Successful garden design includes many elements like color, form, sound, fragrance and texture of the plants. Adding texture to your garden, involves playing with the surface quality of plants. Although, the feel of a plant does add to texture, other elements such as light and shadow help to create a…
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Growing a home garden for your pet
Pets sometimes intuitively eat plants when they are not feeling well. Since pets nowadays are mostly indoors, it is a good idea to have some plants that your pet can eat to make them feel better. Consider including some of the following plants in a separate area so that your…
5 High-tech online gardening tools to plan your garden
For those new gardeners, planning out your garden can be a difficult task. Here are five online garden planners that will give you tips on space, planting times and yields. Garden Planner online – This is site will help you customize your layout according to the size and shape of…
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Natural homemade weed killers that work
If you love your lawn and garden, but it is susceptible to weeds, you may be looking for a weed killer that will help you maintain a beautiful garden. However, chemical weed killers can be poisonous and dangerous when you have a home with children or pets. Here are some…
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5 Essential contemporary garden design ideas
Modern gardens are easy to maintain, less costly and yet pleasing to the eye. Here are five modern garden design ideas that are simple to create. Hard landscaping – Hard landscaped gardens include water features, stones, raised beds and built-in planters. These gardens are very structured, and this helps the…
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How You Can Compost in Your Backyard
Summary: Composting is the process of repurposing yard waste and scraps from your food by combining them with soil. Here are some tips for composting in your own backyard. Composting, the process of combining leftover food and yard trimmings to create a nutrient-rich mixture, is fairly simple to create at…
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How to water indoor plants?
Watering indoor plants can be tricky as there are more factors involved in maintaining indoor plants other than water, sun, and soil. For instance, indoor plants will sometimes be near an air duct, causing the plant to dry. There are two ways you can water indoor plants; one is from…
How to add color to your garden?
Color is a vital element when designing or changing your outdoor space. Color can not only come from your flowers and foliage, but also from your pottery, furniture, fences and even artwork. Here are a few tips to creating a colorful garden that will suit your personality and preferences. Neutrals…
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Tips for a successful flower garden
A flower garden can really brighten your day as it will give color and texture to your outdoor space. Here are some tips on how to create a flower garden. Choose your flower garden design style – Different design styles will lend themselves to different plants. For example, if you…
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How to start an organic garden?
Creating and maintaining an organic garden is a rewarding experience as it will give you produce that is healthier, pesticide free and grown by you. Here are a few easy steps that will help you create an organic garden. Goal setting – Start off by first deciding what you want…