Sometimes called monkey cups, these carnivorous plants are found in regions of the world with high humidity and tropical climates. Originating from the Old World tropics, these plants are now naturalized to many parts to the world, and their diversity has allowed them to adapt to many different climates and regions. Today, these carnivorous plants […]
Recycling and being self-sufficient are two important elements to becoming more green and reducing our impact on the planet. Being able to repurpose household items in the garden is a great way to use the things that we would otherwise discard and give them new life. Being creative with what we already have around the […]
After all the work that goes into growing and maintaining a garden, the last thing that you want is to have pests arriving and destroying all the hard work. Aphids are notorious for coming into your garden and quickly spreading across the new growth and damaging everything in their path. For a pest so small, […]
Many of the flowers that grow in gardens nowadays have lost their scent that they once had because of hybridization, and over production. Heirloom varieties, or garden varieties, often carry the strongest fragrances. You can see this most with roses. We all imagine that every rose has a strong fragrance, while in fact, most no […]
Encouraging kids to spend more time outdoors can be a challenge, but by making it fun and letting them learn about the gardening process, and growing their own gardens, it gives them something to look forward to, and something to take care of. Creating a kid-friendly garden is easy, and can be created in raised […]
Keeping your garden pest-free can be challenging. While there are many sprays and chemicals available that can help to control pests in the garden, they can be costly, and time consuming to use. Not to mention that if you miss some of the pests, they will simply reproduce and repopulate the area over time. Now […]
Planting a garden that provides you with food is a great way to become more self-sufficient and to save money. Not all crops are easy to start, and some require a lot of attention to germinate and successfully develop to a size that can survive the elements outside on their own. Other crops can be […]
Pruning trees and shrubs in your yard is for your benefit as much as it is for the plants. Pruning is important to maintain the shape and health of a plant and it is also a good way to encourage new growth and help to reduce the chances of breakage and disease. Both newly planted […]
Modern, low maintenance, and interesting, ornamental grasses make a unique impact in gardens, either on their own, or planted in patterns and groups. Ornamental grasses, and spurge, come in all shapes and sizes and are a neat way to fill an area quickly and easily. They come in a variety of colors and textures. Some […]
Deer can be a real problem to gardens and can cause a great deal of damage to crops and flowers alike. Young deer can be especially destructive because they are inexperienced and eager to try new things, and often eat plants that more mature deer generally leave alone. Whether you grow food for your own […]
Hardy orchids are impressive and easy to take care of. They can grow to a height in the garden of 70-100cm when matured. The flowers are quite interesting and come in a whole variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, from whites to reds, and pinks to yellows. Some varieties have a single flower on the […]
Growing the things that you love is a great benefit of gardening. Whether its flowers, produce, or herbs, gardening your favorite plants is fun and easy. Growing your own herb tea garden is a great way to make your own, homemade, and natural teas right in your own yard. Growing herbs for tea is easy […]
Herbs from the garden make all the difference in a home cooked meal, and are easy to grow. Many dry well, allowing them to be available either fresh or dried, year round. Herbs in the garden attract pollinators, and for the most part, are deer resistant. Many have a great fragrance to them, and make […]
Backyard farming is not as much of a hobby as it once was, but is turning into a more sustainable way for families and property owners to create a food source that they can control, select, and nurture. Many food-producing plants have amazing blooms and pair nicely with traditional flower gardens. Backyard farming, also known […]
Growing a cactus garden is a great way to experiment with unusual and unique plants. Cacti and succulents pair nicely together and have similar needs in regards to watering and soil requirements. Whether you are making a dish garden for inside, or a large container or bed outside, the requirements and steps are the same. […]
Growing beautiful flowers in the garden is a job with obvious rewards. With all the hard work that goes into creating a garden filled with beautiful flowers, it is sometimes hard to leave it all behind to go back indoors. Many garden flowers make great choices for vases and arrangements, but it is important to […]
Strawberries, while an excellent source of fruits for any garden, can also offer great ground cover and interest to a space because of their ability to grow quickly and spread or hang depending on what their purpose is in a particular space. There are many different varieties of strawberry, from large ones that are perfect […]
Being able to grow your favourite fruits and vegetables in your own garden is a luxury that many gardeners have. One of the most common vegetables found in gardens are tomatoes. They are easy to grow, and are rewarding. There are two main varieties of tomato plants, one that trails and rambles or needs to […]
A moss hanging basket is a neat way to create a hanging planter that looks more natural and organic than usual hanging baskets because the pot that flowers are planted into, is itself a living organism. Unlike with traditional hanging baskets that are plastic or wood where you only have one growing surface, which means […]
Having a wonderful flower garden outdoors is a goal that many gardeners strive towards, but for some, it is important that they be able to bring those blooms indoors and be able to enjoy them around the home. Many plants and flowers that are commonly grown in gardens are unsuited for vase life, and are […]
Hanging baskets make a perfect adornment for homes or patios and are a great way to connect your garden to structures near by. Having hanging baskets on your home can draw the eye up from the garden and connect it with your garden space to create a more seamless environment. Creating your own hanging basket […]
If you have a large area or yard that you want to bring color to, or have a garden patch that you want to fill but do not want to work at much, then planting wildflowers is the best way to go. Wildflowers, native species of plant to the area that you live, create a […]
Many gardeners today are interested in growing their own fruits and vegetables and are looking for ways to incorporate them into their flower gardens. Many types of fruits and vegetables have beautiful flowers that turn into edible harvests, making them both an attractive addition to your garden, and an economic one too. Think about how […]
Growing a vegetable garden is easy, fun, and rewarding. Once you know what you want to grow, and how you want to lay your garden out, you need to focus on the medium you will be using. Soil is on of the most important elements of your vegetable garden. The right soil will help increase […]
Container gardening, just like ground gardening, requires planning and different soil mediums to yield the best results. It is important to decide what you are going to plant and then select the correct soil. Each type of plant has different drainage and nutrient requirements, but by planning out your container garden, and by grouping similar […]
Most people garden, or start to garden, as a way to relax, or as a hobby. Having a great garden is a source of pride, and can act as an oasis from daily stress. However, once your garden is planned, planted, and established, some work is involved in maintaining it. In order to best manage […]
Almost everyone has a part of their yard, or a section of their garden, that receives less light or is in shade for most of the day. Starting a garden in the shade is easy and does not require too much effort to maintain if you set it up properly from the start. Growing in […]
Bees and other pollinators play a key role in the success of your garden, and attracting them to it benefits both you, and the ecosystem. Gardens, especially those with fruits and vegetables, are affected greatly by the ability of pollen to be transmitted from one plant to another. Pollen, once transmitted to another plant, starts […]
When it comes time to start planning your vegetable garden for the season, or if you are starting a new vegetable garden, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure that you have the best yield. Growing a vegetable garden is easy and a great way to eat healthier while spending more […]
Aside from the obvious reasons of space, or the lack of a yard, container gardening has many benefits over traditional ground planting. For example, it allows you to be creative with your garden set up, and allows you to continue rearranging throughout the growing season. You can also experiment with different colours, sizes, and shapes […]
Square foot gardening is the process of growing your garden in a series of 4’x4’ raised beds, and has several advantages over traditional gardening. One of these advantages is, by growing your garden in raised beds, you are never walking in the soil where your plants are, only on the paths between your raised garden […]
If you are someone who enjoys cooking, or are looking for an easy indoor garden to care for, herbs make the perfect plants. Growing herbs indoors is a bit different than outdoors, but is still very easy and a rewarding project to take on. Herbs, for the most part, require full sun, or a bright […]
Whether you are new to gardening, or are just looking to bring your garden to the next level this season, designing your garden before you get started is always an essential step. There are a few things that you need to ask yourself even before you buy any plants or seeds. What will you be […]
When starting a vegetable garden, there are a few things to keep in mind. You first need to find an area that has the right light. Most vegetables prefer full sun, and it is important to ensure that the soil that you will be working with is right for your project. Soil that is too […]
Collecting your own seeds from your vegetable garden is an easy way to save money and to save your favorite varieties for another season of successful growing. Some vegetables, like beets, are very hard to collect useful seeds from, and some vegetables like lettuce, and many other leafy green vegetables are biennial plants. This means […]
Do you have poor or uneven soil? Have you been wanting a garden space, but fear it will be a flop? Instead of trying to work against the factors stopping you, work with them. There are solutions to your gardening woes, and the one we will discuss in this article is raised bed gardening. What […]
Weeds will manage to find a way to survive in even the harshest conditions: even cracks in the pavement don’t stand much of a chance. Though few weeds barriers are permanent, a top-dressing of undecomposed organic matter on top of the soil, called mulch, can go a long way towards slowing the growth of unwanted […]
There are probably as many reasons for landscaping a property as there are people. The possible designs can be both exciting and overwhelming. Before taking the leap into landscaping, you will want to ask yourself the following questions: What do you want? Some people envision the perfect cottage garden. Others draw their inspiration from the […]
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Growing vegetables indoors allows you to get a jump on the gardening season, and in the long run, ensures that you will have a greater harvest as the season progresses. Planting seeds indoors versus direct seeding them into the garden has many advantages. Starting your vegetable seeds indoors, either in peat pellets or in cell […]
If you have ever wanted to grow your own food, but don’t have the yard or space to do so, then container gardening is the space saving solution for you. Many vegetables and fruits are perfect for growing in containers and they do not require very much space at all. Growing food in containers allows […]
Do you savor the taste of home grown vegetables but the work involved in a large garden seems daunting? Is your yard space limited or do time constraints prevent you from delving into a long summer chore? Container gardening is a wonderful alternative providing a maintenance free growing experience to enjoy throughout the season. The […]
Creating your own compost is easy and has many benefits to your garden. By adding compost to your garden throughout the growing season, you are supplying your garden with the much needed nutrients they require. Compost is also much heavier than typical potting soil or topsoil, and can be used as a great insulator during […]
Are you tired of spending your Saturdays during the summer mowing, raking, fertilizing and otherwise grooming your lawn and flowers? How about the time you spend in the winter shoveling snow, do you enjoy that? While we all want our landscapes to have a well-cared for look, few of us enjoy doing the labor that […]
