Ask most people, and they will tell you that the dirtiest place in a home is the bathroom. Well, there seem to be some misconceptions. To identify germ hot spots in the home, NSF International conducted a study and came up with some surprising results. It turns out that the highest concentration of germs and thus the dirtiest … Read more
Are you living in an urban apartment, or have a small yard, and don`t have enough room to grow your favorite vegetables, herbs, or flowers? Don`t worry about that. We are offering you ten cool ideas for vertical gardening that would save you a lot of space. Some of the options are very stylish, and … Read more
Aromatic, pungent, and spicy ginger is perfect in baked goods, candies, Asian dishes, and 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, … Read more
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 a natural fence isn’t a fest solution. You have to be … Read more
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 live in a cold climate, you can opt … Read more
Dahlias are so versatile – they come in so many colors, sizes, and shapes! The size of the gorgeous dahlia flowers ranges from 1/2 inch to 12 inches and more. There are daisy-like single types and fully double types with intermediate forms such as collarettes and anemone types. Dahlias come in every color except blue. … Read more
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 to 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 … Read more
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, pick perennials for your brand new garden; they are long-lasting and easy to manage. Because they live long, the perennials don’t need much attention; mother nature will do its … Read more
No matter how proud you are of your beautiful garden and how much you want to show it to all of the world, you still 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 … Read more
Having a nice garden isn’t enough – to make it perfect, you need to have a great porch. For some, this means having plenty of mini pots with colorful flowers, while for others, it means having a big clay pot. There are few ways to play with pots and flowers, and all of them don’t … Read more