kind of soil that holds essential nutrients in place for plant use and growth. Additionally, earthworms help in forming good soil structure. Usually, their burrows open up this soil and make aeration and drainage channels.  In general, earthworm excrement or castings are rich in potassium, phosphorus, and nitrogen, which are the...