There’s no reason front yards should be boring while backyards have all of the fun. Doing something more creative than grass and occasional hedges can add curb appeal and interest to a home. When considering more unique ideas for lawn care Toronto has bevvy of inspiring landscapes, from whimsical to minimalist with everything in between. […]
Chrysanthemums are a popular fall flower. With rustic colors and hardy blooms, traditionally mums are a major part of decorating late summer gardens and autumn displays. Pots of mums in every color are clustered throughout stores. You may feel tempted to plant them into your garden for fall, but chances are if you plant them […]
Those cooling breezes of fall may be pushing summer aside, but that does not mean that your landscape’s attractive potential must fade away as well. There are a number of flowers to plant in the fall that will keep your garden beautiful and welcoming throughout the season. Instant Autumn Attraction Decorating the home and yard […]
If you own a home with a small yard, you probably watch those home renovation shows with envy in your eyes. You might think that you have limited options when it comes to landscaping and decorating your yard because you don’t have much available space. With affordable small backyard landscaping ideas, you can create a […]
Between GMOS, pesticides, ground water pollution and government policy debates, the consequences of artificial cultivation methods in farming and the organic alternatives have been getting a lot of press lately. Is organic farming really all it’s cracked up to be? Whether you are a consumer seeking information, a home gardener or a farmer reconsidering your […]
When to plant vegetables is a question that novice gardeners wonder about. The answer depends on what type of vegetable is going to be grown and where the vegetable is going to be grown. Many gardeners base when to plant vegetables on the first or last frost date of the season, and this varies from […]
Greenhouses make it possible to grow plants that would be hard to germinate or harden off in less controlled conditions. Growing plants in a greenhouse requires attention to some details that are not present in outdoor gardens or most raised beds. There are five tips that will help any gardener to get the best results […]
Chemical fertilizers have been used in home gardens and lawns for many years. The ingredients used to create these fertilizers have made them the subject of much controversy in recent years. Certain chemicals in these fertilizers may be dangerous for your family, your pets and the environment. Inorganic fertilizers are manufactured from recycled waste products […]
The cucumber being a tropical vegetable mainly survives when the weather is quite hot and there is plenty of water around it. You should keep in mind that the cucumber is frost effected and they shouldn’t be set in the lawn until the temperature of the soil is around the 70 degree range. This is […]
There is always one thing about each and every gardener I come across and that is they always love to share their work and garden experience. Most of us have learned something from another gardener’s mistakes or wisdom. We’ll explain some of these tips below: 1. How to start an indoor garden Planting seeds indoors […]
