2015 gardening trends: Where our favorite pastime is going
According to the 2015 Garden Trends report recently released by Garden Media Group, the biggest growth in gardening will take place among Millennials, Hispanics and young men. Consumers are seeking...
View ArticleLawn and garden: Hawthorn trees: plants with winter interest
Hawthorn trees are not typically used in home landscapes, but they are great alternatives for, or additions to, crabapples and dogwoods for adding winter interest and providing food for overwintering...
View Article7 Secrets for a High-Yield Vegetable Garden
Here’s how to get the most out of your garden. Imagine harvesting nearly half a ton of tasty, beautiful, organically grown vegetables from a 15-by-20-foot plot, 100 pounds of tomatoes from just 100...
View ArticlePassion plants
Any successful gardener will tell you the easiest way to a great garden is to grow whatever loves the conditions you can provide. Grow shade seekers in the shade, don’t plant bog-lovers in sand, and...
View Article10 small plants for wet soil: Gardening Q&A with George Weigel
A: That site calls for plants that are tough enough to deal with days of potential sogginess but also periods in a dry summer where it’s hot and dry – not to mention lousy soil. Given the shed-related...
View ArticlePredator plants: Meet the carnivores in the garden
WE’RE USED TO THINKING of plants as meek and passive, subject to mowing, pruning and casual consumption, the hapless victims of bugs, cows and salad lovers everywhere. “Bogman” Bill Smith can tell you...
View ArticleGarden Pathways
There are so many paving choices for garden pathways, walkways and patios. Create a path so that you can easily navigate your landscape. Create a path that leads to a focal point. If you are unsure...
View ArticleHow To Choose Room Colours
When it comes to choosing the aesthetics of a room it can be quite difficult to pick the right colours, especially since most commonplace rooms tend to follow standard colour schemes, which can become...
View ArticleHow To Plan Home Lighting
Planning your home lighting is one of the most important things that you will ever do to create the right atmosphere in your home. Lighting is used to help you see to cook and complete tasks and even...
View ArticleHow To Style Your House In Pastel Colours
If you love the look of pastels, then you might be thinking about decorating your house in pastels. This is a stylish idea that can work if you know what you’re doing. Try these design tips to help...
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