One of the best parts about gardening is how easy it is to get thrifty in the garden! Traditional clay or ceramic gardening pots and planters can be pretty expensive. However, this genius gardening idea allows you to spice up…
If you or someone you love has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you can empathize with how having the disorder can substantially impact someone’s life. Living with ADHD often means having difficulty concentrating, becoming easily distracted, experiencing restlessness, and struggling…
Horehound, also known as Marrubium vulgare, is a select herb that has been used for centuries for its numerous medicinal uses. Native to Europe, horehound is a woody, perennial plant that belongs to the mint family. It is often used…
Although strawberries are a great choice of fruit to implement in any garden, you may often find that they get swamped down by pests. However, instead of spending time rectifying the problem, you could try implementing a DIY strawberry planter…
Some people can sleep through a dog barking loudly or even their own alarm clock, even if it wakes the neighbors. Do you wonder how these heavy sleepers are blissfully unaware of the noises around them while they sleep? Do…
If you’re a gardener who doesn’t have a lot of space, or maybe you’ve got damaged soil in your garden, growing alstroemeria in pots can be a great solution. Alstroemerias, also known as Peruvian lilies, are beautiful and showy plants…
The statement-making willow tree is known for its long, flowing branches and slender leaves. Beautiful fall colors, ground-sweeping branches, and bright green foliage can make an instant impression on a home’s landscape with a well-cared-for tree. Though willows don’t need a…
If you don’t have a variety of purple flowers in your garden, you don’t know what you’re missing. One variety that you should consider is Torenia. Also known as “amethyst”, this beautiful flower is a favorite among gardeners. The Torenia…
If you are a gardener and love the joy of growing fresh flowers right in your backyard, you’ve likely experienced the occasional disappointment of poor flower blooms. In particular, dahlias may experience dull blooms or produce few flowers due to…
Placing a rain harvester in your backyard to collect water is a simple way to reduce your water bill, but there are other benefits of using rainwater to water your grass and garden. It’s not only a free resource, but…