Bees are very important. And we are not talking only about honeybees, but also bumblebees, soldier bees, carpenter bees, mason bees, sweat bees, and several thousand other types. A good percent of the plants we eat, including vegetables and fruits, are pollinated by them. Without bees, there will be no agriculture. Unfortunately, bees are struggling in … Read more
Do you want a super fruit that is super easy to grow? Aronia berries are exactly what you are looking for. Also known as chokeberry, this small shrub is native to Eastern North America that offers acidic, delicious edible berries. They are extremely healthy and very decorative, which makes them a great addition to any garden. Of … Read more
Even the best soil needs constant improvement, and the best way to do it is by adding organic matter. There is no doubt that having a compost heap is a great way to improve your garden soil for free. But not everyone has space, time, or conditions to have one. Luckily there are many other … Read more
If you still haven’t been caught up in the Macrame Madness, then you don’t know what you are missing on! There are so many things you can do by simply using this antique technique. All you need is inspiration and ideas, but first, let us tell you a bit more about Macrame. Macramé or macrame is … Read more
These heat-loving fruits with a long growing season are also known as Muskmelons and are well known for their net-like, tan rind and sweet orange flesh. Cantaloupes are members of the cucurbit family of plants (Cucurbitaceae), including cucumbers, pumpkins, squashes, gourds, and a long list of melons. They are easy to grow specialty melons with … Read more
Plants add color and texture to a garden, but they can also turn it into a fragrant paradise. By adding scented plants, you can give a new dimension to your garden. Scented gardens are an amazing experience and will definitely make you spent more time outdoors. There are so many fragrant plants out there, from … Read more
Don’t worry about not having enough space, as you can have a vegetable garden even on your deck or balcony. Let us show you how easy it can be… Growing edibles is one of the hottest gardening trends, and it is slowly becoming a necessity. Vegetable gardens are the easiest and cheapest way to have … Read more
Ok, you probably have already figured out that we have an undying love for succulents. They are one of gardening’s hottest trends for 2015, after all. Actually, we think they have always been trendy and always will be. How can you not love this little cutie when they are not only adorable but so easy … Read more
With spring spreading its wings and summer being almost here, we are lucky enough to have the opportunity to spend more time outdoors. Those who are lucky enough to have a garden are slowly but surely replacing their living rooms with their backyards. So why not make your backyard as comfortable as your living room? … Read more
Underplanting is an essential part of gardening and landscaping. The basic thing to understand about underplanting is that choosing the right plants is crucial. They need to be tolerant of the dry soil, the shade, root competition, and ever-changing moisture and light conditions. It is not true that you can not have lush vegetation under trees and … Read more