By M.S. Beltran
Some people love to garden and don't mind spending hours in the sun, weeding, fertilizing and checking each individual plant. However, some of us just want an attractive garden without a lot of fuss. We would prefer to use our free time sipping lemonade in the shade looking at our beautiful garden rather than laboring in it. There are a lot of ways to cut down your gardening work so that your ...
By Diane Steinbach
Cactus plants offer home growers a lot of variety in color, size and shape that gives dimension and texture to a collection or garden. Although they don't require a lot of pampering, they do need some care and attention to thrive. With just a little bit of knowledge, a cactus lover can keep their plants thriving. Buy good quality plants. When buying your cactus plants look for undamaged...
By Jaceson Maughan
Fruit flies are pesky nuisances that can infest house plants and ripe fruit. Because they usually appear in and around the kitchen, most people don't want to use harsh or dangerous chemicals to get rid of them. There are a variety of home remedies that you can use to eliminate fruit flies. Try using soapy water on plants and fruit. Put a tablespoon of mild liquid dish soap into a spray...
By Sharise Cunningham
Crabgrass is every lawn and garden lover's nightmare. There are many chemicals that can be used to eradicate the nuisance in the lawn, but when you have it in sensitive areas like gardens and flower beds, extra care is needed. Crabgrass is an annual but manages to renew itself yearly. Here are a few things you can do to get rid of it now and lessen its impact in future years. Shoot them....
By M.S. Beltran
While it's best to avoid moving an older, established rose bush, there are some times when it's just necessary, such as when you're moving and want to bring your beloved roses with you, or when the location is no longer ideal for the plant's growth. If you must move your roses, don't panic. With careful planning and the right tools for the job, roses can be successfully...
By Kat Yares
The flowers are in full bloom and the tomatoes are ripening, but the weather person is calling for no rain. If your water source and the garden are a long distance from each other, you need to come up with a solution to keep your garden watered. Perhaps you have a small pond you can water from, but hauling endless buckets is not your idea of fun. Maybe the spigot on the house is so far away from...
By Sarah Ince
Flowers have the ability to change the mood in a room because of their lasting tranquility. The soft petals and vibrant colors create a peaceful and warm environment. Keeping flowers around all year long can be a delight because flowers provide us with beauty, lovely fragrance and decorative appeal. If you love having flowers in your home and garden year-round, there are good winter flowers that...
By Annie Mueller
Gardening in the shade can be a challenge; certainly there aren't as many options as with full sun spots in your yard, but there are many shrubs that will thrive happily in either partial or full shade. You can have great fall color and glorious summer blooms even in those shady corners. Azaleas are beautiful bushes, available in a wide variety of colors. During blooming season, the entire...