Gardening ideas, tips and tools.
More and more people are taking it upon themselves to start an indoor garden and grow their own plants and vegetables, it’s no surprise that growing spaces are finding their place inside.
At the same […]
The honey bee is distinguished from other bees by the production and storage of honey and their construction of colonial nests from bees wax.
There are seven recognized species, with the most popular being the Western honey bee which has been domesticated for crop pollination and honey production.
About 30% of the food […]
So why are native plants important? Native plants are important because they provide pollen, nectar, and seeds to creatures such as birds, insects, butterflies and other small creatures. This food source isn’t always available when non-native horticultural […]
The best fertilizer for gardens make flowers and vegetables grow healthy and strong. There are many types of fertilizers so picking the right one is an important first step.
For a new gardener it’s easy to think that after you’ve planted some veggies in the garden, making sure they get plenty of […]
The raised garden bed has gained immense popularity in the last couple of decades but the concept itself has been around for a long time.
Similar to container gardening, a raised garden bed is in essence a large planting box used for gardening instead of the traditional method of sowing plants […]
At one point before container gardening became popular, people thought in order to successfully grow a garden, a large yard was needed on property they owned. Rental properties, apartments, townhouses, etc. don’t provide the outdoor space and often times, the permission, to dig up a large chunk […]
A good herbs list is important as more and more people switch their focus in the kitchen to using natural ingredients, and creating very flavorful dishes without the use of salt and processed flavorings, there is a coinciding increase in the […]
Ornamental grasses are great if you are looking to make a statement in your landscaping, or fill in some empty spaces that just need a little extra pizzazz. The below ornamental grasses are the perfect solution.
Ornamental grasses are a bold statement in your garden and landscape and add color, texture, and […]
Shrubs like other landscaping options, come in a variety of types available for landscaping your yard and garden space. They can flower in a variety of colors or can be strictly foliage only. The size range of shrubs encompasses smaller plant forms all the way up to plants that are tree-sized. […]
The best drip irrigation system is the one that gets water to the plants in a sufficient way. No matter what plants are being grown, they all need sunlight and water to grow vigorously. They come by sunlight pretty naturally – as long as they are grown in the appropriate areas […]
