What to Plant When

Planting a garden was always something our grandmas and moms did.  Some of us can recall helping them weed and even harvest those delicious vegetables.  Picking pea-pods and sneaking them was commonplace.  And now that we are faced with higher food prices, it seems the women that came before us really knew what they were doing!  So how do we plant a garden and when do we plant certain vegetables and herbs?  How to garden lies in where we live and who we talk to. The local greenhouse or plant nursery is a good place to start.  And deciding which foods your family will eat plays an important part.

Think Inside the Box

A planter box vegetable garden is a popular yet easy home gardening idea shared among home gardeners.  While it organizes the garden and creates an easy way to tend to seedlings it also saves space, which makes it a great idea for homes and apartments. Furthermore it adds flexibility to how you organize your garden contrary to just planting straight into the Earth. A planter box vegetable garden makes a great windowsill decoration that is eye catching and practical.  Try these simple planter box ideas for vegetables, herbs or favorite flowers.

Green and Clean Gardening Secrets

There are some people that appear to be able to create beautiful gardens and landscapes as if by instinct alone. Then there are the rest of us that feel as though we bumble our way through it.  Aside from wondering about how to get the plants to grow the way we want them to, many also wonder about cheaper and greener ways of doing things. Eco gardening and rain watering is one great way to save money and the earth while helping your garden grow.

Help out Your Feathered Friends

Winter is the best time to start feeding birds. With cold temperatures and scarce food, backyard birds could use some help from their human neighbors. If you want to teach your kids about nature, bring wildlife closer to home, or just do a little something for Mother Nature, the first step is learning how to attract birds to a feeder.

Fresh and Frosty Food 

Everyone loves late summer when meals are full of fresh veggies from the garden, but can you imagine fresh, homegrown produce gracing your table every month of the year? With some careful planning and planting, incremental year long gardening and the delicious food it produces are within your reach. 

Brighten Your Yard Year Round

You may not think of fall as a time to work in the yard, but in reality, it's a great time to tackle major landscaping projects. If you've been contemplating putting in a patio or a new flowerbed, now is the time to make your dream a reality. Professional landscaping can be expensive, but doing it yourself can seem overwhelming and time consuming. We'll weigh the pros and cons of custom landscaping vs DIY.

Lawn Care Guide for Busy Homeowners

Good curb appeal seems to be everything to homeowners these days. And many of us want to keep our lawns looking beautiful just for the joy it gives us to look at it.  Getting your lawn care schedule established well in the beginning will make for a worry free year of enjoyment. 

Best Plants for a Natural Looking Yard

If you want a natural vegetation lawn you need to know a few things about the climate where you live. Take a walk around the neighborhood and you will get a good idea of the best plants that will keep your yard looking natural to its surroundings. You may choose a natural vegetation lawn for purely aesthetic reasons. In communities where you are only allowed natural vegetation, lawns may not be possible. Some towns recognize that certain plants will be harder to maintain and require more water than you will be permitted to use, so they regulate the type of plants that can be used in a lawn.

Add a Romantic Dinner or Breakfast Nook to Your Patio or Garden Today

People design and redesign their homes about three times in a lifetime. Home design is very important because it creates the mood that surrounds you and your family. When redesigning a backyard patio, you want to replace your furniture with something that would best suit your new theme, but what happens if you are on a budget? Our guide will get your yard from boring to beautiful in no time, and we'll show you how to do it without breaking the bank.

Chic, Cheap Homemade Garden Party Decorations

There is absolutely nothing more offputting than realizing that your party is going to cost a whole lot of money. Don't think for a moment that you have to purchase everything from a party store! A garden setting gives any party that air of casualness that means you can get away with using cheap garden party decorations, and pass it off as beautiful shabby chic. You'd be surprised at what you can find at discount dollar stores, as well as at home and in your local supermarket. With a bit of ingenuity, your garden party can be transformed into something your guests will be talking about for weeks to come!