Kalanchoe is a popular flowering indoor plant used year round but particularly found for sale during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. This succulent plant (thick, fleshy leaves) has bright flowers, coming in various colors, and with the proper care lasts […]
Rattan Garden Furniture
There are many reasons to make rattan garden furniture a part of your garden set up. In the last few years, more and more people are choosing to use the garden like an extra room. Rattan furniture is perfect for […]
Thinking About Installing Hardwood Flooring On Your Patio? Here’s How to Do It Right!
Even though hardwood flooring isn’t the most common option used for patios, it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t try it. In actual fact, hardwood will give your patio a sleek look. First things first, here’s what you need to consider […]
3 Home Projects to Take Care of Before Winter Arrives
The leaves are starting to turn beautiful colors and the temperatures are beginning to drop. Pumpkin-flavored everything is in the grocery stores and you just pulled your heavy sweaters out of the closet. In other words, autumn is currently in […]
Benefits of using plants indoors
Studies have shown that plants in homes and workplaces help reduce stress, increase productivity, enhance employee attitudes, lower operating costs, help in “green building” design, and improve air quality. Although many of these studies involved workplaces, the principles apply to […]
Easy Houseplants – Rubber Plant
Rubber plants (Ficus elastica) are easy-to-grow houseplants and low maintenance, have few problems, and tolerate a wide range of conditions—just not cold temperatures. For these reasons, they are good for beginners or those that feel “gardening challenged”, or good choices for […]
Moles and Voles and their controls
These two garden critters have similar names, and even may look similar at a quick glance, but they really are quite different. Knowing something about these garden pests—what they eat and where they live—may help in their control. Both these […]
How to Plan and Plant a Garden for Kids
If you’re looking for a fun bonding activity for you and your kids, you may want to consider planting a garden together. No matter the ages of your little ones, everyone can get involved in gardening. Most kids love playing […]
How to Naturally Prevent Garden Pests
When it comes to keeping your garden healthy and vibrant, you need to create a plan for dealing with pests. No matter where you’re gardening, you’re going to come in contact with some unwanted guests. Taking care of these pests […]
Flowers that attract Bees
Attract bees with flowers A bee is said to make three journeys in order to bring one drop of nectar to the hive; and 25,000 foraging trips are said to be necessary to gather the raw material for one pound […]