by Contributed | Jul 29, 2022 | Small Spaces |
If you are somebody who loves the outdoors and appreciates being able to relax outside during the summer, then you’ll appreciate the benefits of having a low maintenance yard. Healthy and attractive front or backyard for your home has a lot of time and often money invested into it to make it look good. You don’t have to be a professional gardener to be able to get your yard looking great, as an amateur gardener you can do so much with it. From taking a look into new landscaping for your bushes, trees and flowers, looking at your hardscaping options for a patio and decking, you could make your yard look fantastic and keep as low maintenance as possible which will cost you less time and money over time.… Read Full Post
by Contributed | Jul 24, 2022 | Small Spaces |
If you are like most homeowners, you probably take a lot of pride in your backyard. After all, it is a great place to relax and enjoy the fresh air. A well-maintained garden can enhance your backyard’s look and make it more inviting. If you are looking to create a beautiful garden in your backyard, the following blog will provide some tips that will help you get started! 1) Plan Ahead The first step to creating a beautiful garden is to plan ahead. You must decide what type of garden you want, how large it should be, and what type of plants you would like to include. Once you have a general idea of what you want, you can begin sketching your plan.… Read Full Post
by Contributed | Jul 7, 2022 | Edibles |
As a parent, it’s your responsibility to raise your children with a strong set of morals and values. You want them to be able to grow up and be successful, happy adults. One way you can instill important life values in your children is through gardening together. Teaching your kids how to garden can expose them to essential life skills that they may have otherwise just taken for granted. Let’s look at some of the benefits of gardening to children. 1) Scarcity In today’s world, kids are used to having everything they could ever want. Food is plentiful, water is easy to come by, and there is an abundance of toys and material goods to go around. But as soon as they step into the garden, they quickly realize that not everything is always going to be handed to them.… Read Full Post
by Keri Byrum | Jul 6, 2022 | Plant Spotlight |
One too many nights of restlessness introduced me to Geogenanthus ciliatus. Here I am, minding my own business while I crawl the internet looking at plants. With black, glossy leaves I was immediately intrigued. I squelched my desire to buy one online, but became determined to locate this plant. Geogenanthus ciliatus is a mouthful of a plant. I simply call it the “geo plant.” You might think the “geo plant” as having rigid, geometric edges but that is not so. Geogenanthus ciliatus is prized for its distinctive, luxurious leaves. They start brilliant green with a broad purple stripe, and then the leaves turn a dark, shiny purple as they mature. It’s almost dark. If your environment is suitable, it forms a beautiful ground cover, but it is best kept as a terrarium or potted plant due to its complex needs.… Read Full Post
