Landscaping

Introducing Kids to Gardening – Fun and Educational Activities For Young Gardeners

Children at this age are eager to explore nature’s surprises. They can go on insect, color, clover/shamrock and flower hunts. Provide them with easy-to-handle seeds and gardening tools and choose flowers and vegetables that grow quickly, like sweet peas or courgettes. They may also want to enter their produce and bouquets in the local fair. […]

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Ornamental Grasses For Garden Accents

For an attractive garden, you can use ornamental grasses. Several varieties are available, and they can be grown in full sun or part shade. In addition, they are great plants to attract birds. Finches love to feed on their seed heads and skipper butterflies use them as host plants. Purple fountain grass Purple Fountain Grass […]

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Striking Pond Design Ideas

A water feature adds beauty and style to any backyard. When you’re pond-designing, consider including aquatic plants. These beauties will add a natural feel to your pond while also keeping it clean and uncluttered. Foliage plants also have the advantage of adding texture and depth to your pond. A small pond can be a peaceful […]

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Inspirational Vertical Gardens For Home

If you’re a home gardener, you’ve likely come across a variety of Inspirational Vertical Gardens for Home. If you’re looking for a new way to display your plants, you’ve come to the right place. These vertical gardens will inspire you to plant your own. Here are some ideas to help you get started. You can […]

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Simply Creative Gardening Ideas

To add a little fun to your garden, consider using colorful pots and paint for the flowers. Your kids can also decorate the pots. Putting colorful rocks near your flower pots will create a fairy garden. You can even let them dig in the ground using kid size tools. They can help you plant seeds […]

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The Benefits of Landscaping

There are several factors that go into deciding on the best type of landscaping for your yard. Some people would like a well-balanced mix of hardscape and softscape, while others are interested in creating a natural habitat and saving water. Others may want a modern garden, tropical garden, swimming pool, or other feature. Whatever your […]