Now, I know that I mainly deal with backyard landscaping but I realize that most of you guys out there reading this blog also have a front yard. So, I thought, why not give a little bit of time over to the front yard today. You see, although its a patch of ground (really Sherlock ) the ways that you …
Composting is one of the most important gardening tasks you need to learn if you want to become a successful gardener. It will help you grow healthy plants and, additionally, composting is a very earth-friendly way of caring for your garden. Contrary to what some people might think, there is really nothing complicated about composting …
Are you looking for a way to de-stress from a hard day at work? If so, then you should consider relieving stress through gardening. It may sound like a simple answer but, believe it or not, gardening can release stress and as a bonus provide you fresh, healthy food! Lets take a quick look at …
If you want to add a little something to your property, landscaping has probably crossed your mind. Even better, you may already be working on improvements. Landscaping can add value to your home and can also boost curb appeal if you are trying to sell. Landscaping can also just be for you and your family. …
If you plant a vegetable garden, you are going to want to go on the defensive so that pests and other animals don’t come along and ruin all of your hard work. In the following article you will learn how to protect your garden in order to save you from the frustration caused by failed …
Gardening is a hands-on hobby. If you are a gardener, chances are you want to do it all yourself. You want to get your hands in the soil, plant the seeds and watch over their growth, and then, finally, cut the flowers or harvest the vegetables when they are grown. If you used to garden …
If you have a yard that sits on a slope rather than a nice piece of flat ground then don’t worry, you are not alone. There are many people who live on slopes, hills, and have other odd landscaping challenges so don’t despair – for I have some advice on how to tackle the issue and get …
Some people like the endless green of a simple lawn. This can be beautiful and peaceful. However, if you have a small lawn or your lawn needs something extra, you should think of things to add pep, beauty, and color. There are a lot of things that you can do, one of which is to …
Gardening can be an exciting outdoor hobby but buying seeds and plants can get very expensive. There are several ways to get free plants and seeds for your garden. Let’s take a look at a few of them. Collect Seeds At the end of the garden season you can save some of the seeds from …