Backyard and Garden

This evergreen clematis variety has waxy dark green leaves and pale pink and white flowers that have a sweet and slightly almondy scent. The flowers appear in early spring and are often some of the first flowers in a garden. Blooms only last up to four weeks, but the foliage …

6 types of daisies There are many varieties of daisies, from the most famous variety with yellow centers and white flowers to fast-growing wildflowers. These are some of the different types you can add to your garden: 1. Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum): The Shasta daisy is perhaps the most …

Grow and care for dahlias throughout the season Growth habit Dahlias grow quickly, producing bushy plants and blooming in the first season. Water dahlias Water regularly and try to keep your foliage dry. Avoid overwatering, as moist soil can lead to rotting tubers. We recommend less frequent, but deep watering. …

  Enjoying your patio can be a year-round investment. Creating a decorative winter container is a creative process that will give you a beautiful object that will last on your walkway, stairs or balcony well into March…just in time for spring. Similar to arranging ornamental pots in the summer, follow …

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, …

There are some caveats to container planting. They involve extra effort on your part. Whether it’s wet or dry weather, you should water your planters at least every other day, especially terracotta pots. You’ll also find that houseplants need regular feeding to keep them looking their best for longer. Monetarily, …

Use Ornaments as Finishings. Design for Outdoor Rooms. Dress Up Garden Entrances. Tie Furnishings Into the Overall Scheme. Choose Decor Suited for The Outdoors. Take Lighting to Another Level. Showcase Plant Collections. Embrace Unusual Displays.

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 …

If you’re not sure how to design a container garden, feel free to dive right in. Much of the fun of playing with containers is that there are so many different ways to use them. And the pot’s portability makes it easy to correct poor placement. No matter where you …

Wooden gazebo is basically designed to give an extended view of surrounding area. It is a specially constructed small building in open-air places of house like gardens, patios and pools. Purpose The purpose of wooden gazebo is ornamental as well as functional. They not only bring a remarkable Beauty to …