It’s easy to assume that just because your garden is outdoors, that it qualifies as an entirely green or natural space. This isn’t wholly accurate actually, as a lot of the systems we use to plant, maintain and care for our gardens can introduce unnatural or non-green substances which could harm the environment or contribute to [...]
As the season changes, so do our gardens. When the last vegetables are harvested and the leaves are starting to turn, it’s time to consider closing down your garden for the year. Like your patio furniture and other summer elements, your garden will want a little TLC to have it ready for the spring. [...]
The compost and garden supply firm, Compost Direct understands why you don’t want to read a lengthy article on how to make your garden eco-friendly. So, they present to you this brief yet enlightening infographic to help you go green in your garden. The infographic describes the benefits of composting, their dos and don’ts and other useful information. Have [...]
Before the recycling craze began in the 1970s and 1980s, there was composting. Making a compost pile in the backyard or garden is probably one of the oldest forms of recycling organic material and improving the planet. Composting is the best of both worlds, because it dramatically reduces the amount your household contributes to landfills while [...]
Gardening is good for you: It gets you moving, gets you outside, gets you invested in creating and maintaining beautiful life. Plus, it is easy enough to start a garden whenever and wherever; with a bag of soil, some pots, and some seedlings, you can have something growing by this afternoon. However, maintaining a productive garden [...]
Spring is an exciting time for most. The weather gets warmer, flower bloom, and the days get longer. But for those of us who suffer with allergies, it can also be an uncomfortable time of itchy eyes and a runny nose. Though you can't control the pollen in your neighborhood, you can control it in your garden [...]
Backyard vegetable gardens and flower gardens can be so pretty, they can make anyone smile -- including little birds and animals from miles around. You might even pat yourself on the back at first for creating a garden worthy of their interest. It's when they begin to dig everything up that their interest is no longer [...]
Public concern about genetically modified foods and the pesticides used on them continues to grow. Combined with the increase in the number of food allergies, consumers have becoming willing to pay more for organic produce. However, the increase in price for buying organic is more than many people are able to pay. Because people want to [...]
Composting is one of the milestones of organic gardening. Regardless of the current condition of your soil, compost will enrich the land and preserve your plants' health. The organic fertilizers improve the soil quality by helping it to better retain vital nutrients, air and moisture. Composting is not only beneficial for your garden, but also for [...]
Many people water their yards to excess. If you want to keep your yard looking amazing, you don’t need to go crazy with the hose. Here’s what you need to know to keep a beautiful lawn without wasting water. Plan Out Your Landscaping To Minimize Water Needs Planning out your landscaping is important. It’s one of [...]
If you've ever wanted to grow flowers, but have no gardening skills or really didn't know where to start, planting with bulbs might be the perfect choice for you. Lucky for us, ProFlowers put together an infographic that simplifies the flower bulb gardening process for people who are just starting off. It covers basic bulb information, as well as more [...]
