It’s no secret that gardening requires a lot of patience, but did you know that there are certain flowers that can bloom in a shorter time? If you’re impatient or missed the planting season, caring for fast growing flowers can be more practical. They are great for DIY arrangements. Plus, they make your garden beam … Read more
Nothing puts a smile on your face quite like seeing your dog roll around and have fun in the grass. Dogs love any time they can get on the grass as it brings them back to their roots and past time living outside. However, the enjoyment that can be brought by watching your dog in … Read more
There’s nothing quite like the lush feeling of healthy green grass between your toes. Whether you’re looking to create a fun backyard for your kids to play in or striving for a bright green front yard for the local lawn competition, achieving healthy grass is a landscaping goal for most homeowners. But Georgia micro-climates can … Read more
When you’re buying grass seed in Florida, there’s no simple list of which seeds are best for the entire state. The problem is that Florida has a wide range of temperature conditions, particularly in winter. Thankfully, we don’t have to go through every single climate zone to determine the best grass seed for Florida. Instead, … Read more
Everyone wants a beautifully thick, green, and uniform lawn. But, not every property makes it easy to grow and maintain grass. Trees, plants, and other obstacles can cast a shadow over parts of your lawn, limiting the sunlight that your grass needs to survive. And, while simple maintenance like trimming branches and plants can help … Read more
Everything is bigger and better in Texas, right? The hats, the ranches, the sky—but what about the lawns? Growing beautiful, lush grass can present unique challenges in the hot, dry Texas climate. Depending on where in the state you live, the temperature can range up to 40˚ Fahrenheit between the northern- and southernmost points of … Read more
Regardless of the season, it’s never a bad time to try out your green thumb. While growing flowers and house plants is rewarding in its own way, growing your own vegetables will provide you with a satisfying fruit (or rather, vegetable) for your labor. You can even grow vegetables for a variety of reasons: Grow … Read more
The time of the year is fast approaching when bugs of all kinds will be in full force. Mosquitoes are possibly the most common pests during warmer weather. If you are looking for natural ways to kill mosquitoes, you’ve come to the right place. Here are 18 plants that repel mosquitoes. Plants That Repel Mosquitoes … Read more
Landscaping for slopes can be very tricky. It might also be tricky for homeowners to mow sloped areas of their yard. That could explain why most of them opt not to add grass to a slope. So the question is: what will be a better option for ground cover? We’ll be taking a look at … Read more
You’ve got the grill. You’ve got the lawn games. You’ve got the drinks with the colorful umbrellas. The only thing that’s missing is the lush, green lawn to enjoy that life on. Sand can be great at the beach, but being able to feel grass between your toes at home is just as important. In … Read more
Mondo Grass is an incredibly resilient type of plant that is both tough and durable. It will stand up to everything from shade to deer – all it needs is to survive is moisture. You’ll find that you maintaining this plant is quite easy and it doesn’t take a lot of effort to keep it … Read more
Flowers and vegetables obviously need the sun to grow, but in the middle of summer, it is possible to get too much of a good thing. The most common mistake that new gardeners make is to fail to consider; what sun protection do I need for my plants? After all, too much sun is one … Read more
You might associate succulents with balmy climes, tumbleweed, and arid desert landscapes, so you might be surprised to discover that some succulents thrive in cooler climates. There’s a surprisingly wide array of hardy succulents that can survive and thrive in cold weather, so there’s no reason why you can’t enjoy the exotic, almost alien attraction … Read more
Do you love high-quality skin-care products, but hate the expensive price tag? Do you favor natural remedies over chemical solutions? Perhaps you just want to be more in control of what you put in and on your body? Many top beauty brands boast botanical and plant-based extracts as the principal ingredients in their high-priced products. … Read more
Nobody likes cockroaches, unless of course, you are a frog or a lizard! And once you notice one or two roaches around the home, you can guarantee that there are more hiding away where you can’t see them. There are many ways to get rid of these pesky insects, but in this article we will … Read more
Christmas Cactus plants are one of my favorite types of succulents, it is a lovely flowering cactus that is actually originates from the forest, not the desert (despite its name)! If you have ever seen one in bloom, then you will understand why it is one of the most popular types of succulent. But actually … Read more
A Terrarium kit allows anybody to create your own tiny ecosystem in your own home – indoors. These self-contained gardens are usually displayed in a glass container and can be either sat on a bench or hung from an appropriate location – depending on your terrarium. Terrarium kits usually contain either air plants or succulents – … Read more
