Gardening

Small flowering trees are a floral asset to any home landscape. In addition to providing colorful blooms in the early spring, many small ornamental trees will also fill the air with fragrance when in bloom. Shade, habitat for small wildlife and increased property value are other benefits that small flowering trees offer. Easy to plant, easy to grow and providing …

If you are an organic gardener then homemade plant food is the cheapest and easiest way to ensure that your plants and your soil remain happy and healthy. You can make organic plant food from materials you are likely to already have access to in your organic garden or in the natural environment close to your home. Here are twelve …

DIY LED grow lights allow you to grow plants indoors year-round. Grow fresh food and other vegetation inside your home or other building and have a harvest every day when you use LED grow lights. There are a few basic requirements that all plant life must have to thrive and DIY LED grow lights can easily provide one of the …

A DIY grow tent will allow you to extend your gardening seasoning by creating the perfect indoor environment for plants to thrive. Store-bought grow tents are very expensive and may not be exactly what you need but a homemade grow tent can be customized to meet your needs. These free plans for 27 DIY grow tents we bring for you …

For many of us, planting and growing vegetables starts as a hobby and slowly evolves into a time consuming annual event. The garden gets bigger, we experiment with new vegetables, we learn fresh techniques, and when the season ends we can’t wait for the New Year to start again.  One way to get the most out of our precious time …

Paths and walkways can make or break a garden. Well-constructed, well thought out garden pathways can add so much to an outdoor space, as much as a beautiful planted bed, or even a lovely view. There are a lot of ideas out there for lovely garden paths and walkways. Here are our 12 favorites! You may also like to see …

Channel your inner creativity and make something interesting that can be used as a hallmark for you and your family. Make a creative and inspiring garden fence for your yard, garden, or for increased privacy. Many cheap garden fence ideas can be creating by using old items around the house or simply painting funky colors. Regardless of the design, an …

Flowers have been set aside as ornament for hundreds of years, but have recently begun to make a comeback on the table. Eatable flowers are actually more common than you think, and very tasty. Take broccoli or cauliflower for example. The wonderful florets of these two vegetables are nothing more than masses of flower buds, harvested right before they open. …

Among any indoor plant around the world, garlic is one of the most popular plants to grow. It is both a culinary and medicinal super food that can be grown throughout the year in either gardens, or in containers.  Today, we will discuss growing garlic indoors. When to plant garlic Whenever you are planting garlic just remember, generally garlic is …

Raspberries are delicious, versatile and easy to grow in the home garden. One of the best things about raspberies, besides eating them, is the fact that its a perennial plant that means you can plant them once and enjoy the fruits of your labor for years to come(pruning is needed). Follow this easy guide to growing raspberries and get started …