Don’t Give Up On A Lopsided Garden

Don’t Give Up On A Lopsided Garden

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Contributed Post A sloping garden can be a real pain to deal with. Trying to build a shed or anything on there is out of the question and it can even be dangerous out there if the slope is particularly steep. Most people with a sloping garden just end up letting it go to waste. You can't sit out there because it's not level and trying to plant anything is frustrating when you're on that hill. It often leaves people resenting their garden, but it doesn't have to be so difficult. A sloping garden isn't a lost cause, you just…
Giving Your Garden The Natural Look Without The Natural Disasters

Giving Your Garden The Natural Look Without The Natural Disasters

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Contributed Post We all want a garden that looks and feels natural. However, that doesn’t mean that we all want the hassle that comes with it. Some people just aren’t as eager to spend their days outside maintaining the space so much. Luckily, for those people, there are some solutions. Here’s a way to make sure that the exterior of your home has all the heart-warming natural effect without anywhere near as much of the hassle. Picture Wood is good A lot of people like using wooden fences, decking, and cladding to give their exterior a much more natural appeal.…
Is A Low Maintenance Garden Possible?

Is A Low Maintenance Garden Possible?

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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…
Evergreen Ways to Enjoy Your Garden More

Evergreen Ways to Enjoy Your Garden More

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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…
Colder Weather On The Way? Don’t Let That Deter Your Garden Use

Colder Weather On The Way? Don’t Let That Deter Your Garden Use

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Contributed Post Getting ready for fall means that leaves start to drop from our much-loved trees and plant in the garden, the air can feel a little cooler and crisp, and the opportunity to spend as much time outdoors begins to fade as does the lighter nights and brighter mornings. However, fall is such a beautiful time of year for the garden, and often the weather isn’t as bad as it could be. But yet we are more deterred from getting out doors the moment September starts and life starts to kick back into a normal routine. I wanted to…