Backyard and Garden

Everyone loves growing bulbs in pots or garden beds, but there is also another way to have flowering bulbs even if you don’t have space outside. Hyacinths, for example, can be grown in a glass vase, kept indoors to bloom to their fragrant beauty. The hyacinths are grown in a …

Let’s just say that the benefits of having seasonal, stunning, abundantly overflowing planters far outweigh these negative points. It just requires a little care and consideration. Below we give you three simple rules to follow that will make planting your container spectacle that much easier. When designing a garden for …

Building a pergola yourself will be more cost effective than buying one because you only have to pay for materials and not labor. The national average cost to build a 10-foot traditional wooden pergola yourself is about $3,500; however, it varies by project and location. How much does it cost …

Cacti have plenty of personality. They come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and textures, but all of them have similar needs: They need direct sunlight with no drafts. They’ll thrive under LED grow lights. If they don’t receive sufficient light, they tend to get leggy and unattractive. Cacti are some …

Don’t underestimate the humble balcony! It may well be a small space but it can also be a lovely oasis that gives you room to experiment and be creative. With thoughtful ideas, you can turn your balcony into an urban oasis, a reading nook, a home cafe and so much …

Take advantage of the abundance of pumpkins this fall to create a stunning vibrant arrangement of colorful succulents. This project comes together in minutes with some moss and glue. Your pumpkin succulent centerpiece will look just as beautiful sitting on a porch as it does on a dining room table, …

1. A retro car bouquet Old Car Garden Art Get an old station wagon from a salvage yard and use it in your garden by placing painted rocks around it. You can also grow flowering plants like marigolds to complete the look! 2. Flowers on wheels An old pickup that …

1. Choose a location. Your pond wants light, but not full sunlight all day. You can dig a hole and lower your container, or just have it on top. container 2. If the container is not waterproof, e.g. an old pot, then add a piece of dust feed. 3. Add …

Many people think about how to water a garden. They may struggle with questions like “How much water should I give my garden?” or “How often should I water a garden?” It’s really not as complicated as it seems, but there are a few things that should be considered. These …

Planters… they can be very unique. Like these planters that turn an old stump into a planter garden instead of dealing with the hassle of removing the stump. The process is simple… hollow out the center and fill it with soil. From there you fill it with whatever plant you …