A personal tour of Hummelo, the Netherlands home and famed garden of designer Piet Oudolf, would be pretty near the top of any keen gardener’s wish list. B
Brussels sprouts, it seems you either love them or hate them. If this is your first time growing your own, you might be wondering how to trim Brussels sprout plants or do you even have to trim Brussel
I find copper a fascinating, slightly mystifying material.
How to achieve the prettiest contemporary cottage garden style - and why the 70/30 rule will make your planting so much more successful.
When your primary heating source is wood, you find yourself cleaning out the wood stove quite a bit during those colder months of the year. Before long you’re dumping out your ash bucket once or
Na to, aby ste si urobili radosť vlastnoručne vypestovanými bylinkami, zeleninou a dokonca ovocím nepotrebujete vlastniť rozľahlú záhradu. Postačí vám terasa, lodžia, balkón a vrecia z PVC či juty.
Find out how to take cuttings from rosemary in our step-by-step guide.
Gauras, also known as beeblossoms, look wonderful in every garden. Learn about the different gaura varieties and how to grow and care for your own.
The old-time favorite is better than ever, with more varieties to energize shady beds, potted plantings, and even sunny borders. Learn how to care for and grow coleus plants.
Increase your stock of rex begonias by taking leaf cuttings.
Read our planting cheat sheet for every garden aspect, for a North, South, East and West-facing garden. Click here for more at David Wilson Homes.
If your clematis vine is growing but not flowering, there could be several reasons why.
There are many gorgeous ginkgo cultivars available for the home gardener to plant in the landscape. Learn about 25 of the best ones at Gardener’s Path.
You can grow lots of food in a small space by placing plants close together in squares instead of traditional rows.
Take a look at these amazing stone garden decorations and get some creative ideas for your next DIY garden project.
Read along to learn how to grow radishes, including when to plant, tips for preparing your soil, sowing seeds, proper spacing, thinning, harvesting, and also several tasty ways to use radishes in the kitchen!
This is a guide to 10 of the easiest perennial plants to grow from seed. Perhaps you are looking at packets of perennial flower seeds and wondering which ones are the best and the easiest to grow. Hopefully, something here will be of help.
Geraniums are a popular choice for many gardeners due to their vibrant colors and ease of care. Fertilizing your geraniums is an essential step to ensure
This structured design approach helps hasten the journey from newly planted to lush and abundant. Learn how to design a fast-filling garden.
Find out how to boost stocks of lavender for free, by taking cuttings in summer - just follow this guide by Alan Titchmarsh
Couple Turn A Worthless Front Lawn Into An Amazing Edible Garden...
A few weeks ago we blogged an article in the LA Times about No-Dig Gardens. They require less water than traditional gardens and they’re an easy way to start a raised bed. You can even start one right over a patch of grass you want to get rid of. Another easy gardening option is bringing the garden inside with grass you can grow indoors. Our friend and coworker, Hulda Nelson, tipped us off to the article.
If your garden soil is too sandy, too alkaline, too soggy or any of a number of problems, the good news is that it can be fixed! First, do a simple soil test, and with these 19 ways to improve garden soil, we tell you exactly what you need to add to fix it up and have nutritious soil for growing your dream garden.
Why let winter stop you from gardening when you could just move it inside? I'm going to show you exactly how to start an indoor garden quickly & easily!
Have an area in your home that lacks sunlight? Check out our guide on 20 plants that grow without sunlight.
A few weeks ago we blogged an article in the LA Times about No-Dig Gardens. They require less water than traditional gardens and they’re an easy way to start a raised bed. You can even start one right over a patch of grass you want to get rid of. Another easy gardening option is bringing the garden inside with grass you can grow indoors. Our friend and coworker, Hulda Nelson, tipped us off to the article.
Ready to switch from grass lawn to something more pollinator-friendly and sustainable in your front yard? These tips will help you navigate disapproving neighbors, bylaws, and create a natural habitat that—we hope—everyone can live with—neighbors, bees, and butterflies included.
Spring is in the air and I've been ready to plant my garden for at least a month. Fortunatly, I remember all the times I've been burned (or really frozen) plan…
DIY living functional garden decorations & outdoor structures: magical grass sofa, fun bean teepee, beautiful grape & rose arches, willow dome & fence, etc!
Permaculture gardening isn't only for big pieces of property, it can also be implemented in suburban backyards! These six easy backyard permaculture projects for beginners will get you on your way to a mini permaculture paradise!
Design layouts for long, narrow gardens that you can try at home. Tips and tricks for designing a narrow garden like a landscaping pro.
Pokud si ve své zahradě pěstujete česnek, tuto radu vyvážíte zlatem. Je to velmi jednoduché a díky tomu se můžete těšit na bohatou úrodu. Tajemství tkví v tom, že zakrýt záhony česneku slámou. Česnek miluje vlhkou půdu a sláma zajistí, že půda neztvrdne a bude lépe absorbovat vláhu. Jako první si však zeminu okopte, aby se trochu provzdušnila. Potom přikryjte asi 2-3 centimetrovou vrstvou slámy. Díky slámě bude mít česnek příjemné teplo a zároveň hnojivo. Rovněž udržuje vláhu, což znamená, že budete moci méně zalévat a ušetříte čas i peníze. Takto bude mít česnek ideální podmínky a můžete se těšit...
Gertrude Jekyll and the Country House Garden: From the Archives of Country Life Hardcover May 10, 2011 Judith B. Tankard (Author) Hardcover: 208 pages Pu
The Gardenia Plant fills the air with intoxicating, unmistakable fragrance from beautiful waxy white flowers. Learn growing and care [UPDATED GUIDE]
Où, quand et comment planter la pivoine arbustive ou herbacée au jardin ? Suivez nos conseils pour les cultiver et profiter de leur merveilleuse floraison.
Instead of buying a trellis, you can have some fun and build one yourself. This guide will show you how to make a trellis for blackberries, helping you get
Privacy is a big concern in our gardens. Use these great ideas to give your home privacy using plants! Privacy with plants!
If you are into gardening, you have probably heard about lasagna gardening. It is a kind of layered compost method to make really healthy garden soil. Also called sheet composting or layer gardening, it is a great practical no-dig way to prepare a great garden bed. Whether you want to…