An outdoor water feature will give your property a boost, especially if the property currently lacks aesthetic features and only contains a wide expanse of weeds and grass. Picture a raised pond that contains a stacked stone surface. Overhead, a cedar or metal pergola can be used to block sunlight and showcase some greenery that is growing on your lawn. Here are some things to consider as you complete your landscape design.…
Growing your own food in a garden is a great way to save money on groceries, and it’s an educational activity for kids. Gardening is also a fun hobby you may find relaxing and rewarding. However, it isn’t always easy to start a garden from scratch, especially if you live in the city. Using garden bed kits can help. With these, you can grow a garden just about anywhere, even over a concrete patio.…
Zero-turn mowers have several advantages over other mowers on the market. The biggest advantage is that they afford the operator greater control than other mowers on the market. However, just because they are better than many other mowers on the market does not necessarily mean that every homeowner should run out and buy one. You may first make sure that your yard makes buying a zero-turn mower practical.
What Qualifies as a Zero-Turn Mower?…
If you’re looking to get year-round color in your garden, then here is a list of flowers you should plant. They will help ensure that you don’t have any bland spots during the season. The list below will highlight one flower that blooms during each of the 4 seasons.
Peonies For Spring Color
Peony plants are beautiful flowers that bloom in the spring. They come in a variety of colors: pink, white, red, and yellow.…
You can enjoy the flavor of homegrown gourmet garlic even if you don’t have a yard to grow them in. Garlic can thrive in containers, making it a good choice for apartment dwellers or others with minimal growing options. The following tips will help you grow and enjoy your garlic like a pro.
Tip #1: The Right Containers
Wider is better, so you can plant as much garlic in a small space as possible.…
When thinking about adding a touch of color and fragrance to your landscape design, there are many varieties of flowering plants to choose from. A common plant that is available in most nurseries is one called the angel’s trumpet. This interesting and easy-to-care-for plant is able to be added to just about any type of landscaping situation from apartment balconies to lining walkways and pool areas.
What are angel’s trumpets?…
Vegetable gardens planted in soil that is topped with a layer of mulch tend to grow better due to the fact that mulch keeps the soil moist and nutrient rich even in the middle of a hot summer. There are many types of mulch that can be used for vegetable gardens, but one of the most unique options is wood chips. Wood chips can be purchased at most professional landscaping companies, like The Bushel Stop.…
Living in an apartment or small home definitely has its perks. It can help you save money on rent or mortgage payments, as well as utilities. Keeping things simple means you can focus more on other activities like work, traveling, and other things you love. But smaller living has its own challenges too, especially if you have a lot of stuff. These ideas can help you manage the clutter to live happier any confined space.…
Not all fertilizers are created equal, and low-priced fertilizers usually contain no micronutrients. Quality fertilizers are more expensive, but contain more micronutrients essential to proper plant growth.
Why Are Micronutrients Important?
Micronutrients each aid in plant growth in their own ways. Deficiencies in these minerals can cause non-viable seeds, deformed fruits, stunted growth and even death. All micronutrients are important, but some are so vital that they are considered by experts to actually be essential nutrients.…
