Gardening will not only make your home more welcoming, but it has been known to offer some health benefits. Here are six wonderful health benefits of gardening. Providing stress relief – Gardening has been shown to reduce the stress hormone, cortisol. Maintaining a garden may seem like a lot of …
With many living in smaller homes, small gardens have become the norm. Most homes manage with gardens that are balconies, terraces, decking or patios. However, even a small garden can create balance, and therefore designers are coming up with ideas for small urban gardens that create impact. Use your space …
You may want to prune your plants if they are dead, diseased or damaged at the stems. However, you may be confused as to how you should prune your plants, without cutting too much. Here are some expert tips on what to prune when. Spring-flowering trees and shrubs – Think …
Plants always make a home more welcoming. But investing in the right plants that suit your lifestyle is the key to ensuring your garden looks its best all year around. Here is some advice on what plants to buy to beautifying the exterior of your home. Rambling roses – A …
Most people think that maintaining a beautiful tidy garden is not achievable and very time-consuming. However, by following the simple tips below, anyone can achieve a beautiful garden that is magazine worthy. Your garden equipment – You will need basic garden equipment, such as garden gloves, shovel, shears, spade, rake, …
Most often all plants at a nursery look lush and healthy. However, at times you may find that you have brought home a not so healthy plant. Here are some tips on how to select healthy plants that will grow. Quality of Nursery – Scan the nursery and look to …
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 …
Spring is a sure sign that is warmer weather to come. To make the most of the warmer weather and brighten up your garden, here are 4 spring flowers that are worth your gardening time. Pansy – Pansy flourishes in cool weather and it is created for containers and window …
By Samuel Phineas Upham If you’ve been paying attention to environmental news, you’re most likely aware that the common bee has been facing epidemic rates of loss for several years. Scientists aren’t quite in agreement as to why, but if you’re at all concerned then you can do your part …
As homes get larger in smaller lots, more people are creating outdoor living areas to make more space. However, this means that more of your neighbours will be using their yards, making your yard space more visible. There are a number of ways to add privacy to your yard space, …
