Clematis is the queen of climbing plants! Old man’s beard, Traveller’s joy, Virgin’s bower are some of the common names for this popular plant. Clematis vines are so versatile – they can be grown on walls, pergolas, frames, in containers, or left to scramble through trees and shrubs. They come in so many different shapes and colors and sometimes even evergreen foliage. What is truly great about these climbers is that they are very easy to grow if you follow few simple steps. …
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Are you living in the urban apartment, or you have a small yard and you don`t have enough room to grow your favorite vegetables, herbs or flowers? Don`t worry about that we are offering you a top 10 cool ideas for vertical gardening that would save you a lot of space. Some of the options are very stylish and you can make it by yourself using chip materials such as pallets, pipes, crates, baskets, pots etc. These vertical gardening ideas do …
Aromatic, pungent and spicy, ginger is perfect in baked goods, candies, Asian dishes and also a very healthy medicinal herb. Ginger has many evidence-based health benefits. It has a broad-spectrum of antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, and anti-parasitic properties, to name just several of its more than 40 pharmacological actions. Learn how to grow ginger in your home and you will always have fresh, tender and fiberless ginger root on hand. How to grow Ginger in your home? Being a tropical plant it does not tolerate frost, …
You might don’t like other people or animals coming to your property or you just want some privacy while relaxing in your backyard. No matter the reason, having beautiful plants instead of a traditional fence has many benefits. It is true though that having natural fence isn’t a fest solution. You have to be patient before the plants will become big enough to start giving you all great hedge advantages but I am sure you will find it worth the …
This summer enjoy the taste of delicious, home grown blueberries directly form your backyard. They are the biggest nutritional powerhouses that you can eat comes in a very small package. Blueberries are filled with more cancer-fighting, anti-aging, eyesight-saving and disease-fighting antioxidants than foods like spinach and salmon. They have been shown to reduce the effects of glaucoma and improve memory according to reports by the USDA. It is obvious that blueberries are a true superfood and that the benefits of consuming them are numerous. SEE …
Bananas are beautiful exotic plants with lush green foliage that are fast growing and can give a tropical look and feel to any garden or home. If you are a fan of exotic tropical plants like us and want to grow banana trees but don’t have enough space or you live in a cold climate, you can opt for growing them in pots. It is actually very easy and yes – bananas grown in pots can bear fruits! There are many …
Dahlias are so versatile – they come in so many colors, sizes and shapes! The size of the gorgeous dahlia flowers range from 1/2 inch to 12 inches and more. There are daisy like single types as well as fully double types with intermediate forms such as collarettes and anemone types. Dahlias come in every color except blue. These beautiful spiky flowers originate from Mexico and are tuberous-rooted perennials that bloom from mid summer till the first frost. We love them …
If you feel like you want to add something new and fresh in your garden with that not being any shrub or flower, then we have something to recommend you: fruit trees. Now, this may sound like it’s going to need a lot of space and care, but we’re talking about fruits grown in containers. Not only they will look nice in your garden, but they will also serve their main purpose – you can eat fresh and organic fruit …
Perennials are plants that live for more than two years. The long lasting perennials are what you need in your garden. If you are just started gardening then pick perennials for your brand new garden, they are long-lasting and easy to manage. Because the live long, the perennials don’t need much attention, mother nature will do it’s work by itself. They quickly adapt, but you should look for perennials that fit the climate in your area, example: if you live in …
No matter how proud you are of your beautiful garden and how much you want to show it to all of the world, still you need at least a little space that will provide some privacy when needed. With our DIY Patio Privacy Screen Ideas, you can host a dinner party on your porch, enjoy a quiet summer night with your loved ones or relax by reading a book, hidden of the neighbors watchful eyes. Having privacy in your garden doesn’t mean closing …