Summer is packed with the charm of vibrant flowers that can brighten up your garden. Dazzling summer flowers really give mother nature a chance to show off her true potential. Flowers also invite beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden, […]
Any experienced gardener knows that a healthy presence of beneficial insects is the best and most natural way to ward off the problematic pests that want to munch on your landscape. But if you can’t determine friend versus foe, they […]
Here in North Texas, the mix of urban and suburban terrain is just enough to give us a good mix of wildlife, even within the city limits. If you’re an avid gardener, chances are you are no stranger to the […]
The nice thing about herbs is that they can be cultivated inside, and then moved out into the garden once they’ve begun to sprout. Just because winter is here, that doesn’t mean you can’t invest in some delicious garden herbs […]
When I brought home my very first batch of store-bought garden plants, I found immeasurable joy in the (albeit messy) experience of handling them. The rich, earthy fragrance of damp soil and verdant leaves enlivened my senses. The delicacy with […]
Creating a beautiful yard is about so much more than healthy grass and a few sturdy trees. Shrubs, flowers, ivy, and other gorgeous greenery can add fantastic colors and layers of foliage to your lawnscape. If you’d like to cut […]
There is so much more to the aesthetics of your yard than just a pruned lawn. Shrubs, ground cover, flowers, and rock gardens can enrich the beauty of your landscape. Paving stones are a wonderfully versatile addition to your yard, […]
Do you want flowers in your yard, but fear your ground cover gets too much shade from nearby trees and houses? All plants need some sunlight to grow, but there are several varieties of annuals and perennials that can thrive […]
Composting With Coffee Grounds Many people have this doubt in their mind whether or not it is right to sprinkle coffee grounds in the compost pile. If the answer were no, a lot of confusion would follow, and in the […]
The summer season is winding down and fall’s cooler temperatures are a welcome change. Your garden will no longer have to endure the heat, thus the fall season offers a nice window to plant some veggies that you can harvest […]
