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If your forsythia, rhododendron or weigela has no flowers it’s most likely caused by cutting it back at the wrong time. Knowing when a shrub blooms will solve the problem. In Rhode Island (USDA Zone 6), the forsythia blooms in April. If it was looking shaggy last July and you sheared it back, you can…
Consider home garden designs to include interesting and colorful trees, shrubs and even vegetable plants that need little winter care and bring ife to the cold months. While many North American gardens fall into a deep sleep over the colder winter months, the color and interest of winter gardens complete with winter flowers should not…
If you’ve searched “landscaping without grass” before, you’ve probably hit a wall of articles promising 40, 50, even 70+ ideas. Most of that is padding. Strip out the duplicate photo dumps and stock filler, and the real playbook for replacing a lawn comes down to a handful of genuinely different approaches, plus a few things…
Below are 25+ awesome DIY Fall Garden Ideas that you can try this Halloween. 1. Tipsy Pumpkin Planter 2. Fall Front Porch Source 3. Pumpkins & Marigolds 4. Fall planter with colorful lettuce, grass and orange leafy pretties 5. Pine Cones and Acorns: Fall Inspiration for Your Front Entry Source 6. Flower Pot Pumpkin~T~ a cute idea for fall…
Maximizing the potential of a garden, whether it be a small backyard plot or a sprawling estate, often requires a keen eye for design and an innovative spirit. One often overlooked element that can drastically enhance the utility and aesthetic appeal of your outdoor space is the strategic use of sleepers in retaining wall designs. …
Growing edible plants to use as a border in your herb, flower or vegetable gardens. There are many herbs that make attractive edging for your borders. They can be used in combination with flower and vegetable gardens. 1. Onion Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) Popular, fresh or dried for mild onion flavor. Grows 12-18” tall with purple…
Everyone with the space needs a shed. It’s the instant solution for stowing away all the gear, tools, and garden paraphernalia that somehow multiplies fast. However, The real head-scratcher lies in the age-old debate: to buy or build? Now, buying a shed has its perks, no doubt. Sheds can range from $15 to $150 per…
Winter is a breathing space for the garden and gardener, but when for days on end the sun never shines, some flower power does wonders to lift the flagging spirits. The garden wouldn’t be the first place that many people look to for some winter cheer, but for the keen gardener the season still has…
Have you ever wondered why some gardens look stunning while others don’t quite hit the mark? The difference often lies not just in the plants chosen but in the approach to landscaping itself. Landscaping can significantly boost your home’s value and your enjoyment of your outdoor space. However, without the right knowledge or planning, it’s…
Attracting birds to the garden landscape can be easy for gardeners who plant these shrubs that feed and house native bird species. These shrubs and bushes provide sheltering branches for birds to come and hide in, get away from predators, or build nests. Many of the shrubs mentioned also provide birds a source of food,…
Most raised garden bed guides are pure design galleries: pick a material, pick a shape, done. What they skip is the part that actually determines whether the bed thrives or gets abandoned by August, the soil mix, the plants that shouldn’t go in a shared bed, the sun exposure nobody accounted for. This guide covers…
A small yard can be frustrating for a gardener. Creating the illusion of space is easy, however, and can make a small garden feel much larger. Small yards can be frustrating for gardeners. However, a small backyard does not have to be a limitation for creating a beautiful garden. There are many tricks a gardener…
Learn beginning gardening tips to make flower purchasing and planting easy. Find ideal flowers and plants and create a no-fuss garden. Gardening seems like a simple task. Just place some plants in the ground and let nature do the rest, right? Unfortunately, there is more to planting a successful garden than digging a hole in…
A border of plants around a vegetable patch can be useful and decorative. Here are ideas for edging plants to surround the kitchen garden. In gardening, a border uses shorter plants at the edge of a planting bed. In a vegetable patch or kitchen garden, border plants can surround it on all sides. Plants in…
Have you ever wished for a garden that goes beyond the ordinary, where every corner tells a story and every plant dances with color? The secret lies not just in the plants you choose but in the creativity and personal touch you weave into the space. This isn’t about following a template; it’s about making…
Also known as summer lilac, this plant is an easy to grow drought tolerant blooming shrub that attracts beneficial insects. The butterfly bush, or the summer lilac, is a medium sized flowering shrub characterized by gray-green leaves and cone shaped flower clusters that are typically white or purple. This plant is often the focal point…
Tree stumps are often neglected because a lot of us do not understand their decorative value. Most of the time, tree stumps are held in utter disregard. In hardscaping, tree stumps are one of the most preferred accent pieces because there are a lot of arrangements and ideas that can be used as its focal…
Unlike traditional decks that are attached to the home’s structure, a floating deck is a different nook on its own because it has a defined and separated look away from the home. They can be laid directly on the ground or in different surrounds including a bed of gravel or wood chips. If you are…
A Zen garden is much more than designing with pile of rocks, sand, and bamboo plants. A Zen design garden is landscaping to re-create the scenes of nature. Zen gardens have been known to promote a more holistic ambiance and setting. A Zen garden design is not just about creatively arranging stones. It is about…
Superimposing a sharply outlined shape onto an ill-defined lawn area transforms the look of the whole plot. Geometric forms give a sharp, contemporary look but a simple circle fits any style. Don’t worry if the space you have won’t accommodate a whole circle. A simple arc with rectangular shapes cutting into it looks just as…
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