Time to Plant Perennials and Shrubs To Enjoy Next Year

Amaryllis are one of the favorite flowers for the Holiday Season. What is the best way to care for them? What do you do after they stop flowering?

Don’t have a lot of room on your patio or deck for a large garden. Here are ways that a small mini greenhouse can enable you to grow plants in that small space.

I love composting. I see a lot of tips and suggestions out there for how to get the best compost, and I’ve come to realize that a lot of it focuses on the minutia and ends up overwhelming people. I’ve decided to talk about some of my favorite tips I see that can be forgone for the sake of your compost and sanity.

I’m always amazed at the variety of birds I have show up at my wild bird feeders. I have a bird feeding station outside my home office window and love to see who’s visiting and see the new arrivals. Its a great way to take a break from my work and be able to observe nature from my window. I’m in a suburban neighborhood and there are so many different types of birds that show up to feed here. You don’t have to have a place in the country to enjoy feeding the birds and getting to know the kinds of wild birds that live in your area.

When you hang a wild bird feeder in your yard you sometimes wonder who you’re feeding, the birds or the squirrels! Squirrels are so agile and have a voracious appetite and can empty your feeders before you have a chance to get back to the house after filling them. There is no such thing as a totally squirrel-proof wild bird feeder, but there are a few things you can do to help keep the sunflower seeds for your birds.

Citrus trees or shrubs are available in many different varieties and growing them in your yard will provide you with juicy, healthy and delicious fruits. These trees have evergreen leaves and will add beauty to your surroundings. You will find lots of useful tips to grow and protect citrus trees in this article.

Garden waste clearance and disposal is becoming a growing concern in the present scenario. It is estimated that green junk constitutes 30% of the household waste. A lot of bio degradable rubbish is being trashed into landfills in plastic bags and other non degradable materials posing a serious threat to the environment.

Worm farming is an easy way of turning your left over food scraps into rich soil. You can also use the worms for whatever else you might need them for. Worm farming can even be a full time income, if you get a good guide.

Worm farming is great for the environment. It is something that gives back to nature and does not take anything away. Many people farm worms just for this reason alone. We are in a time where everyone wants to go green, and this is one great way to go green. Hopefully, one day worms will be the answers to all of our excessive garbage problems.

Gardens can be the most serene and stunning places on the whole earth. The striking blooming flowers, the bright green grass, and all the graceful pathways that lead to other fruits and vegetables can be one of the greatest delights.

Research and development has led to exciting new LED grow lights. They are better and more efficient than ever. And that’s not all…

The exquisiteness of outdoor artificial plants conveys specific messages and statements that will truly create an impact to the passersby. Aside from artificial azaleas, gardenias and geraniums, you can use the artificial vines as additional accents herded in hanging baskets and big planters.