These adorable - and so easy - garden lights would brighten any patio or yard. Line them alone your walk to invite guests into your party, or cluster them around the patio to create a charming ambience. Best of all, you probably have everything you need to make them already lying around the house! Read the rest of this entry »
If you’re struggling to reduce clutter in your garage or shed, you’re not alone. Overcome your storage challenges and clear up the clutter with these creative solutions. Read the rest of this entry »
The line between indoor and outdoor space continues to blur with the growing trend toward outdoor living. Dining, entertaining or relaxing in a comfortable, livable outdoor room is a great way to enjoy the balmy weather and maximize your time outdoors. Read the rest of this entry »
Here are five easy steps you can take now to heatproof your plants and ensure a long season of color and vigorous growth in your garden.
Have you heard that bees are struggling to survive? It’s true! Bees are extremely important and not just for making honey - they pollinate our fruit crops and flowers! We need them, and they need us to help them out. Here are a few tips from Plenty magazine that you can use in your own life to help out your local bees. Read the rest of this entry »
You don’t have to live in a tropical climate to enjoy a tropical paradise on your deck, porch or patio. Set the stage for your outdoor oasis with a variety of tropical plants, lush foliage and vibrant flowers in containers. Did you know that most familiar houseplants hail from the tropics? Crotons, dracaenas, fig trees, palms, philodendrons and scheffleras all love warmth and humidity and thrive outdoors in summer. Read the rest of this entry »
Making your outdoor space more environmentally friendly doesn’t have to be a hassle. Start with smart, simple changes that will help both your garden and the planet. Here are some easy tips and trends to get you started. Read the rest of this entry »
You can control lawn weeds without chemicals, says master gardener Paul James. It involves good mowing and fertilizing practices and a little hand-pulling. But it also involves not wanting every single weed gone and also letting a few–like the white Dutch clover (above)–have their day.
You can control weeds in the lawn without herbicides of any kind, organic or synthetic, says master gardener Paul James. And you don’t have to kill 100 percent of the weeds. Read the rest of this entry »
New to gardening? Here, in his own words, master gardener Paul James offers tips for successful gardening:
Conscientious mowing, followed by edging and trimming, reduces weeds, thickens turf and improves the lawn’s appearance and vitality.