13+2 Things I Learned In 2019

Do you dream of tending to a garden but find yourself constrained due to space? Vertical gardens are the perfect solution to this. Vertical gardens are elegant and environment-friendly, adding life to dumb architectural designs.

Evergreen shrubs act as a backbone to every lawn or garden, especially during the autumn. These low maintenance shrubs act as a low ground cover all-year round and enhance the beauty of the landscape. Read this article for the list of the 5 must-have evergreen small bushes that can thrive in various zones of USDA zones.

Sunflowers are beautiful flowers to grow in the garden but do they have a place in society? I believe they may play a much bigger commercial role in the future.

Success or failure growing orchids depends largely upon knowing how to water correctly. It’s important to consider a multitude of factors: for example – the typed of orchid, what growth stage it is in, the type of orchid housing, ventilation, variety of growing medium, condition of that medium, the weather and season you are in.

There’s little question that plants are essential. Learn why it’s important that they exist and what steps you can take to ensure that they can remain healthy in your own home.

The invasive plant Japanese knotweed has become such a problem in Britain that it was recently brought up in the House of Lords. On the 8th of July the Labour peer Lord Davies called on the Environment Minister Lord De Mauley to respond urgently to the problem of the virulent weed. The plant, which Lord Davies called “a real thug” can grow by as much as ten centimetres in a day and causes serious damage to walls and buildings.

The dramatic decrease in the number of bees in our gardens and countryside has been well documented. However, there is also a decline in the number of butterflies and moths. These beautiful and beguiling insects not only provide a spectacle in the summer garden and country meadows but are a useful indication of the general health of a habitat because of their sensitivity to changes in the ecosystem. Here are some useful tips on how to attract butterflies and moths into your garden.

Have you ever spent time planting and tending to your garden only to walk out one day to see your hard work destroyed by pests? Keeping pests away from your plants is just one of the benefits of having your own greenhouse. A greenhouse can provide proper protection and ventilation for your precious garden if built correctly. There are many benefits to having a greenhouse for your garden, and you can save money building it yourself.

It’s important to know all about your options when it comes to caring for your plants and all of your landscaping. Nitro Phos is a brand that has been around for a number of years and offers a wide variety of products for you to choose from. Whether you are looking for a fertilizer, an herbicide, or something else, you will likely find it from this brand.

The gorgeous greenhouse structures of the past have inspired modern day greenhouse designs. The Victorian Greenhouse has become a popular choice among modern day gardeners who want to have the most beautiful greenhouse designs available. Although the modern day Victorian designs are not as majestic as they were during the Victorian Era, they offer the same beautiful details combined with efficient, modern day materials. Those with building experience can find free sets of greenhouse plans online or purchase the building plans of their choice. A Victorian Greenhouse kit is the perfect solution for homeowners who want to complete the building project on their own.

Have you ever noticed how a tomato plucked from a garden tastes so much better than store bought? It’s near impossible to purchase that amount of flavor. Anybody that has ever planted a vegetable garden is sure to agree. Enjoying a salad or sandwich made with fresh vegetables from your own backyard is one of summer’s many benefits.

You never realize how much goes into a beautiful garden until you visit nurseries. While you are drinking eggnog, they are cultivating and preparing for the spring.