Florida seems like the perfect place to be able to watch hummingbirds as they dart from feeder to feeder or from flower to flower. If Florida were one of the first states that comes to mind when considering where one may find these tiny birds, then you would not be far from right. There are ...
Annual, Biennial, Perennial, Bulb. there are so many choices. How is a gardener to choose? Gardeners enjoy working with the flowers in the landscape, practicing landscape design. When planning the garden, gardeners consider many choices. There are so many beautiful plants,it is often difficult to limit yourself to just a few. When designing a garden, ...
Planning a garden party is a perfect way to spend a sunny day with friends, but the tradition of garden parties has gradually fallen out of practice. You may find it hard to track down ideas for your party food, themes or drinks – but do not fear. You can revive this elegant occasion by ...
Children are naturally inquisitive about the world around them; wanting to know the how, why and see things work. Involving your children in the growing and planning a garden is a great way to teach them about nature and the interactions that take place everyday around them. Additionally, including children in the planning and maintenance ...
More and more of us are moving into homes without a lot of sprawling real estate. The reasons may include: 1)lower monthly mortgage payment, 2) property less costly to maintain, or 3) it requires less upkeep. Many families live happily in urban condos, lofts or apartments. Even single family homes today have smaller yards and ...
Now that warmer weather is finally here many people will be thinking about hosting garden parties. You can make these as fancy or as carefree as you want. All it takes is a little bit of planning, some delicious food, some pretty garden decorations and some delightful guests to make your party a hit this ...
Building a garden pathway isn’t difficult. All you need is a weed block of some sort and your path material. Still, there are things to consider. Most involve usage. What purpose will your pathway serve? What type of look do you want for your garden walkway? Have you given thought to how your garden will ...
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or this is your first year to plant a garden, planning is probably one of the most important things you can do before you start ordering seeds and planting. After many years of gardening, I still find that if I skip the planning stage, my garden doesn’t end up ...
A water feature in your garden adds a soothing element and attracts new wildlife to your backyard. Even the simple addition of a birdbath lends a cool atmosphere to the landscape. When you add a birdbath to your garden you can place it in a prominent position, where it becomes the focal point, or surround ...
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