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5 Steps to Building a New Garden Bed
Gardening is a rewarding hobby in many ways. Creating a new garden bed, raised or not, requires a bit of planning to ensure its success. These small plots of land can be used to grow decorative flowers, herbs, or vegetables—really anything you want. But first, you...
Raised Garden Beds in Indiana
Raised garden beds are perfect for those of us who live in Indiana. Our soil, unfortunately, isn't terribly hospitable for gardens. However, instead of digging wells in the clay, a raised garden bed is the perfect solution to our sad soil woes. Growing Plants...
5 Best Mosquito Repellents
The arrival of summer has the inevitable return of the dreaded mosquito, dedicated to sucking blood and bugging us with their buzzing. Even though the market is full of mosquito repellents, some home remedies are always one of the best ways to keep mosquitoes away...
10 Common Garden Pests
Garden pests are living beings that feed on plants attacking and destroying them, causing visible physical damage to extract water and food. Unlike diseases, pests in plants reproduce by eggs and hatchlings, and their species multiply rapidly. These pests are a...
How to Choose the Right Grass for a Beautiful Lawn
Due to the hundreds of types of grass that exist, it can be complicated to look at the characteristics of each species and try to choose the right grass for your lawn. As much as we may like variety in our landscaped lawns, it's important to know what kind of...
Succulents Are the Perfect Plant for Indoor and Outdoor Gardens
If you’ve been following the indoor gardening craze, you’ve probably seen it all. Ivy plants, spider plants, and everything in between. However, there’s a new plant on the rise. People are beginning to take notice of succulents, and how these little desert flowers can...
Your Guide to Dividing Perennials
Dividing plants is a great way to populate new flowerbeds, rejuvenate existing ones, and keep your plants healthy. If you go too long without dividing certain plants, they might start overcrowding your garden and stealing nutrients from other plants. However,...
The Allure of a Secret Garden, and How to Design Your Own
When most people think of a secret garden, they think of the book, or imagine a grandiose sanctuary full of butterflies and colorful flowers. However, your secret garden can be more than that, or far less. The simplicity and appearance of your garden depends...
Hardscapes for Your Yard: What You Need To Know
We often overlook hardscapes as part of our lawns, backyards, and outdoor decor. However, they play a large role in how our property appears to onlookers. Hardscapes contribute greatly to curb appeal, and a good hardscape can improve the general appearance of a...