Are your kids sitting inside watching TV or playing video games? Does it drive you crazy to never see them run around in the yard? Designing your garden to be a place that the kids will love to play in can be part of the solution to this problem. What kinds of things make a garden kid-friendly? Gardens that are rich in scents, textures, and colors are ideal for children, who learn about the world … [Read more...]
Garden Varities
For some people, the ordinary garden just doesn't cut it. Today, let's look into specialty gardens. Specialty gardens come in many shapes and sizes, but the general feature that unites them is their leaning towards specialization, or one cohesive, unique style. To best illustrate what we're talking about here, let's discuss some of the specialty gardens out there. Who knows, maybe you'll see what … [Read more...]
How to Protect Your Garden Organically
The last thing a gardener wants if for all of his or her hard work to get consumed by a swath of bugs. Pests can be the bane of any garden, which is why pesticides, chemicals designed to kill or repel bugs, are so popular. But increasingly, the trend is moving away from these chemicals, as they turn out to be often harmful for humans as well as insects. How do you control for pests without … [Read more...]
Summer Project: Rustic Garden Wheelbarrow
Every garden needs a focal point, a spot that wows your guests and draws their attention towards the beauty of your yard. Focal points can be a pretty tree, breath-taking flowers, or a man-made ornament. If your garden is lacking a focal point, consider this DIY project: a rustic planter wheelbarrow. The planter wheelbarrow can be used for either moving your sprouted plants into your garden or as … [Read more...]
10 Poisonous Flowers to Avoid
Stories of people ingesting poisonous flowers are infamous - Romeo and Juliet, Socrates, among others. Yet when it comes to putting them in our gardens, why do these stories slip our minds? And which flowers exactly are the most poisonous? Flowers are beautiful and meant to be enjoyed - but perhaps best from a distance. Some of our favorite and beautiful varieties turn out to be very, very … [Read more...]
Top 13 Gardening Problems & Solutions
Do you have a question about gardening? We might have an answer. Check out the 13 Q&As below to find out everything you've been waiting to know about gardening! 1. How do I plan a good garden? a. Go on garden tours! Study up on what you like and what you don't. Framing your garden with fences or hedges can be an important way to add order and allow the rest to overgrow. 2. Can I have just … [Read more...]
How to Garden on a Budget
Well, I don't know where you live, or what your winter has been like, but Mr. Sthole and I planted our garden last month and then got hit by the freeze for several days in a row. Needless to say, we lost our budding little plants and will have to start completely over. If you're trying to garden on a budget, Apartment Therapy has five tips to help you garden on the … [Read more...]
DIY- Painted Terra-Cotta Pot
It may seem like forever before we see the first signs of spring (snow in Florida, what!?) so why not try this DIY project and bring spring inside for a while? Apartmenttherapy.com In this DIY art project, we show you how to create an eye-catching painted terra-cotta pot with a harlequin pattern. Here are the steps and downloadable instructions. Skill Level: Novice Time: 24-48 hours (including … [Read more...]
Declare War, Prevent Ants From Invading Your Yard
Home Depot, Keep Ants From Invading Your Home In this video Home Depot shows you how to prevent ants from invading your home and yard. Click the image above to watch the full video, but first, here’s a peek at her strategy: • Know thy enemy Certain types of ants, especially carpenter ants, can do structural damage to your home. So it helps to know what type of ant you’re dealing with to choose … [Read more...]
How To- Soaker Hose
Video- How To Install A Soaker Hose Watering with a soaker hose is more cost and environmentally friendly than watering with a regular hose or sprinklers which can cause run-off, over spray and is prone to evaporation. Soaker hoses emit water exactly where thirsty plants need it most – at their roots. It’s far more efficient than watering with an ordinary garden hose. You can use a soaker … [Read more...]