Not everyone can enjoy the luxury of a big lawn for their gardening. Living in a city apartment or sharing a house might only leave you with a small space to work with. That’s okay, even with limited space there’s still every opportunity available. Here are eight ways you can make the most of your outdoor space.
I’ve put together this list of the top three gardening trends for 2020 I love and I hope you too will love!
When reading the post, you’ll know how to care for winter plants, and what conditions to create to ensure their health and survival in cold seasons. You’ll find practical tips and the list of the best plants to grow in winter in either pots or gardens.
In the microclimate of today’s modern home, houseplants can serve dual purposes – cleaning air plus adding beauty, color and life to a room.
by Kathy Felkar Volunteer at the Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory Slowly removing my head from my pillow in the dead dark of pre-dawn, I wonder what was I thinking when I agreed to volunteer every Friday at Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory for the next two and a half months. As I slowly put…
A slideshow-summary for-the-busy prepared for the team at Solarcentury, as background for our support for the youth strike event on 20th September and the Extinction Rebellion protest on 7th October. Those who would like the original powerpoint, with source urls as notes, can find it – with all my other source files, for free use…
By Guest Author Michael Shewmake. Can you grow your own coffee beans at home? Absolutely — it’s just a question of conditions and commitment. Serious coffee drinkers think nothing of grinding fresh, whole coffee beans every time they brew. Some people like an even deeper level of commitment by roasting their own beans at home…
Keeping an urban beehive in a town or city may seem like a strange idea, as our first thought may be that bees would thrive best in the countryside, with lots of clean air and plants for the bees to pollinate. But it’s a fact that bees in an urban environment can thrive and are more healthy and productive than bees found in the country.
One big plus with houseplants is they can be enjoyed all year long. However, a few simple tips can let you enjoy them more… even something as simple as raising the plant can create new looks and plant possibilities. Below you’ll find 12 houseplant tips for more enjoyment.
The modern development of roads, real estate projects, buildings, bridges, and other man-made structures has resulted in rapid deforestation resulting in climate change, aka global warming. The devastating effects of deforestation are long-lasting and far-reaching with the power to impact all living things.
Dressing up window boxes can add so much beauty and curb appeal to your home. They instantly greet you the moment you walk up to your home, brightening every day.
People are increasingly concerned with the quality of air in the indoor spaces in which they spend significant amounts of time.
How to start seeds, germinate, grow, and care for them is a gardener’s life skill. Many plants and vegetables fare better when started indoors before the ground warms up. We’ll go over some of the most common (and successful) ways to start seeds both indoors and out, as well as give our favorite tools for…
Even a small house on a city lot can plant a series of trees and woody perennials to capture carbon while creating a beautiful landscape. Trees that can withstand the wind and snow, add layers of shade to your home, bring oxygen into the air and help disperse the heat they give off. Even if…
Here’s the deal on potted patio trees. Every balcony, deck, and patio can use a least one small patio tree. These container trees range from 3′ to 8′ feet tall and are easy to move around if needed. Potted trees bring height to a small area and tight space, especially on a balcony.
The relentless march forward of ‘progress’ damages our 56 species of butterfly and 2,500 species of moths who are sensitive to change – but your garden can help them find food and shelter.
The climbing Hydrangea is a woody, vine species of hydrangea belonging to the Hydrangeaceae family. The plant is native to Japan, Siberia, and the Korean peninsula.This plant has two plant types or cultivators you’ll find at the garden center – firefly climbing hydrangea and Miranda climbing hydrangea.
Tomato Leaf Curl Virus also known as leaf roll affects more than just tomato plants but a whole host of plants. This virus plant disease can be quite deadly for plants and halt the production of fruit altogether – especially if the plants get infected when they are young.
Photo by: Lesley Davidson We all love ferns, they are a classic houseplant. Ferns come in all kinds of sizes, textures and colors. Yet as far as plants go, they can be fussy. Laura from Garden Answer has the scoop. If your fern is happy and healthy, great job! You can probably skip some of…
These easy-care, low-water plants are found in the Northern Hemisphere, but some members are native to South America and Africa.
Here’s how you can foster a good mood among the children once you decide to bring them out for an afternoon in the garden.
Choosing the ideal trellis plants that flower can be a challenging decision. There are plenty of climbing plants and flowering vines for growing on a trellis system. Each of the flowering vines has their own beauty and characteristics. There are many creative ideas and products on how to mix flowers and give your garden and property a beautiful accent.
The dogwood tree is an attractive tree in every season of the year. In the springtime, dogwood trees burst into full blooms blanketing the woodlands in white. In the fall, the same trees provide a wonderful “turning of the leaves” autumn experience. They also produce delightful red berries that provide sustenance for birds.
Winter is a beautiful season, but the cold temperatures can be a little hard on indoor plants. No need to despair, though. There are many varieties of plants that can endure the nippy weather.
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