Category: Gardening

The Benefits of Having Your Own Garden

tomatoes from homegrown garden

Gardening can be a very relaxing and enjoyable activity when owning a home. It livens up your backyard, and it produces fresh fruit or vegetables for you and your family. When you have the option of walking out your back door and picking a fresh vegetable to have with dinner, you won’t want to get… Read more »

Backyard Patio Ideas for Your Landscape

Stone patio in the backyard

There are plenty of different options when it comes to a backyard patio. From picking the certain type of stone to your choice of furniture you’ll be putting on the patio, there’s no limit to creativity. Backyard patios are very convenient to have if you like to sit outside in your backyard enjoying the summer… Read more »

Plan Your Landscaping Ideas Before the Spring

backyard garden and patio

It’s already the end of October, but that doesn’t mean you should set aside your landscaping ideas until after the winter season. It’s better to plan them out now, talk to a landscaping company, and set aside a date, so that when the spring comes, you’ll be ahead of everyone else on their yard. Here… Read more »

How to Plan Out Your Vegetable Garden

vegetables in a basket grown from a garden

Biting into a juicy, sweet tomato in the middle of summer, a waft of fragrant basil leaves, the sound of splitting a snap pea in half; there’s nothing like enjoying fresh food grown in your own garden. Growing a vegetable garden or an edible garden (one that includes herbs and alliums) is a simple way… Read more »

Common Mistakes Every First-Time Gardener Makes

Woman Watering Her Garden

Gardening seems rather simple in theory—prepare the soil, plant, water, sunlight, watch your plants grow. Turns out, there are a lot of important elements that go into gardening that are often overlooked. Here are some of the most common gardening mistakes and how to avoid them! Planting without planning It’s common for gardeners to make… Read more »

Four Tips for Watering Your Garden

Watering Best Practices for Your Garden

Whether you were born with a green thumb or are just starting on your own flower beds, it’s essential you establish a consistent watering schedule for your garden. While it may be easy for you to wait for the next rain to come, it’s not easy on your flowers. Here are some watering best practices… Read more »

Gardening Tips for the Summer Season

Thriving Garden Under the Summer Sun

The gorgeous summer sun draws us outside to enjoy the warmth of its rays, making it easy to spend every day outside in the garden. However, as much as we love the sun, our gardens feel a bit differently; they require some additional care to stay thriving through the scorching heat. Keep your garden flourishing… Read more »