Pruning the bushes and trees in your landscape can feel like a daunting task. If you are facing an overgrown area, you may be wondering if you should remove plants or just trim them back. Different landscape plants have different…
If you love to do your own landscaping, then chances are you’re a pro at trimming bushes. Your hand doesn’t wobble, and you create either razor-sharp hedges or perfectly rounded shrubs, increasing your curb appeal. It’s satisfying work, but it…
A gravel garden is a type of garden that mainly features stones, rocks, and drought-tolerant plants. Having a gravel garden instead of a traditional lawn can offer several benefits, especially in certain contexts and environments. It is well-suited for areas…
Gardening is a rewarding hobby, but it isn’t always the most cost-effective one. While you’ll typically buy flashy statement flowers for your garden first, you’ll still need to purchase filler foliage. Planting hosta is one way to go; the low-maintenance perennial…
Most gardeners are familiar with the reasons for mulching, but may not necessarily consider the best time to do it. Mulching in spring prevents weeds, and in summer it can help preserve moisture during hot dry days. Mulching in the…
As the fall season draws nearer each year, the festive excitement does as well. We’re making Halloween costumes and looking forward to harvesting pumpkins from the gardens, and our towns are buzzing with activity. However, playing hard means working hard,…
Traditional lawns are charming and classic, inviting you to play or lie down in the grass. However, they’re also high-maintenance, expensive, and bad for the environment. However, if you don’t want to let your yard grow completely wild, consider creating…
TikTok user @thecheshiregreyhome_ proves with a simple and beautiful water feature what should be a law of social media: sometimes that easy project isn’t really so easy, but it’s worth it anyway. What she and her husband create in this…
The pleasant serenity of a homogeneously green lawn can be quickly marred by the arrival of a common weed: the broadleaf plantain. But then again, if you have a strong, healthy, green lawn, you aren’t likely to see Plantago major…
Pexels Birds visiting our homes evoke a sense of harmony with nature. What is better than to have the company of tweeting friends while catching up with the news and sipping morning coffee? However, flocks of birds arriving as pests…