As the name suggests, tropical plants do best in a tropical climate. Therefore, you may want to consider growing many of these plants as beautiful houseplants or putting them outside only when temperatures stay above 50 degrees at night. Keep in … [Continue reading]
If you have the perfect spot for a planter box but it's in full sun, then you may be wondering what works best in a location that gets lots of sun throughout the day. When choosing plants for your box, consider placing plants together with similar … [Continue reading]
If your property has a steep slope, then landscaping becomes much harder. You need to consider soil erosion. The harder it is for roots to get deep into the ground, the more erosion occurs. You also need to think about how much water will run … [Continue reading]
Most gardeners take a great deal of pride in the results of the thought, effort, and care they have put into cultivating a beautiful garden. Planting climbing flowers on a trellis make for an exceptional show-stopper that will surely be an … [Continue reading]
Adding hanging baskets to your patio and other areas around your home is a great way to bring the eyes up, adding another layer of visual interest to your landscaping. They can also be a great way that those living in apartments with balconies can … [Continue reading]
Whether you're seeking privacy, looking to soften up the rough edges created by fencing, or simply looking to make your fenced-in yard more attractive, there are a number of plants that are perfect for planting along fence lines. The aesthetic … [Continue reading]
Home is where the heart is. A lovely front-yard full of greenery, flowers, and shrubs is the perfect way to let the love you have for your home spill out into the outdoors. One of the simplest ways to make the front of your home inviting, elegant … [Continue reading]
When you own a house, you want to have a beautiful landscape in front of your home that your neighbors will envy. Having a drab front yard that is lacking grass and character will create an uninviting walkway for your visitors as well as lower the … [Continue reading]
Imagine that you are having a cookout at your home. Everything is perfect; it recently rained but the weather stayed nice for your gathering. As you sit down to eat, you feel something crawling on your leg, and you slap it away. Once the night is … [Continue reading]
While many plants prefer morning sun and shade during the heat of the day, that is not always what meets your landscaping needs. You may have areas near your home or other buildings, on the side of fences or around trees that get morning shade and … [Continue reading]
A small koi pond, like most residential ones, needs at least 70% of its surface covered in plants. The plants help to provide hiding spots for the fish. Plants also help your fish to stay cooler. While a bigger pond does not need as many plants, … [Continue reading]
Planting flowers under trees is a look that many gardeners love, but it is often not an easy one to achieve. The first step that you may need to do is prune off some of your tree’s lower branches so that more light gets to the flowers. Avoid using … [Continue reading]
If you know that your soil is washing away, then there are several steps that you can take to stop erosion. You may wish to consider building retention walls to hold your soil in place. Any bald spots should be covered immediately. The grass will … [Continue reading]
Ever since the Asuka period, when gardeners in Japan copied elements of Chinese gardens that they loved, many around the world have fallen in love with Japanese gardens. The ideas from Japanese gardens have been incorporated into gardens around the … [Continue reading]
While many plants do not like wet feet, gardening in dry soil poses its own set of problems. Many gardeners facing this problem also encounter watering restrictions or do not have the time to water daily. There are, however, many plants that … [Continue reading]
