Putting plants along the fence is a great way to hide an unsightly fence, make your garden taller, and give you more room to grow. Here we recommend some of the best plants to use for this in 2024. It would be great if we could all have huge gardens with wide lawns and great … Read more
Narrow borders might lack the promise of larger spaces, but a little creativity can work wonders. One of the best ways to deal with a narrow border is to use the space up high by growing trees and shrubs that you can train to climb. Of all the herbaceous perennials you could plant, many of … Read more
For me plants are some of the most exciting living beings, even though they live in slow motion. They have fascinating abilities and just so much potential! Thats why I studied organic farming. But because there aren’t many plants in my city, I like to go hiking in the nearby mountains on the weekends. In … Read more
Want to grow a fragrant herb garden at home but haven’t had much luck in the past? The key to success in a small garden or raised garden bed is to choose the right herbs to plant with other plants. Growing some herbs next to each other can help your garden stay healthy and grow, … Read more
I’m going to talk about my favorite houseplants for rooms that face north today. This is a direction that most plant lovers think is hard to grow plants in. After my last post a few weeks ago about houseplants and how to light a room, I want to talk about the different light exposures: north, … Read more
A cinder block garden bed is strong and looks great. If you place these creative and useful structures in the right places, they will make your green space look better. Regarding DIY projects, the creativity of those with green fingers knows no bounds. Cinder blocks have made a name for themselves as an unusual but … Read more
Gravel driveways are great for many reasons. They are one of the least expensive types of driveways, and they can also look good and let people get in and out of your parking lot. If the gravel isn’t stabilized, though, it’s easy for these driveways to spread and get rutted as the gravel moves away … Read more
Climbing roses can make a big impact in the garden. These aggressive growers will make sunny, vertical structures more interesting, and they can grow many feet in a season even in poor soil. Climbers can cover any fence or wall in flowers, but only if you train and cut them back the right way. If … Read more
If you’re dealing with a skinny planting area against a wall, fence, or pathway, you may wonder what plants can thrive in such a limited space. Narrow borders present challenges, but with the right plant selection, they can overflow with beauty. The trick is choosing compact, slender plants that won’t outgrow the available room You’ll … Read more
Young trees have a way of making our minds wander. At first, you see a thin stalk with bare twigs. Then, you picture the tall, beautiful flower it will soon be. And that’s good! Before you plant, you should think about how big your tree will get and what that will mean for your home. … Read more