Tag Archives: Gardening
15 Lovely Park and Garden Pergolas
It’s time for inspiration: see these lovely pictures of arbours and pergolas. Ever planned to build one in your garden? The large wooden pergolas fit well to large gardens with wide paths, that’s why they are often used in the public parks. If your garden is smaller you’d better consider wrought iron arbour or a [...]
Ant Control Options for Your Home
Ants are found almost everywhere in the world, so it’s not surprising these tiny bugs are pestering you. There are about 12,000 ant species in the world and in New England alone roughly 10 of the area’s 100 species are considered pests to your home. Permanently removing ants from your home is not always as [...]
Organic Gardening Tips
Starting your own garden is becoming much more than a popular trend as people around the country are reaping the rewards of fresh, healthy produce from their own backyards. Whether you live in a rural community with lots of acreage or you are a land-strapped urbanite, there are countless options for starting your own organic [...]
Weed Control Tips for your Garden
Having a beautiful and well tended home garden can bring a lot of satisfaction and provide a wonderful area for relaxation. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of looking out at your garden and seeing all your beautiful flowers shining brightly in the sunlight. As you gaze around at each of them you remember exactly [...]
Mini-Projects for Easy Yard Maintenance
While most people associate backyards with high maintenance and heavy labor, I prefer to think of my backyard as a haven to escape the mundane chores of daily life: the shopping, cooking, cleaning, tidying up, congested traffic, multi-tasking and all the other responsibilities that constitute my very existence. Putting on my overalls and stepping out [...]
Plan Your Garden in Four Easy Steps
It’s a new year and you may be keen to think about what your garden is going to look like in the summer, but have you really thought about what flowers are going to appear in which beds? Making sure you’ve thought about a garden plan that allows you to enjoy the most of your [...]
Get Your Lawn Ready for Winter
From grass to garden, preparations are required for winter's rest. As the temperature grows colder, ready your lawn for the upcoming spring using these simple tips.
Mediterranean Garden
Mediterranean gardens are popular for their opulence and because the style is so prevalent throughout Greece, Spain, Italy and southern France, making the style easily recognizable. Learn how to landscape your yard or garden in this article in our complete series on garden styles.
Woodland Garden
Perhaps no other garden style is more natural and inviting than the woodland garden style. And if you are lucky enough to live in a woodland geography, nature makes your landscaping job much easier as well.
Prairie Garden
Wild flowers, stone paths and grasses define the Prairie garden style. Natural in form yet clearly defined, this popular garden style is found throughout much of the United States, from Texas to Canada.
