Gardening

Is A Low Maintenance Garden Possible?

October 5, 2017 0 Comments

Contributed Post Image Source Not everyone has the time and patience for gardening. But that shouldn’t mean you abandon your outdoor space and let it become an overgrown mess. Low maintenance landscaping is possible by carefully redesigning your garden space. Here are just a few tips and tricks to achieve a low maintenance garden.   Choose the right plants Certain plants require more care and attention. Consider hardy plants that don’t need to be regularly pruned or trimmed back. Good examples of these plants include perennials like geraniums and shrubs like azalea and heather. Avoid fast-growing plants like buddleja, as you’ll constantly be trimming these. Improve weed control by giving plants space Growing plants apart can prevent the spread of weeds. Laying down a mulch…
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Getting The Most Out Of Your Garden This Fall

October 3, 2017 0 Comments

It’s a bitter pill to swallow but summer has truly departed. Sure it can be frustrating when the fleeting glimpse of summer fades and the leaves turn from green to rusty brown, but while the color may be draining from your garden, there’s life in the old girl yet! Sure, you’ll be hosting fewer barbecues and the kids will be jumping through sprinklers a lot less in fall, but there are still a great many things you can do to make your garden a beautiful, vibrant and pleasant place to spend time. As the skies start to grey and the nights grow longer, you’ll be grateful for the splash of color and life that your garden can bring to take the edge off the colder…
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Develop A Better Relationship With Your Garden

September 29, 2017 0 Comments

Contributed Post Lots of people have zero love for their backyard. It represents hard work, frustration, and, well, dirt. It’s true that it takes a lot of work to create a beautiful outdoor space that can wow your neighbors and friends. But once the big efforts are made, it really needn’t take that much more on a regular basis to keep it looking immaculate. Your backyard should be a much-loved extra room for your home. It’s a big space that can be used for fun and games, entertaining, and dining. And it should be used for all those things. Then, of course, are all the other things you’re missing out on. You can use your garden to grow your own ingredients for a deliciously healthy…
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Don’t Make A Mountain Out Of A Molehill: Your Common Garden Problems Solved

September 8, 2017 1 Comment

Contributed Post (image source) No matter how hard you work on your garden, there are always going to be problems you will need to overcome. However, don’t make a mountain out a molehill! Most of your gardening nightmares can be solved quite easily, and we are here to help. Here are some simple fixes to three issues you may be facing in your garden. Moles Moles are not as harmful as you think they are, as they are actually very good at dealing with common lawn pests, such as grubs and slugs. They are carnivores so they won’t even eat your plants. However, the holes they leave behind can create an eyesore in your beautifully designed garden, and plant eating creatures, such as voles, can…
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Evergreen Ways to Enjoy Your Garden More

September 7, 2017 0 Comments

Contributed Post If you are lucky enough to have an outdoor space, it makes sense that you enjoy it as much as you can. Well, there are plenty of ways that you can get the most out of it during the warmer months. Here are just a few rewarding ways that you can enjoy your garden more. Go Outside Every Morning Instead of drinking your morning cup of coffee while stuck indoors, try bringing it out into the garden, even if you only have a few minutes to spare. Going outside provides you with the perfect opportunity to get away from the stresses of the house and practice a bit of mindfulness. Starting your day in this way can really help you to feel more…
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