Gardening is a peaceful pastime that relieves stress and brings joy and beauty to your home and life. But what if you are short on space? Maybe you live in an apartment, and all the area you have is a small patio or balcony, or even just a large sunny corner of the living room? …
Replacing your lawn may seem like a pricey and rather daunting task. Whether you’re looking for some water-saving options, you need to replace your lawn due to prior damage, or just want to change your lawn look to something a bit different, there are many different options and price points to consider. But don’t worry …
The best way to achieve a beautiful and well-maintained lawn is to keep your lawn aerated. Having your lawn aerated will keep your grass looking healthy and free from diseases. In order to do this, you need to know when the best time is to aerate your lawn. The very best time to aerate your …
The world is full of different kinds of mosses, and one of the most well-known and useful is sphagnum moss. It can be purchased live or dry and in bulk and can be found growing in marshes and bogs. It can also be grown at home very easily. What is Sphagnum Moss? Sphagnum moss is …
Ornamental grasses are a great way to add greenery and interest to the shadier corners of your landscaping. Below is a list of the best ornamental grasses to help you choose the right one for your garden. 1. Tufted Hair Grass Tufted hair grass, otherwise known as deschampia cespitosa or tussock grass, is a popular …
One of the most popular ‘pumpkins’ of the autumn season is the Dickinson pumpkin. We all know pumpkins are the mainstay of the autumn season, as they give flavor to everything from lattes to pies. This may make you wonder what is so different about the Dickinson variety specifically? I did the research and am …
Green walls are a creative way to bring the serenity of greenery indoors. The bathroom is a natural place to incorporate plants, as they enhance a calm and relaxing atmosphere. A green wall can take several forms. You can cover an entire wall with plants in a tapestry-like style, create a smaller, framed green portrait, …
Peonies make for very popular garden flowers. One of the main reasons for their popularity is the huge variety of color they come in. Let’s take a look and see which colors do peonies actually come in.
If you own an office and want to make everyone in the work environment happier, vertical gardening in the form of a green wall can be just what you’re looking for. Having plants in the office is a proven way to have lots of positive effects. Besides beautifying our workspace, they reduce stress, increase energy …
There are a million and one ways to create a beautiful vertical garden, including commercially available kits and do-it-yourself projects. If you are the do it yourself type, you might like to make your vertical garden out of recycled tin cans. But how is this done, you ask? I am happy to walk you through …
A vertical garden is a great way to maximize growing space for all the plants that you enjoy. But with all of the amazing kits out there, creating a vertical garden can get expensive. This does not have to be the case though. Some of the most visually interesting and creative gardens that I have …
There are a lot of different ways to make a vertical garden, and one of the easiest is to use your existing fence. With a pinch of imagination and a little elbow grease, your boring old fence can become the backbone of a beautiful and productive garden. You can use your fence to install a …
Installing a vertical garden is an easy way to grow an abundance of plants and flowers in a small space. Outdoors, your plants will have access to the sun to provide them with energy to make food. But what about if you want to grow full sun plants indoors? A grow light system solves the …
Vertical gardening can take a lot of different forms, but one of the oldest examples is the trellis. You can see trellises covered in grapes in artwork from ancient times, a trellis covered with cascading roses as a centerpiece in an estate garden in England, or trellises covered in runner bean vines in a French …
Vertical gardens are beautiful and functional. They are perfect for growing plants in small spaces. They enable the home gardener to grow a bountiful harvest of fresh veggies on the patio, or a plethora of petunias to cascade from a balcony. This may lead you to wonder whether a vertical garden can be built indoors. …
Choosing the right containers for your garden is one of the biggest decisions that you need to make. I have been container gardening for years and am happy to share what I know with you! When choosing the right container for your vertical garden, there are a lot of options available: Recycled cans, bottles and …
Vertical gardens are frequently seen in public spaces as walls covered in beautiful cascading flowers or patterns of greenery. But did you know that you can grow edible plants in a vertical garden too? In fact, with a little planning, you can grow all kinds of fruits, herbs, or veggies on a sunny wall. There …
If you have limited outdoor space, you might decide to install a vertical garden to maximum effect. But how do you build an outdoor vertical garden? I have researched this and am happy to share this information with you. To build an outdoor vertical garden requires proper planning and preparation. Below are 9 steps to …
Flowers are the easiest, most direct way to add color and visual interest to your garden. If you browse your local garden center, or plant websites, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer variety of plants available. How can you narrow down all these options to choose the best flowers for your vertical …
Installing a beautiful vertical garden can create a beautiful a focal point for your garden. But what if you don’t want to have to replant every year? Perennials can be the solution to your gardening challenge! I have been gardening for years and am happy to share my knowledge with you of the best perennials …
Squash is well known as one of the easiest and most prolific plants you can grow in your garden. They are also known for their sprawling nature and the amount of real estate the plant can cover. But what if you are limited on space, or just want to maximize what you have? This might …
Gardens provide a place for peace and relaxation, where the gardener can enjoy the fruits of his or her labor in scenic beauty. But what if you have to work around a plain, boring retaining wall? Can you integrate a vertical garden into a retaining wall so it is a thing of beauty instead of …
Looking to set up a cascading vertical garden? Here are the best plants you can add, including edibles, flowers and greenery.
Having a vertical garden doesn’t mean you need to bring dirt into your home. Here’s how to set one up without soil.
Growing fresh herbs is one of the delights of a home garden. They add joy and flavor to food, and some can also be used for herbal teas. But what to do when the weather starts to turn cold? Many herbs can be easily grown indoors in a vertical herb garden. Having researched the topic …
Tomatoes are probably the most popular vegetable to grow in one’s garden. Don’t worry if you don’t have enough space – we’ll show you how to get your tomatoes growing vertically!