Illuminate your summer garden with an enchanting space for relaxing or entertaining after the sun goes down. You can easily transform a garden space into a nocturnal paradise perfect for evenings in the garden. Appeal to the Senses Create a sensory experience by making use of three types of plants—night-flowering, night-fragrant and night-reflective. Night-flowering plants …
Add beauty and texture to your garden with leafy and flowering perennials, annuals, and grasses. Variegated Variety You don’t need big showy flowers to create a garden bed that vibrates with color. Use leafy perennials to plant a quilt of subtle color and eye-catching texture. In this photo, Carex elata ‘Bowles Golden’ and hardy impatiens …
An article on SFGate shows you how to easily build a PVC strawberry planter to plant some juicy strawberries! Read the instructions on their website.
A rock cascade adds value to your pool surround by giving it visual animation and the sound of cascading water. One of the simplest ways of adding interest to your garden is by constructing a rock cascade as part of your pool. Most DIY enthusiasts will manage this project fairly easily because you will be …
The benefits of small backyard ponds There are many benefits of small backyard ponds for both people and the environment. Freshwater habitats of all kinds are currently experiencing a great decline through direct destruction, pollution and alteration. From the stand point of conservation and permaculture, building a pond is immensely useful and beneficial. Benefiting Wildlife …
Sometimes (read: all the time) one flower box just isn’t enough. That’s why we were smitten when we spotted this stacked planter project, designed by Ben Uyeda, the expert behind the blog Homemade Modern. The finished design resembles artfully arranged crates, but has a tidier look than layering vintage wooden bins (though we like the sound …
Check out this guide to creating a low-water garden. More and more people are looking to save water in their gardens. It’s no wonder: In an era of increased environmental awareness, we constantly hear about water-wise practices and how we can reduce our footprint on the Earth. Xeriscaping is a landscaping alternative that you can employ …
Gardening is good for you, according to a new study which found it can improve self-esteem, calm anger and ease depression. Researchers from Westminster and Essex universities questioned 270 gardeners and non-gardeners with the former describing their feelings before and after working in an allotment, The Daily Telegraph reported. The academics said the results, published …
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Whether in the east or west, north or south, gardeners everywhere are laying down their roots with ease and a bit of a flourish, too, thanks to a variety of indoor gardening ideas. From glass jars and wooden spools, to rolling carts and macramé hangers, these clever makers are successfully bringing the outside in by …
1. Start with a fluted vase. “That way, the arrangement will follow the lines of the vessel and feel more loose and natural,” says Erin. “A good rule of thumb is for the bouquet to be about three times as tall and two times as wide as the vase.” 2. Add stems. For the wild, organic …
